Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU), Admission 2023: Fees Structure, Cutoff, Courses, Eligibility & Last Date to Apply

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Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU) offers UG, PG & Ph.D. degree programs under various faculties such as Agriculture, Seed Technology, Agricultural Engineering and Home Science at its main campus (Rajendranagar) & constituent colleges located in Telangana.

The minimum eligibility for UG admission at PJTSAU is the candidate should have passed 10+2 examination from a recognized board. For admission to PG courses, a candidate must possess Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline from a recognized university. Candidates should submit the application forms along with the required fee in the form of Demand Draft (DD).

For UG courses, the candidates will be selected on the basis of their performance in the TS EAMCET, conducted annually by the Department of Higher Education of the Government of Telangana. Selection to PG & Ph.D. programs will be done on the basis of marks obtained in the entrance test conducted by ICAR on all India basis.

PJTSAU Telangana Admission Highlights 2023

Name of the University Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU)
University Type State University
Basic Admission Criteria Entrance merit Based/Qualifying Merit Based
Name of the Entrance TS-EAMCET (UG)/AGRICET (B.Sc) /AGRIENGGCET(B.Tech)
University Entrance test (PG, Ph.D)
Counselling University Level
Scholarship Yes

PJTSAU Important Dates

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Dates

Admission Date

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Last Date to apply

December 30, 2022

PJTSAU Telangana B.Tech & B.Sc Admission 2023

The university offers B.Tech and B.Sc course in various specializations at the undergraduate level. Admission to all UG courses (except B.Sc. Home Science) is based on the performance in state-level common Entrance Test (TS EAMCET) conducted by Telangana State Council of Higher Education.

University also conducts AGRIENGGCET for B.Tech Agriculture Engineering and AGRICET for B.Sc in Agriculture for the admission of diploma holders in respective courses.

Candidates seeking admission to the UG courses at PJSTAU need to fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria i.e. a pass in 10+2 examination from a recognized university. 

Candidates seeking admission to B.Tech, B.Sc courses can apply online through the official website of the PJTSAU. Upon primary registration on the official website of PJTSAU, candidates need to apply for the TS-EAMCET examination via the respective portal.

Course  Specializations Eligibility Selection criteria
B.Tech Agriculture engineering Passed 10+2 examination from a recognized University with Physical Sciences and Biological or Natural Sciences as main subjects. The score obtained in TS EAMCET/AGRICET (Diploma)
Food Technology The score obtained in TS EAMCET
B.Sc (Hons) Home science 10+2 with any of Home science related subject; Nutrition/ Biochemistry/ Human Physiology/ Polytechnic (Home science) Based on merit obtained in the qualifying examination
Food Science & Nutrition
Fashion Technology Candidate should have passed 10+2 science or any equivalent from recognized board/university.

Score obtained at TS EAMCET entrance examination

B.Sc Agriculture
CA & BM

10+2 with Physical Sciences OR Biological OR Natural Sciences or Mathematics

Key Points:

  • The upper age limit (22 years) is relaxed in certain situations. It is 25 years for SC/ST candidates and 27 years for students with physical disabilities.
  • In the case of a tie in ranks obtained by two or more candidates in the EAMCET, the marks secured in the optional subjects of the qualifying examination will be taken into consideration.
  • In the case of a further tie, the age of the candidate will be taken into consideration.
  • The eligible candidates will be required to attend the counseling process depending on their individual merit as determined by the rank obtained in the TS-EAMCET.
  • 40% of the seats are reserved for candidates belonging to the families of Agriculturists (Farmers) owning not less than 3 acres of land either in the name of the parents or in the name of the student and who have studied for a minimum of 4 years in schools located in the Non-Municipal areas
  • Reservation of seats for Women: In each course, 33% of the seats will be reserved in favour of women students from each category.

PJTSAU Telangana M.Tech & M.Sc Admission 2023

PJTSAU offers multiple postgraduate courses such as M.Tech, MBA and M.Sc in several disciplines. For admission to PG courses offered by the university, candidates should have passed the relevant Bachelors Degree examination. Only the candidates who have appeared for ICAR entrance examination are eligible for admission to PJTSAU. The upper age limit to apply for the course is 40 years as on July 1 of the year of admission.

Selection of candidates for M.Sc/ M.Tech shall be done on the basis of their previous academic record at Under Graduate level (30% weightage) and performance in the entrance test (70% weightage) conducted by ICAR through AIEEA PG. In case of MBA Agri-Business Management, the selection shall be based on the performance in entrance test, conducted by ICAR through AIEEA PG.

In the case of MBA (Agri. Business Management) course, 10% seats are reserved for NRIs / Industry Sponsored Candidates.

