About Bihar Agricultural College, Sabour
Bihar Agricultural College, Sabour, set up in 1908 near Bhagalpur, is the oldest constituent college of Bihar Agricultural University, teaching B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture, M.Sc (Ag) and PhD.
Bihar Agricultural College (BAC) at Sabour in Bhagalpur district grew out of an experimental farm started in 1906, and the college itself was founded in 1908. It first taught a Licentiate in Agriculture diploma, and postgraduate teaching in agronomy, horticulture, plant pathology, entomology and agricultural extension began in August 1955. Since 2010 it has been the lead constituent college of Bihar Agricultural University, which shares its Sabour campus. The college admits 60 students a year to the four-year B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture, with some seats filled through the ICAR all-India quota. Master’s degrees in about fifteen agriculture and horticulture subjects and PhD research are run at the Sabour academic unit.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Agriculture | Full-time | 4 yrs | 60 | — | — |
| Master of Science | Full-time | 2 yrs | — | — | — |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Full-time | 3 yrs | — | — | — |
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
B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture seats are split between the Bihar state quota and the ICAR all-India quota; state seats are filled through the state combined entrance test and counselling, and ICAR seats through the ICAR entrance and counselling. M.Sc and PhD seats are filled by Bihar Agricultural University through its own admission notices, with some ICAR-quota seats. Check the university admission page for the current notice.
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.
Facilities
- Library
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Other colleges in Bhagalpur
Marwari College, Bhagalpur
T.N.B. College, Bhagalpur
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Tilka Manjhi Bhagalpur University
Indian Institute of Information Technology Bhagalpur
Frequently asked questions
How old is Bihar Agricultural College?
It was founded in 1908
How many B.Sc Agriculture seats are there?
60 seats, 51 for the state quota and 9 for the ICAR quota.
Which university is it part of?
It is a constituent college of Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour.
Does it offer M.Sc and PhD?
Yes, M.Sc (Ag/Hort) and PhD are run at the Sabour academic unit.
Sources
Information verified on 24 Oct 2026
- Bihar Agricultural College, Sabour - BAU · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
- Bihar Agricultural University home page · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
- Degree Programmes - BAU Sabour · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
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