Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya
- Release Date : November 20, 2024
- Last updated : December 28, 2024
Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya
Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (UBKV), located in Cooch Behar, West Bengal, is a state university established in 2001. It focuses on agricultural education and research, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in Agriculture, Horticulture, and Agricultural Engineering.
Admissions
- Undergraduate Programs: Admission to B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture and Horticulture is based on academic performance and entrance examinations such as WBJEE or ICAR AIEEA.
- Postgraduate Programs: M.Sc. and M.Tech. admissions require a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field and are based on merit or entrance tests.
- Ph.D. Programs: Candidates must qualify for departmental entrance tests or national-level exams.
- Online applications are available on the official UBKV website.
Courses
UBKV offers the following key programs:
- Undergraduate: B.Sc. in Agriculture, B.Sc. in Horticulture, and B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering.
- Postgraduate: M.Sc. in Agriculture, Horticulture, and Forestry.
- Doctoral Programs: Ph.D. in Agriculture, Horticulture, and Forestry
Fees
- Undergraduate programs: Approximately ₹5,000–₹8,000 annually.
- Postgraduate programs: ₹10,000–₹15,000 annually.
- Doctoral programs: Fees depend on the research area. Scholarships and fee waivers are available based on merit and economic status
Placements
The university has a placement cell that organizes training and placements for students. While placements are modest due to the specialized nature of agricultural programs, graduates often secure roles in government sectors, agribusiness companies, and research organizations. The average salary packages range from ₹2–4 LPA, depending on the job role and location
Campus and Facilities
UBKV boasts modern infrastructure, research labs, experimental farms, and hostels. It provides scholarships based on academic excellence and extracurricular achievements to eligible students.
For detailed information on specific courses, admission criteria, and other queries, download the brochure.
