University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad: Courses, Fees, Facilities

Getmyuni Content Team

Updated on - Dec 13, 2024

The University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, was founded on October 1, 1986. It encompasses 5 colleges, 27 research stations, 6 agricultural extension education centers, 6 Krishi Vigyan Kendras, and an Agricultural Technology Information Center (ATIC). The university serves a vast jurisdiction covering seven districts in northern Karnataka: Bagalkot, Belgaum, Bijapur, Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, and Uttar Kannada. This region is characterized by diverse soil types, climates, topographies, and farming conditions, ranging from dry-farming areas to regions with heavy rainfall and irrigation. Major crops cultivated include sorghum, cotton, rice, pulses, chilies, sugarcane, groundnut, sunflower, wheat, and safflower, alongside a wide variety of horticultural crops. Significant advancements have been made in education, research, and extension activities through the university’s efforts.

UAS Dharwad Highlights

UAS Dharwad focuses on education, research, and extension activities to meet the agricultural needs of Karnataka, offering a variety of degree and diploma courses, while also supporting students with essential campus infrastructure like sports and hostel facilities​

UAS Dharwad Ranking and Awards

UAS Dharwad is ranked 28th in the Agriculture category by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2023. This ranking reflects the university's strong academic and research programs in the field of agriculture and allied sectors

UAS Dharwad Constituent Colleges

UAS Dharwad Institutes or Centre of Excellence:

Institute of Agri-Biotechnology [IABT]:

The Insititute works for crop improvement. The major areas of research are translational research, gene mining, functional genomics, transcriptomics, and metagenomics.

Agri-Business and Export Knowledge Centre: 

The Institute was established to reach out to the farmers and other stakeholders and impart them with relevant knowledge about the developments in the field. The Institute has reached about 6,000 farmers and formed links with 20 export groups.

Institute of Organic Farming [IOF]:

Founded in 2006, the Institute acts as a center for all the work regarding organic farming. The Institute produces bio-inputs like biopesticides, organic manure, and biofertilizers.

Seed Unit:

 The University has established a Seed Testing and Research Laboratory. To date, the university has produced about 52,000 seeds.

Pesticide Residue Testing and Quality Analysis Laboratory:

Established in 2007, the laboratory analyses plantation crops, pesticide residues in the field, fruits, and vegetables. It is also working to create awareness among the farming community, traders, and students on the impact of pesticide residue. 

 Food and Testing Laboratory:

The lab is operating in the Department of Food Science and has more than 145 equipment related to processing fruits, grains, and vegetables.

Integrating Bio- treated wastewater reuse with enhanced water use efficiency to support the green economy in the EU and India [Water4crops]:

It has an outlay of INR 167.62 Lakhs. The main of this project is to develop an integrated treatment process for agro-industry effluents which target the recycling of water.

Sujala-III project:

This is a five-year project funded by the World Bank. The project aims to provide solutions for effective watershed management. 

Hi-Tech Horticulture Unit:

Founded during 2005-2006, the Unit works for teaching, disseminating technology, and conducting research to the farmers. The unit has also developed technology for tomato, exotic vegetables, capsicum, and many more.

International Centre for Agricultural Development [ICAD]:

The main aim of this center is to host scientists at the national and international level after their retirement to help them contribute more towards the field of agriculture.

UAS Dharwad Eligibility Criteria:

UAS Dharwad Admissions

UG admissions at UAS Dharwad are primarily based on the KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) and ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) exams. Candidates need a science background with a focus on Biology or Mathematics at the PUC level. For PG and Ph.D. programs, admissions are through the university’s own entrance exams and merit-based selection, with eligibility typically requiring a relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree. More detailed information is available on the official website or through official admission notifications.

UAS Dharwad Placement Details

The average salaries and placements can vary based on the sector (e.g., research, agri-business, field jobs). The recruitment process typically includes pre-placement talks, interviews, and campus recruitment drives

• Agricultural Companies: Many renowned agro-based companies, such as Monsanto, Bayer, Syngenta, and UPL, recruit students for positions related to plant sciences, crop protection, and agri-business.
• Research & Development: Opportunities exist in research institutions like ICAR and NDRI for both Ph.D. and post-graduate students interested in agricultural and veterinary sciences.
• Internship Opportunities: Students often secure internships in government agencies and leading agriculture-focused companies.

UAS Dharwad Cutoff

The University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad (UAS Dharwad) cut-off for 2024 will be updated after the completion of the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) and seat allotment process. Below is a reference from previous years to give you an idea of the expected cut-offs

UAS Dharwad Scholarship

Merit Scholarships: Awarded to students who achieve high marks in their qualifying examination (typically those who score over 7.5/10 CGPA). This scholarship is available for both the first-year students and those continuing in subsequent years.

Government of India Scholarships: Students from economically weaker sections (EWS) may also be eligible for government scholarships such as the MHRD scholarship. This supports tuition fees for qualifying students

ICAR and State Government Scholarships: The university provides ICAR scholarships based on academic performance (CGPA over 7.0), and students from Karnataka can also access various state-level financial

UAS Dharwad Hostel Details:

• All the colleges provide separate hostels for boys, girls, faculty, and staff members
• The rooms of the hostels contain furniture and water heaters
• All the hostels have water cooler and purifiers as well 
• The hostel facilities of the colleges are  as commendable as the UAS Dharwad Infrastructure Facilities