Admissions
By combining modern education, practical training, and exposure to diversified agriculture, N.S. Agricultural College equips students with the knowledge and skills to excel in the dynamic field of agriculture.
Sanctioned Intake — 156 Seats per Year (ANGRAU)
Eligibility & Selection Criteria
| Particulars | B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture |
|---|---|
| Qualifying Examination | Intermediate / Diploma in Agriculture |
| Entrance Examination | EAPCET / AGRICET |
| Age Limit | 17 years completed as on 31st December of the year of admission; upper limit 22 years (25 for SC & ST, 27 for physically challenged) |
Under the EAPCET quota, students are admitted based on their performance in the state-level Common Entrance Test (EAPCET) conducted during the year of admission by the AP State Council of Higher Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
Fee is paid at the time of counselling (admission) through online transfer or in cash; in subsequent semesters, fees are paid online through the ANGRAU Payment Gateway.
Step-by-Step Admission Process
As per the ICAR VI Deans Committee curriculum, multiple entry and exit options are also available for students in the UG programme in Agriculture.
Frequently Asked Questions
As NS Agricultural College is affiliated to Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Guntur, admissions are conducted through the University. The University invites applications from eligible candidates through notifications published in leading newspapers and the University website, generally in the month of June.
Applicants must have successfully completed their 10+2 (Intermediate) or Diploma in Agriculture from a recognized board or institution.
Yes. EAPCET — students who completed 10+2 (Intermediate) are admitted under the EAPCET quota and must appear for the state-level Engineering, Agriculture and Pharmacy Common Entrance Test conducted by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. AGRICET — students who completed a Diploma in Agriculture are admitted under the AGRICET quota, conducted by ANGRAU, Lam, Guntur.
NS Agricultural College is accredited by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi, and maintains sufficient qualified faculty as per ICAR recommendations. Faculty strength is reviewed regularly by the affiliated State Agricultural University — ANGRAU, Lam, Guntur.
Regular classes are conducted Monday to Saturday (second Saturday of every month is a holiday), generally from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
The college follows the ANGRAU academic calendar. All Sundays are holidays, the second Saturday of every month is a holiday, all public holidays declared by the Government of Andhra Pradesh are observed, and a semester break is provided after each semester.
Yes. Students of NS Agricultural College are eligible for the Andhra Pradesh fee reimbursement scheme, subject to fulfillment of the prescribed eligibility criteria.
Tuition fees are generally paid on a semester basis (twice a year).
No. Tuition fees must be paid online through the University gateway portal before the last date of registration for the respective semester, as prescribed by ANGRAU.
Yes. Separate on-campus hostel and mess facilities are available for both male and female students.
Yes. The campus features a well-equipped gymnasium, recreation rooms in hostels, athletic tracks, and courts for various indoor and outdoor sports, along with a well-established cultural centre and ten student clubs encouraging active participation in extracurricular activities.
