PJTSAU BSc Courses & Fees 2024: Eligibility, Fees, Placements, How to Apply

Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University admits students to its BSc Hons in Agriculture and BSc Hons Community Science on basis of candidates’ performance in EAMCET/ICAR-UG. Interested candidates can apply for either of the exam scores. Moreover, the candidates must have scored a minimum of 50% marks in Class 12 from a recognised board.

Once the exam results are out, the university releases its application form for students to apply for desired BSc course. After completion of the application stage, the admission committee prepares a rank list based on the applicants’ scores in respective exams. Based on that rank list, students are shortlisted for reporting to the institute. These students must pay the prescribed fees to complete the admission process.

PJTSAU provides epical provision for candidates belonging to families of Agriculturists (Farmers). The university reserves 40% of the seats in the PJTSAU & SKLTSHU and 25% in PVNRTVU for candidates coming from families of Agriculturists (Farmers) owning not less than one acre of land either in the name of the parents or in the name of the candidate and who have studied for a minimum of 4 years in schools located in Non-Municipal areas during their period of study from 1st class to 12th class.

Note: If the land is owned by grandfather, grandmother or guardian or any other relation other than mother or father, such land is not acceptable under farmer quota.

Yes, admissions to PJTSAU BSc courses are entrance based. Students seeking admission in the aforementioned course must appear for either EAMCET or ICAR-UG. Once results for both the exams are out, students will be able to fill out the university’s application form with their exam score. Based on the scores, the university then produces a rank list and shortlists students for admission. At PJTSAU, 20% seats are reserved for admissions based on ICAR UG exam. For the rest of the seats, admissions are made based on EAMCET exam scores.

The PJTSAU BSc fees is INR 45,550 per annum for course duration of four years as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is, however, subject to changes and hence, is indicative. This fee amount is a composition of various components such as refundable deposits, hotel deposit, tuition fee and more. Tabulated below is the detailed fee structure of PJTSAU BSc courses:

* The hostel and mess charges are additional/extra.

PJTSAU accepts EAMCET scores for admissions to its BSc Hons in Agriculture and BSc in Community Science. Students are required to appear for EAMCET (conducted by Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, KAKINADA on behalf of APSCHE) and submit their EAMCET scores while filling the PJTSAU application form. The EAMCET 2024 exam date will be conducted in the month of May. The candidates will be able download the admit card from 7 May, 2024.

PJTSAU makes BSc admissions based on students’ performance and score in EAMCET/ ICAR UG. However, in order to be eligible to apply for PJTSAU BSc courses, a candidate must have obtained 50% in Class 12. In addition to that, the candidates must have studied English, Physics, Chemistry & Biology as mandatory subjects in Class 12. For the SC/ST/PH category students, the university provides relaxation of upto 5% in minimum marks requirement.

Note: These eligibility guidelines have been issued by Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University and are subject to change. Students must confirm the eligibility criteria while applying for preferred course.

PJTSAU offers BSc course with two specialisation Agriculture and Community Science. Students graduation from either of the course have promising career. However, the prospect job profiles and respective payouts may differ depending on the subject. Students graduation with BSc Agriculture course can expect positions such as Agricultural Officer, Agricultural Analyst, Plant Breeder, and Seed Technologist.

After completing BSc in Community Science from PJTSAU, students can apply for job profiles such as Nutritionist, Dietician, Research Assistant, Educator, Microbiologist and more. Moreover, prospect career choices and expected salary also depends on students’ individual skill set and competency. For each student the salary may differ with difference in the level of skills and knowledge. Tabulated below are few career options and respective industry based average payouts for BSc graduates:

• Land Geomatics Surveyor- INR 4.4 LPA
• Soil Forestry Officer- INR 3.8 LPA
• Plant Breeder/Grafting expert- INR 4.6 LPA
• Nursery Manager- INR 4.8 LPA
• Clinical Research Associate- INR 4.2 LPA
• Biostatistician- INR 5.7 LPA
• Data Architect- INR 24.7 LPA

In order to be eligible to apply for BSc (Hons) Agriculture, BSc (Hons) Horticulture at PJTSAU, the candidate must have completed 17 years of age with an upper age limit of 22 years for all the candidates for SC/ST candidates and Physically Challenged candidates, the university provides relaxation in the prescribed upper age limit. The upper age limit is 25 years in respect of SC and ST candidates; and 27 years for Physically Challenged candidates as on 31st December of the year of admission.

Note: These guidelines have been sourced from University’s official prospectus and are subject to change. The candidates are advised to confirm the eligibility guidelines while applying.