The University of Agriculture Sciences Bangalore (UASB) is a public university that offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral-level programs ranging from B.Sc, M.Sc in Agriculture to MBA, M.Tech, and Ph. D in wide arrays of specializations like Agri. Economics, Biotechnology, Agri. Engineering, Food Science & Nutrition and many more.

The eligibility criteria for UG courses is 10+2 from a recognized board in the Science stream, whereas, the eligibility criteria for Postgraduate courses is a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from a recognized university. The selection of candidates is made based on the basis of merit obtained in previous qualifying exams. For postgraduate courses, merit in qualifying exams followed by the written exam is required for admissions. The selection in Ph.D programme is based on Entrance Exam as well as Personal Interview. A relaxation of 5% in marks is applied to candidates belonging to the reserved categories.

University of Agricultural Sciences UAS, Bangalore Campus Tour

UAS Bangalore is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR). Admissions processes are through online mode. Candidates can download the application forms from the university’s website and mail the filled application form along with a demand draft of the application fee to the university’s office.. 

The University provides good placement opportunities to students of all fields. Some of the eminent recruiters who had visited the campus are NABARD, Modicare Ltd., Karvy Group, Vegenza, Axis Bank, Vivo Mobiles. 

UAS, Bangalore: Key Points

  • From the 2020-21 academic year, UASB initiated a new course of M.Sc in Bioinformatics.
  • The college offers extracurricular facilities such as Physical Education - NSS and NCC, Coaching Facilities, Hostels, Medical & Health centers, Placement and counseling Cell, National Service Schemes, Travel Facilities, Celebration of National Festivals. 
  • The University has been top-ranked in ICAR-JRF Examination from 2001-2007.
  • UASB has shown remarkable placements in MNCs and admissions to the international institutions in higher education. Particularly, the placements are good in sectors like Food processing, seeds, pesticides, world bank, etc.

UAS, Bangalore: Courses and Selection Criteria

Following are the courses offered by the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Bangalore under various specializations and levels:

Course Details Selection Criteria
B.Sc. Hons. (Bachelor of Science)
  • Specializations: Agriculture, Agriculture Maco., Agricultural Biotechnology, Sericulture, Forestry
  • Duration - 4 Years
  • Eligibility: 10+2 passed in science stream
 Merit-Based
B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology)
  • Specializations: Agricultural Engineering, Biotechnology and Food Science, Food Technology
  • Duration: 4 Years
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM or other science subject
 Merit-Based
M.Sc. (Master of Science)
  • Specializations: Agricultural Entomology, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry, Agricultural Economics, Horticulture, Agronomy, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Crop Physiology, Food Science & Nutrition, Agricultural Statistics, Plant Biochemistry, Seed Science & Technology, Floriculture, Olericulture, Plantation Crops, Pomology, Sericulture, Post Harvest Technology of Horticultural Crops, Agril. Marketing & Cooperation, Plant Biotechnology, Apiculture, Forestry, Environmental Science
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Biotech/Sericulture/Agriculture/Agriculture Biotechnology/Horticulture
 Merit in last qualifying programme and written exam
M.Tech. (Master of Technology)
  • Specializations: Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, Post Harvest Process and Food Engineering
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Eligibility: B. Tech/ BE in Agriculture / B. Tech in Food Science and Technology
 Merit in last qualifying programme and written exam
M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration)
  • Specializations: Agriculture Business Management
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree
 Merit in last qualifying programme and written exam
Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy)
  • Specializations: Agricultural Microbiology, Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, Agricultural Entomology, Plant Pathology, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Horticulture, Agronomy, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Crop Physiology, Sericulture, Seed Science & Technology, Food & Nutrition, Plant Biotechnology
  • Duration: 3 Years in minimum
  • Eligibility: Master’s Degree in concerned specialization
 Entrance Exam along with Personal Interview

UAS, Bangalore: Placements

The University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Bangalore has a dedicated placement and guidance cell that facilitates students with career counseling, guidance regarding placement & research fellowship/ scholarships, and assists students in the placement process. 

Some of top recruiters at The University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) Placement are as follows:

NABARD Axis Bank IFFCO Ltd.
Modi care Ltd. Vivo Mobiles UNDP
Karvy Group Vegenza More Retail Ltd.

UAS, Bangalore: FAQs

Ques. Does the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) Bangalore have any research collaborations?

Ans. UASB has collaborations with several domestic as well as internationally reputed institutions like the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), CSIR, Monsanto, National and International Institutes, Purdue University (USA), IOWA State University (USA), University of Bremen (Germany), Mc-Gill University (Canada), Ghent University (Belgium), and others. This collective synergy of expertise will lead to the development of the field of agriculture and help in furthering the cause of uplifting the living standard of rural farming communities.

Ques. What are the popular courses offered at the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) Bangalore?

Ans. UASB offers many higher studies programs in the science discipline such as B.Sc, B.Tech, M.Sc, M.Tech, and even Ph.D. but some are more popular than the others B.Sc Hons, B.Tech and M.Sc being the popular ones.

Ques. What other examination marks are acceptable for admission to undergraduate courses at the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) Bangalore?

Ans. Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) and ICAR AIEEA scores are acceptable for admissions to B.Sc Hons, B.Sc, and B.Tech courses at UASB.

Ques. Is the admission process online or offline?

Ans. The mode of admission is offline. Candidates have to download the form from the official website and submit the duly filled form at the address along with the Demand Draft.

Ques. What is the application fee to apply for admission at the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) Bangalore?

Ans: The fee for application form for general category is INR 500 and for SC/ST/ Cat-1 is INR 250. The application form fee is to be paid in the form of DD drawn in favour of The Comptroller, UAS, GKVK, Bangalore payable at Bangalore, and not in any other place.