Course Specializations Eligibility Selection criteria
M.Tech Soil and Water Engineering B.Tech (Ag.Engg) On the basis of a valid score in the Entrance Test conducted by ICAR
Farm Machinery and Power
Processing and Food Engineering B.Tech (Ag.Engg)/ B.Tech (Food Technology)
M.Sc (Agriculture) Agricultural Economics B.Sc. (Ag)/ B.Sc.(CA&BM)
Agricultural Extension
Entomology B.Sc .(Ag) degree
Agronomy
Genetics & Plant Breeding
Plant Pathology
Crop Physiology
Soil Science
Microbiology
Seed Science & Technology
Agronomy (Water Management)
Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
M.Sc (Home Science) Foods & Nutrition B.Sc.(Home Science) / B.H.Sc.(Rural) / B.H.Sc./B.Sc(Hons.) Home science / B.Sc.(Hons.) Food Science & Nutrition
Human Development & Family Studies B.Sc.(Home Science) / B.H.Sc.(Rural) / B.H.Sc./B.Sc(Hons.) Home science
Family Resource Management
Home Science Extension & Communication Management
MBA Agri-Business Management B.Sc. (Ag.) / Hort. / B.Sc. (CA&BM) / B.Tech. (Ag.Engg.) or B.V.Sc. & AH / B.F. Sc. / B.H.Sc./ B.H.Sc. (Rural) B.Sc. (H.Sc.) / B.Tech (Dairying) / B.Tech (Food Technology) / B.Sc.
(Food Science & Technology) / B.Sc.(Hons.) Food Science & Nutrition

For more details regarding Master degree course admissions, check PJTSAU PG Admission Brochure.

PJTSAU Telangana Ph.D Admission 2023

PJTSAU offers Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in various specializations at the research level. Selection of candidates to Ph.D is done on the basis of score obtained by a candidate in the entrance test conducted by ICAR. For admission to Ph.d course, the candidate should have completed Master of Science or an equivalent examination in Agriculture or Home Science or Agricultural Engineering as the case may be, in the concerned field of specialisation with atleast 50% marks in the aggregate.

The selection shall be based on the previous academic record at post graduate/under graduate level and performance test conducted by ICAR through AICE-JRF/SRF(PGS) and the weightage would be in the ratio of 60:30:10 (60% Entrance Marks, 30% M.Sc Marks and 10% B.Sc. Marks).

Course  Specializations Eligibility Selection criteria
Ph.D. Genetics & Plant Breeding Passed Master’s Degree in relevant discipline from a recognized agricultural university with minimum 50% marks in aggregate. On the basis of a valid score ICAR Entrance Test
Seed Science & Technology
Plat Pathology
Entomology
Crop Physiology
Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
Agronomy
Soil Science
Agricultural Economics
Agrcultural Extension
Farm machinery & Power Engineering
Soil and water Engineering
Foods and Nutrition
Human Development and Family Studies
Family Resource Management
Home Science Extension & Communication Mgmt.

Note: 15%, 6% and 29% of the seats in each Faculty are reserved for candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes respectively. 

For more details regarding Ph.D eligibility and selection criteria, check PJTSAU Ph.D Admission Brochure. 

PJTSAU Telangana Application Process 2023

For PG, Ph.D courses:

  1. Candidates are required to visit the website and fill the OTR (onetime registration) application.
  2. The applicant should furnish all the details while filling the Online Application Form. While filling the online application form, the applicant is advised to save the application in draft form until final submission.
  3. Upon successful submission, an application number will be generated which can also be used for future correspondence.
  4. The scanned passport size (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm) photograph of the applicant should be in JPEG format of and not exceed 1 MB file size.
  5. The applicant’s signature should be scanned in JPEG format of [3.5 cm x1.5 cm] and not exceed 1 MB file size.
  6. The documents to be uploaded should be scanned in png/jpg/jpeg only. The size of the scanned documents to be uploaded should not exceed 1MB.
  7. For OC/BC applicants, the fee is INR 1600 and for SC/ST candidates, the fee is INR 850
  8. Fee can be submitted through Debit Card /Credit Card (Visa / Master Card)/NET banking/ Wallet.
  9. Upon successful submission and payment, the applicant will be able to print the application form. The applicant should enable “background graphics” in print option before taking a print of the uploaded application form.

The computer generated hard copy of the completed application, in all respects, including certificates/payment of fee should be sent through by Speed Post only to the following address:

The Registrar, Administrative Office,
Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University,
Rajendranagar, Hyderabad – 500 030.

Note: For admission into Ph.D. programmes, the candidates should have submitted the M.Sc. level thesis on or before the last date prescribed for the receipt of applications and must complete the thesis final viva voce examination successfully as on the date of registration in case of selected candidates.

