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RPCAU Admission Process

Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur provides admission to B.Tech, BFSc, B.Sc Hons, M.Sc, M.Tech, MBA and many other courses. RPCAU Pusa admission is determined by the Competitive Entrance Examination conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). 

Students qualified in GAT-B are also given RPCAU Pusa admission to the MSc programme based on eligibility criteria. To get Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur admissions, candidates must meet the eligibility criteria. The RPCAU Pusa are available in the following departments Agricultural Science, Fisheries Sciences, Horticulture and others.

Also See: RPCAU Pusa Placements

Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Admissions 2025 Highlights

The details of Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur admission criteria for UG, PG and PhD courses are given below. 

Entrance Exams Accepted for RPCAU Admissions 2025 

CoursesRPCAU Pusa Admission Criteria

UG Courses

Eligibility criteria: 10+2

Entrance Exam: ICAR (CUET-UG)

Counselling: ICAR Counselling

PG Courses

Eligibility criteria: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. 

Entrance Exam: ICAR (CUET-PG)

Counselling: ICAR Counselling

PhD Courses

Eligibility criteria: Master's degree in a relevant field. 

Entrance Exam: ICAR 

Counselling: ICAR Counselling

How to apply for RPCAU Admissions 2025

The details of step wise Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University application process are given below. 

Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Registrations 2025

  • Register and fill out the ICAR AIEEE application form. 

  • Upload all the required documents.

  • RPCAU Pusa application fee of ICAR is Rs 1,120 for General/ Unreserved students and Rs 1,100 for OBC-NCL/ UPS/ EWS. ICAR application fee is Rs 550 for SC/ ST/ PWD/ Transgender.

  • Qualified candidates can register for ICAR counselling on the official website of the NTA.

  • Select Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University as the preferred college and pay the counselling fees of Rs 500.

  • Selected candidates must get their documents verified. 

Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Admission Dates 2025

Students can check below details of Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University admission dates for CUET-UG. 

RPCAU 2025 Admission Dates for CUET-UG

EventDates

CUET UG 2025 exam dates

May 13 to June 3, 2025

Provisional CUET Answer Key 2025

Second week of June

CUET Answer Key Challenge Window

Second week of June

CUET Final Answer Key 2025

3rd week of June

CUET Result 2025 Date

Last week of June

Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Admissions 2025 for UG Course

Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Samastipur admissions are offered for BE/BTech, BFSc, and B.Sc. The course curriculum gives the students in-depth knowledge about the diverse topics being covered during the academic period. Candidates must check below the details of RPCAU admission criteria. 

RPCAU Pusa Selection Criteria for UG Courses

CoursesSeat IntakeEligibility Criteria

BE/B.Tech

114

Intermediate/10+2/PUC in relevant subjects  Maths/Physics/Sciences or any other examination recognised as equivalent. 

BFSc

44

BSc (Hons)

176

RPCAU Admissions 2025 for B.Tech/BFSc/B.Sc Hons

ICAR (CUET-UG) scores are considered for Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University admissions to B.Tech/BFSc/B.Sc Hons courses. Check below step wise RPCAU admission process for UG courses.

Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Admission Process for B.Tech/BFSc/B.Sc Hons

  • Candidates must fulfil the RPCAU Pusa eligibility criteria. 

  • Appear and qualify for CUET-UG (ICAR-UG). 

  • Qualified candidates can register for ICAR counselling on the official website of NTA.

  • Select Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University as the preferred college during the counselling process. 

  • Seat assignments are made to students based on their performance on the qualifying exam. 

  • To confirm RPCAU Pusa admission, students must pay the Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University admission fees and submit the required documentation for verification as soon as seats are assigned.  

Also See: RPCAU Pusa Courses

Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Admissions 2025 for PG Course

The MSc, ME/MTech, MBA and MFSc programmes last two years and cover their curriculum in semesters. Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, students meeting eligibility criteria can apply. The RPCAU Pusa is making sincere efforts to ensure food security for the masses, reduce poverty and protect the environment through the transfer of agricultural technologies among the farmers and other users. 

RPCAU Pusa Selection Criteria for PG Courses

CoursesSeat IntakeEligibility Criteria

M.Sc

167

Any bachelor's degree from a recognised university in a relevant stream.

ME/MTech

21

MBA

81

MFSc

12

RPCAU Admissions 2025 for M.Tech/MFSc/M.Sc/MBA

Students can check below step wise Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University selection process for M.Tech/MFSc/M.Sc/MBA courses. 

Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Admission Process for M.Tech/MFSc/M.Sc/MBA

  • Meet RPCAU Pusa eligibility criteria for PG courses. 

  • Appear and qualify for ICAR-PG/CUET PG.

  • GAT-B scores are also considered for M.Sc admissions. 

  • Based on the merit scores acquired in the qualifying examination and common entrance exam conducted by ICAR/CUET PG, aspirants are shortlisted.

