University of Agricultural Sciences(UAS), Dharwad is a premier institute of Agricultural Science, was established in 1986 under section 3 of the Karnataka Universities of Agricultural Sciences Act, 1963. It began College of Agriculture in 1947 at Dharwad. The university aims to provide for undergraduates and postgraduate instructions in agriculture and other allied branches of learning.
Located at Krishi Nagar, Dharwad, Karnataka
UAS is recognized by UGC and Govt. of Karnataka
The University has 5 Colleges, 30 Research Stations, 6 Extension Education Units, 5 Krishi Vigyan Kendras and ATIC.
Research
The research programmes of the University are of three kinds viz., basic, applied and strategic oriented towards solving location specific and farmer-centric problems.
The University has so far released 169 varieties / hybrids of different crops including cereals, oilseeds, pulses, commercial crops, fodder crops, horticulture and plantation crops
In addition, 261 Crop Protection Technologies and 278 Crop Production technologies have also been recommended
The research needs of the farmers are catered through 30 Agricultural Research Stations spread across diverse agro-ecosystems, 26 AICRPs and 214 externally funded ad-hoc projects
Award
Received National Productivity Council Award in 1986
Received Sardar Patel Outstanding Institution Award in 2000
Received Indira Gandhi NSS Award in 2001
University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad (UASD) was established by the Govt. of Karnataka with the mission of imparting higher education and promoting research in agriculture, forestry, food science, agree marketing and home science.
The university offers graduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs in the above mentioned fields. While the undergraduate programs are offered at four campuses of the university, namey, Dharwad, Bijapur, Hanumanamatti and Sirsi in five degree programs viz., B.Sc. (Agri.); B.Sc. (Ag. Maco); B.Sc. (For.); B.H.Sc. and B.Sc. (Food Technology); postgraduate programs are taught at three campuses of the university, namely, Dharwad (M.Sc. & Ph.D. in Agriculture and Home Science), Bijapur (M.Sc. in Agriculture) and Sirsi (M.Sc. in Forestry).
University of Agricultural Sciences UG Admission 2022
Candidate should request for admission application to the Registrar, University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad-580 005, Karnataka, India which he/she can either obtain from the University office/ any constituent college/university website
He/she can apply for multiple undergraduate courses through the means of a common application form.
If he/she is a foreign national, the application should be sent through the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi-110 001, India.
Course
Eligibility
Mode of Admission
B.Sc. (Agri)
Candidate should have passed two years PUC science examination which is conducted by Department of Pre-University Education, Government of Karnataka OR he/she must have completed an examination holding equivalent value with the subject combination of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and a science subject
OR
He/she has passed two years PUC science examination of the Department of Pre-University Education, Government of Karnataka with Inter-Agriculture as a main subject.
Note: If he/she is a Kashmiri migrant applying for admission, the directions issued by the Government of Karnataka will be followed. If he/she has cleared ICAR, the admission will be governed by the guidelines of ICAR. He/she does not have to take the CET examination which is conducted by the Government of Karnataka.
The admission is made on the basis of academic performance of the candidate in PCB in II year PUC Science examination.
The admission procedure is subjected to the verification process of original marks card and other details mentioned in the application such as seat availability, fee payment by the last date issued by the university, registration of courses by the last date to do the same, submission of Transfer Certificate by the candidate from the previous institute.
The admission procedure is strictly merit based subjected to fulfillment of the above mentioned guidelines, except for the reserved seats meant for agriculturists or children / a ward of agriculturists and ICAR nominees. In case of unfilled reserved seats, these shall admit students from the general category, again based upon the above set guidelines.
B.Sc. (Forestry)
B.Sc. (Agril. Marketing & Cooperation)
B.H.Sc.
University of Agricultural Sciences PG Admission 2022
The postgraduate programs have an essential minimum duration of 4 semesters. The maximum duration of the same, as per the university guidelines will be eight semesters, counted from the student’s date of admission.
For post graduate programs, there are also seats offered on the basis of merit in the qualifying examination such as 3 reserved seats are offered to the children of Ex-Serviceman/Defence/Freedom-fighter, 3% seats for physically handicapped as per the norms laid down by the Government, one seat for candidate who performed exceptionally well during their undergraduation in sports and games, NCC,NSS and Cultural / Literary/ Fine arts activities.
Course
Eligibility
Mode of Admission
M.Sc. (Agri.) Agricultural Economics
Candidate should hold a graduation degree in the respective field that he/she is interested to pursue further, from a recognized university and must maintain an overall minimum CGPA / OGPA 2.25/4.00 or 6.00 / 10.00 or an equivalent CGPA / OGPA. For SC/ST/Cat-I candidates, they should have completed post graduation and must be clear pass.
