Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University

Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner, Rajasthan

Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, based in Bikaner, Rajasthan, was established in 1987. The university provides B.Sc. and M.Sc. courses in many specializations. It also provides Ph.D. (Agriculture) and Ph.D. (Home Science) in various disciplines, as well as 2 diploma courses by correspondence. The university has been approved by the UGC. Admission to several UG and PG courses is sought by an entrance exam, whereas Ph.D. admissions are followed by interview process. Applications are only accepted offline. In 2018-19, 75 students were successfully placed through the recruitment effort.

Highlights of University:

Established in	1987
Institute Type	Government
Approved by	UGC
Courses Offered	3 courses at UG level  M.Sc. in 12 specializations & MBA (Agri. Business) at PG level  Ph.D. in Agriculture & Ph.D. in Home Science in various specializations
Admission Criteria	Entrance Exam
Entrance Exam	JET for UG  Pre-PG Test for PG  Entrance conducted by the college for Ph.D.
Application Mode	Offline
Facilities	Central Library, Training center, Computer Applications
Official Website	https://raubikaner.org/

Courses  at University:

Courses	Specializations	Eligibility	Selection Criteria	Duration
B.Sc. Hons.	Agriculture	Intermediate graduate	JET/AIEEA score	4 years
M.Sc	Ag. Economics, Extension Education, Agronomy, Biotechnology, Entomology Food & Nutrition, Extension Education & Communication Management	B.Sc.	Pre-PG Test/AIEEA (PG) score	2 years
MBA	Agriculture Business	B.Sc./BBA	CAT score	2 years
Ph.D.	Agriculture Economics, Extension Education, Agronomy, Biotechnology, Entomology, Horticulture	M.Sc. with minimum 65% marks	Entrance Exam conducted by university followed by interview round	3 years

Admissions at University:

 University admits students based on admission tests for all degrees. Students must apply within the specified time period to submit their admission exam scores. Admissions are based on merit rank.

Steps to Apply:

• Apply for JET for UG, AIEEA for graduate, and CAT for MBA admissions.
• Application forms can be collected from the university campus or online and must be submitted at the admissions window with specific documents.

Placements To University:

The University has its own Training Center, which prepares students for the recruitment process and corporate etiquette. It improves the varied talents of learners while promoting their overall growth.

Scholarships for Students:

RBSE Ajmer Scholarship:   INR 10,000 per year for deserving students with Intermediate graduate grades.
SC/ST Post-matric Scholarship:    The Government of Rajasthan provides scholarships ranging from INR 140 to INR 740 a month, depending on the degree, dormitory stay, and type of course being pursued.
ICAR MCM Scholarship:    INR 300 per month and INR 750 per year for students from families earning less than INR 1,00,000 per year.
National Talent Scholarship:   Students selected through the ICAR exam from other states will receive INR 1,000 each month during their studies.

Facilities at University:

The university campus offers students various facilities to make their college experience memorable and more comfortable. Some facilities offered on campus are:

Central Library:    The university campus features a central library with 1,832 books and 105 journals for both students and staff. The library allows students to check out up to 5 books at once.

Training Center:   The institution has its own farm implement, machinery testing, and training facilities. The goal of this cell is to educate fellow students about the working environment and machinery. 

Computer Applications:    The university campus also have Center for Information Management and Computer Management. It manages numerous IT operations and gives students with high-speed internet access of up to 1 GB per second.

Stadium:   The university has its own outdoor stadium. It features a separate basketball court. Students can enjoy various sports at this stadium.

Every year, the Directorate hosts the Vice-Chancellor Running Trophy Tournament for various games for non-teaching staff.

Faculties at University:

University has 116 well-trained academics. The majority of them hold an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in agriculture. The faculty conducts various research. The teacher is incredibly giving to students and consistently motivates them to perform better. The faculty includes:

• Associate Professors: 9
• Assistant Professors: 42