Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology (SVPUAT) was established in the year 2000 and is located in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. University offers courses at the undergraduate, postgraduate levels. The college also offers Ph.D. (68 seats) and diploma programs. Courses offered at UG level are B.Sc. (Hons.) in agriculture, B.V.Sc. & A.H. in veterinary science and B.Tech in biotechnology with a total of 295 available seats. M.Sc. in agriculture and M.Tech in agriculture engineering, M.Tech / M.Sc. in biotechnology are the courses offered at the postgraduate level with a total 107 available seats. These courses are offered under the agriculture, biotechnology and veterinary science streams.
- For admission in undergraduate courses offered by SVPUAT, candidates should have completed their 10+2 studies with 50% aggregate.
- For admission in the M.Tech in agriculture engineering course, candidates should be holders of B.Tech degree from a relevant field of study.
- For admission into the M.Tech / M.Sc. in biotechnology, candidates who have completed B.Tech or B.Sc. in Biotechnology are eligible. Candidates with B.Sc. in Biology are not eligible for this course.
- Candidates should appear for the CATET (Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test) entrance exam to be eligible for admission in all the courses available at SVPUAT.
- Candidates applying for admission in the Ph.D. programs should have completed undergraduate and postgraduate degrees from relevant field of study.
- Candidates applying to the diploma programs should have completed intermediate studies in agriculture science or should have taken up Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects at the 10+2 level.
SVPUAT B.Sc., B. V. Sc., B.Tech , and Diploma Admission 2024
Candidates applying for admission in B.Sc. (Hons.) agriculture, B. V. Sc. and B.Tech (biotechnology) degree at SVPUAT are required to have completed intermediate in agriculture science or 10+2 with PCB/PCMB with minimum 50% marks in the qualifying examination from a recognized board.
Candidates who satisfy the minimum eligibility criteria are required to appear in the UPCATET entrance exam. Counselling for UG courses will be conducted by UPCATET from June 24 onwards.
| Course Name | Specialization | Minimum eligibility | Selection criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. (Hons.) | Agriculture | Intermediate in Agriculture Science / PCB / PCM / PCMB | UPCATET exam ranking based. |
| B.V.Sc. & A.H. | Veterinary Science | Intermediate in PCB / PCMB with English as a subject along with 50% aggregate in PCBE General Category and 40% for OBC / SC / ST | |
| B.Tech | Biotechnology | Intermediate in Agriculture Science / PCB/PCMB/PCM | |
| Diploma | Fruit and Vegetable Processing | Intermediate in Agriculture Science/PCB/PCMB/PCM/ Home Science | |
| Bakery Technology |
Key Points for Admission:
- 10% relaxation in qualifying exam is given to candidates of reserved category.
- Age limit for admission in B. V. Sc. course is from 17 to 23.
- Age limit for admission in B.Sc. and B.Tech course is from 16 to 22.
- A weightage of 2% will be given to those students who participated in inter university / state level sports competition in the B.Sc. and B.Tech courses.
SVPUAT M.Sc. and M.Tech Admission 2024
SVPUAT offers various PG courses. It offers M.Tech in Agriculture Process and Food Engineering and M.Sc. course in 10 specializations in the field of agriculture. Candidates aspiring for admission into the M.Sc. and M.Tech courses should have completed their B.Sc. and B.Tech courses in the relevant fields of study respectively.
Candidates who satisfy the minimum eligibility criteria are required to appear in the UPCATET entrance exam.
| Course Name | Specialization | Minimum eligibility | Selection criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. (Agri.) | Agri. Biotechnology | B.Sc. (Ag.)/B.Sc. Ag. (H)/B.Sc. (Hort.)/B.Sc. Bio/B.Sc. or B.Tech (Bio-Tech) | UPCATET exam ranking based. |
| Agri. Economics & Mgmt. | B.Sc. (Ag.)/B.Sc. Ag. (H)/B.Sc. (Hort.) | ||
| Agronomy | |||
| Agricultural extension | |||
| Animal Husbandry | |||
| Entomology | B.Sc. (Ag.)/B.Sc. Ag. (H)/B.Sc. (Hort.) | ||
| Horticulture | |||
| Plant Pathology | |||
| Genetics and Plant breeding | B.Sc. (Ag.)/B.Sc. Ag. (H) | ||
| Soil Science | |||
| M.Tech. (Agri. Engg.) | Agri. Process and Food Engineering | Bachloers degree in Agril. Engg. / Mechanical Engg. /B.Tech.(Biotech.)/ B.Tech.(Food Tech.) /B.Tech.(Dairy Tech.) | |
| M.Tech. / M.Sc. | Biotechnology | B.Tech. (Biotech) / B.Sc. (Biotech) |
Key Point for Admission:
- Candidates who hold B.Sc. degree in biology are not eligible for admission into the M.Tech./ M.Sc. course in Biotechnology.
