Component

Amount (INR)

First Year Fee

INR 85,000

Second Year Fee

INR 75,000

Total Fees (2 Years)

INR 1,60,000

UAS Bangalore M.Sc Agricultural Extension Admission 2026

Important Dates

Event	Date
ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Registration Closes	June 7, 2026
ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Examination	July 4, 2026
ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Result	August 2026
UAS Bangalore State Counselling	August to September 2026
Classes Commence	October 2026
ICAR AIEEA PG Registration End	June 7, 2026
ICAR AIEEA PG Exam Date	July 4, 2026
ICAR AIEEA PG Result	August 2026

ICAR AIEEA PG: register on the NTA portal before June 7, 2026.

State-merit seats: apply directly to UAS Bangalore after AIEEA results.

Bring degree certificates, mark sheets, and scorecard at document verification.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a B.Sc (Hons.) in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, or a related agricultural discipline from a recognised university.

A minimum OGPA of 6.00 out of 10.00 (or 55 percent equivalent) is required.

A valid ICAR AIEEA PG rank is required for ICAR-allotted seats (15 percent).

State-merit candidates must meet UAS Bangalore’s eligibility criteria and Karnataka-domicile requirement.

Admission Process

Participate in ICAR counselling for ICAR-allotted seats using the AIEEA PG rank.

For state-merit seats, apply directly to UAS Bangalore during the counselling window.

Submit degree certificates, mark sheets, and required documents at the UAS admissions office.

Pay the prescribed fee and complete enrolment to confirm the allotted seat.

✓ Opt for this if

Students targeting agricultural extension officer government roles
Aspirants seeking ICAR extension scientist or NGO manager positions
Karnataka students from rural background interested in community development
Candidates aiming for district-level agriculture department postings
Students planning PhD in agricultural communication or rural development

✗ Skip if

Candidates seeking corporate agribusiness or marketing careers
Students without agriculture or social science UG background
Those needing campus placement at private institutions
Students preferring management or MBA-type curriculum
Candidates looking for specialised lab-based research programmes

UAS Bangalore M.Sc Agricultural Extension Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Karnataka SC/ST Fee Reimbursement	Full tuition reimbursement	Karnataka-domicile SC/ST students, apply via state scholarship portal
ICAR Junior Research Fellowship	INR 31,000/month (JRF)	ICAR AIEEA PG merit-based, awarded to top-rank candidates
Central Sector Scholarship (NSP)	Up to INR 12,000/year	Merit-based, family income below INR 8,00,000, apply at scholarships.gov.in
State OBC/Minority Scholarships	Variable	Karnataka OBC/minority students, apply via state scholarship portal

SC/ST Karnataka students apply for fee reimbursement after joining.

ICAR JRF is awarded on ICAR AIEEA PG rank, highly competitive.

Central Sector Scholarship: apply at scholarships.gov.in after admission.

UAS Bangalore M.Sc Agricultural Extension FAQs

Ques. What is the total fee for M.Sc Agricultural Extension at UAS Bangalore?

Ans. The total fee for M.Sc Agricultural Extension at UAS Bangalore is INR 1,60,000 for two years (first year INR 85,000, second year INR 75,000). This is as per the official UAS Bangalore PG fee structure 2025-26. Hostel and mess charges are billed separately.

Ques. What is the eligibility for M.Sc Agricultural Extension at UAS Bangalore?

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc (Hons.) in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, or a related agricultural discipline from a recognised university with a minimum OGPA of 6.00 out of 10.00 (or 55 percent equivalent). A valid ICAR AIEEA PG rank is required for ICAR-allotted seats (15 percent). State-merit candidates must fulfil UAS Bangalore’s eligibility and Karnataka-domicile criteria.

Ques. Which entrance exam is needed for M.Sc Agricultural Extension at UAS Bangalore?

Ans. UAS Bangalore accepts ICAR AIEEA PG for 15 percent of seats. The ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 examination is scheduled for July 4, 2026, with registration closing June 7, 2026. Remaining seats are filled through UAS Bangalore state-merit counselling for Karnataka-domicile students.

Ques. What are the career options after M.Sc Agricultural Extension from UAS Bangalore?

Ans. Graduates can pursue roles as agricultural extension officer, district agriculture officer, NGO programme manager, ICAR extension scientist, and rural development manager. UAS Bangalore’s ICAR affiliation and research infrastructure support placements at ICAR institutes, state departments of agriculture, and private companies. Top candidates may also qualify for ICAR Senior Research Fellowship and proceed to doctoral research.

Ques. What scholarships are available for M.Sc Agricultural Extension students at UAS Bangalore?

Ans. Top-rank ICAR AIEEA PG candidates may receive the ICAR Junior Research Fellowship (INR 31,000 per month). Karnataka SC/ST students can avail full tuition reimbursement through the state scholarship portal. Merit-based Central Sector Scholarships (up to INR 12,000 per year) are available through scholarships.gov.in.

Ques. Why choose UAS Bangalore for M.Sc Agricultural Extension?

Ans. UAS Bangalore is Karnataka’s oldest agricultural university with NAAC A+ accreditation and a Collegedunia Agriculture rank of 11 (2026). Its M.Sc programme benefits from well-equipped research laboratories, ICAR-funded projects, and experienced faculty actively engaged in funded research. Graduates benefit from strong career prospects in government services, ICAR institutes, and the private agri-sector.

UAS Bangalore M.Sc Agricultural Extension: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility