The Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) is all set to release the AGRICET 2025 Notification for admission into B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture Degree program for the academic year 2025–26. This entrance exam is exclusively conducted for Diploma holders in Agriculture, Seed Technology, and Organic Farming who wish to pursue a career in agriculture through lateral entry into undergraduate courses.
In this article, you’ll find complete details about AGRICET 2025, including eligibility criteria, application dates, syllabus, exam pattern, and other important updates.
What is AGRICET?
AGRICET (Agriculture Common Entrance Test) is an entrance examination conducted by ANGRAU, primarily for students who have completed a 2-year Diploma in Agriculture or its equivalent. It enables diploma holders to get direct admission into the second year of B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture.
AGRICET 2025 Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Release of Notification | 11 July 2025 (Friday) |
| Start of Online Applications | 11 July 2025 (Friday) |
| Last Date to Apply (without late fee) | 26 July 2025 (Saturday) |
| Admit Card Release | 1st week of August 2025 (Tentative) |
| AGRICET 2025 Exam Date | 18 August 2025 (Monday) |
| Result Declaration | Last week of August 2025 (Tentative) |
| Counseling & Admission Process | September 2025 (Tentative) |
Eligibility Criteria for AGRICET 2025
To be eligible for the AGRICET exam, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Nationality: Candidate must be a citizen of India and a permanent resident of Andhra Pradesh or Telangana.
- Educational Qualification: Must have passed a 2-year Diploma in Agriculture, Seed Technology, or Organic Farming from ANGRAU/ PJTSAU or any recognized institution.
- Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 17 years as on 31st December 2025.
- General Candidates: 22 years
- SC/ST Candidates: 25 years
- PH Candidates: 27 years
AGRICET 2025 Application Process
The application form for AGRICET 2025 will be available online at the official ANGRAU website: https://angrau.ac.in
Steps to Apply:
- Visit the official website.
- Click on “AGRICET 2025 Notification” link.
- Fill out the application form with personal, academic, and contact details.
- Upload scanned copies of:
- Recent passport-size photo
- Signature
- Diploma certificate or mark sheet
- Pay the application fee via online mode.
- Submit and take a printout for future reference.
Application Fee:
- General/OBC: RS. 1200/-
- SC/ST/PH: RS. 600/
AGRICET 2025 Exam Pattern
Mode of Exam: Offline (OMR-based)
- Medium: Telugu
- Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes)
- Total Questions: 100 MCQs
- Total Marks: 100
- Marking Scheme: +1 for each correct answer, no negative marking
Subjects Covered:
The syllabus will be based on the diploma curriculum:
- Agronomy
- Soil Science
- Plant Protection (Entomology & Pathology)
- Agricultural Engineering
- Crop Production
- Seed Technology (for Seed Tech students)
- Organic Farming (for Organic Farming diploma holders)