Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur

Samastipur, BiharState UniversityEstd 1970
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About Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University

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Written By Himanshu Yadav 

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU), Samastipur is one of the prominent universities specializing in Agricultural studies. Being established in 1970, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur has made its reputation as one of the best colleges for agricultural studies by offering various courses at Graduate, Postgraduate, and Research courses. the specializations offered by the universities are BSc, B.Tech., MSc, MBA, M.Tech. and Research in the Agricultural and allied courses. As the university is a public university it is one of the demanding colleges by the students wanting to flourish their career in agricultural activities. Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur offers admission to its courses on the basis of scores obtained in the All India Entrance Examination in Agriculture and Allied Science which is conducted by ICAR.

RPCAU Key Points

  • Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur is a Public University that started operations in 1970.
  • RPCAU offers all the courses in the field of Agricultural studies from Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Research. The university also offers diplomas as well as certifications in agricultural fields.
  • Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur was first established as an Imperial Agricultural research institute.
  • RPCAU is one of the best colleges for agricultural studies in India.

RPCAU Courses and Fees

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur offers Undergraduate courses, Post Graduate courses, and Ph.D. courses. The specializations under each course are as follows. Following is the list of courses taught at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur.

Course Name Eligibility Fees
B.Sc. PCB/PCMB/PCM/ Inter-Agriculture INR 16,700
B.Tech. PCM/PCMB/PCB INR 30,000
M.Sc. B.Sc or B.Sc.(Hons.) Agriculture/Horticulture /Forestry/Sericulture/B.Tech Bio-technology INR 14,000
M.Tech. B.Tech. Agril. Engg./ Mechanical / Civil / Electrical/Electronics/Production Engg. INR 14,000
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. INR 42,000
M.F.Sc B.F.Sc INR 14,000
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. -

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RPCAU Placement

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur offers placements not only in the agricultural field but also in Banks, Marketing companies, Pharmaceuticals, Agri-Business Management, Research-based Institutions, Teaching, Extension, and Communication. Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur has recorded 100% placements. The recent batch has been placed in companies such as PIE Infocom, Khistiz Agro Tech Ltd. Green Agrevolution ltd, Spandana Sphoorty financial ltd, E-Krishi Kendra, Rallis India Ltd, Axis Bank, Chaitanya India Fin Credit ltd, Dayal Industries Pvt Ltd, Aga Khan Foundation, etc. The regular recruiters at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University are:

Godrej Agrovet Axis Bank Excel Crop Care limited
Aga Khan Foundation RASI Seeds Agrevolution
Jain Irrigation Incorporation Rallis India Limited etc. Dr. Reddy’s Foundation

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RPCAU Scholarship

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur offers scholarships under various schemes apart from the schemes of Central Government and State Government. The scholarship schemes are

ICAR Scholarship

Eligibility: Rank holders in the ICAR list.

How to avail: candidates falling under the merit list of ICAR can app for the scholarship with the help of college and directly on the ICAR website.

Amount: ICAR rank holders get INR 12,600 per month

National Talent Scholarship

Eligibility: candidates willing to get NTS scholarship should have OGPA greater than 7.0 for general students and OBC students. Students coming under SC/ST should have OGPA greater than 6.5.

How to avail: candidates can avail of the scholarship via Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur.

Amount: INR 3,000 is offered to the students falling in the NTS Scheme.

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RPCAU FAQs

Ques. What is the fee structure of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur?

Ans. The fee structure of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur varies according to the type of course chosen i.e., BSc has different fees than B.Tech. course. The following table will give you a brief of the fees of different courses offered by Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur.

COURSE FEES
B.Tech. ₹68,390 (1st Year Fees)
MBA ₹92,550 (1st Year Fees)
M.Tech ₹23,440 (1st Year Fees)
M.Sc. ₹23,440 (1st Year Fees)
Ph.D. ₹25,130 (1st Year Fees)

Ques. What are the facilities at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur? 

Ans. RPCAU is one of the best colleges for Agricultural studies and has a Library, Classroom, WIFI, Hostels, Computer laboratory, Farm Machine Laboratory, Energy Park, Wells and Pump lab, Material Testing lab, Agro-processing center, Plant Health clinic, Food lab, Nutrition lab, Canteen, etc.

Ques. What is the list of documents required for admission to Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Course?

Ans. While going for admission to Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University a candidate should have the following documents:

  • 10th Marksheet and Certificate
  • 12th Marksheet and certificate
  • AIEEA scorecard
  • Caste Certificate
  • Migration Certificate
  • Passport Size Photographs
  • Photo ID Proof
  • And an attested copy of all the above-mentioned documents.

