Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University

Shubhangini Priyadarshi

Updated on - Dec 20, 2024

Founded in 1970, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU) in Samastipur is a premier institution for Agricultural studies, offering programs like BSc, B.Tech, MSc, MBA, M.Tech, and research opportunities. As a public university, it draws students pursuing careers in agriculture. Admissions are based on the ICAR All India Entrance Examination in Agriculture and Allied Sciences.

Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Highlights

Particular	Statistics
University/College Name	Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU)
Establishment Year	1970
Location	Pusa, Bihar
University/College Type	Central
Campus Size	2063 acres across 3 campuses
Recognised By	UGC, AIU, ICAR
Ranking	Ranked 9th in India (India Today- MDRA 2021)
Official Website	https://rpcau.ac.in/

Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Courses & Eligibility Criteria

Course	Eligibility
B.Sc.	PCB/PCMB/PCM/ Inter-Agriculture
B.Tech.	PCM/PCMB/PCB
M.Sc.	B.Sc or B.Sc.(Hons.) Agriculture/Horticulture /Forestry/Sericulture/B.Tech Biotechnology
M.Tech.	B.Tech. Agril. Engg./ Mechanical / Civil / Electrical/Electronics/Production Engg.
MBA	B.Sc. or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ Horticulture/Forestry/Sericulture/ B. Tech. Bio-Technology/B.Tech. Dairy Technology/ B.V Sc. & A.H./ B.Sc. Home Science/B.Sc. Community Science/ B.Tech. Food Technology/ Food Science/ Agriculture Marketing & Co-operation/Commercial Agri-Business Management/ B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering/ B.F.Sc.
M.F.Sc	B.F.Sc
Ph.D.	M.Sc. (Agril. Bio-Technology/ M.Sc. (Ag.) Agril. Bio-Technology/ M.Sc. Mol. Biology & Bio-Technology/ M.Sc. (Ag.)Mol. Biology &Biotechnology/ M.Sc. (Ag.) Mol. Biology.

Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Admissions

Undergraduate Programs:

Rajendra Agricultural University offers B.Sc, B.F.Sc, and B.Tech programs (4 years) in various specializations. Admission is based on BCECE marks, with 85% of seats reserved for Bihar residents and 15% open to all Indian students. Home Science is exclusively for female candidates.

Postgraduate Programs:

The university offers M.Sc, MBA, and M.Tech programs (2 years). Admission is through the BCECEB common entrance test, with a cutoff of 40% for SC/ST candidates and 45% for others.

Ph.D. Programs:

Ph.D. courses (3 years) are offered in several specializations. Admission is through an entrance test conducted by BCECEB. A minimum of 65% (OGPA 6.5/10) in the relevant Master's degree is required, with 60% (OGPA 6.0/10) for SC/ST candidates.

Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University: Facilities

Library:

Founded in 1978 and relocated to Pusa in 1981, the University Library offers over 70,000 documents, research journals, CD-ROMs, and e-resources. It features a student-managed reading room and is internet-enabled.

Hostels: On-campus hostels are available for both boys and girls.

Sports Complex:

Facilities include badminton, cricket, football, and volleyball courts.

Labs:

The university provides specialized labs in Chemistry, Computer Science, Physics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Bio-imaging, Soil Microbiology, and Food Science.

Other Facilities:

Cafeteria Wi-Fi campus Shuttle service Auditorium