Junagadh Agricultural University is a public state university established on May 1, 2004. The university was established under the Gujarat Agricultural Universities (GAUs) Act 2004. The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). In the year 2020, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) ranked Junagadh Agricultural University at 40th position in top agricultural universities in India. The university has seven constituent colleges. A few of them are College of Agriculture (Junagadh), College of Agriculture Engineering and Technology, PG Institute of Agri-Business Management etc.
The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degrees in agriculture and allied sciences streams. B.Sc (Hons), B.Tech, M.Sc, M.Tech, MBA and PhD are the degrees offered by Junagadh Agricultural University. The university accepts GUJCET scores for UG courses admission. The placement cell at the campus provides ample placement and summer internship opportunities to students. Junagadh Agricultural University provides merit based and need based scholarships to students. The campus has modern facilities such as smart classrooms, modern auditorium, boys hostel, girls hostel etc. The university has signed MoUs with numerous institutes for the overall development of students.
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The university provides undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral degrees. Junagadh Agricultural University courses are offered in agriculture and related streams. The university offers a total of eight programmes. Some of the popular Junagadh Agricultural University courses are B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture, B.Tech Agriculture Engineering, M.Sc Agriculture, MBA in Agri Business, M.Tech Agriculture Engineering etc. The duration of courses offered ranges from four years to six years. Junagadh Agricultural University courses are offered in full-time mode. Candidates can check out the detailed information about courses offered, seat intake and Junagadh Agricultural University eligibility criteria given below.
Course Name | Seat Intake | Eligibility Criteria |
B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture | 149 | Class 12 with physics, chemistry and mathematics as subjects from a recognised board |
B.Sc (Hons) Horticulture | 77 | |
B.Tech Agriculture Engineering | 99 | |
M.Sc Agriculture | 101 | Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent with 6.0 or more CGPA from a recognised university |
M.Sc Horticulture | 20 | |
M.Tech Agriculture Engineering | 40 | |
MBA in Agri Business | 47 | |
PhD | 58 | Master’s degree in relevant subject from a recognised university with minimum 6.0 CGPA. |
The university offers admission in 8 courses in total. Junagadh Agricultural University admissions are provided in UG , PG and doctoral programmes. The university provides admission in UG courses based on GUJCET score and Class 12 scores of candidates. Candidates who have passed a three years diploma are eligible for lateral entry admission in UG courses. Junagadh Agricultural University admission in PG programmes is done based on candidates' score in the common entrance examination conducted for admission in agricultural universities in Gujarat. Candidates' marks in bachelor’s degree are also taken into consideration. Eligible candidates can visit the Junagadh Agricultural University admission portal to fill the application form 2023.
Candidates who want to take admission in the university must remain updated with the important dates regarding admission. Below mentioned is the GUJCET 2023 important dates for admission in UG courses offered by the university.
Events | Important Dates |
GUJCET 2023 application starts | January 6, 2023 |
GUJCET 2023 application ends | January 31, 2023 |
GUJCET 2023 admit card release date | March 23, 2023 |
GUJCET 2023 exam | April 3, 2023 |
GUJCET 2023 result | Last week of April, 2023 (tentative) |
The application process of the university is online. Interested candidates follow the steps given below to fill the application form of the university.
Step 1: Candidates need to visit the Junagadh Agricultural University admission portal.
Step 2: Register yourself and fill the application form of the university.
Step 3: Once the application form is duly filled, pay Junagadh Agricultural University application fee.
Step 4: After paying the application fee submit the application form.
Step 5: For future references, take a printout of the Junagadh Agricultural University application form.
To make sure students are placed in reputed organisations, the university has a placement cell. Junagadh Agricultural University placement cell is responsible for handling placement activities at the campus. Formed in 2004, the placement cell remains in touch with corporates and alumni of the university. The placement cell trains students by conducting mock interviews, seminars etc. to prepare them for Junagadh Agricultural University placements. The placement cell also provides summer internships to students. It must be noted that Junagadh Agricultural University placement report 2023 is not released yet. However, candidates can checkout the university placement data for the year 2022 mentioned below.