Copies of the following documents shall be enclosed along with the application:

  1. e-Admit Card/Application No. and ICAR –Entrance Marks / Rank
  2. Memoranda of marks (all years) obtained at the qualifying (B.Sc. level) examination or transcript.
  3. Provisional/degree certificate of the qualifying examination.
  4. Study certificates from Heads of recognised educational institutions from VI class onwards. (Those who appeared for any examination by private study should enclose residence certificate.)
  5. Social Status Certificates issued by the competent authority, in case of candidates belonging to BC / SC/ STs. The admission given under this quota shall be provisional till the genuineness of the social status claim of the candidate is certified by the respective Directorate of the Government.
  6. Certificate regarding achievements at B.Sc. level in NCC / NSS / Sports / Games / Cultural / Literary activities at Inter National / Inter State / Inter University level, if applicable.
  7. Date of birth certificate
  8. Certificate towards physically disabled, if any
  9. Residential (Latest certificate issued by the Telangana Government), Certificate.
  10. Aadhaar Card or 28 digit Aadhaar Enrolment ID proof or Passport or Ration card or Bank Passbook or any other valid Govt. Identity proof
  11. Conduct certificate for the head of the institute from the last attended.
  12. Originals of the above certificates should be submitted at the time of admission.

FAQs

Ques. How much is the application fee for both General and SC/ST candidates?

Ans. The application fee costs Rs. 1600 for General candidates and Rs. 850 for SC/ST candidates.

Ques. Does PJTSAU provide hostel accommodation to their students? For International students what are the stay facilities?

Ans. Yes, Hostel accommodation is provided to both boys and girls. For overseas students, International hostels are provided with all the required facilities. Food provided to the students are healthy and most importantly hygienic. Sports facilities and indoor games, reading rooms, TV, Wi-Fi facilities are provided to the students who have pursued the hostel accommodation.

Ques. How is the placement cell at PJTSAU?

Ans. The Placement Cell here offers guidance to the students for the purpose of employability, Also, there are several other functions which are performed by the Placement Cell which includes regular interaction with the Industry. providing training and guidance on Soft Skills to the students which makes it easier for them to face the interviews.

Ques. How many specializations are provided under BSc (Hons.)?

Ans. PJTSAU offers 2 specializations under BSc (Hons.) namely: Agriculture and Community Science

Ques. What are the eligibility standards for BSc (Hons.) in Community Science?

Ans. Firstly, only female candidates are eligible for this particular course and the candidate must have completed 12th standard with BPC/ MPC/ MBPC/ subjects or a 3-year diploma in Home Science will also do.

Ques. Does PJTSAU hold any reservation for female candidates?

Ans. Yes, they do hold a reservation for female candidates which is 33% in every Programme.

PJTSAU Admission 2024 Dates


Important Events

EventDate
TS EAMCET Admit Card Date
Apr 30, 2024Upcoming
TS EAMCET Exam Date
May 10, 2024 - May 14, 2024Tentative
TS EAMCET Result Date
May 25, 2024Tentative

Expired Events

EventDate
TS EAMCET Registration Timeline
Mar 03, 2024 - Apr 10, 2024

Important Events

EventDate
TS EAMCET Admit Card Date
Apr 30, 2024Upcoming
TS EAMCET Exam Date
May 10, 2024 - May 14, 2024Tentative
TS EAMCET Result Date
May 25, 2024Tentative

Expired Events

EventDate
TS EAMCET Registration Timeline
Mar 03, 2024 - Apr 10, 2024

Important Events

EventDate
TS EAMCET Admit Card Date
Apr 30, 2024Upcoming
TS EAMCET Exam Date
May 10, 2024 - May 14, 2024Tentative
TS EAMCET Result Date
May 25, 2024Tentative

Expired Events

EventDate
TS EAMCET Registration Timeline
Mar 03, 2024 - Apr 10, 2024

PJTSAU, Hyderabad Fees & Eligibility

CourseFees
B.Sc {Hons.}33,880 (1st Year Fees)
M.Sc45,170 (1st Year Fees)
MBA32,700 (1st Year Fees)
B.Tech33,880 (1st Year Fees)
Diploma8,560 (1st Year Fees)
Polytechnic8,560 (1st Year Fees)
M.Tech45,170 (1st Year Fees)
COURSEADMISSION LINK
B.Sc (Hons.) Community Science, Admission Link
B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture, Admission Link
B.Sc, B.Sc (Agriculture), BE/B.Tech, M.Phil/Ph.D in Agriculture, M.Phil/Ph.D in Arts, M.Phil/Ph.D in Science, M.Sc (Agriculture), MBA/PGDM, ME/M.Tech, Admission Link
Diploma in Engineering, UG Diploma in Agriculture, Admission Link
M.Phil/Ph.D in Agriculture, M.Phil/Ph.D in Arts, M.Phil/Ph.D in Science, Admission Link
M.Sc, M.Sc (Agriculture), MBA/PGDM, ME/M.Tech, Admission Link
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