This Institute formally established in August 1980 as Institute of Agricultural Sciences. Earlier, its inception as Institute of Agricultural Research, Banaras Hindu University in 1931 upon the recommendation of the Royal Commission on Agriculture. The illustrious founder of this university the late Mahamana Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya Ji was a member of this Commission. At the time of establishment, the Institute was one of the prestigious institute in the field of Agriculture, starting postgraduate teaching and research programmes in India, the only other institution being at Lyallpur (now in Pakistan).
1. Professional Courses (UG)
(a)
| Course Name | B. Sc (Hons.) Ag. / B.Sc. (Hons.) Ag. -RGSC |
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| Duration | 8 Semesters (4 Years) |
| Course Code | 135 |
| Minimum Eligibility | Passed 10+2/Intermediate examination in Agriculture or in Science (with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology) OR equivalent examination recognized by the University, securing a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate. |
| Age | Not to be less than 16 years and not more than 25 years on 1st July’ 2021 (applicant should be born on or after 2ndJuly.’ 1996 and on or before 2ndJuly, 2005). |
| No. of Seats | Faculty of Agriculture, Main Campus – (154 M&F), RGSC - (50 M&F). |
(b)
| Course Name | B.Tech. in Food Technology |
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| Duration | 8 Semesters (4 Years) |
| Course Code | 192 |
| Minimum Eligibility | Passed 10+2 or its equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM) or Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology (PCMB) with English from a Board/University recognized by the Institute/Board. Only those candidates who have obtained at least 50% marks or equivalent G.P.A. in the aggregate are eligible for admission to B.Tech. (Food Technology). |
| Age | Not to be less than 17 years and not more than 23 years on 1st July’ 2021 (applicant should be born on or after 2ndJuly, 1998 and on or before 2ndJuly, 2004). |
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| Course Name | B.Tech. in Dairy Technology |
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| Duration | 8 Semesters (4 Years) |
| Course Code | 193 |
| Minimum Eligibility | Passed 10+2 or its equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM) or Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology (PCMB) with English from a Board/University recognized by the Institute/Board. Only those candidates who have obtained at least 50% marks or equivalent G.P.A. in the aggregate are eligible for admission to B.Tech. (Food Technology). The requirement of marks in case of candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/Tribe and PwD will be as per University Rule. |
| Age | Not to be less than 17 years and not more than 23 years on 1st July’ 2021 (applicant should be born on or after 2nd July, 1998 and on or before 2nd July, 2004). |
