byVinay Kumar
Updated on - 31 Jul, 2024
The University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot is a leading university that specializes in the educational, research and outreach domains related to horticulture and related disciplines. It was set up in 2008 with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC and ‘12 (B)’ status by UGC. According to the NIRF ranking system in 2023, the university has been position in 51 among agricultural universities in the country.
The university is currently imparting several undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the different fields of study including Horticulture Science, Forestry, Food Science, Agricultural Marketing, Organic Farming, Sericulture, Floriculture and Landscape Architecture. While the bachelor’s programs take 4-years to complete, the master’s programs are for 2 academic years. For the next academic year of 2024, the university will be holding written tests in May or June of 2023. The appli-cation process is normally in March, but may vary depending on a particular year’s schedule. Candidates offered seats then proceed to counseling for the allocation of seats across the university’s 8 colleges and 31 departments.
That is why the university proudly demonstrates an excellent record of placements for the students. Companies such as Godrej Agrovet, Mahindra Agri, Nuziveedu Seeds, Parle Agro, Big Basket, Jain Irrigation, etc. recruit from the campus every year. During campus placements for the year 2022, there were more than 92 organizations, and 234 students got selected. The highest salary offered to the students was 16.8 lakh per annum and the average salary offered to the students was 6.2 lakh per annum. Some of the leading organizations that recruit these specialists are EXIM bank, Yes Bank Ltd., Karnataka Bank Ltd., Madhur Trading, NABARD and Food Testing Laboratories. Majority of the students secured employment in agriculture, horticulture, banks, research, and food technology positions.
Feature
Details
University Short Name
UHS
Institute Type
State University
Established
2008
Accepted Entrance Exams
Common Entrance Test (Specific details may vary)
Approved By
ICAR and UGC
NAAC Grade
YES
Complete Address
University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot, Karnataka, India, 587104
Nearest Bus Stand
Bagalkot Bus Stand
Nearest Railway Station
Bagalkot Railway Station
Nearest Airport
Hubballi Airport
1. The candidates should have completed 10+2 or its equivalent from any recognized Board with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) in the respective stream i.e. Science/Agriculture stream.
2. For BSc programs, the candidate would have to have Mathematics/ Biology/ Physics/Chemistry in 10+2. For BTech, students have to study physics, Chemistry, Mathematics.
3. Age limit: Minimum 17 years and there is no upper age limit to practice as a nurse. As per Govt. norms for the candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC category relaxation in the age limit will be allowed.
4. Should fulfill the criteria specifically stated in the admission brochure like subjects taken, marks scored.
5. Obtaining the university entry examination and attaining the minimum pass scores depending on the program of study and the category of the students.
6. Meeting all other requirements of documents, application fees, procedures as mentioned on the admission notification by the respective university.
At undergraduate level, the university provides the programs like Bachelors in Horticulture, Bachelors in Forestry, Bachelors in Food Technology, and Bachelors in Agriculture as 4 years programs. The annual fees are as low as INR 25000 and as high as INR 35000 depending on the offered program. At post graduate level the universities offer M.Sc. Programs available are Fruit Science, Vegetable Science, Floriculture & Landscaping, Plantation & Spices, Medicinal & Aromatic Plants, Post Harvest Technology and other programs with a total period of 2 years. The annual tuition fee for the postgraduate programmes is between INR 30,000 and INR 35,000.
| Course | Duration | Fees (in INR) |
|---|---|---|
| BSc (Horticulture) | 4 years | 50,000 - 1,00,000 |
| MSc (Horticulture) | 2 years | 40,000 - 80,000 |
| BTech (Horticultural Engineering) | 4 years | 60,000 - 1,20,000 |
| MTech (Horticultural Engineering) | 2 years | 50,000 - 1,00,000 |
| PhD (Horticulture) | 3-5 years | 30,000 - 60,000 |
| PhD (Horticultural Engineering) | 3-5 years | 40,000 - 80,000 |
| Course Category | Highest Salary Package | Average Salary Package |
|---|---|---|
| BSc (Horticulture) | 7.00 LPA | 4.50 LPA |
| MSc (Horticulture) | 10.00 LPA | 6.50 LPA |
| BTech (Horticultural Engineering) | 12.00 LPA | 8.00 LPA |
| MTech (Horticultural Engineering) | 15.00 LPA | 10.00 LPA |
| PhD (Horticulture) | 18.00 LPA | 12.00 LPA |
| PhD (Horticultural Engineering) | 20.00 LPA | 14.00 LPA |
| Duration : | 3 Years |
| Level : | Graduation |
| Eligibility : | 10+2 |
| Course Type : | Degree |
| Duration : | 2 Years |
| Level : | 10+2 |
| Eligibility : | |
| Course Type : | Diploma |
| Duration : | 2 Years |
| Level : | Post Graduation |
| Eligibility : | Graduation |
| Course Type : | Degree |
| Duration : | 3 Years |
| Level : | Doctorate/M.Phil |
| Eligibility : | Post Graduation |
| Course Type : | Degree |