VNMKV M.Sc, MBA and M.Tech Admissions 2020: Eligibility, Dates, Application, Selection Process
This article will help you with all the important information about Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth (VNMKV) M.Sc, MBA and M.Tech admissions 2020.
Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth (VNMKV), formerly known as Marathwada Agricultural University (MAU) was established on 18th May 1972 in Parbhani, Maharashtra. The college was set up to provide quality education to the students in agriculture and research science. Candidates who are looking for admissions in any of the M.Tech, MBA or M.Sc programs at VNMKV can read this article to find all the information which will help them while they are applying for admissions. The university is currently the only university in India where education is provided in all the branches of Agriculture Science. Currently, the university offers various degree programs such as M.Sc(Master in Science), M.Tech(Master in Technology), MBA(Master in Business Administration) and many others.
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VNMKV M Sc, MBA and M Tech Admissions 2020
Admission to any of the program including M.Sc, MBA and M.Tech at Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth (VNMKV) is done on the basis of the scores in the PG Common Entrance Test (PG-CET) which is conducted by Maharashtra Agriculture Universities Examination Board (MAUEB). Apart from this, the CGPA in graduation will also be considered during the selection process.
VNMKV M Sc, MBA and M Tech Specialisations 2020
All the specialisations for M.Sc, MBA and M.Tech courses available at the Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth (VNMKV), Prabhani are mentioned below.
VNMKV M.Sc Specialisation
M Sc in Forestry
M Sc in Agricultural Biotechnology
VNMKV M Tech Specialisation
M Tech in Agricultural Engineering
M Tech in Food Technology
VNMKV MBA Specialisation
VNMKV M Sc, MBA and M Tech Important Dates 2020
All the important dates for the VNMKV M.Sc, MBA and M.Tech courses are given below. The dates include the application form submission dates and dates for the selection and counselling process at VNMKV. In the absence of the official dates, you can take a look at the tentatives dates as of now to get an idea.
Sr. No. | Programme | Tentative Date |
1 | Starting date of the admission process | To be Announced |
2 | Last date of submitting the application form including uploading the scanned copies of the required documents | To be Announced |
3 | Declaration of Provisional Merit List on MCAER & KTPL website | To be Announced |
4 | Period of receipt of grievances | To be Announced |
5 | Release of Final Merit List on KTPL & MCAER website | To be Announced |
6 | (i) Release of First Round allotment list | To be Announced |
(ii) Period of reporting | To be Announced | |
7 | (i) Release of Second Round allotment list | To be Announced |
(ii) Period of reporting | To be Announced | |
8 | Release of Vacancy positions | To be Announced |
9 | Online Admission Round Collegewise | To be Announced |
10 | Commencement of classes | To be Announced |
Note: All the dates mentioned above will be updated when they are officially released by the institute.
VNMKV M Sc, MBA and M Tech Eligibility Criteria 2020
Those belonging to general candidates need to score a minimum of 55% aggregate( 5.5 out of 10 point scale) and other candidates belonging to any of the reserved categories need to score 50% aggregate( 5.0 out of 10 point scale). You also need to clear the PG-CET exam 2020. The detailed eligibility criteria for VNMKV M.Sc, MBA and M.Tech courses are elaborated below.
