Which entrance exam is needed for B.Sc Agriculture at CSAUK?

Admission to B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture at CSAUK Kanpur requires a valid UPCATET (UP Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test) rank. UPCATET is conducted by Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology (NDUAT). Additionally, 15% of seats are filled through ICAR AIEEA UG rank.

What is the minimum marks required for UPCATET 2026?

The UPCATET qualifying cutoff is 20% aggregate marks for General and OBC candidates. SC and ST candidates need only 10% aggregate marks. However, the actual rank needed to secure a seat at CSAUK Kanpur depends on the competition each year.

What is the UPCATET application fee for CSAUK admission?

The UPCATET 2026 application fee is INR 1,250 for General and OBC category candidates. SC and ST category candidates pay INR 1,050. An additional INR 500 counselling fee is charged at the time of UPCATET online counselling registration.

Is there a management quota at CSAUK Kanpur?

No. CSAUK does not offer any management quota or direct admission pathway. All seats are filled exclusively through UPCATET rank-based counselling or ICAR AIEEA quota. Candidates must appear in one of these entrance exams.

What programmes does CSAUK Kanpur offer for UG admission?

CSAUK Kanpur offers the following UG programmes: B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture (4 years), B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering and Food Technology (4 years), BFSc in Fisheries Science (4 years), and BVSc and AH in Veterinary Science (5 years). All are filled through UPCATET counselling.

What is the ICAR quota and how to apply for it at CSAUK?

ICAR reserves 15% of UG seats and 25% of PG seats at CSAUK Kanpur for ICAR AIEEA qualifiers. Candidates who qualify ICAR AIEEA (conducted by ICAR at icar.org.in) can participate in ICAR counselling separately from UPCATET. This gives national-level aspirants a second chance to secure a seat at CSAUK.

When does CSAUK PG counselling start in 2026?

CSAUK PG counselling registration is expected from July 27 to 30, 2026 (Tentative), with seat allotment on August 5, 2026, and reporting from August 7 to 10, 2026. These dates are based on the UPCATET 2026 schedule published at upcatetexam.org.

Can final-year UG students apply for CSAUK admission?

Yes. Students appearing in their final year qualifying examination are eligible to register for UPCATET 2026. Provisional admission may be granted. Candidates must submit their final marksheet to CSAUK at the time of reporting and must meet the minimum eligibility percentage.

How many universities participate in UPCATET besides CSAUK?

Five Uttar Pradesh agricultural universities admit students through UPCATET: CSAUK Kanpur, NDUAT Ayodhya, SVPUAT Meerut, BUAT Banda, and their constituent colleges. Candidates fill a common choice form and are allotted seats across all five universities based on UPCATET rank and preference.