ANGRAU Admission 2019 | Application Procedure, Courses, Eligibility Criteria, Facilities and Counselling Details Available Here

Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU): ANGARU was established under the name of Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University (APAU) on the 12th of June 1964 through the APAU Act 1963. Later, it was renamed as Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University on the 7th of November, 1996 in honor and memory of the noted Parliamentarian and Kisan Leader,  Acharya N. G. Ranga.

Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) 2019 | Application Procedure, Courses, Counselling Details Available Here

At the verge of completion of Golden Jubilee Year of the ANGRAU, it has given birth to a new State Agricultural University namely Prof. Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University with the bifurcation of the state of Andhra Pradesh as per the Andhra Pradesh Reorganization Act 2014. The ANGRAU at LAM, Guntur is serving the students and the farmers of 13 districts of new State of Andhra Pradesh with renewed interest and dedication.

ANGRAU is governed by a 21 members Board of Management with the Vice-Chancellor as Chairman. This apex body is responsible for making policy decisions.

Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University offers both Under Graduate and Post Graduate programmes in the faculties of Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering & Technology and Home Science.ANGRAU at present has five Agricultural Colleges under Agriculture Faculty, two Colleges of Agricultural Engineering and two colleges of Food Science and Technology under Agril. Engineering and Technology faculty and one College of Home Science under Home Science faculty.

In addition to these, the University is running two Post Graduate Colleges i.e. Advanced Post Graduate Centre at Lam, Guntur, and Institute of Agri-Business Management at Tirupati. There are fifteen Agricultural Polytechnics, one Seed Technology Polytechnic and one Organic Farming Polytechnic offering two-year Post-metric diploma programme in Telugu medium and two Agricultural Engineering Polytechnics offering three-year diploma programme in English medium.

Read on to find more about ANGRAU.

ANGRAU Courses And Admission

The Institute offers B.Tech and B.Sc.programs in streams like Agricultural Sciences, Engineering, and Home Science at the UG level, M.Sc and M.Tech programs at the PG level and Ph.D. in various disciplines at the Doctorate level.

Admissions In Undergraduate Courses

Admission to the B.Tech / B.Sc program is on the basis of marks acquired by the candidate in 10+2  (Science Stream). Selection to the program is based on candidate’s performance in EAMCET (Andhra Pradesh Engineering, Agriculture, and Medical Common Entrance Test) organized by the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh.

Admission In Post Graduate Courses 

The University offers twenty specializations in the M.Sc program and three specializations in the M.Tech program at the Postgraduate level. Applying candidate must have obtained a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline. Selection is made on the basis of Entrance exam conducted by the University. Final selection to the program is made after analyzing candidates academic performance, group discussion and personal interview round.

Admissions In Ph.D. Courses

ANGRAU offers the Ph.D. course in eighteen specializations at the Doctorate level. Candidates applying for these courses must hold a Master’s degree from a recognized Institute/University. Selection of the programs will be on the basis of Written test and Personal Interview.

ANGRAU Courses and Fee Structure

University offers various courses like the undergraduate programme, postgraduate programme and doctorate programme level course, and polytechnics with various specialization. Here we provide complete information about university courses and fee structure. Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) Fee Structure.

ANGRAU Facilities

Hostel: The University provides with 17 Boy’s hostel, 9 Girl’s hostel, 1 separate hostel for International students and 3 Guest Houses.

Computer Center: The University Computer Center established in 1982 is equipped with modern PCs running various Operating Systems and connectivity between 7 zonal headquarters through LAN.

Central Library: Library is built on a floor area of 4645 sq meters with a seating capacity of 200 Readers

ANGRAU Admission Schedule 2019

For Second year entry to B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering)

Event Name	Date
AGRICET – 2019	July 29, 2019
AGRIENGGCET – 2019	June 17, 2019

For Master’s degree Courses

Event Name	Date
Notification Date	May 17, 2019
Last Date Of Application	June 16, 2019
The entrance exam for M.Sc. (Agri.)	June 24, 2019
The entrance exam for M.Tech (Agricultural Eng.)	June 24, 2019
The entrance exam for M.Tech (Food Technology)	June 25, 2019
The entrance exam for M.Sc. (Home Science)	June 24, 2019
The entrance exam for MBA (Agribusiness Management)	June 26, 2019
GD/PI for MBA (Agribusiness Management)	June 27, 2019