Candidates who have completed their bachelors from any recognized State / Central Governments and Autonomous institutions, applying for admission to PG programs can apply for only one subject group. He/she is required to appear for written examination of total 50 marks in the selected group inclusive of all the listed subjects. The grouping of subjects is given in the prospectus in detail.
M.Sc. (Agri.) Agricultural Entomology
M.Sc. (Agri.) Agricultural Extension Education
M.Sc. (Agri.) Agricultural Microbiology
M.Sc. (Agri.) Agricultural Statistics
M.Sc. (Agri.) Agronomy
M.Sc. (Agri.) Crop Physiology
M.Sc. (Agri.) Genetics and Plant Breeding
M.Sc. (Agri.) Horticulture
M.Sc. (Agri.) Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
M.Sc. (Agri.) Plant Biochemistry
M.Sc. (Agri.) Plant Pathology
M.Sc. (Agri.) Seed Science and Technology
M.Sc. (Agri.) Soil Science
M.H.Sc. Family Resource Management
M.H.Sc. Food Science and Nutrition
M.H.Sc. Extension and Communication Management
M.H.Sc. Human Development and Family Studies
M.H.Sc. Textile and Apparel Designing
M.Sc. (Forestry) Forest Genetic Resources
M.Sc. (Forestry) Forest Watershed Management
M.Sc. (Forestry) Plantation Technology
M.Sc. (Forestry) Medicinal & Aromatic Plants
M.Sc. (Agri.) Agronomy
M.Sc. (Agri.) Agricultural Entomology
M.Sc. (Agri.) Plant Pathology
M.Sc. (Agri.) Genetics and Plant Breeding
M.Sc. (Agri.) Agricultural Economics
University of Agricultural Sciences MBA Admission 2022
Those interested in becoming professional managers in the core areas of agriculture business activites have the opportunity to apply for this unique programs.
This is the only management programs offered by the university.
Course
Eligibility
Mode of Admission
MBA Agribusiness Management
Candidate should hold a graduation degree in the respective field that he/she is interested to pursue further, from a recognized university and must maintain an overall minimum CGPA / OGPA 2.25/4.00 or 6.00 / 10.00 or an equivalent CGPA / OGPA.
For SC/ST/Cat-I candidates, they should have completed post graduation and must be clear pass.
Candidates who have completed their bachelors from any recognized State / Central Governments and Autonomous institutions, applying for admission to PG programs can apply for only one subject group.
He/she is required to appear for written examination of total 50 marks in the selected group inclusive of all the listed subjects.
The grouping of subjects is given in the prospectus in detail.
University of Agricultural Sciences Ph.D. Admission 2022
The postgraduate programs have an essential minimum duration of six semesters. This can be extended to a maximum of 12 semesters without any break, counted from the student’s date of admission.
The university has a provision of readmission to doctoral (and post graduate programs). Candidates applying for readmission should be completed within the deadline issued by the university. Interested candidates must apply directly to Registrar, UAS, Dharwad- 580005.
Course
Eligibility
Ph.D Agribusines Management
Candidate should hold a postgraduate degree with a minimum CGPA / OGPA of 2.50/4.00 or 6.50 / 10.00 or an equivalent CGPA / OGPA OR he/she holds a degree of equivalent value from a recognized Agricultural University in the subject of interest that the candidate wishes to pursue research in.
For SC/ST/Cat-I candidates, they should have completed post graduation and must be clear pass.
If the candidates who seek admission in Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, hold a post graduation degree in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology / Plant Biotechnology / Genetics and Plant Breeding/ Agricultural Botany / Agricultural Microbiology / Plant Pathology / Agricultural Entomology / Crop Physiology / Nematology / Agronomy / Horticultural Sciences / Seed Science and Technology/ Forestry / Plant Biochemistry / Soil Science, can apply.
If he/she holds a post graduation degree in Agricultural Marketing and Co-op./Agricultural Economics/Agribusiness Management from a recognized Agricultural University, he/she is eligible to apply for Ph.D. in Agribusiness Management.
The postgraduate programs have an essential minimum duration of 4 semesters. The maximum duration of the same, as per the university guidelines will be eight semesters, counted from the student’s date of admission.
For post graduate programs, there are also seats offered on the basis of merit in the qualifying examination such as 3 reserved seats are offered to the children of Ex-Serviceman/Defence/Freedom-fighter, 3% seats for physically handicapped as per the norms laid down by the Government, one seat for candidate who performed exceptionally well during their undergraduation in sports and games, NCC,NSS and Cultural / Literary/ Fine arts activities.
