Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV) admission to its courses is done on the basis of entrance exams and merit in the qualifying exam, depending on the programme. BCKV accepts various entrance exams for admission including the WBJEE for BTech (Agricultural Engineering), ICAR AIEEA UG/PG for agriculture courses, and university-level entrance exams for some PG and doctoral programmes. Seat allocation to these courses is managed through the respective exam’s counselling process. The institute also offers direct admission to certain postgraduate and diploma courses based on merit in the qualifying examination. Students can apply for BCKV admission in both online and offline modes.
Candidates can also check more on BCKV admission from this page.
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It is important for candidates to review the detailed eligibility criteria before applying for BCKV admission. The course-wise eligibility and selection criteria are as follows:
| Course Name | Eligibility Criteria | Selection Criteria |
| BSc (Hons) Agriculture | Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics; min 50% | ICAR AIEEA UG (or merit as per notice) |
| BSc (Hons) Horticulture | 10+2 with Science subjects and a minimum of 50% aggregate | ICAR AIEEA UG (or merit-based) |
| BTech (Agricultural Engineering) | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics; at least 60% aggregate | WBJEE score and counselling |
| MSc Agriculture | BSc (Ag/Hort/related) with at least 55% aggregate | ICAR AIEEA PG / University entrance |
| MSc Horticulture | BSc Horticulture or equivalent, minimum 55% aggregate | ICAR AIEEA PG / Merit-based |
| MTech (Ag. Engg.) | BTech/BE in relevant field with minimum 6.6 CGPA or equivalent | Entrance Exam/ Merit-based |
| MBA (Agri-Business) | Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or relevant field, 50% minimum | University entrance/counselling |
| PhD (Agriculture) | MSc in relevant subject with at least 60% aggregate | University entrance and interview |
| PhD (Horticulture) | MSc in Horticulture or related field, minimum 60% | University entrance and interview |
| Diploma in Agriculture | 10+2 pass in Science stream | Merit-based |
| PG Diploma (Agri) | Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or allied subject | Merit-based |
| Certificate Courses | Varies as per course, generally 10th or 10+2 | Merit-based |
The admission process for BCKV typically starts around the month of April. The important dates related to BCKV admission are listed below:
| Event | Dates (Tentative) |
| Application Start | April 2026 |
| WBJEE Exam Date | April/May 2026 |
| ICAR AIEEA (UG/PG) Exam Date | May/June 2026 |
| University Entrance for PG/PhD | June/July 2026 |
| Counseling Rounds | July–August 2026 |
| Final Admission/Registration | August 2026 |
Candidates can fill out the BCKV application form in both online and offline modes. The admission form can be downloaded from the university website. The application fee for Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya is Rs 1200 (subject to change). The step-by-step process is:
Step 1: Visit the official website at www.bckv.edu.in
Step 2: Register as a new user and fill in all required personal and academic details
Step 3: Upload scanned copies of required documents and photographs
Step 4: Pay the application fee through available online payment options or offline as applicable
Step 5: Submit the completed application form and download a copy for future reference
BCKV admission involves several steps, starting from application to final seat allotment. The general process is as follows:
Step 1: Apply for admission by filling up the form on the BCKV or respective exam website
Step 2: Appear for the relevant entrance exam (e.g., WBJEE, ICAR AIEEA, University Entrance) for the chosen course
Step 3: Obtain minimum qualifying marks/cutoff in the entrance test
Step 4: Participate in counselling (if applicable) for seat allocation
Step 5: Complete document verification and pay the admission fee to confirm the seat
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