Entrance Exam and Interview For Ph.D. Courses

Department	Entrance Test Date	Interview Date
Agronomy	July 02, 2019	July 03, 2019
Entomology	July 03, 2019	July 04, 2019
Plant Pathology	July 03, 2019	July 04, 2019
Genetics & Plant Breeding	July 04, 2019	July 05, 2019
Molecular Biology & Biotechnology	July 04, 2019	July 05, 2019
Agricultural Economics	July 05, 2019	July 06, 2019
Agricultural Extension	July 05, 2019	July 06, 2019
Soil Science	July 06, 2019	July 07, 2019
Agricultural Microbiology	July 06, 2019	July 07, 2019
Crop Physiology	July 06, 2019	July 07, 2019
Faculty of Agriculture Engineering & Technology (All Disciplines)	July 09, 2019	July 10, 2019
Faculty of Home Science (All Disciplines)	July 10, 2019	July 11, 2019

ANGRAU Eligibility Criteria

The University offers B.Tech and B.Sc. courses in various disciplines. Selection to B.Sc. (Hons) in Agriculture, B.Tech is done on the basis of EAMCET entrance examination. Admission to B.Sc (Hons) in Community Science is done on the basis of merit in the qualifying examination.

For admission to the second year in B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, candidate needs to qualify AGRICET for which they need to have passed Diploma in Agriculture. Whereas admission to the second year of B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering is given on the basis of AGRIENGGCET conducted by the university. Candidates need to qualify a Diploma in Agricultural Engineering.

Undergraduate Courses

Course Name	Specialization	Eligibility	Selection Process
B.Sc. (Hons)	Agriculture Community Science	Students must have passed 10+2 examination with subjects: Physical Science and Biological or Natural Science	EAMCET
B.Tech.	Food Technology Agricultural Engineering	10+2 examination with Mathematics/Biological/Natural Science and Physical Science 10+2 examination with Physical Science and Mathematics	EAMCET
B.Tech. (Lateral Entry)	Agricultural Engineering	Passed 3-year diploma in Agricultural Engineering	AGRIENGGCET 2019
B.Sc. Hons. (Lateral Entry)	Agriculture	Passed Diploma in Agriculture, Seed Technology and Organic Farming	AGRICET-2019

AGRIENGGCET 2019 – Points To Remember

1. The candidates should have completed a minimum of 18 years of age as on December 31st of the admission year and a maximum of 23 years.
2. In case of SC/ST category, he should be of a maximum of 26 years of age and 28 years in respect of PC candidates.
3. Qualifying marks – 25% of the maximum marks of the entrance test. However, there are no qualifying marks for the candidates of SC/ST category.
4. 15% of the supernumerary seats are reserved for AGRIENGGCET.
5. The upper age limit of 22 years old is relaxed in certain situations. It is 25 years of age for 6)SC/ST candidates and 27 for those with physical disabilities.
6. For B.Tech in Food Technology, 50% of the seats will be filled with students from Bi.P.C. stream and the rest will be filled by M.P.C. stream.
7. 40% of the seats are reserved under Farmer’s Quota.
8. 20% of the supernumerary seats are reserved for AGRICET.
9. Candidates having Diploma in Home Science can also apply for B.Sc. in Community Science under 10% of the supernumerary seats.

Postgraduate/Master Courses

The University offers a number of postgraduate courses in various disciplines. It also offers MBA in Agricultural Management. The university offers M.Sc. in Agriculture and Home Science leading to various disciplines. It offers M.Tech in Agricultural Engineering leading to three disciplines. Minimum eligibility for M.Tech is a candidate must have passed B.Tech in respective specializations. For M.Sc., the candidate must pass in B.Sc. degree with relevant specializations of four-year duration. For MBA, candidates must pass in a Bachelor’s degree with relevant discipline.

Selection to M.Tech and M.Sc. is done on the basis of entrance examination conducted by the university. For MBA, candidates are selected on the basis of Entrance Test, Group Discussion and Interview.

