BAU Admission 2026

Birsa Agricultural University
Ranchi, Jharkhand · BAU · Estd. 1980
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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ICAR AIEEA 2026 on icar.nta.nic.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Birsa Agricultural University

Birsa Agricultural University (BAU) is a state agricultural university located at Kanke, Ranchi in Jharkhand, established in 1981 by the Bihar Legislative Assembly (pre-Jharkhand statehood) and inherited by Jharkhand upon state formation in 2000. BAU is named after Birsa Munda — the 19th-century tribal freedom fighter — and is Jharkhand's principal university for agricultural research, education and extension with strong focus on tribal-region agriculture, horticulture, forestry and veterinary sciences.

BAU offers UG (B.Sc Ag, B.Sc Horti, B.Tech Agri Engg, B.V.Sc, B.Sc Forestry, B.Sc Fisheries), PG (M.Sc, M.Tech, M.V.Sc) and Ph.D programmes. UG admission via ICAR AIEEA UG (15% AIQ) + BAU CET (85% State Quota); B.V.Sc via NEET UG + VCI counselling; PG via ICAR AIEEA PG.

ICAR AIEEA 2026 schedule on icar.nta.nic.in. BAU portal is at bauranchi.org.

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Application fee: ₹1,000 (General) / ₹500 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

State Common Entrance Test

ICAR AIEEA / BAU CET / NEET UG
Conducted by NTA / ICAR / VCI / BAU

BAU admits 15% UG seats via ICAR AIEEA UG and 85% via BAU CET; B.V.Sc via NEET UG + VCI counselling; PG via ICAR AIEEA PG.

Other accepted exams

Eligibility

UG: 10+2 PCB / PCM and 50% (40% reserved); BAU CET / ICAR AIEEA UG. B.V.Sc: 10+2 PCB; NEET UG. PG: Bachelor's in the relevant agricultural discipline; ICAR AIEEA PG. Ph.D: Master's with ICAR-prescribed aggregate.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
BAU CET / ICAR AIEEA / NEET UG TBA exam BAU / NTA / ICAR Upcoming
BAU / ICAR / VCI counselling TBA counselling BAU / ICAR / VCI Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Apply for relevant entrance
    For UG state quota: BAU CET; for UG AIQ: ICAR AIEEA UG; for B.V.Sc: NEET UG; for PG: ICAR AIEEA PG.
  2. 2
    Appear for entrance
    BAU CET / ICAR AIEEA / NEET UG per schedules.
  3. 3
    ICAR / BAU / VCI counselling
    ICAR for AIQ; BAU in-house for state quota; VCI for B.V.Sc.
  4. 4
    Admission confirmation
    Selected candidates pay the admission fee at the BAU campus, Kanke, Ranchi.

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

ICAR National Talent Scholarship, BAU merit awards, Jharkhand State scholarships, SC/ST/OBC/EWS scholarships through NSP and tribal area awards.

Reservations

Jharkhand state reservation: SC 10%, ST 26%, OBC (BC-I) 8%, OBC (BC-II) 6%, EWS 10%; PwBD 4% horizontal. ICAR AIQ 15%.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Birsa Agricultural University?
Birsa Agricultural University admits students primarily through ICAR AIEEA / BAU CET / NEET UG. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Birsa Agricultural University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹1000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Birsa Agricultural University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Birsa Agricultural University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Birsa Agricultural University accept ICAR AIEEA / BAU CET / NEET UG scores?
ICAR AIEEA / BAU CET / NEET UG is the primary basis for admission at Birsa Agricultural University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.