Bihar Agricultural University, Bhagalpur: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Bihar Agricultural University (BAU), Bhagalpur, was founded on August 5, 2010. The University Grants Commission (UGC) has recognised the university. The college accepts students for undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programmes. BAU Bhagalpur courses include B.Sc, B.Sc.(Hons), M.Sc., and Ph.D. which are offered with specialisations. Bihar Agricultural University admission into these courses is given based on the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Exam scores acquired by the students. 

The university has established partnerships with several reputable national and international institutions. It has close ties to several ICAR institutes, such as the Central Plantation Crop Research Institute, the Central Institute of Subtropical Horticulture, the National Dairy Research Institute, the India Institute of Farming System Research, and the Directorate of Maize Research. The institute offers many facilities for a hassle-free campus life. Bihar Agricultural University facilities such as hostels, library, sports, and other excellent infrastructural facilities can be availed by the students. The university also has a placement cell for employment opportunities.

The university comprises six constituent colleges: Bihar Agricultural College, Sabour, Bhagalpur; Bhola Paswan Shastri Agricultural College, Purnea; Mandan Bharti Agricultural College, Saharsa; VKS College of Agriculture, Demuraon; Dr Kalam Agricultural College, Kishanganj; and Nalanda College of Horticulture, Noorsarai. Of these, six are agriculture colleges and one is horticulture.

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Bihar Agricultural University NIRF 2024 Ranking

• As per the NIRF 2024 Ranking, Bihar Agricultural University (BAU), Bhagalpur has been ranked 36th under the agriculture category.

Bihar Agricultural University Location

The university is located at Bhagalpur Road, Sabour. Students can travel to the campus of the institute roughly 13 minutes from the closest airport, the Bhagalpur Airport, which is situated 5.6 km away. Students can travel 10.3 km to get to the campus from Bhagalpur Junction Railway Station in about 24 minutes. Bhagalpur Bus Stop is the nearest with a distance of 9.0 km.