- 18 September, 2017
- Junagadh, Gujarat
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Junagadh Agricultural University
The Junagadh Agricultural University was initially one of the four sub-sections of the Gujarat Agricultural University, and it came into operation in 2004. Before that, it was better known as College of Agriculture which was established in June 1960. Initially, the college was affiliated with Gujarat University till 1967, later on, the inception of Saurashtra University in Rajkot,1968 the affiliation was transferred to it.
The university now provides with under graduate and post graduate courses in different sub-fields of agriculture, such as Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Fisheries, Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry and Agri Business Management.
The University has its jurisdiction over 11 districts which are listed below; Junagadh, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Porbandar, Surendranagar, Bhavnagar, Amreli, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Gir Somnath and Morbi of the Gujarat state. The University has extensions of Krushi Vigyan Kendras as well as other excellence centres.
The amenities such as the central library, 24-hour available Wi-Fi, sports complex, gymnasium, auditorium on-campus contribute to the overall growth of their students.
The University strongly believes in the importance of research projects and their capacity to play leading roles in the overall development of the Nation. Given below is a list of some research projects that have been taken up by students and the University faculty over the years:
Research in Biotechnology
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Crop improvement in papaya at Junagadh
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Identification and documentation of marine fish biodiversity using mitochondrial DNA bar coding at Veraval
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Integrated pest management in seed spices at Junagadh
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Conservation of Plant Biodiversity
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Strengthening of wheat research
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Following Faculties are part of the University:
1. Agriculture
2. Agricultural Engineering and Technology
3. Fisheries
4. Veterinary Science and Animal husbandry
5. P.G. Institute of Agriculture-Business Managment
Junagadh Agriculture University Application Process
JAU has a different application process for UG and PG courses. Admission to UG courses is based on merit. Centralized online admission procedure is adopted by all the agricultural universities across Gujarat for all the UG programmes. Whereas, to take admission in PG courses the University conducts an internal entrance test.
Junagadh Agriculture University Admission Process
Aspirants who want to take admission to Junagadh Agriculture University must consider the points given below:
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The admission criteria in the Undergraduate programmes are purely based on merit basis, i.e. percentage of marks obtained in science subjects like Physics, Chemistry and Biology/ Mathematics at HSCE with English as a compulsory subject in science or vocational stream.
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For taking admission to B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, B.F.Sc. & A.H.; Physics, Chemistry and Biology, while for B.Tech (Agri. Engg.), Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are compulsory subjects.
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A candidate seeking admission to Masterโs degree must possess a Bachelorโs degree with an OGPA not less than 6.00 (10.00) or its equivalent as well as in the subject which the aspirant seeks admission in.
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Aspirants need to pass the entrance test conducted by the University for taking admission to PG courses
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Admission to PG courses is given on merit based on marks obtained in the entrance test
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The University published the merit list on their website.
Junagadh Agricultural University (JAU) PG Admission
JAU offers various courses at postgraduate level in the field of Agriculture. The university provides M.Sc. degree in Agriculture, M.Sc. Horticulture, and M.Tech degree in Agriculture Engineering, Masterโs degree in Fisheries & Science (M.F.Sc.) and Masterโs degree in Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.).
All the courses are offered for a duration of two years. Furthermore, the University also offers a PG Diploma course in Agriculture IT for a duration of 18 months.
Admission to Mastersโ will be based on the entrance test conducted by the university. To be eligible the candidate must have a Bachelorโs degree with an OGPA not less than 6.00 (10.00 basis) or its equivalent in aggregate as well as in the subject he/she wants to pursue.ย A merit list will be released thereafter.
Seats for ICAR and Govt. of India nominees, ST, SC, SEBC, Gujarat State nominees and in-service candidates are reserved as per university / ICAR rules. Candidates having degrees from basic science and outstate candidates are also admitted to vacant seats.
For more information on Bachelors courses, please refer to the table below:
S.No.
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Course
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Specialization
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Eligibility
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Duration
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1
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M.Sc.
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Agriculture
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The candidates need to have a Bachelorsโ degree with an OGPA not less than 6.00 or its equivalent in aggregate as well as in the subject they want to pursue. An entrance test will also be conducted by the university.
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2 Years
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Horticulture
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2 Years
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2
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M.Tech.
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Agriculture Engineering
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2 Years
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3
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M.F.Sc.
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Fisheries Science
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2 Years
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4
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MBA
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Agriculture Business
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2 Years
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5
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M.V.Sc.
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Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry
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2 Years
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Junagadh Agricultural University (JAU) UG Admission
JAU offers various courses at Undergraduate level in the field of Agriculture. The university provides B.Sc. degree in Agriculture, B.Tech degree in Agriculture Engineering, Bachelorโs degree in Fisheries & Science (B.F.Sc.) and Bachelorโs degree in Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry (B.V.Sc. & A.H.).
B.Sc, B.Tech and B.F.Sc. courses are offered for duration of four years, while, B.V.Sc. & A.H. course is for duration of five years.
Admission to Bachelorโs courses is granted on the basis of merit.
Important points:
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Apart from the reservations mentioned above, additional 15% seats are reserved for ICAR candidates, whoโve cleared All India Entrance Examination conducted by ICAR.
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Weightage of 5% marks is given to farmerโs son/daughter and students for vocation stream who have passed HSCE with Agriculture subject in addition to Physics, Chemistry and Biology for admission to B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture.
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In B.F.Sc. degree course, 12%seats are reserved for Fishermanโs children and weightage of 15% marks in also given for admission. Weightage of 5% marks is given to farmerโs children.
For more information on Bachelors courses, please refer to the table below:
S.No.
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Course
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Specialization
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Eligibility Criteria
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Duration
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1
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B.Sc. (H)
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Agriculture
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The candidates should have passed higher secondary school certificate examination in science stream with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology from any recognized board. For admission to B.Sc. (Hons.)Agri., B.F.Sc. and B.V.Sc. & A.H.; Physics, Chemistry and Biology, while for B.Tech, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics are compulsory subjects.
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4 years
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2
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B.Tech
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Agriculture Engg.
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4 years
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3
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B.F.Sc.
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Fisheries Science
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4 years
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4
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B.V.Sc. & A.H.
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Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry
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5 years
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Junagadh Agricultural University Admission 2017
Junagadh Agricultural University (JAU) located in Junagadh, Gujarat is public university established in 2004. The university provides undergraduate and postgraduate courses in different sub-fields of agriculture, such as Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Fisheries, Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry and Agriculture Business Management.
Universityโs jurisdiction is spread over districts of Junagadh, Jamnagar, Rajkot, Porbandar, Surendernagar, Bhavnagar, Amreli, Devbhoomi Dwarka, Gir Somnath and Morbi of Gujarat state.
The university offers courses at UG, PG and PhD level. The admission to UG courses is purely based on merit, whereas in case of PG, the admission will be based on the entrance test. ย It also offers Polytechnic/Diploma/Certificate courses in the field of Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, Home Science, Bakery and Mali.
The reservation of for different categories is as follows:
S.No.
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Category
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Seats
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1
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Schedule Caste (SC)
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7%
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2
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Schedule Tribe (ST)
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15%
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3
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Socially Backward and Backward Communities (SEBC)
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27%
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4
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For Physically Challenged
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3%
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Get Contact Details & Location of Junagadh Agricultural University
285-2672080-90, 9879104667
registrar@jau.in
Vanthali Road, Moti Baug, Junagadh, Gujarat-362001