CSA Kanpur (CSAUA&T) admits students to courses such as B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture and B.Tech through entrance-based counselling. The UPCATET application fee is INR 1,250 for General and OBC applicants and INR 1,050 for SC and ST applicants. Online counselling carries a separate non-refundable fee of INR 500.

Admission is mainly based on the Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET). Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology (NDUAT) jointly administers this test for five agricultural universities in Uttar Pradesh, including CSAUK. ICAR AIEEA provides a separate national-level route for 15% of UG seats and 25% of PG seats.

Admission route update:

  • UG programmes, including B.Sc Agriculture, B.Tech and BFSc, use the UPCATET UG rank for centralised online counselling.
  • BVSc&AH follows a separate counselling schedule because it has a 5-year course structure and a different seat matrix.
  • Applicants to M.Sc, M.Tech and MBA must take UPCATET PG. PG counselling is held after the UG counselling process.
  • The NEET-style UPCATET qualifying cutoff is 20% aggregate marks for General and OBC applicants and 10% for SC and ST applicants.
  • General and OBC applicants pay an UPCATET application fee of INR 1,250, while the fee for SC and ST applicants is INR 1,050.
  • Registration for online counselling at upcatetexam.org requires a non-refundable payment of INR 500.
  • Applicants with a qualifying ICAR AIEEA score may independently seek ICAR quota seats, which cover 15% of UG seats and 25% of PG seats at CSAUK.
  • CSAUK has no management quota. Seats are awarded only through UPCATET or ICAR AIEEA merit.

Direct admission is not available at CSAUK. Applicants must obtain a seat through UPCATET rank-based online counselling or the ICAR AIEEA quota process.

CSA Kanpur admission portals: csauk.ac.in and upcatetexam.org

CSAUK UG Admission 2026

At the undergraduate level, CSAUK offers B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture, BFSc in Fisheries Science, BVSc&AH in Veterinary Science and B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering or Food Technology. Applicants receive seats according to their UPCATET rank, category and choices submitted at upcatetexam.org. The academic session begins according to the CSAUK academic calendar.

CSAUK UG Eligibility Criteria 2026

Programme Eligibility Minimum Marks
B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry, along with Mathematics, Biology or Agriculture 50%, or 45% for SC and ST applicants
B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering, Food Technology) 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics 50%, or 45% for SC and ST applicants
BFSc (Fisheries Science) 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry, along with Biology, Agriculture or Mathematics 50%, or 45% for SC and ST applicants
BVSc&AH (Veterinary) 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology 50%, or 45% for SC and ST applicants

CSAUK UG Selection Process 2026

Course allocation is decided by UPCATET rank, reservation category and the order of preferences entered during counselling. Applicants must obtain at least 20% aggregate marks in the General or OBC categories, while SC and ST applicants need 10%.

  • UPCATET holds multiple UG counselling rounds, with at least 3 rounds, until the available seats are filled.
  • Reservation follows Uttar Pradesh government rules: 21% for SC, 2% for ST, 27% for OBC and 10% for EWS applicants.
  • ICAR AIEEA UG qualifiers compete separately for the 15% All India quota through ICAR counselling at icar.org.in.
  • To accept an allotted seat, applicants must upload their marksheets, caste certificate and UPCATET scorecard and pay the security fee within the allotment window.

UPCATET and ICAR AIEEA are separate entrance tests. An applicant who qualifies in both may join UPCATET counselling and independently compete for the 15% ICAR UG quota at CSAUK.

How to Apply for CSAUK UG Admission?

  • Create an UPCATET account at upcatetexam.org. Pay INR 1,250 if applying under the General or OBC category, or INR 1,050 under the SC or ST category.
  • Take UPCATET on the date announced by the exam authority.
  • Once the result is available, register for online counselling and submit the non-refundable fee of INR 500.
  • Enter the preferred university, programme and branch in the choice form, including CSAUK Kanpur and the desired course.
  • Review each round's allotment result. Applicants allotted CSAUK must upload the required records and pay the security fee before the stated deadline.
  • Attend reporting at CSAUK Kanpur with all original documents on the prescribed date.

CSAUK PG Admission 2026

CSAUK uses UPCATET PG for admission to M.Sc, M.Tech and MBA in Agri Business Management. ICAR AIEEA PG qualifiers have a separate route for 25% of PG seats. The PG counselling process starts after UG counselling has concluded.

