Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] {Hons.}
Accepted entrance exams
Fees
Fees at Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya for the Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] {Hons.} (Agriculture) program include a semester fee that ranges between 6,665 to 10,300 INR. The admission fee can range from 16,000 to 22,000 INR, with the total cost of completing the four-year course estimated to be between 60,000 and 100,000 INR, excluding additional living expenses.
Hostel fees typically include a monthly charge of around 2,000 to 3,000 INR. Students have access to various scholarships such as the Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship, West Bengal Talent Support Stipend Programme, and potential financial aid for ICAR candidates. While some scholarships offer monthly stipends, such as 3,000 INR, others provide annual financial support like 18,000 INR from the state government.
Financial support is also provided through national scholarships.
About Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] {Hons.}
Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV), Mohanpur, offers two B.Sc Hons programmes: Agriculture and Horticulture, both four-year full-time ICAR-aligned degrees with a total fee of INR 98,200. Agriculture has 262 seats across Mohanpur, Burdwan, and Bankura campuses, while Horticulture offers 45 seats at Mohanpur only. Admission is through BCKV merit list or CUET-UG for ICAR quota seats. BCKV ranks 16 in NIRF 2025 Agriculture. It was ranked 13th in 2026 by an external review site.
- BCKV reserves 20% of the total approved seats for admission through the ICAR quota based on CUET-UG scores. The remaining seats are filled through the university's state quota admission process
- Reservation of seats is provided as per the Government of West Bengal norms for SC, ST, OBC-A, OBC-B, EWS, and PwD candidates.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed on 17 June 2026. Counselling is underway through July 2026.
BCKV Mohanpur B.Sc Hons Fees 2026
Both programmes carry an identical fee structure: INR 32,200 in the first year and INR 22,000 per year for years two through four, totalling INR 98,200 over four years.
| Course | Duration | Total Fees |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc Hons Agriculture | 4 Years | INR 98,200 |
| B.Sc Hons Horticulture | 4 Years | INR 98,200 |
- Hostel fee of INR 1,610 to 1,642 per semester billed separately.
- WB SC and ST students may qualify for full tuition waiver.
- Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources.
BCKV Mohanpur B.Sc Hons Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| CUET-UG 2026 Exam (ICAR quota seats) | May 2026 |
| BCKV UG Application Closed | 17 June 2026 |
| Merit List and Counselling | June to July 2026 |
| Classes Commence | August 2026 |
- State quota via 10+2 merit list on the BCKV portal.
- ICAR quota via CUET-UG under NTA and ICAR guidelines.
- WB domicile certificate required for state quota applicants.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
BCKV Mohanpur Eligibility Criteria
- Passed 10+2 in 2025 or 2026 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
- Minimum 65 percent aggregate for General, OBC, and EWS candidates.
- Minimum 55 percent aggregate for SC, ST, and PwD candidates.
- Minimum age 16 years as on 31 August 2026. West Bengal domicile required for state quota.
BCKV Mohanpur Admission Process
The entire application process is conducted online through the official BCKV admission portal. Offline applications are not accepted.
- Register on the BCKV portal and fill the UG application form.
- Upload 10+2 marksheet, domicile certificate, and a recent photograph.
- Pay the application fee online (INR 1,500 for general, INR 750 for reserved categories).
- Check the merit list on the BCKV portal and attend counselling as notified.
- Submit original documents and pay the first-year fee to confirm the seat.
Admission may be cancelled if a candidate provides incorrect or false information, fails to produce the required original documents during verification, or does not complete the admission formalities within the stipulated timeline.
✓ Opt for this if
- WB students seeking an affordable ICAR-accredited agriculture undergraduate degree.
- Students targeting ICAR JRF or state government agriculture service roles.
- Those planning M.Sc or PhD at ICAR national institutes after graduation.
- Fee-sensitive biology students aiming for a NIRF top-20 agriculture university.
✗ Skip if
- Students targeting engineering, management, technology, or law careers.
- Candidates needing metro campus placement in corporate or private sectors.
- Out-of-state applicants competing only for limited ICAR quota seats.
- Those requiring pan-India brand visibility in non-agricultural sectors.
BCKV Mohanpur B.Sc Hons Scholarships 2026
B.Sc Hons students at BCKV can apply for state and central government scholarships based on merit, income, and category.
| Scholarship | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | Up to INR 60,000/year | WB domicile, family income below INR 2,50,000 |
| WB Talent Support Stipend Programme | INR 18,000/year | Meritorious WB domicile students |
| ICAR Junior Research Fellowship | INR 31,000/month | ICAR AIEEA merit rank holders, PG and PhD level |
| Central Sector Scholarship | Up to INR 12,000/year | Merit-based, family income below INR 8,00,000 |
| SC and ST State Scholarship (WB) | Full tuition waiver | WB domicile SC and ST students |
- Apply for Swami Vivekananda Scholarship within 30 days of joining.
- SC and ST students apply for tuition waiver at the time of joining.
BCKV Mohanpur B.Sc Hons FAQs
Ques. What is the difference between B.Sc Hons Agriculture and B.Sc Hons Horticulture at BCKV?
Ans. B.Sc Hons Agriculture at BCKV covers agronomy, soil science, plant pathology, plant breeding, and extension education, with 262 seats across three campuses. B.Sc Hons Horticulture focuses on fruit science, vegetable science, floriculture, post-harvest technology, and landscape design, with 45 seats at the Mohanpur campus only.
Ques. Can students from outside West Bengal apply to B.Sc Hons programmes at BCKV?
Ans. State quota seats require a valid West Bengal domicile certificate. Students from other states can apply for ICAR-nominated quota seats by qualifying the CUET-UG examination conducted by NTA under ICAR guidelines. Two additional seats are reserved for GTA Darjeeling Hill Tribe candidates at BCKV.
Ques. Which campuses offer B.Sc Hons programmes at BCKV?
Ans. B.Sc Hons Agriculture is available across three campuses: Mohanpur, Burdwan, and Bankura, with a combined intake of 262 seats. B.Sc Hons Horticulture is offered exclusively at the Mohanpur campus with an intake of 45 seats.
Ques. What government examinations can BCKV B.Sc Hons graduates appear for?
Ans. BCKV B.Sc Hons graduates are eligible for WBPSC Agriculture and Horticulture Officer examinations, the Indian Forest Service, and UPSC. They also qualify for cooperative bank and agricultural extension roles. Graduates can pursue M.Sc with ICAR Junior Research Fellowship support, providing INR 31,000 per month during the programme.
Ques. What is the total intake across both B.Sc Hons programmes at BCKV?
Ans. The combined intake is 307 seats: 262 seats in Agriculture across Mohanpur, Burdwan, and Bankura campuses, and 45 seats in Horticulture at Mohanpur only. BCKV is among the larger institutional intakes for B.Sc Hons agriculture programmes in Eastern India.
Ques. Are hostel facilities available for B.Sc Hons students at all BCKV campuses?
Ans. Hostel facilities are available at BCKV campuses. The hostel fee is INR 1,610 to INR 1,642 per semester, billed separately from the academic fee of INR 98,200 for four years. Students should confirm hostel availability at their specific campus at the time of admission.