Course Name	Specialization	Eligibility	Selection Process
M.Tech	Soil and Water Engineering Processing and Food Engineering Farm Machinery and Power Engineering Irrigation and Drainage Engineering Food Technology	B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering) of four years duration B.Tech. (Food Technology) of 4 years duration	–
M.Sc.	–	–	Entrance Test conducted by the university
MBA	Agri-business Management	B.Sc. (Ag./Horticulture) or B.Tech. (Ag.Engg.) or B.V.Sc. & AH / B.F.Sc. / B.H.Sc. (H.Sc.)/ B.Tech (Dairying)/ B.Tech (Food Processing & Technology) / B.Tech /B.Sc (Food Science & Technology) / B.Sc.(CA&BM) / B.Sc. (Farm Science) / B.Tech (Biochemistry) of 4 years duration	Entrance Test, Group Discussion and Interview

Important Points

1. Candidate must obtain minimum 50% marks or 5.5 out of 10 CGPA to become eligible.
2. The upper age limit for PG degree in 40 years.
3. 15%, 6% and 29% of the seats are reserved for SC, ST and BC candidates.
4. 25% of the seats are reserved for outside state candidates for which admission is done on the basis of All India Entrance examination of ICAR, New Delhi.

Ph.D. Courses

ANGRAU offers a Ph.D. degree in a variety of disciplines. Minimum eligibility for Ph.D. is B.Sc. in concerned discipline and M.Sc. in concerned discipline with minimum 50% marks.  The selection will be done on the basis of the entrance test, marks in M.Sc. and B.Sc. degree and in the interview.

Course Name	Specialization	Eligibility	Selection Process
Ph.D.	Agronomy Agricultural Economics Entomology Agricultural Extension Genetics and Plant Breeding Plant Pathology Agricultural Microbiology Soil Science Crop Psychology Molecular Biology and Biotechnology Microbiology Food and Nutrition Human Development & Family Studies Family Resource Management Home Science Extension and Communication Management Processing and Food Engineering Farm Machinery and Power Engineering	Master’s degree in Agriculture in the discipline concerned with 50% marks or OGPA 3.25/4.00 or 7.50/10.00 and B.Sc.(Ag.) / B.Sc.(Home Science) / B.Tech.(Ag. Engg.) of 4 years duration is mandatory and Submission of M.Sc. level thesis on or before the last date for the receipt of the application and must complete the thesis final viva voce examination successfully	The entrance test, M.Sc. marks, B.Sc. marks, and Interview

Key Points

1. An entrance test is conducted by the university, which is given 50% weight.
2. Performance at the Masters level is given 30% weight.
3. Performance at the Degree (undergraduate) level is given 10% weight.
4. Performance in the personal interview conducted by the university is given 10% weight.
5. Minimum qualifying marks for entrance is 50% marks, except for SC/ST/OBC candidates for whom there are no minimum marks.

ANGRAU Application Process 2019

1. The university offers an offline mode of the application process to the candidates. Here are the steps to apply
2. Visit the official website of the university and click on the Exams/ Results/ Admissions tab.
3. Click on PG Admission Notification for PG and Ph.D. Courses.
4. You will be navigated to a new page where you can click on the link for the application for the desired course.
5. Download the form and fill the form carefully.
6. The candidate has to fill a separate application form for applying to each course.
7. Send the form to the university along with a DD for INR 1200/- for General and INR 600/- for SC, ST & PH categories (M.Sc. / Ph.D. courses) for each course in favour of  SBH / SBI / ANDHRA BANK and drawn in favour of The Comptroller, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, payable at Guntur.
8. Also, send the copies of required certificates along with the DD and the application form.

ANGRAU Application Fees

AGRIENGGCET and AGRICET

1. Download the application form from the official website.
2. A demand draft of INR 500/- for general candidates (INR 250/- in case SC/ST and PC candidates) has to be drawn in favor of Controller, ANGRAU payable at GUNTUR.
3. The application form has to be submitted along with two self-attested envelops affixed with INR 5/- postal stamp either in person or by post by 5:00 P.M. on or before the due date.

Address for Correspondance

Convenor,
AGRIENGGCET-2019,
College of Agricultural Engineering,
Bapatla – 522101,
Guntur District, AP

Address for Correspondance

Convener,
AGRICET 2019,
Office of the Associate Director of Research,
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Tirupati – 517502
ANGRAU Counselling 2019

For Msc Courses

For admission to M.Sc. course, the candidates have to give an entrance test. After getting shortlisted, the candidates will be called for a counseling session. The counseling details are given below.

Course Name	Date
Display of M.Sc. Entrance Test Result	July 17, 2019
M.Sc. (Agri.)	July 23, 2019
M.Sc. (H.Sc.), MBA (ABM), M.Tech (Agril. Eng.), M.Tech (Food Technology)	July 23, 2019

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