Academic details
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Admissions Information
Criteria for admission for B.Sc. (Hons.) Agri.
Subjects
Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB)
How selection is done?
Admission is primarily through the Common Entrance Test (CET) conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA).
Merit is based on
50% weightage to qualifying exam + 50% to CET score in PCM/B subjects.
Agriculture Quota
Farmer’s son/daughter eligibility plus a mandatory Practical Test.
Management Quota
Farmer’s son/daughter plus selection will be based on merit list out of all the applications received.
Course Duration & Semester Breakdown
B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture is a 4-year undergraduate program divided into 8 semesters.
Important dates for admission
These are provisional and follow the KEA timetable — check the latest KEA notification for 2026 when released.
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KEA CET Application Open |
17 January 2026
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Last date (Without late fee) |
17 February 2026
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CET Exam
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April 2026
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Result Declaration
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May 2026 |
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Mock Allotment
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July 2026
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First Round Allotment
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August 2026
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Reporting to College
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Second week of August 2026 |
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Subsequent Rounds of Counselling |
Late August – September |
Courses offered (semester wise)
The course structure is spread across 4-years (8 semesters) with a mix of core theory, practicals, experiential learning, and rural work experience.
Given below is the standard UG syllabus structure adopted by UASD — core courses may slightly vary year-to-year.
1st & 2nd Semester
- Foundation courses (Deeksharambh, Personality Development and Rural Sociology)
- Basic Courses (Fundamentals of Soil Science, Agronomy and Horticulture)
- Crop Production (Soil fertility management, Organic Farming and Environmental Science)
- Skill enhancement (Mushroom Production and Animal Science)
- Plant Protection (Fundamentals of Plant Pathology and Entomology)
3rd & 4th Semesters
- Crop production technologies (Kharif & Rabi Crops, Fruit & Plantation crops, Vegetable and Spice crops)
- Farm Technologies (Agricultural Engineering, Water Management and Natural Farming)
- Skill Enhancement (Mushroom Production, Soil, Plant & water testing and Sports)
- Basic Courses (Nematology, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Agricultural Statistics, Agricultural Economics)
- Advanced Agriculture (Artificial Intelligence in Agriculture and Experimental Research Techniques)
5th & 6th Semesters
- Financial Management (Agri Finance and Cooperation)
- Basic Courses (Agroforestry, Statistics, Crop Physiology, Agrometeorology, Microbiology and Biochemistry)
- Plant Protection (Pest and Disease management of Agricultural and Horticultural crops)
- Practical exposure (South India educational tour)
- Crop Improvement (Genetics & Plant Breeding, Seed Technology, Agricultural Biotechnology)
7th & 8th Semesters
- Electives
- Emphasis on Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) / experiential learning and project work (major credits include field work)
- The official curriculum (credit distribution and subject list) is detailed in UAS Dharwad academic regulations and follows ICAR/Deans’ Committee recommendations.
Academic Calendar
The academic year is structured to harmonize with India’s agricultural cycles, ensuring students gain practical field knowledge during peak seasons while maintaining rigorous academic standards.
Even Semester Cycle
January to May. Focus on Rabi crops, irrigation, and advanced diagnostics.
Odd Semester Cycle
July to December. Focus on Kharif crops and foundational sciences.
| Activity | Approx. Period |
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Odd Semester Start
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July (usually mid-July)
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Diwali Break |
October
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Odd Semester End / Exams
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December
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Even Semester Start
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January
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Republic Day / Holidays
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26 January
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Even Semester End / Exams
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April – May
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Summer Break
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May – June
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Registration for Next Odd Semester |
July (around mid-July)
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