Content Curator | Updated on - Mar 30, 2026

The Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Agriculture at Global Group of Institutes, Amritsar is a 4-year full-time undergraduate programme affiliated to I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University (IKGPTU). The programme is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in agricultural sciences including crop production, soil science, plant protection, agronomy, horticulture, and agricultural economics. The total fees for the programme are Rs. 2,46,000 for the entire 4-year duration (as per IKGPTU prescribed fee structure for 2026-27). Given Punjab's status as one of India's leading agricultural states, this programme is particularly relevant and popular among students from farming families and those seeking careers in agri-business, research, and government agricultural services.

Admissions for the 2027-28 session are expected to open in June 2027, based on the previous year's schedule. IKGPTU conducts centralized online counselling for B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture admissions, typically in July-August. The 2026-27 application window opened on 13th June 2026. Admissions for 2027-28 are in the upcoming season; students should monitor the IKGPTU admissions portal (admissions.ptu.ac.in) for confirmed dates.

The course is offered in full-time on-campus mode at Global Group of Institutes, Amritsar.

Key Points

Affiliated to IKGPTU, a state government technical university recognized by UGC
4-year Honours programme providing in-depth knowledge of agricultural sciences
Curriculum covers agronomy, horticulture, soil science, plant pathology, entomology, agricultural economics, and farm management
Practical training through field visits, farm practicals, and project work
Relevant for students from Punjab's agricultural heartland seeking careers in agri-business, government services, and research
Graduates eligible for government agricultural officer posts, ICAR research positions, and agri-business roles

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Global Group of Institutes Latest Updates

25 Feb, 2026 Global Group of Institutes Amritsar has released the Fee structure 2026-27 for B.Sc {Hons.} Agriculture programs. The total academic fee is ₹ 2.51 Lakhs.

Global Group B.Sc Agriculture Fees

The B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture programme at Global Group of Institutes follows the IKGPTU prescribed fee structure for UGC programmes at affiliated colleges for session 2026-27. The total fees for the 4-year (8-semester) programme amount to Rs. 2,46,000, with Semester 1 being slightly higher due to one-time admission processing and other charges. A refundable security deposit of Rs. 8,000 is charged separately at the time of admission.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Semester 1	Semester 2-8 (per sem)	Total (8 Semesters)
Admission Processing Fee (APF)	Rs. 2,000	-	Rs. 2,000
Other Fee	Rs. 1,600	-	Rs. 1,600
Development Fund (DF)	Rs. 5,000	Rs. 5,000	Rs. 40,000
Student Related Fee (SRF)	Rs. 4,700	Rs. 4,700	Rs. 37,600
University Related Fee (URF)	Rs. 1,600	Rs. 1,600	Rs. 12,800
Examination Fee	Rs. 3,000	Rs. 3,000	Rs. 24,000
Tuition Fee (TF)	Rs. 16,000	Rs. 16,000	Rs. 1,28,000
Total Fees	Rs. 33,900	Rs. 30,300	Rs. 2,46,000

A refundable security deposit of Rs. 8,000 is charged at the time of admission (over and above the above fees), making the total payable at admission Rs. 41,900 (Sem 1 fees + security deposit).
The semester fee is to be deposited within 7 days of the start of the session (except for new admissions in 1st semester).
Hostel fees are charged separately and are not mandatory.
Hostel fee at Global Group of Institutes is approximately Rs. 80,000 per year; this is optional and not included in the Total Fees above.
EMI/instalment options may be available; students are advised to confirm with the college admissions office.

Global Group B.Sc Agriculture Admission 2027

Admissions to B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture at Global Group of Institutes are conducted through IKGPTU's centralized online counselling process. For the 2026-27 session, the application window opened on 13th June 2026 and counselling was held in July-August 2026. For the 2027-28 session, a similar timeline is expected. After two rounds of centralized counselling, remaining seats are filled at the college level on a first-come-first-serve basis.

College Admission Dates

Event	Date (2026-27 Actual / 2027-28 Tentative)
Start of Online Application (IKGPTU)	13 June 2026 (Actual) / June 2027 (Tentative)
Last Date to Apply Online	27 June 2026 (Actual) / Late June 2027 (Tentative)
Counselling Round 1 - Registration & Choice Filling	July 2026 (Actual) / July 2027 (Tentative)
Counselling Round 1 - Result Declaration	July 2026 (Actual) / July 2027 (Tentative)
Counselling Round 1 - Reporting at Allotted Institution	July 2026 (Actual) / July 2027 (Tentative)
Counselling Round 2 - Registration & Choice Filling	August 2026 (Actual) / August 2027 (Tentative)
Counselling Round 2 - Result Declaration	August 2026 (Actual) / August 2027 (Tentative)
Counselling Round 2 - Reporting at Allotted Institution	August 2026 (Actual) / August 2027 (Tentative)
Spot Round / College-Level Admissions	August 2026 onwards (Actual) / August 2027 (Tentative)
Batch Commencement	August 2026 (Actual) / August 2027 (Tentative)

Entrance Exam Dates

Exam	Details
IKGPTU Centralized Counselling (Merit-Based)	Admission is merit-based on 10+2 marks; no separate entrance exam is mandatory for B.Sc. Agriculture at IKGPTU-affiliated colleges
ICAR AIEEA 2027	National-level entrance exam for agriculture UG programmes; accepted at select ICAR-affiliated institutions. Not mandatory for IKGPTU-affiliated colleges but a good benchmark. Check official ICAR website for 2027 dates.
JET Agri 2027 (Tentative)	Registration: Apr 30 - May 28, 2027 (Tentative); Exam: Jun 29, 2027 (Tentative); Result: Jul 29, 2027 (Tentative)

Note: All 2027-28 dates are tentative and based on the 2026-27 schedule. Candidates should check the official IKGPTU admissions portal (admissions.ptu.ac.in) for confirmed dates.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates must have passed 10+2 (or equivalent) from a recognized board with Agriculture/Biology/Physics/Chemistry as subjects.
Minimum 45% marks in 10+2 (40% for reserved category candidates, as per IKGPTU norms).
Candidates appearing in 10+2 examinations are also eligible to apply provisionally.

