The century-old College of Agriculture, Pune, is one of the 1st 5 agriculture colleges founded in India. The college has a history, as old and as rich as the city, Pune: the land of Peshwas, itself.
The college offered UG/PG courses in (Horticulture/Forestry/Agricultural Engineering/Food Technology/ Community Science /Agricultural Biotechnology/Animal Husbandry),
PhD in metrology, and MBA in agriculture.
Admissions were taken through CET and merit list.
Table of Content
- College of Agriculture and Allied Sciences Highlights
- College of Agriculture and Allied Sciences Courses
- College of Agriculture and Allied Sciences Admissions
- College of Agriculture and Allied Sciences Placement
- College of Agriculture and Allied Sciences Scholarship
- College of Agriculture and Allied Sciences Facilities
- College of Agriculture and Allied Sciences FAQs
College of Agriculture and Allied Sciences, Pune Highlights 2024
| Established | Type | 1908 | Government |
|---|---|
| approved by | ICAR |
| Affiliated to | Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth |
| Major courses | UG/PG/PhD/MBA |
| Admission Criteria | CET/Merit list |
| Application mode | Online |
| Student intake capacity | UG-190, PG-60, PhD-2, MBA-30 |
| Official website | https://www.acpune.in/ |
CAAS Pune Courses Offered
The college offers Agriculture and allied courses mainly.
| Courses | Details |
|---|---|
| B. Sc. | Duration: 4 years Eligibility: Must have passed (10+2) education system(12th std science) with 50% marks for general category and 40%marks for backwards category Specialization: Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Community Science |
| B. Tech | Duration: 4 years Eligibility: Must have passed (10+2) education system(12th std science) with 50% marks for general category and 40%marks for backwards category Specialization: Agricultural Engineering, Food Technology, Bio-technology |
| M. Sc. | Duration: 2 years Eligibility: Should have scored minimum 5.5 CGPA for General category and 5.0 for backward category, in respective/equivalent 4 years degree examination. Specialization: Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Fisheries, Agricultural Biotechnology, Home Science, Post Harvest Management |
| M. Tech. | Duration: 2 years Eligibility: Should have scored minimum 5.5 CGPA for General category and 5.0 for backward category, in respective/equivalent 4 years degree examination. Specialization: Food technology, Agricultural engineering |
| MBA | Duration: 2 years Eligibility: 4 years degree in agricultural universities Specialization: Agri-Business Management |
| Ph.D. | Duration: 3 years Eligibility: Must have passed M. Sc. in Agricultural Meteorology from a recognized university Specialization: Metrology |
Read More: College of Agriculture Courses & Fee
CAAS Pune Admissions
The Admission process is solely based on the merit list prepared by the college. The merit list for UG is calculated by 70%of total marks in the respective group(PCM/PCB), and 30% total marks of CET/12th science and other weightage. The merit list for PG is decided through 70%of marks in CET by MAUEB and 30% of CGPA in 4 years graduation examination and weightage if any(sports/NCC etc).
Candidates hail from outside of Maharashtra, are not eligible for MHT-CET exam. Hence marks of NEET/JEE/AIEEA-UG will be considered.
How to Apply?
- Admission processes are done through KTPL(Kalp Technology Pvt. Ltd.) website.
- Candidates can send only one application form online.
- Fill the application form with personal, academic and communicational details.
- Submit the form with an application fee.
- Take the hard copy of the form.
Read More: College of Agriculture Reviews
CAAS Pune Placements
- Jobs in allied fields like Fertilizer, seed, pesticides, and irrigation etc.
- Agricultural Officers in govt sectors.
- Banks like NABARD, Bank of Maharashtra, and ICICI Banks provide placements.
- Good internships for recent pass outs
- Jobs in start-up companies for freshers.
Read More: College of Agriculture Placements
CAAS Pune Scholarship
NTS(National Talent Search):
For UG:
- Eligibility -Admission through ICAR|HSC passing |75% attendance | adhar card
- Time period: 4 years
- Amount: 3000 INR
For PG:
- Eligibility- ICAR admission|Hsc mark|degree mark|adhar card|I-card|
- Time period: 2 years
- Amount: 5000 INR
- Free studentship for students belonging to Economically Backward Classes.
- Scholarships for reserved category students.
- Post matric Scholarships to SC and ST students, govt of India(ICAR).
- Merit-cum-Means Scholarship, Govt. of Maharashtra,etc.
Read More: College of Agriculture Scholarships
CAAS Pune Facilities
- Library: The library has 1500sq m. of floor space. 4 reading halls and 2 stack halls, 1 computer lab, 1 class room, and periodical sections. Bookbanks/ journals/ academic/ non-academic books/ e-book available.
Open time: 10am-5.15pm
Reading room facility for 22 hours. - Hostel: Separate hostel for boys and girls. Facilities of Newspaper/Television/Internet(only PG, for girls) are available. Purified drinking water /hot water availability
Boys hostel intake capacity-590
Girls hostel intake capacity-432
Co-operative mess system
CCTV security - Sports complex :
Badminton and table-tennis hall
Cultural hall with instruments
Dispensary: Established in 1915. - SWO(Student Welfare Organization):
Meetings/workshops for personality and skill development
Learning through doing/ Earning while Learning schemes
MOUS with other Colleges/Universities/institutes
- Anti-ragging cell for girls
- Gymnasiums are available for both boys and girls separately .
- Canteen
Read More: College of Agriculture Gallery
CAAS Pune FAQs
Ques. How old is the College of Agriculture Pune?
Ques. Can a candidate from outside of Maharashtra apply for B Sc programmes?
Ques. What is the future after BSc agriculture in the College of Agriculture Pune?
Ques. What is KTPL?
Ques. How is the campus life in the College of Agriculture Pune?
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