VNMKV M.Sc Eligibility Criteria
You can check the eligibility criteria for all the specialisations available for the M.Sc program at VNMKV below
Program | Eligibility |
M.Sc. (Agriculture) | B.Sc.(Agri.) / B.B.A.(Agriculture) / B.Sc.(Hons.) Home Science / B.Sc.(Animal Husbandry)/ B.Tech. (Agril.Engg.)* /B.Sc.(ABM) / B.Sc.(BBM) / B.Sc.(Forestry) / B.Sc.(Horti.) / B.Sc.(Agri. BioTech.)/ B.Tech. (Food Tech.)** / or any other equivalent degree with four years duration from agriculture-related Universities. Candidates also need to pass the Common Entrance Test conducted by MAUEB, Pune in Agriculture faculty for the year 2020. |
M.Sc. (Forestry) | B.Sc.(Agri.)/B.Sc. (Forestry)/ B.Sc.(Horti.) degree or any other equivalent degree with four years duration from agriculture-related Universities. Also need to pass the Common Entrance Test conducted by MAUEB, Pune in Forestry faculty for the year 2020. |
M.Sc. (Horticulture) | B.Sc.(Agri.)//B.Sc. (Forestry)/ B.Sc.(Horti.)degree or any other equivalent degree with four years duration from agriculture-related Universities. Also need to pass the Common Entrance Test conducted by MAUEB, Pune in Horticulture faculty for the year 2020. |
M.Sc. (Agricultural Biotechnology) | B.Sc.(Agri.) / B.Sc.(Agri. Bio-Tech.) /B.F.Sc. / B.Tech. (Food Tech./ B.Sc.(Horti.) / B.Sc.(Forestry) / ) or any other equivalent degree with four years duration from agriculture-related Universities. Also need to pass the Common Entrance Test conducted by MAUEB, Pune in Agricultural Biotechnology faculty for the year 2020. |
| M.Sc (Home Science) | B.Sc Home Science degree or any degree equivalent thereof (4-year degree) and qualifying marks in the Common Entrance Exam conducted by MAUEB, Pune for Home Science admission for 2020. |
VNMKV M Tech Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for M Tech at VNMKV are given below:
Program | Eligibility |
M.Tech(Food Technology) | B. Tech. (Food. Tech.) passed or any other equivalent degree with four years duration from agriculture-related Universities. Candidates also need to pass the Common Entrance Test conducted by MAUEB, Pune in Food Technology faculty for the year 2020. |
M.Tech( Agricultural Engineering) | B.Tech. (Agri. Engg) passed or any other equivalent degree with four years duration from agriculture-related Universities. Also need to pass the Common Entrance Test conducted by MAUEB, Pune in Agricultural Engineering faculty for the year 2020. |
VNMKV MBA Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for MBA at VNMKV are given below:
Program | Eligibility |
MBA(Agriculture Business) | B.Sc.(Agri.) / B.Sc.(BBM) / B.Tech. (Food Tech.) / B.Sc.(Agri. Bio-Tech.) / B.Tech. (Agril.Engg.) / B.Sc.(Hons.) Home Science/ B.B.A. (Agriculture) / B.Sc.(ABM) / B.Sc.(Horti.) / B.F.Sc./ B.Sc.(Forestry) or any other equivalent degree with four years duration from agriculture-related Universities. Also need to clear the Common Entrance Test conducted by MAUEB, Pune in Agriculture Business faculty for the year 2020. |
How to Apply for VNMKV M Sc, MBA and M Tech Admissions 2020? (Application Process)
The application process for VNMKV M.Sc, MBA and M.Tech admissions 2020 is mentioned below:
Visit the official website of the institute, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth (VNMKV).
Fill up all the required details mentioned in the application form.
After filling the application form, scan your passport-size photograph along with signature and copies of the required documents and upload on the official website. You will be charged Rs.5 if you scan the documents from any of the authorised centres of M/S.KTPL, Pune. You can visit the official website to check out the list of all the available authorised centres.
You will have to submit the application form while submitting the filled document. The fee can be submitted through any of the payment modes including Netbanking, Credit card or Debit card.
Attach the required documents while submitting the application form.
Documents Required for VNMKV MBA, M.Sc and M.Tech Admissions 2020
All the mandatory documents required for VNMKV M.Sc, MBA and M.Tech admissions 2020 are mentioned below:
College (last attended) Leaving certificate
Bonafide certificate if the candidate is admitted by ICAR quota
Transfer certificate
Migration certificate
College leaving certificate
Domicile certificate of the candidate which must be issued by the competent authority from Maharashtra State or College / School Leaving Certificate or birth certificate
Caste certificate
Certificate of Agriculturist issued by the Naib Tehsildar/ Tehsildar for the year 2020
“No objection Certificate” from the employer if employed for the year 2020
NSS certificate issued by Student’s Welfare Officer
“Certificate of Project Affected Person (PAP)‟ issued by the District Resettlement Officer/ Rehabilitation Officer
“Certificate of Physically Handicapped (PH)‟ issued by the District Civil Surgeon or equivalent Government hospital/ Medical board.
