Below is a comprehensive list of agriculture-related exams in India, covering entrance exams for admission to undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) programs, as well as competitive exams for government and private sector jobs. The exams are categorized by their purpose (entrance or job) and level (national, state, university).
Agriculture Entrance Exams in India
These exams are primarily for admission to UG, PG, and doctoral programs in agriculture and allied fields such as horticulture, forestry, veterinary science, fisheries, and agricultural engineering.
National-Level Entrance Exams
- CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test – Undergraduate)
- Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Purpose: Admission to UG programs (e.g., B.Sc. Agriculture, B.Sc. Horticulture, B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering) in central and participating universities, replacing ICAR AIEEA UG.
- Eligibility: 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Mathematics (PCM/PCB) with at least 50% marks.
- Exam Date: May 2025 (tentative, 2nd week).
- Registration: February 2025 (tentative).
- Courses Offered: B.Sc. Agriculture, B.Sc. Horticulture, B.F.Sc., B.Tech. Biotechnology, etc.
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- ICAR AIEEA PG (All India Entrance Examination for Admission – Postgraduate)
- Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
- Purpose: Admission to 30% seats in Master’s programs in agricultural universities and 100% seats in ICAR-deemed universities (e.g., IARI, IVRI, NDRI, CIFE).
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or allied sciences with 50%-60% marks.
- Exam Date: May 2025 (tentative).
- Registration: February 2025 (tentative).
- Courses Offered: M.Sc. Agriculture, M.Sc. Horticulture, M.V.Sc., M.F.Sc., M.Tech. Agricultural Engineering, etc.
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- ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (Ph.D.) (All India Competitive Examination for Junior/Senior Research Fellowship)
- Conducting Body: National Testing Agency (NTA) on behalf of ICAR
- Purpose: Admission to Ph.D. programs in agricultural universities and award of ICAR JRF/SRF scholarships.
- Eligibility: Master’s degree in Agriculture or allied sciences with 50%-60% marks.
- Exam Date: June 2025 (tentative).
- Registration: February-March 2025 (tentative).
- Courses Offered: Ph.D. in Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary Science, Fisheries, etc.
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State-Level Entrance Exams
- BCECE (Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination)
- JCECE (Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination)
- Conducting Body: Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board
- Purpose: Admission to B.Sc. Agriculture, B.Tech. Dairy Technology, B.V.Sc. & Animal Husbandry, etc.
- Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM/PCB, minimum 50% marks.
- Exam Date: May-June 2025 (tentative).
- Registration: April 2025 (tentative).
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- KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test)
- KEAM (Kerala Engineering, Agriculture, and Medical Entrance Test)
- TS EAMCET (Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture, and Medical Common Entrance Test)
- AP EAPCET (Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture, and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test)
- Conducting Body: Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Kakinada
- Purpose: Admission to B.Sc. Agriculture, B.Sc. Horticulture, B.V.Sc., B.F.Sc., etc., in Andhra Pradesh.
- Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM/PCB, minimum 50% marks.
- Exam Date: May 2025 (tentative).
- Registration: March-April 2025 (tentative).
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- MP PAT (Madhya Pradesh Pre-Agriculture Test)
- Conducting Body: Madhya Pradesh Professional Examination Board (MP Vyapam)
- Purpose: Admission to B.Sc. Agriculture, B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering, etc., in Madhya Pradesh.
- Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM/PCB/Agriculture, minimum 50% marks.
- Exam Date: June 2025 (tentative).
- Registration: April-May 2025 (tentative).
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- Rajasthan JET (Joint Entrance Test)
- Conducting Body: Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology
- Purpose: Admission to B.Sc. Agriculture, B.Sc. Horticulture, B.Sc. Forestry, etc., in Rajasthan.
- Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM/PCB/Agriculture, minimum 50% marks.
- Exam Date: May-June 2025 (tentative).
- Registration: March-April 2025 (tentative).
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- CG PAT (Chhattisgarh Pre-Agriculture Test)
- MHT CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test)
University-Level Entrance Exams
- OUAT Entrance Exam
- Conducting Body: Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology
- Purpose: Admission to UG, PG, and Ph.D. programs in agriculture, horticulture, veterinary science, fisheries, etc.
- Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM/PCB (for UG), Bachelor’s degree (for PG), Master’s degree (for Ph.D.), minimum 50% marks.
- Exam Date: June-July 2025 (tentative).
- Registration: April-May 2025 (tentative).
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- LPUNEST (Lovely Professional University National Entrance and Scholarship Test)
- Conducting Body: Lovely Professional University
- Purpose: Admission to B.Sc. Agriculture, M.Sc. Agriculture, and other allied programs at LPU.
- Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM/PCB/Agriculture (for UG), Bachelor’s degree (for PG), minimum 50%-60% marks.
- Exam Date: Multiple slots from January to May 2025 (tentative).
- Registration: Ongoing with flexible dates.
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- UPCATET (Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test)
- Conducting Body: Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology
- Purpose: Admission to UG, PG, and Ph.D. programs in agriculture and allied fields in UP agricultural universities.
- Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM/PCB/Agriculture (for UG), Bachelor’s degree (for PG), minimum 50% marks.
- Exam Date: May-June 2025 (tentative).
- Registration: February-March 2025 (tentative).
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- BHU UET/PET (Banaras Hindu University Undergraduate/Postgraduate Entrance Test)
- Conducting Body: Banaras Hindu University
- Purpose: Admission to B.Sc. Agriculture (UET) and M.Sc. Agriculture (PET).
- Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM/PCB/Agriculture (for UG), Bachelor’s degree (for PG), minimum 50% marks.
- Exam Date: May-June 2025 (tentative).
- Registration: February-March 2025 (tentative).
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- MCAER CET (Maharashtra Council of Agricultural Education and Research Common Entrance Test)
- Conducting Body: Maharashtra Council of Agricultural Education and Research
- Purpose: Admission to PG programs in agriculture and allied fields in Maharashtra.
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or allied sciences with 50%-60% marks.
- Exam Date: June 2025 (tentative).
- Registration: April-May 2025 (tentative).
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- PAU CET (Punjab Agricultural University Common Entrance Test)
- Conducting Body: Punjab Agricultural University
- Purpose: Admission to B.Sc. Agriculture, M.Sc. Agriculture, and other programs at PAU.
- Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM/PCB (for UG), Bachelor’s degree (for PG), minimum 50% marks.
- Exam Date: June 2025 (tentative).
- Registration: April-May 2025 (tentative).
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- AGRICET (Agriculture Common Entrance Test)
- Conducting Body: Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Andhra Pradesh
- Purpose: Admission to B.Sc. Agriculture for diploma holders in agriculture.
- Eligibility: Diploma in Agriculture/Seed Technology/Organic Farming.
- Exam Date: July 2025 (tentative).
- Registration: May-June 2025 (tentative).
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Agriculture Job Exams in India (2025)
These competitive exams are for securing government and private sector jobs in agriculture and allied sectors after completing relevant degrees or diplomas.
National-Level Job Exams
- IBPS SO (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Specialist Officer – Agricultural Field Officer)
- Conducting Body: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
- Purpose: Recruitment for Agricultural Field Officer posts in public sector banks.
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary Science, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, etc.
- Exam Date: December 2025 (tentative, prelims).
- Registration: July-August 2025 (tentative).
- Job Roles: Agricultural Field Officer.
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- UPSC IFS (Indian Forest Service Examination)
- Conducting Body: Union Public Service Commission
- Purpose: Recruitment for Indian Forest Service officers, involving agriculture and forestry management.
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, or related fields.
- Exam Date: May-June 2025 (tentative, prelims).
- Registration: February-March 2025 (tentative).
- Job Roles: Deputy Forest Inspector, Assistant Inspector, Forest Officer, etc.
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- SSC CGL/CHSL (Staff Selection Commission Combined Graduate Level/Higher Secondary Level)
- Conducting Body: Staff Selection Commission
- Purpose: Recruitment for various agriculture-related posts under central government ministries.
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree (for CGL) or 10+2 (for CHSL) with relevant qualifications.
- Exam Date: July-August 2025 (tentative, CGL Tier 1).
