Admission to agricultural universities in India is primarily through the ICAR entrance exam with a 15% seat reservation in ICAR-affiliated universities and the KCET exam. The admission process is online, based on ranks, option entry, and college cutoffs, with no interviews. The Karnataka college faculty is well-qualified, with PhDs and a faculty-student ratio of 1:5. Instruction is mainly theoretical, with English as the medium. Fees per semester range from 16,000 to 18,000 INR, totaling around 2.5 lakhs for four years.
Scholarships, such as the ICAR, Vidyasiri, and SSP, reduce costs. Placements are limited, with most students pursuing higher education or government jobs. A few companies, like SULA WINES and BRITANNIA, offer internships with stipends around 17,000 INR. The average placement package is 4 to 5 lakh INR annually, although few students secure placements. Tuition fees are 65,360 INR yearly, with semester-specific fees. Hostel and mess fees are 2,700 INR monthly, totaling 30,000 INR annually.
SC/ST students benefit from reduced fees, and loans are available with a conduct certificate.
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