- There is no age limit for PG courses.
SVPUAT PhD Admission 2024
Candidates can obtain a PhD from 11 different specializations at SVPUAT. Those applying for admission into the PhD programs should have completed their undergraduate and postgraduate education from a relevant field of study.
Candidates who satisfy the minimum eligibility criteria are required to appear in the UPCATET entrance exam. UPCATET is a state level exam conducted by Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology. The counseling for the UG courses will be conducted by UPCATET from June 24 onwards.
| Course Name | Specialization | Minimum eligibility | Selection criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D | Agri. Biotechnology | M.Sc. Ag. Biotech / M.Sc. Biotech/M.Tech. (Biotech) | UPCATET exam ranking based. |
| Agri. Economics & Mgmt. | M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agril. Economics / M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agril. Economics & Management | ||
| Agricultural extension | M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agril. Extension / Extension Education/Agril. Communication | ||
| Animal Husbandry | M.Sc. (Ag.) in Animal Husbandry | ||
| Entomology | M.Sc. (Ag.) in Entomology | ||
| Genetics and Plant breeding | M. Sc.(Ag.) in Gen. & Pl.Breeding / (Agril. Botany, Agril. Biotechnology & M.Tech./M.Sc. Biotechnology | ||
| Horticulture | M. Sc.(Ag.) in Horticulture/ M.Sc.(Hort.) | ||
| Plant Pathology | M.Sc. (Ag.) in Plant Pathology | ||
| Soil Science | M. Sc.(Ag.) in Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry / M.Sc. (Ag.) in Soil Science | ||
| Agronomy | M.Sc. (Ag.) Agronomy | ||
| Agriculture process and food engineering | Master's degree in Agril. Engg. / Agril. Process & Food Engg./ Process & Food Engg /Mechanical Engg./Biotech. Engg. / Food Biotech. Engg. /Post Harvest Engg. & Tech |
Note: M.Sc.(Ag.) in Plant Protection degree holders are not eligible for Ph.D. in Plant Pathology and Entomology.
SVPUAT Application Process 2024
- Application form for UPCATET is available on its official website.
- After filling the application form, upload scanned photograph and signature.
- Application fees for general and OBC category is INR 1250 and for SC / ST candidates is INR 1050.
- Payment can be made online through net banking or through e-challan deposited in any branch of SBI bank.
- Following documents in original have to be produced for verification and submitting before counselling along with application form:
- HSC and Mark Sheet
- Intermediate Certificate and Mark Sheet
- Marks Sheet and Certificate of Bachelor and Master Degree
- Domicile Certificate of UP State.
- Sport Weightage Certificate
- Character and Conduct Certificate
- Five-passport size photographs
- Original copy of OBC category certificate
- Transfer Certificate/Migration
- At the time of counselling candidates have to bring a Bank Draft, of INR 500 for counselling fees and INR 5000 for initiation fee drawn in favor of Comptroller Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology, Meerut payable at S.B.I. SVBPUAT branch, Meerut.
SVPUAT Scholarship 2024
- Scholarship from Mandi Parishad: This scholarship is available to the students registered in bachelor and post graduate programs in agriculture only.
- National Talent Scholarship: Students admitted in the university through ICAR are awarded INR 1000 per month provided they attain minimum GPA of 7.5/10 in case of general/OBC or 6.5/10 in case of SC/ST students.
SVPUAT FAQs
Ques. What are the qualifying cutoff percentages for UPCATE to get admission to SVPUAT?