- Registration: April-May 2025 (tentative).
- Job Roles: Scientific Assistant, Agriculture Officer, Laboratory Assistant, etc.
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- FCI Recruitment Exam (Food Corporation of India)
- Conducting Body: Food Corporation of India
- Purpose: Recruitment for technical and non-technical agriculture-related posts.
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or allied fields.
- Exam Date: Varies (tentative, throughout 2025).
- Registration: As per vacancy notifications.
- Job Roles: Technical Managers, Technical Officers, Assistant Officers, etc.
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- ASRB Exams (Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board)
- Conducting Body: Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board
- Purpose: Recruitment for scientists, researchers, and faculty in ICAR institutes and agricultural universities.
- Eligibility: Master’s/Ph.D. in Agriculture or allied sciences.
- Exam Date: Varies (e.g., NET, ARS, STS exams throughout 2025).
- Registration: As per ASRB notifications.
- Job Roles: Scientist, Agricultural Research Service, Subject Matter Specialist, Faculty, etc.
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- NABARD Grade A/B (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development)
- Conducting Body: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
- Purpose: Recruitment for Assistant Manager and Manager posts in agriculture and rural development.
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, or allied fields.
- Exam Date: August-September 2025 (tentative).
- Registration: June-July 2025 (tentative).
- Job Roles: Assistant Officer, Agricultural Officer, Office Attendant, etc.
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State-Level Job Exams
- State PSC Agriculture Exams (e.g., UPPSC, BPSC, MPSC, RPSC)
- Conducting Body: Respective State Public Service Commissions
- Purpose: Recruitment for state government agriculture posts.
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or allied fields.
- Exam Date: Varies by state (e.g., UPPSC in June-July 2025, tentative).
- Registration: As per state PSC notifications.
- Job Roles: Agriculture Development Officer, Block Agriculture Officer, Agriculture Supervisor, etc.
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- State Forest Exams
- Conducting Body: State Forest Departments
- Purpose: Recruitment for forest and agriculture-related roles.
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Forestry, or related fields.
- Exam Date: Varies by state (e.g., January 2025 for some states, tentative).
- Registration: As per state notifications.
- Job Roles: Forest Officer, Scientific Assistant, etc.
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- State Agriculture Department Exams
- Conducting Body: State Agriculture Departments
- Purpose: Recruitment for roles like Agriculture Officer, Junior Engineer, etc.
- Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Agriculture.
- Exam Date: Varies by state (e.g., January-May 2025, tentative).
- Registration: As per state notifications.
- Job Roles: Agriculture Officer, Junior Engineer, Farm Manager, etc.
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Additional Notes
- Eligibility Criteria: For UG entrance exams, candidates typically need 10+2 with PCM/PCB/Agriculture and 50% marks. For PG exams, a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields is required. Job exams require specific qualifications (e.g., B.Sc./M.Sc. Agriculture) as per the post.
- Exam Pattern: Entrance exams generally cover Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics, Agriculture, and General Awareness. Job exams include subject-specific knowledge, general aptitude, reasoning, and English.
- Preparation Tips: Focus on NCERT books for core subjects, solve previous years’ papers, and stay updated via official websites for exam notifications.
- Key Websites:
- NTA (for CUET, ICAR AIEEA): https://exams.nta.ac.in
- ICAR: https://www.icar.org.in
- IBPS: https://www.ibps.in
- UPSC: https://www.upsc.gov.in
- State-specific exam portals (e.g., BCECE, TS EAMCET).
- Job Opportunities: After clearing these exams, candidates can pursue roles like Agriculture Officer, Scientist, Researcher, Farm Manager, Agribusiness Manager, Food Inspector, and more in government (ICAR, NABARD, FCI) and private sectors (agri-tech, food processing, fertilizers).
Important Disclaimer
- Exam dates and registration periods for 2025 are tentative based on previous trends. Candidates must check official websites for exact schedules and updates.
- Some universities may offer merit-based admissions without entrance exams, especially for private institutions.
- For job exams, vacancy notifications are released periodically; follow portals like https://www.indgovtjobs.in for updates.
