PAJANCOA & RI Karaikal Admission 2025: Dates, Application Form, Courses, Fees & Eligibility

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and Research Institute in Karaikal, Puducherry is a recognised institution catering to programmes in agriculture and allied sciences. Admission to the college for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes is via a stringent process whereby only the most deserving candidates are selected.

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and Research Institute admission for undergraduates is held on the basis of CUET UG. Integrated four-year courses, B.Sc Agriculture (Hons) and B.Sc Horticulture (Hons), are offered to the undergraduate candidates. Students must have passed Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent with the subjects in requisite combination.

For the undergraduate admission, the main criteria are the merit of the 10+2 results. The maximum age limit for admission in Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and Research Institute cannot be above 21 years as of 1st July of the admission year. However, the age limit for SC, ST candidates, and children under the NRI scheme will be 25 years.

There is a stepwise application process for the prospects wishing admission to Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and Research Institute:

• For undergraduate programmes: Qualify in the CUET UG examination. Apply as per the notification. Send in requisite documents: CUET UG scorecard and 10+2 mark sheets. Pay the application fee as directed by the institute.
• For postgraduate programmes: Check eligibility for the applied M.Sc programme. Apply according to the notification. Submit all required documents: bachelor's degree certificates and mark sheets. Pay application fee prescribed by the institute.
• The documents' submission: The submission of documents, including copies of academic certificates and other relevant documents specified in the notification, is mandatory.
• Counseling and admission: Merit and category-wise counseling will be conducted for the shortlisted candidates. The candidates have to report on or before the due date mentioned in Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and Research Institute admission offer. In case of failure to report on time, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and Research Institute admission would be forfeited.
• Provisional admission: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and Research Institute admissions are provisional. Final admission is subject to university approval.
• Special categories: For undergraduate programmes, Foreign Nationals, NRI, and NRI-sponsored candidates carry a distinct admission procedure.

Here is the detailed process of admission of the programmes offered by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and Research Institute:

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and Research Institute B.Sc Admission Process

B.Sc Agriculture (Hons) and B.Sc Horticulture (Hons) are undergraduate programmes with Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and Research Institute admissions based on merit in the 10+2 examination. Additionally, scores from CUET-UG are also considered during the selection process. The maximum age limit for applicants is 21 years, with a relaxation up to 25 years for SC/ST and NRI candidates. The intake capacity for B.Sc Agriculture (Hons) is 120 seats, while B.Sc Horticulture (Hons) offers 40 seats.

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and Research Institute M.Sc Admission Process

For M.Sc programmes in disciplines such as Genetics and Plant Breeding, Vegetable Science, Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Agricultural Economics, and Agronomy, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and Research Institute admissions are based on the merit category of candidates. Selection also depends on the availability of vacancies at the time of counseling. Applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field, and the same admission procedure is followed for all the M.Sc programmes offered.

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and Research Institute Scholarships

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and Research Institute scholarship facilities for its students. In 2023, a total of 38 undergraduate and 2 postgraduate students received reimbursements pertaining to the institute's financial support for students.

At the undergraduate level (4 years):

• No. of students receiving reimbursement: 38
• Percentage of students supported: 7.32%

At the postgraduate level (2 years):

• No. of students receiving reimbursement: 2
• Percentage of students supported: 3.77%

No details of specific scholarships with amounts have been mentioned. Therefore, the students are expected to directly reach out to the scholarship office at the institution to obtain information on the scholarships available.

• Passport size photographs
• Qualifying examination mark sheets (10th, 12th, and graduation as applicable)
• ID proof
• Caste certificate (if any)
• And any other certificates/documents as specified by the Institute

Prepare a set of documents to get an admission in Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture and Research Institute.