About Ranchi Agriculture College, Kanke
Ranchi Agriculture College, now the Faculty of Agriculture of Birsa Agricultural University at Kanke, Ranchi, was founded in 1955 and teaches B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture, M.Sc (Ag) and PhD.
Ranchi Agriculture College had its foundation stone laid on 15 August 1955 and was formally inaugurated on 29 January 1959. It was part of Ranchi University until 1971 and became a constituent of Birsa Agricultural University when that university was created on 26 June 1981; it is now called the Faculty of Agriculture, Ranchi. The campus is at Kanke on the Ranchi-Patratu Road, about 8 km north of the city. The faculty teaches the four-year B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture and master’s courses in entomology, extension education, agricultural physics and meteorology, agronomy, horticulture, plant breeding and genetics, plant pathology, and soil science. PhD admission is through the university’s PG and PhD entrance test.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Agriculture | Full-time | 4 yrs | — | — | — |
| 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 agriculture seats at Birsa Agricultural University are filled through the admission process announced on its Under Graduate Programmes page each year. M.Sc and PhD candidates take the university's own PG and PhD entrance test; for the 2026-27 session the test was held on 2 August 2026. Notices and results are posted on the university website.
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 Ranchi
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Ranchi Women’s College
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Frequently asked questions
When was Ranchi Agriculture College founded?
Its foundation stone was laid on 15 August 1955 and it was inaugurated on 29 January 1959.
Which university is it part of?
Birsa Agricultural University, Kanke, Ranchi, since 1981.
Which M.Sc subjects are taught?
Entomology, extension education, agricultural physics and meteorology, agronomy, horticulture, plant breeding and genetics, plant pathology, and soil science.
How are M.Sc and PhD students selected?
Through the university's PG and PhD entrance test.
Sources
Information verified on 24 Oct 2026
- Faculty of Agriculture, Ranchi - Birsa Agricultural University · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
- Birsa Agricultural University home page · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
- Post Graduate Programmes - BAU Ranchi · Official site, accessed 24 Oct 2026
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