To gain admission into the agricultural program, candidates must clear the AIEEA UG exam conducted by ICAR at the national level. The admission process includes obtaining results, participating in counseling, and securing a spot based on rank, with Agricultural Studies requiring the highest marks. The college boasts 21 PhD-holding faculty members, some with post-doctoral experience, and maintains a 1:10 faculty-to-student ratio. Each student benefits from a personal mentor. The teaching approach includes smart classrooms and PowerPoint presentations, with 10 courses per semester and various assessments.
The semester fee ranges from Rs 13,000 to Rs 15,000, with an additional one-time admission fee. A monthly mess fee of Rs 2,500 is paid in advance, managed by students. The college offers placement opportunities, mainly in government sectors in Bihar, with some private firms participating. About 20% of students secure placements, while others pursue further studies. Companies like Jeevika, IDBI Bank, and Pradhan visit for placements, offering average salaries of Rs 30,000 per month, with a maximum of Rs 60,000.
Eligibility for placements requires a 75% academic score and a 7.5 OGP. Internships and projects in areas like pearl culture and aquaculture are available, enhancing prospects in the fisheries sector. Scholarships include a National Talent Scholarship of Rs 3,000 monthly for students with an OGPA above 7 for General/OBC and 6.5 for SC/ST, a Rs 2,000 monthly scholarship under the Bihar Agricultural Roadmap, and Rs 6,000 annually for books. Out-of-state students can receive a National Talent Scholarship of Rs 3,000 monthly if the college is ICAR-accredited.
The total four-year course cost is around Rs 1 lakh, with tuition fees about Rs 68,000 for General and Rs 44,000 for SC/ST students. The college ranks 7th by IIRF and requires the ICAR UG exam for entry.
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