UAS Dharwad Admission 2026

University of Agricultural Sciences
Dharwad, Karnataka · UAS Dharwad · Estd. 1986
UG Open PG Open PhD Open
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KCET 2026 by KEA; ICAR AIEEA 2026 on icar.nta.nic.in. Updated: 2026-05-11

About University of Agricultural Sciences

University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Dharwad is a state agricultural university located at Krishi Nagar, Dharwad in Karnataka, established in 1986 by the UAS Dharwad Act, 1986 of the Karnataka Legislative Assembly through the bifurcation of UAS Bangalore. UAS Dharwad serves the agricultural research, education and extension needs of north Karnataka.

UAS Dharwad offers UG (B.Sc Ag, B.Sc Horti, B.Tech Agri Engg, B.Sc Forestry, B.Sc Fisheries, B.Sc Home Sci, B.Sc Food Tech), PG (M.Sc, M.Tech, MBA Agri-Business) and Ph.D programmes. UG admission via KCET + KEA counselling (state quota, 85%) and ICAR AIEEA UG (15% AIQ); PG admission via ICAR AIEEA PG.

KCET 2026 conducted by KEA. ICAR AIEEA 2026 on icar.nta.nic.in. UAS Dharwad portal at uasd.edu.

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Application fee: ₹1,000 (General) / ₹500 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

State Common Entrance Test

KCET / ICAR AIEEA
Conducted by KEA / NTA / ICAR

UAS Dharwad admits 85% UG via KCET + KEA counselling and 15% via ICAR AIEEA UG; PG via ICAR AIEEA PG.

Other accepted exams

  • KCET
  • ICAR AIEEA UG
  • ICAR AIEEA PG

Eligibility

UG: 10+2 PCB / PCM and 50% (40% reserved); KCET / ICAR AIEEA UG. PG: Bachelor's in agri / allied; ICAR AIEEA PG. Ph.D: Master's with ICAR-prescribed aggregate.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
KCET 2026 / ICAR AIEEA TBA exam KEA / NTA / ICAR Upcoming
KEA / ICAR counselling TBA counselling KEA / ICAR Upcoming

How to Apply

  1. 1
    Apply for relevant entrance
    For UG state quota: KCET; for UG AIQ: ICAR AIEEA UG; for PG: ICAR AIEEA PG.
  2. 2
    Appear for entrance
    KCET / ICAR AIEEA per schedules.
  3. 3
    KEA / ICAR counselling
    KEA for state quota; ICAR for AIQ.
  4. 4
    Admission confirmation
    Selected candidates pay the admission fee at the UAS Dharwad campus.

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, UAS Dharwad merit awards, Karnataka State scholarships, SC/ST/OBC/EWS scholarships through ePASS / NSP.

Reservations

Karnataka state reservation: SC 17.15%, ST 6.95%, Cat 1 4%, Cat 2A 15%, Cat 2B 4%, Cat 3A 4%, Cat 3B 5%, EWS 10%; PwBD 5% horizontal. ICAR AIQ 15%.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at University of Agricultural Sciences?
University of Agricultural Sciences admits students primarily through KCET / ICAR AIEEA. 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 University of Agricultural Sciences?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹1000 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹500 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does University of Agricultural Sciences declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at University of Agricultural Sciences 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 University of Agricultural Sciences accept KCET / ICAR AIEEA scores?
KCET / ICAR AIEEA is the primary basis for admission at University of Agricultural Sciences. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.