Agriculture & Veterinary Education in India
Explore India's ICAR institutes, state agricultural universities, veterinary colleges, fisheries and forestry institutions, and pathways to a career in agriculture and allied sciences.
Agriculture & Veterinary Career Pathway
From school to scientist — the journey in agricultural and allied sciences
Entry Level
12th PCB / PCM
ICAR AIEEA / State CET
Graduation
B.Sc Ag / B.V.Sc / B.F.Sc / B.Sc Forestry
4-5.5 years
Post-Graduation
M.Sc Ag / M.V.Sc / Ph.D via ICAR PG
2-5 years
Research
ICAR / IARI / SAU Scientist
ICAR SRF/JRF / NET
Government
AO / Agriculture Officer / State Govt
State PSC / UPSC
Forest Service
IFS via UPSC / State Forest
UPSC Civil Services / State PSC
Showing 45 of 45 institutions
ICAR / Central Institutes
8 institutions
State Agricultural Universities (SAUs)
20 institutions
Veterinary Universities & Colleges
8 institutions
Fisheries Institutes
5 institutions
Forestry Institutes
4 institutions
Agriculture & Veterinary Entrance Examinations
Key entrance exams for agriculture, veterinary, fisheries, and forestry education
ICAR All India Entrance Examination for Admission (UG)
Conducted by: National Testing Agency (NTA) for ICAR
Eligibility
12th pass with PCB/PCM, minimum 50% (40% for SC/ST)
Pattern
MCQ-based (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics, Agriculture) - 150 questions, 2.5 hours
Frequency
Once yearly (June-July)
Official Website
icar.nta.ac.inICAR All India Entrance Examination for Admission (PG)
Conducted by: National Testing Agency (NTA) for ICAR
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree in Agriculture/Veterinary/Fisheries/Forestry/Dairy/Home Science with 60% (50% for SC/ST)
Pattern
MCQ-based on respective subject - 120 questions, 2 hours
Frequency
Once yearly (June-July)
Official Website
icar.nta.ac.inICAR Senior Research Fellowship / Junior Research Fellowship
Conducted by: Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB)
Eligibility
Master's degree in Agriculture/Veterinary/Fisheries/Forestry with 60%
Pattern
MCQ-based (Subject-specific) + Interview for SRF/NET
Frequency
Once yearly
Official Website
www.asrb.org.inCommon University Entrance Test (for Central Agricultural Universities)
Conducted by: National Testing Agency (NTA)
Eligibility
12th pass with required subjects (PCB/PCM), minimum 50%
Pattern
MCQ-based (General Test + Domain Subject) - Computer-based test
Frequency
Once yearly (May-June)
Official Website
cuet.nta.nic.inState Agriculture Common Entrance Test
Conducted by: Respective State Government / SAU
Eligibility
12th pass with PCB/PCM, minimum 50% (varies by state)
Pattern
MCQ-based (Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture) - varies by state
Frequency
Once yearly (state-specific schedule)
Official Website
icar.org.inKEAM / KCET (Kerala & Karnataka State Entrance)
Conducted by: Kerala CEE / Karnataka Examinations Authority
Eligibility
12th pass with PCB/PCM, minimum 50%
Pattern
MCQ-based (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) - Computer/OMR based
Frequency
Once yearly (April-May)
Official Website
www.cee.kerala.gov.inTamil Nadu Common Entrance Test
Conducted by: Anna University / TNAU
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline for PG admission
Pattern
MCQ-based (Subject-specific) - 100 questions, 2 hours
Frequency
Once yearly (February-March)
Official Website
www.annauniv.eduIndian Forest Service Examination
Conducted by: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree with at least one science subject (Animal Husbandry/Botany/Chemistry/Geology/Mathematics/Physics/Statistics/Zoology/Forestry/Agriculture)
Pattern
Preliminary (Objective) + Mains (Descriptive - 6 papers) + Personality Test (Interview)
Frequency
Once yearly (Prelims: May-June, Mains: November)
Official Website
www.upsc.gov.in