CSAUK PG Eligibility Criteria 2026

Programme Eligibility Minimum Marks
M.Sc (Agriculture, Horticulture, Home Science) B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture or another relevant bachelor's degree 55%, or 50% for SC and ST applicants
M.Tech (Agricultural Engineering, Food Technology) B.Tech in the relevant branch 55%, or 50% for SC and ST applicants
MBA (Agri Business Management) A bachelor's degree in any discipline 55%, or 50% for SC and ST applicants
M.V.Sc BVSc&AH from a recognised veterinary university 55%, or 50% for SC and ST applicants

How to Apply for CSAUK PG Admission?

  • Complete UPCATET PG registration at upcatetexam.org within the application window and pay the applicable fee.
  • Appear for the PG entrance examination according to the official schedule.
  • After the result is declared, enrol for PG counselling and pay the counselling fee of INR 500.
  • Submit the preferred courses and universities, then report to CSAUK if a seat is allotted there.

Scholarships at CSA Kanpur

Students at CSAUK can seek Uttar Pradesh government scholarships and ICAR fellowship support. Several central government schemes give priority to students studying agriculture.

  • Postgraduate students enrolled in agriculture-related M.Sc courses may receive the ICAR Junior Research Fellowship based on their ICAR AIEEA PG scores.
  • SC, ST and OBC students can apply for the Uttar Pradesh Post-Matric Scholarship through scholarship.up.gov.in.
  • Students in the EWS category may seek support through PM-YASASVI and other central welfare schemes.
  • CSAUK students with strong academic records may apply for awards listed on the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.

CSA Kanpur Admission FAQs

Ques. How can a student qualify for B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture admission at CSAUK?

Ans. A valid UPCATET rank is required for the main admission route to B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture at CSAUK Kanpur. Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology jointly administers UPCATET. ICAR AIEEA UG rank is used separately to fill 15% of the seats.

Ques. What qualifying score does an applicant need in UPCATET?

Ans. General and OBC applicants must obtain 20% aggregate marks, while the qualifying requirement for SC and ST applicants is 10%. Meeting this minimum does not guarantee admission because the rank needed for CSAUK changes with the level of competition each year.

Ques. How much must an applicant pay for UPCATET and its counselling process?

Ans. The application charge is INR 1,250 for General and OBC applicants and INR 1,050 for SC and ST applicants. Online counselling registration requires an additional non-refundable payment of INR 500.

Ques. Can students secure a CSAUK seat through direct admission or a management quota?

Ans. No. CSAUK has neither direct admission nor a management quota. Every seat is filled on the basis of UPCATET counselling or the ICAR AIEEA quota, so applicants must qualify through one of these entrance routes.

Ques. Which undergraduate courses and durations are available at CSAUK Kanpur?

Ans. The university offers the 4-year B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture course, 4-year B.Tech programmes in Agricultural Engineering and Food Technology, the 4-year BFSc in Fisheries Science and the 5-year BVSc&AH programme in Veterinary Science. UPCATET counselling is used for admission to these courses.

Ques. How does the ICAR admission route work for CSAUK applicants?

Ans. ICAR sets aside 15% of UG seats and 25% of PG seats at CSAUK for applicants who qualify ICAR AIEEA. Eligible students join ICAR counselling through icar.org.in, independently of UPCATET counselling.

Ques. At what stage does CSAUK PG counselling take place?

Ans. PG counselling is conducted after the UG counselling process has finished. Applicants should follow the schedule published at upcatetexam.org for registration, seat allotment and reporting instructions.

Ques. Are students awaiting their final UG result allowed to register for CSAUK admission?

Ans. Yes. Students appearing in the final year of their qualifying examination may register for UPCATET 2026 and can receive provisional admission. They must meet the required percentage and present their final marksheet when reporting to CSAUK.

Ques. How are applicants allotted among the universities participating in UPCATET?

Ans. UPCATET serves five agricultural universities in Uttar Pradesh, including CSAUK Kanpur, NDUAT Ayodhya, SVPUAT Meerut, BUAT Banda and their constituent colleges. Applicants complete one common choice form, and allotment across the five universities depends on UPCATET rank and submitted preferences.