AGRICET 2025 Notification
AGRICET (Agriculture Common Entrance Test) is a state-level computer-based entrance exam managed by Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU). It’s exclusively for diploma holders in Agriculture / Seed Technology / Organic Farming, seeking admission into B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture (lateral entry) for the academic session 2025–26
Exam Date & Patterns
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Date: August 18, 2025
(2:30–4:00 PM) |
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Mode: Computer-Based Test (Online) |
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Duration: 90 minutes
(1 h 30 m) |
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Questions: 120 MCQs, 1
mark each, no negative
marking Language: English and
Telugu (in case of discrepancies, English
version prevails |
Eligibility Criteria
|
Criteria |
Details |
|
Academic |
2-year Diploma in Agriculture / Seed
Technology / Organic Farming from ANGRAU; final-year students of 2024–25 can
also apply |
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Age Limit (as on 31 Dec 2025) |
General: 17–22 yrs; SC/ST: up to 25 yrs; PH: up to 27 yrs |
|
Subject Eligibility |
Must appear in AGRICET for their specific Diploma
discipline |
|
Category |
Univ. Agri
Colleges |
Affiliated
Colleges |
Total Seats |
|
Agriculture Diploma Holders |
169 |
87 |
256 |
|
Seed Tech Diploma Holders |
23 |
12 |
35 |
|
Organic Farming Diploma |
4 |
2 |
6 |
|
Grand Total |
— |
— |
297 |
Supernumerary: 20% additional seats for diploma-holders
·
Admission through state-level AP
reservation rules Exam Pattern &
Syllabus Highlights
Structure
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Questions: 120 MCQs
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Marks: 120 (1 mark each; no negative marking)
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Duration: 90 minutes
Subject-wise Topics
·
Agronomy, Soil Science,
Plant Protection, Crop Production
·
Seed Tech / Organic Farming (specific to your discipline)
·
Basics of Chemistry, English,
Computers, Statistics Breakdown
(approx.):
·
Agronomy • Soil Science •
Entomology • Pathology
·
Plant Breeding &
Biotechnology
·
Farm Machinery, Engineering
Basics
·
English & Communication
Skills
· Computers and Statistics
Application & Fees
·
Application Window: Likely July 2025 via ANGRAU official portal
·
Application
Fee:
o General/OBC: ~₹1,200–1,400
o SC/ST/PH: ~₹600–700
· Mode: Online payment (UPI, Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card
Preparation Tips
1.
Cover
the entire syllabus especially core
Agriculture topics + basics (English, Computers) Solve
previous year question papers to
understand question trend Time
practice: Complete full mock tests within 90 minutes
2.
Focus
on high-weight sections: Agronomy, Soil Fertility, Pests &
Diseases
3. Polish language skills: Communication & comprehension boost clarity
AGRICET 2025 - Important Dates
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S.No |
Description |
Date |
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1 |
Newspaper insertion |
10-07-2025 |
|
2 |
Date of Registration |
11-07-2025 to 26-07-2025 |
|
3 |
Late fee registration |
27-07-2025 to 29-07-2025 |
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4 |
Hard copy postage |
on or before 05-08-2025 |
|
5 |
Hall tickets download |
09-08-2025 to 14-08-2025 |
|
6 |
Examination date |
18-08-2025 (Monday) |
Click Here to Download
AGRICET 2025 Online Application
Summary for Readers
·
What:
AGRICET 2025 – University-level lateral entry test for diploma holders
·
When:
18 August 2025, 1½ hr CBT, 120 questions (no penalty)
·
Who:
Diploma holders aged 17–22 (subject-specific limits for reserved categories)
· Why: Gateway to B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture @ ANGRAU + affiliated colleges with ~300 seats
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about AGRICET 2025
1. What is AGRICET 2025?
AGRICET (Agriculture Common Entrance Test) 2025 is an entrance exam conducted by Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) for diploma holders in Agriculture, Seed Technology, and Organic Farming to secure lateral entry into the second year of B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture.
2. Who is eligible for AGRICET
2025?
Candidates must have completed or be in the
final year of a 2-year diploma in Agriculture
/ Seed Technology / Organic Farming from ANGRAU. Age must be between:
·
17–22 years
(General)
·
Up to 25
years (SC/ST)
· Up to 27 years (PwD candidates)
3. What is the exam date and
duration?
·
Date:
18 August 2025
·
Time:
2:30 PM to 4:00 PM
·
Duration:
90 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes)
· Mode: Online Computer-Based Test (CBT)
4. What is the exam pattern for
AGRICET 2025?
·
120
multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
·
Each question carries 1 mark
·
No negative
marking
· Questions will be in Telugu and English
5. What subjects should I
prepare for?
The syllabus is based on diploma-level topics,
including:
·
Agronomy
·
Soil
Science
·
Plant
Protection (Entomology & Pathology)
·
Seed
Technology / Organic Farming (as applicable)
· Basic English, Computers, and Statistics
6. How many seats are available
through AGRICET 2025?
|
Diploma Stream |
University
Colleges |
Affiliated
Colleges |
Total Seats |
|
Agriculture |
169 |
87 |
256 |
|
Seed Technology |
23 |
12 |
35 |
|
Organic Farming |
4 |
2 |
6 |
|
Total |
— |
— |
297 |
7. What is the application fee for AGRICET 2025?
·
General/OBC:
₹1,200 (approx.)
·
SC/ST/PH:
₹600 (approx.)
The fee is payable through online mode
only (Debit/Credit card, UPI, or Net Banking).
8. How to apply for AGRICET
2025?
Applications can be submitted online at the official website:
https://angrauagricet.aptonline.in
You’ll need to upload:
·
Scanned photo and signature
·
Diploma mark sheets
· Study certificate, caste/income certificates (if applicable)
9. Can final-year diploma
students apply?
Yes. Final-year students of the 2024–25 batch are eligible to apply, provided they submit proof of completion at the time of admission counseling.
10. Is AGRICET only for students
from Andhra Pradesh?
Yes. AGRICET is intended for candidates who studied in institutions affiliated with ANGRAU, and local reservation rules of Andhra Pradesh apply.
11. Is there any negative marking
in AGRICET 2025?
No. There is no negative marking in AGRICET, so candidates can attempt all questions without penalty.
12. What documents are required
for AGRICET counseling?
During counseling, you need:
·
AGRICET Rank Card & Hall Ticket
·
Diploma certificates (original + copies)
·
Caste/Income/Residence/Study certificates
·
Passport-sized photos
· Identity proof (Aadhaar, etc.)
Keyords
AP AGRICET 2025·
AGRICET 2025 exam
pattern·
AGRICET eligibility
criteria·
AGRICET B.Sc
Agriculture lateral entry·
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