Particulars | Statistics |
Batch strength | 434 |
Number of students eligible for placements | 388 |
Number of students placed | 113 |
Median package offered | Rs 3,84,100 |
Number of students opted for higher studies | 137 |
Particulars | Statistics |
Batch strength | 172 |
Number of students eligible for placements | 145 |
Number of students placed | 79 |
Median package offered | Rs 4,34,750 per annum |
Number of students opted for higher studies | 48 |
Particulars | Statistics |
Batch strength | 64 |
Number of students eligible for placements | 41 |
Number of students placed | 23 |
Median package offered | Rs 7,26,666 per annum |
Number of students opted for higher studies | - |
GSFC Agrotech Limited | Reliance Industries Ltd. | Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation |
Dhanuka Agritech Ltd. | Agrosky | Matimate Pvt. Ltd. |
Western Seeds Ltd | NATCO Pvt. Ltd. | Redox Industry Limited |
Cistronics Pvt. Ltd. | MAAHI Milk | Nedspice Dehydration India |
The university cut off for postgraduate courses is released by Agricultural Universities of Gujarat Common Admission (GSAUCA) on its official website. Only candidates who meet Junagadh Agricultural University cut off requirements are eligible for admission in courses offered. GSAUCA releases cutoffs for multiple rounds of admission. Junagadh Agricultural University cut-off varies for each programme and also as per category of candidates. The university cut off for the academic year 2023-34 is not released yet. Junagadh Agricultural University cut off 2023 will be released after the common entrance examination for agricultural universities in Gujarat result is announced.
The university premises infrastructure is modern and upgraded as per the latest standard. Junagadh Agricultural University facilities list consists of separate accommodation facilities for boys and girls students. The university facilities help in the overall development of students. For students who are interested in sports, the university has facilities for both indoor and outdoor sports. Below mentioned are some of the Junagadh Agricultural University campus facilities.
The university scholarships and financial assistance to students with excellent academic performance. Junagadh Agricultural University scholarships are also offered to students with financial need. National Talent Scholarship, Merit Cum Means Scholarship, JAU UG Scholarship etc. are some of the Junagadh Agricultural University scholarships offered to students. The university offers scholarships to a limited number of students only. Junagadh Agricultural University scholarship amount is different for each scholarship. The university also offers various programme specific scholarships. Below mentioned are details of few of the scholarships offered by Junagadh Agricultural University.
Scholarship Name | Offered To | Scholarship Amount |
National Talent Scholarship | UG and PG students | Rs 2,000 per month (UG) Rs 3,000 per month (PG) |
Merit Cum Means Scholarship | All students | Rs 500 per month |
JAU UG Scholarship | UG girls students | Rs 500 per month |
Merit & Poor Merit Scholarship | Students with financial need | Rs 60 per month for nine months |
Post graduate Scholarship | PG and doctoral students | Rs 1,000 per month (PG) Rs 1,500 per month (PhD) |
Dhanuka Financial Assistance | Two students of College of Agriculture | Rs 12,000 |
Gender | Male | Female |
---|---|---|
General | 0 | 0 |
OBC | 84 | 10 |
SC | 29 | 5 |
ST | 4 | 4 |
Muslim | 52 | 7 |
PWD | 0 | 0 |
Gender | Male | Female |
---|---|---|
Total | 162 | 16 |
OBC | 94 | 10 |
SC | 32 | 2 |
ST | 11 | 3 |
Muslim | 17 | 1 |
PWD | 0 | 0 |
Minority Community | 8 | 0 |
The university has a total of seven consistent colleges under its umbrella. Below mentioned is the list of Junagadh Agricultural University constituent colleges.
Junagadh Agricultural University is a recognised university established by the Government of Gujarat. The university has tie ups with various national institutions and corporations. Below given are the recognition and collaborations of the university.
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