Ques. Does Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University offer any Scholarships?

Ans. Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University offers scholarships that are mandated by the Government of India and are offered to students from different cultural backgrounds such as OBC, SC, ST, EWS, etc. Apart from these scholarships, students can also avail themselves ICAR Scholarship and National Talent Scholarship.

Ques. How to apply for Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University?

Ans. Students are selected on the basis of the merit and scores obtained in the All India Entrance Examination in Agriculture and Allied Science for various courses and specialization in UG, PG, and Doctoral Programme. All India Entrance Examination in Agriculture and Allied Science (AIEEA) is conducted by ICAR.

Ques. What are the student exchange programs at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University?

Ans. The university has collaborated with six European higher education institutions for student exchange programs. The universities are the University of East Anglia, United Kingdom(UK), Martin Luther University, Halle-Wittenberg, Germany, Universidad Politecnica de Madrid, Spain, and the University of Milan, Italy, Agricultural University of Athens, Greece, University of Helsinki, Finland.

Ques. What were the companies that visited Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University?

Ans. The companies that visited Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University for placements are Godrej Agrovet, Axis Bank, Excel Crop Care Limited, Basix, Aga Khan Foundation, RASI Seeds, KRIBHCO, DU PONT, Agrevolution, Svatantra, Jain Irrigation Incorporation, NCML, Dhanuka, Technoserve, Rallis India Limited, Monsanto, Dr. Reddy’s Foundation, etc.

Ques. How to get into the Ph.D. course at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University?

Ans. To get admission to Ph.D. in Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, one must have completed his/her postgraduate in MSc in Agronomy, Plant Breeding & Genetics, Plant Pathology, Soil Science, Agronomy, or Plant Physiology.

Ques. How do I reach Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur?

Ans. The campus is situated in Pusa, which comes under the district of Samastipur, Bihar. One can reach Samastipur via train or by road. The exact address of Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur is Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur - 848 125, India.

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Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Fees & Eligibility

Full time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
B.Sc {Hons.}
3 Courses
29,100 (1st Year Fees) 10+2-
B.Tech
2 Courses
28,730 - 68,390 (1st Year Fees) 10+2-
M.Sc
17 Courses
23,440 (1st Year Fees) Graduation26 Dec - 10 Feb 2024
MBA
2 Courses
92,550 (1st Year Fees) Graduation-
M.F.Sc
2 Courses
23,440 (1st Year Fees) Graduation-
Ph.D
9 Courses
25,130 - 25,600 (1st Year Fees) Post Graduation-
M.Tech
3 Courses
23,440 (1st Year Fees) Graduation26 Dec - 10 Feb 2024
B.F.Sc29,100 (1st Year Fees) 10+2-

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Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Rankings 2024

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IIRF Ranking

#7out of 50 in India 2024
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NIRF Ranking

#151out of 200 in India 2023
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Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University Faculty

Basic Information about the Faculty of

director
Dr. R.C. Srivastava
Associate Professor
Dr. J.P. Singh
Department of Agronomy
Assistant Professor
Sri S. K. Jha
Department of Agricultural Economics
Assistant Professor
Dr. R. R. Mishra
Department of Agricultural Economics
Assistant Professor
Sri L. N. Singh
Department of Agricultural Economics
Assistant Professor
Dr Amalendu Kumar
Department of Agricultural Economics
Assistant Professor
Sri Janmejay Kumar
Department of Agricultural Economics
Assistant Professor
Sri Udhav Prasad Singh
Department of Agricultural Economics
Assistant Professor
Sri Shivpoojan
Department of Agricultural Economics
Associate Professor
Dr. A.K. Rai
Department of Entomology
Associate Professor
Dr. S.P.N. Singh
Department of Entomology
Assistant Professor
Dr. Neeraj Kumar
Department of Entomology
Assistant Professor
Dr. Md. Abbas Ahmad
Department of Entomology
Associate Professor
Dr. P.P. Singh
Department of Entomology
Associate Professor
Dr. U. Mukhejee
Department of Entomology
Assistant Professor
Dr. Tanveer Alam
Department of Entomology
Associate Professor
Dr. G.P. Dwivedi
Department of Entomology
Associate Professor
Dr. U.S. Singh
Department of Nematology
Assistant Professor
Ms. Nishi Keshri
Department of Nematology
Assistant Professor
Dr. Phoolchand
Department of Plant Pathology

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University College Details

Basic Information About the Colleges

Pusa
Samastipur - 848125
Bihar, India
Get SMS Contact:  6274-240226
Get Call Details:  6274-240226
Website Link:  https://www.rpcau.ac.in/
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