SDAU Banaskantha Admission 2026

Sardar Krushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University
Banaskantha, Gujarat · SDAU Banaskantha · Estd. 2004
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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GUJCET 2026 was held 29 March 2026; ICAR AIEEA 2026 schedule on icar.nta.nic.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About Sardar Krushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University

Sardar Krushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University (SDAU) is a state agricultural university located at Sardar Krushinagar in Banaskantha district of north Gujarat, established in 2004 by the SDAU Act, 2004 of the Gujarat Legislative Assembly through the bifurcation of Gujarat Agricultural University. SDAU serves the agricultural research, education and extension needs of north Gujarat — Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, Patan, Mehsana and adjoining districts.

SDAU offers UG (B.Sc Ag, B.Sc Horti, B.Tech Agri Engg, B.Tech Dairy Tech, B.Sc Forestry, B.V.Sc & A.H.), PG (M.Sc, M.Tech) and Ph.D programmes. UG admission is through GUJCET (state quota, 85%) + ACPC counselling and ICAR AIEEA UG (15% AIQ); PG admission is through ICAR AIEEA PG; B.V.Sc admission is through NEET UG + VCI counselling.

GUJCET 2026 was held 29 March 2026. ICAR AIEEA 2026 schedule on icar.nta.nic.in. The official portal is at sdau.edu.in.

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Application fee: ₹800 (General) / ₹400 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

State Common Entrance Test

GUJCET / ICAR AIEEA / NEET UG
Conducted by GSEB / NTA / ICAR / VCI

SDAU admits 85% of UG seats through GUJCET + ACPC counselling and 15% through ICAR AIEEA UG (All India Quota); B.V.Sc admission uses NEET UG + VCI counselling. PG admission uses ICAR AIEEA PG; Ph.D admission uses AIU AICE-Ph.D.

Other accepted exams

  • GUJCET
  • ICAR AIEEA UG
  • ICAR AIEEA PG
  • NEET UG
  • AICE-Ph.D

Eligibility

UG (B.Sc Ag / Horti / Agri Engg / Dairy / Forestry): 10+2 with PCB / PCM and 50% (40% reserved); GUJCET / ICAR AIEEA UG. B.V.Sc: 10+2 PCB; NEET UG. PG: Bachelor's in the relevant agricultural discipline; ICAR AIEEA PG. Ph.D: Master's with ICAR-prescribed aggregate.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
GUJCET 2026 examination (held) 29 Mar 2026 – 29 Mar 2026 exam GSEB Closed
ICAR AIEEA / NEET UG TBA exam NTA / ICAR Upcoming
ACPC / ICAR / VCI counselling TBA counselling ACPC / ICAR / VCI Upcoming
Admission confirmation TBA counselling SDAU Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Apply for the relevant entrance
    For UG (state quota): GUJCET; for UG (15% AIQ): ICAR AIEEA UG; for B.V.Sc: NEET UG; for PG: ICAR AIEEA PG.
  2. 2
    Appear for the entrance
    GUJCET 2026 was on 29 March 2026; ICAR AIEEA / NEET UG per their schedules.
  3. 3
    ACPC / ICAR / VCI counselling
    Register on acpc.gujarat.gov.in or icar.nta.nic.in; B.V.Sc via VCI counselling.
  4. 4
    Admission confirmation
    Selected candidates pay the admission fee at the SDAU campus, Sardar Krushinagar.

Previous Year Cutoffs

Cutoffs will be published here once last year's data is verified.

Scholarships

Scholarships are available for eligible candidates at this university.

ICAR National Talent Scholarship, SDAU merit awards, Gujarat State Government scholarships, SC/ST/SEBC/EWS post-matric scholarships through Digital Gujarat / NSP.

Reservations

Gujarat state reservation: SC 7%, ST 15%, SEBC 27%, EWS 10%; PwBD 5% horizontal. ICAR All India Quota seats reserved as per AIEEA norms.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Sardar Krushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University?
Sardar Krushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University admits students primarily through GUJCET / ICAR AIEEA / NEET UG. After the entrance exam result, candidates register on the university's CSAS (or equivalent) portal, fill college and programme preferences, and accept seats round-by-round.
What is the application fee at Sardar Krushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹800 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹400 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Sardar Krushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Sardar Krushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University are released after each round of seat allotment. CSAS/portal-based universities typically publish round-wise allocation lists; merit-based universities release a single merit list. Watch the Important Dates section above for exact dates.
Does Sardar Krushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University accept GUJCET / ICAR AIEEA / NEET UG scores?
GUJCET / ICAR AIEEA / NEET UG is the primary basis for admission at Sardar Krushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.