About College of Agriculture, OUAT, Bhubaneswar
College of Agriculture, Bhubaneswar is the largest OUAT college, with 211 B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture seats plus M.Sc and PhD in agriculture.
The College of Agriculture in Bhubaneswar is a constituent college of Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, the state agricultural university. It has the biggest undergraduate intake in OUAT, with 211 seats in the four-year B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture for 2026-27, and some seats are kept for the ICAR quota. For postgraduates it offers M.Sc (Agriculture) and PhD (Agriculture). Admission to the B.Sc is through the OUAT Common Entrance Examination and counselling. Graduates often go into agriculture officer posts, banking, seed and fertiliser companies, or research.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Accepts: OUAT CEE |
Full-time | 4 yrs | 211 | — | — |
| Master of Science | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Entrance test
Undergraduate seats are filled through the OUAT Common Entrance Examination, a computer-based test in Physics, Chemistry and either Mathematics or Biology, which carries 50% of the weighted score. Candidates must meet the Odisha eligibility rules in the prospectus, such as Class 12 with Odia as MIL from an Odisha institution or a parent who is a permanent Odisha resident. Counselling for 2026-27 is scheduled for 10 to 20 August 2026, with 20% of B.Sc Agriculture seats under the ICAR quota.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture: Studying in: Class 12; At least 50% marks in Class 12; at least three of Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology (Agriculture may count); minimum age 16 as on 31 August of admission year
- Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
- Doctor of Philosophy: Studying in: PG; At least 55% marks in PG
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
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Other colleges in Bhubaneswar
College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, OUAT, Bhubaneswar
College of Forestry, OUAT, Bhubaneswar
Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology
Odisha University of Technology and Research
C.V. Raman Global University
School of Electrical and Computer Sciences, IIT Bhubaneswar
Frequently asked questions
How many B.Sc Agriculture seats does the college have?
211 seats in 2026-27, as per the OUAT UG prospectus.
Which PG programmes are offered?
M.Sc (Agriculture) and PhD (Agriculture).
How is admission done?
Through the OUAT Common Entrance Examination and counselling.
Sources
Information verified on 27 Oct 2026
- OUAT UG Prospectus 2026-27 · Prospectus PDF, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- OUAT - Home · Official site, accessed 26 Oct 2026
- Administration/Governance - OUAT · Official site, accessed 27 Oct 2026
- UGC List of State (Public) Universities as on 17.01.2024 · Government portal, accessed 27 Oct 2026
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