Ans. The qualifying cutoff percentages for UPCATET required to get admission to SVPUAT re as follows:
| Category | Cutoff |
|---|---|
| General | 20% |
| SC | 10% |
| ST | 10% |
| OBC | 20% |
Ques. What is the intake capacity of programs at SVPUAT?
Ans. The programs and intake capacity for the students under the Education Department at SVPUAT are as follows:
| Program | Intake |
|---|---|
| B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture | 135 |
| B.Tech. (Biotechnology) | 135 |
| B. V. Sc. & A. H. | 80 |
| Master’s Program | 123 |
| M.V.Sc Program | 21 |
| PhD | 83 |
Read more: SVPUAT Courses & Fees
Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for taking admission to B.V.Sc & A.H in SVPUAT?
Ans. To secure a seat for taking admission to SVPUAT B.V.Sc & A.H, students must pass Intermediate in PCB/ PCMB with English as a subject along with 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English for General Category and 40% for OBC/ SC/ST.
Ques. During the counseling process of UPCATET what documents are required by SVPUAT?
Ans. On the day of counseling, candidates need to bring with them the following:
- Pan card or any identity proof
- 5 passport size photographs
- Class 10th and class 12th mark sheets
- Admit card
- Registration form
- Domicile certificate of the UP state
- Caste certificate
- Counseling letter
- Result card
Check. UPCATET Counseling
Ques. Is there any age limit for UPCATET to secure a seat at SVPUAT?
Ans. The details of the age limit for UPCATET is noted down below:
- The minimum age for BVSc-17 years and the maximum eligible age will be 23 years.
- For SC/ST/OBC relaxation of 5 years is the maximum eligible age.
- The minimum age for other graduate courses is 16 years and the maximum eligible age will be 22 years.
- For SC/ST/OBC relaxation of 5 years is the maximum eligible age.
- There is no age limit for PG courses.
Ques. What is the exam pattern of UPCATET for taking admission to the UG program at SVPUAT?
Ans. The exam pattern of UPCATET is described below for UG courses at SVPUAT:
- The question paper comprises 200 multiple choice questions complete in three hours duration.
- There are four groups of paper: PCB, PCM, PAG, and PHS
- Students appearing in the PCB Group can take admission in subjects such as Agriculture, Fisheries, Horticulture, Home Science, Forestry, and Veterinary Science.
- Candidates applying for the PCM group can secure admission in Agriculture, Horticulture, Home Science, and B.Tech programs.
- PAG Group comprises Agriculture, Fisheries, Horticulture, Home Science, Forestry, and B.Tech in Agriculture Engineering and Biotechnology subjects.
- The PHS Group in UPCATET is only meant for candidates seeking admission in B.Sc Home Science subject.
Ques. How can a student register for SVPUAT?
Ans. Registration shall consist of the following steps:
(i) Enrolment of the students in various courses with individual Instructors at a particular place, date, and time.
(ii) Payment of the University fees and other dues to the Comptroller and the Dean student Welfare.
(iii) Depositing with the Registrar the prescribed registration cards/ forms, duly filled in and signed by the Advisor, Instructors, and other officers concerned.
Ques. Does SVPUAT offer any sports weightage for admission?
Ans. Except BVSc&AH program, SVPUAT offers a sports weightage of 2% to candidates who had participated in inter-university/state level (Junior/Senior) sports competitions. Candidates have to produce the original sports certificate at the time of counseling of admission.
Ques. What is the category-wise reservation provision of UPCATET to take admission to SVPUAT?
Ans. The category-wise reservation provision of UPCATET is noted down below:
| Category | Reservation |
|---|---|
| General | 50% |
| SC | 21% |
| ST | 2% |
| OBC | 27% |
| Physically Handicapped | 3% |
| Children of Freedom Fighters | 2% |
| DP | 1% |
| UE | 10% |
Ques. What is the minimum requirement for PhD Genetics & Plant Breeding at SVPUAT?
Ans. To take admission in SVPUAT Ph.D. in the specialization with Genetics & Plant Breeding, students must pass M.Sc.(Agriculture) in Genetics & Plant Breeding / [ (Agriculture Botany, Agriculyure Biotechnology & M.Tech./M.Sc. Biotechnology. Also they must have a valid score in UPCATET.
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