  • Shortlisted aspirants are allotted seats based on their performance in the counselling process. 

  • Seats are allotted according to the rules and regulations prescribed by the management.

  • To finalise the RPCAU Pusa admission, candidates are advised to pay the RPCAU admission fees and submit the documents for verification to prove the authenticity of their credentials.

RPCAU Pusa PhD Admission 2025

PhD agronomy, PhD Soil Science, PhD Plant Breeding and Genetics, PhD Agricultural Biotechnology, PhD Plant Pathology and many more are the RPCAU Pusa courses offered for admission. All candidates wishing to be admitted to the University's PhD. programme must have passed the ICAR or similar exams as approved by the University at the time of application. 

Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University PhD Selection Criteria 

CoursesSeat IntakeEligibility Criteria

Ph.D

48

M.Phil or Master's degree in a relevant stream from a recognised university with 50% marks and 5% relaxation of marks is given to reserved categories.

RPCAU Pusa PhD Admission Process 2025

  • The University Registrar will receive applications from qualified candidates for RPCAU Pusa admission.

  • The application for admission must be submitted in the format provided, which can be obtained by paying the appropriate fees at the Admission Office. 

  • Applications for review and candidate selection are done by the RPCAU Pusa admission committee.

  • Applicants wishing to enrol in the PhD programme must pass an entrance exam conducted by ICAR.

  • The applicants will be interviewed by the Departmental Research Committee, which will also determine the final RPCAU Pusa admissions candidate list. 

  • As instructed by the University, qualified candidates must enrol in the Department for a pre-registration course lasting one semester.

  • Each student will be assigned a supervisor by the relevant Departmental Research Committee, taking into account both the scholar's and the supervisor's areas of interest at the time of RPCAU Pusa admission.

  • Pay Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University admission fees to confirm admissions. 

Also See: RPCAU Pusa Facilities

Documents Required for RPCAU Pusa Admissions

  • All educational certificates.

  • Entrance exam scorecards.

  • Transfer certificate.

  • Caste certificate.

  • Migration certificate, if any.

  • ID Proof.

  • Passport-size photograph.

Note: Only the results from the Honours subject's internal assessment tests count towards the overall semester examination score.

RPCAU Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: How to apply for Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University?

You can apply by downloading the application form from the official website of  Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur, fill all your details and submit the application fee. Candidates must give entrance test and must score above the cut-off range to get selected for the admission in  Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur.

2: How to get into the Ph.D. course at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University?

For admission into PhD course, candidates must have passed their postgraduation from a recognised university and have to show a PowerPoint presentation on their future work plan.

3: When will NTA conduct CUET-UG exam?

CUET-UG exam 2025 will be held from May 8, 2025 to June 1, 2025. CUET-UG scores are considered for admissions to UG courses at Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Samastipur.

4: How are MBA admissions done at RPCAU Pusa?

Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur MBA admissions are done based on the performance of the candidate in ICAR-PG/CUET PG. Then select RPCAU Pusa as the preferred college. 

5: What is the admission process at the RPCAU Pusa?

Candidates first have to apply through the official website of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur and then they have to fill in the details and submit the application fee. Candidates must take the entrance exam and submit the required documents for it. Selected candidates are required to pay the course fee and other admission formalities.

6: What is the entrance exam for RPCAU?

Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur accepts CUET-UG, CUET-PG, and ICAR scores for admissions to undergraduate and postgraduate courses. 

7: What are documents required for admission to Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University?

The documents required for admission to Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Course are Grade 10th and Grade 12th mark sheets, Passport size photographs, Grade 10th and Grade 12th certificates, Signed application form, Caste certificate, Category certificate, Migration certificate and Transfer certificate.

8: How to get admission to Rajendra Prasad Agriculture University?

For Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur admissions, candidates must have valis socres in CUET-UG or CUET-PG or ICAR and then attend the counselling process. 

Student Reviews for RPCAU

College Infrastructure: 4.3/5
Academics: 4.3/5
Placements: 3.3/5
Value for Money: 4.3/5
Campus Life: 4/5

Good to go University

Academics

Rajendra Prasad central University provides a large number of courses that enhances our knowledge.I completed my bachelor's in agricultural sciences in 2020.Curriculum is fully updated till that time.quality of the education is also good.

B. Tech Biotechnology is a good course if you want to go in

Academics

B. Tech Biotechnology course here is followed by the ICAR curriculum. Currently we are being taught 5th Dean committee which is latest recommended syllabus by the ICAR. We often visit laboratories to learn new techniques related to our field such as PCR, DNA extraction, etc.

I would suggest this university.

Academics

Academic there is also good highly qualified resources are there who was tremendously hard in the field of agriculture and research that choice Samastipur is called as the organic farming centre Bihar. Students also need to work hard equally to get the result delivered.

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