“Certificate of Defense Personnel (DP)‟ that must be issued by the Zilla Sainik Welfare Officer
Non-Creamy layer certificate
The certificate from Tehsildar is compulsory for the economically weaker section in the open category
VNMKV M Sc, MBA and M Tech Application Fee 2020
You need to submit the application form while submitting the completed application form. Application fee for the VNMKV M.Sc, MBA and M.Tech admissions can be paid through any of the modes available such as net banking, debit card and credit card. Application fee for all the categories are mentioned below:
Category | Fee(in INR) |
Candidates belonging from open category and all other candidates from Out of Maharashtra State | INR 1500/- |
Candidates from the reserved categories (schedule caste (SC), Special Backward Category (SBC), scheduled tribe (ST), Economically weaker section(EWS) of Maharashtra, VJ(a), NT(b), NT(d), NT(c), Other backward class (OBC),socially and educationally backward class (SEBC). | INR 750/- |
VNMKV M Sc, MBA and M Tech Selection Process 2020
The selection process for VNMKV M Sc, MBA and M Tech courses is managed by “KTPL‟, Pune. You need to clear all the rounds to get admission in any of the programs. The detailed process is mentioned below. You will have to appear for the PG-CET entrance test. Apart from this, marks in graduation/ eligible degree will also be considered while preparing the merit list. The weightage for different sections is given in the table below:
Criteria | Weightage |
Marks obtained in Common Entrance Test conducted by Maharashtra Agriculture | 70% |
CGPA in graduation | 30% |
You will be then called for the document verification rounds at the university. Once document verification is over, you will have to submit the fee at the Dean ofiice, Associate or Post Graduate Institute of the concerned college.
Note: Medical examination is compulsory for all. Anyone who fails the medical test will not be allowed for further admission rounds.
VNMKV M Sc, MBA and M Tech Seat Reservation 2020
Some of the seats for VNMKV M.Sc, MBA and M.Tech are reserved for the following categories
| Sr. No. | Reserved Category | Seat Percentage |
| 1 | Nav-Budha (SC)/ Scheduled Caste | 13 |
| 2 | Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 7 |
| 3 | Vimukta Jati (A) (VJ-a) (14 and others) | 3 |
| 4 | Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 19 |
| 5 | Nomadic Tribes (C) (NT- c) | 3.5 |
| 6 | Nomadic Tribes (D) (NT- d) (Vanjar, Vanjari, Vanjara) | 2 |
| 7 | Nomadic Tribes (B) (NT- b) (28 listed prior to 1990 and others) | 2.5 |
| 8 | Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 10 |
| 9 | Socially and Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) | 12 |
| Total | 72 |
| Sr. No | Special Reservation | Percentage |
| 1 | Children of Freedom Fighter (FF) | 2 |
| 2 | Children of Defence Personnel / Ex-serviceman (DP) | 2 |
| 3 | Handicapped Candidates (low vision, locomotor disability, hearing impairment or cerebral palsy (PH) | 5 |
| 4 | Female | 30 |
| 5 | Agriculturist and those children of Agriculturist who have minimum qualification or experience in Agriculture. (AG) | 6 |
| 6 | Project Affected Person and their children | 4 |
| 7 | Candidates and their parents must not reside in the State of Maharashtra for at least 3 years during the period of 10 years which immediately precedes the date on which admission is sought. (OS) | 2 |
| 8 | Orphaned children | 1 |
VNMKV M Sc, MBA and M Tech Course Fee 2020
You will need to submit the course fee for M Sc, MBA and M.Tech courses at VNMKV. The fee structure is given below:
Sr. No. | Fee | M.B.A. (Agri.) / M.Sc.(Agri.Bio.Tech) | |
| I | II | ||
| 1 | Fees for M.Sc.(Agri.) Biotechnology at VNMKV, Parbhani, who are admitted from state/university merit list. | 25800 | 19700 |
| 2 | Fees for M.Sc.(Agri.) Biotechnology at VNMKV, Parbhani who are admitted through National level entrance test/ candidates sponsored by Department of Biotechnology Government of India. | 13300 | 7200 |
| 3 | Fees for M.B.A (Agri.) at College of Agril. Latur (VNMKV, Parbhani) for Male candidates. | 35800 | 29700 |
| 4 | Fees for M.B.A (Agri.) at College of Agril. Latur (VNMKV, Parbhani) for Female candidates. | 30800 | 24700 |
Note: Fee for all the programs is decided by the university and can be modified without any official notice.
The Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth (VNMKV) also provides admission to undergraduate programs. Those who are looking for admission in any of the available programs or want any information regarding admissions at any of the bachelor programs can visit the official website for more information.