M.Sc. in Genetics and Plant Breeding 

at University of Agricultural Sciences, Vivek Nagar

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate Degree with 50% aggregate

Accepting Exams: Karnataka PGCET, ICAR, AIEEA

University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore admission process is inclusive of multiple steps, such as application, selection and subsequent admission confirmation. Students must ensure that they fulfil the admission criteria before applying for the desired programme. As admissions are entrance-based for most of the university's offered courses, students need to appear and secure a cut-off in the accepted entrance exams

Students applying through the Agri-Quota need to submit the documents at the time of application for the desired course at UAS Bangalore. Depending on the centre for which the student had specified in KEA application, the candidates will have to submit the following documents:

• CET admission ticket
• Certificate issued by the Tahsildar/ acknowledgement with RD number (for Agriculturist/labour in agriculture and allied sector)
• Family tress (Vamshavruksha) issed by the Tahsildar in case of undivded family for Agriculture Quota 
• Income Certificate
• Affadavit stating that agriculture is their only source of income
• Salary Certificate (if applicable)

University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore (UAS) was established in 1964. Initially, the university was established as UAS Bangalore by a legislative act. The university has 22 campuses, namely the University of Agricultural Sciences in Dharwad, Raichur, among others. University of Agricultural Sciences has 6 affiliated colleges as well. The campuses are spread across central, southern, eastern, hilly, and coastal regions of India.

Here are some estimated fees for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) Bangalore for 2024:

B.Tech: 22,000 for the first year

B.Sc (Agriculture): ?22,000 for the first year

M.Tech: 21,475 for the first year

MBA: 52,000

Ph.D.: 28,925 for the first year

B.Sc (Hons.): 22,000 for the first year

M.Sc: 21,475 for the first year

M.B.M: 1.49 Lacs for the first year 

University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore offers various specialisations in the stream of agriculture. The university offers these courses at UG, PG, Diploma and Certification levels. Some of the popular specialisations are as follows:

• BSc (Hons) in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics
• BTech in Food Technology
• BSc (Hons) Sericulture
• MSc (Agri) in Apiculture
• MTech in Food Processing Technology
• MBA in Agri-Business Management

Admission to the B.Tech programme in Agriculture at the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, for the 2024 intake, varies based on student categories. Specifically, the cutoff scores are as follows:

General category: 25

OBC NCL/EWS: 22.5

SC/ST/PWD: 16.6

These cutoff scores determine the minimum academic performance required for eligibility, ensuring a fair and inclusive admission process for all prospective students.

Admission to the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore for UG/PG courses is based on an entrance exam. Candidates can check the eligibility criteria below:

• For the UG programs, candidates must have passed Class 12 with 45% aggregate marks from a recognised board. Also, the candidate must have appeared for KCET or ICAR AIEEA.
• For the PG programs, candidates must have a bachelor's degree with 55% aggregate marks from a recognised university/institute. Also, candidates must have appeared for Karnataka PGCET or ICAR AIEEA.