Admission Process:

Register on the IKGPTU admissions portal (admissions.ptu.ac.in) and pay the counselling fee of Rs. 2,000 (non-refundable).
Fill in preferred college and course choices online.
Seat allotment is done based on merit (10+2 marks) and choice preferences.
Report to the allotted institution (Global Group of Institutes) with all original documents within the stipulated dates.
Pay the semester fee and complete the admission formalities at the college.
After two rounds of centralized counselling, remaining seats are filled at the college level on a first-come-first-serve basis.

Global Group B.Sc Agriculture Scholarships 2027

Global Group of Institutes offers a range of scholarships to B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture students, both institutional and government-funded. Students with strong academic records can avail up to 100% tuition fee waiver, while government schemes support SC, minority, and economically weaker section students.

Scholarship Details

Scholarship	Eligibility	Benefit
Merit-Based Scholarship (Institutional)	Based on percentage in qualifying exam (10th/12th/Graduation)	Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
Early Bird Scholarship	Admission before the early bird deadline (typically mid-June)	Additional fee concession
Full Fee Deposit Scholarship	Full fee paid within 1-7 days of registration	10% scholarship on fees
Sports Scholarship (National Level)	National-level sports certificate	Fee concession (as per college norms)
Sports Scholarship (State Level)	State-level sports certificate	Fee concession (as per college norms)
Financial Aid (Fatherless/EWS)	Fatherless cases and economically weaker sections	Financial assistance (as per college norms)
Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) - SC Students, Punjab	SC students of Punjab	As per Punjab Government norms
PM Special Scholarship Scheme	J&K students only	As per government norms
Post Matric Scholarship - Minorities	Minority community students	As per government norms
Post Matric Scholarship - Students with Disabilities	Students with disabilities	As per government norms
Post Matric Scholarship - SC/ST/OBC (Assam, Tripura, Bihar)	SC/ST/OBC/EBC students from respective states	As per state government norms
PMS for ST Students (Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya)	ST students from respective states	As per government norms
Punjab Building & Construction Workers Welfare Board Scholarship	Children of registered construction workers in Punjab	As per board norms

Institutional scholarships are subject to availability and college-specific criteria; students should confirm details at the time of admission.
Government scholarships require submission of relevant documents (income certificate, caste certificate, etc.) at the time of admission.
The Early Bird Scholarship deadline for 2026-27 was 16th June 2026; a similar deadline is expected for 2027-28.

Global Group B.Sc Agriculture FAQs

Ques. Is B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture from Global Group of Institutes (IKGPTU) recognized for government agricultural jobs?

Ans. Yes, the B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture degree from IKGPTU-affiliated colleges is recognized by UGC and is accepted for government agricultural officer posts, ICAR research positions, and state agricultural department jobs. Graduates can appear for Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) agricultural officer exams, IBPS Agri Officer exams, and NABARD development assistant exams.

Ques. What is the difference between B.Sc. Agriculture and B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture?

Ans. B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture is a 4-year programme with a more in-depth and specialized curriculum compared to the 3-year B.Sc. Agriculture. The Honours programme includes more practical training, research projects, and advanced subjects, making graduates more competitive for postgraduate studies (M.Sc. Agriculture) and research positions. IKGPTU offers the 4-year Honours programme.

Ques. Can students from non-agriculture backgrounds (PCM/PCB) apply for B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture?

Ans. Yes, students with PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) or PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics) backgrounds from 10+2 are eligible to apply for B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture. Students who have studied Agriculture as a subject in 10+2 are also eligible. The programme is open to students from Science stream backgrounds.

Ques. What career options are available after B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture from Global Group of Institutes?

Ans. Graduates can pursue careers as agricultural officers in state/central government departments, agri-business managers, farm managers, soil scientists, plant protection officers, or agricultural consultants. They can also pursue higher studies like M.Sc. Agriculture, MBA (Agri-Business), or Ph.D. in agricultural sciences. ICAR, NABARD, state agricultural universities, and agri-input companies are major employers.

Ques. Is there a scope for further studies after B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture from IKGPTU?

Ans. Yes, graduates can pursue M.Sc. Agriculture (specializations in Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Soil Science, etc.) from ICAR-affiliated universities, state agricultural universities, or IKGPTU itself. They can also appear for ICAR JRF/SRF examinations for research fellowships. MBA in Agri-Business Management from institutions like MANAGE (Hyderabad) is another popular option.

Ques. Does Global Group of Institutes have practical farm facilities for B.Sc. Agriculture students?

Ans. The B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture programme includes practical training as a core component of the curriculum. Students undertake field visits, farm practicals, and project work as part of their coursework. For specific details about on-campus farm facilities, students are advised to contact the college admissions office directly at info@globalinstitutes.org or call 9915757933.