Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya has issued U.G. Notification No. 1/2026 for admission to B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture and B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture for the academic session 2026-27. The admission process is meant for eligible Higher Secondary or 10+2 students who want to study agriculture or horticulture through BCKV and its constituent campuses in West Bengal.
The application process is online. As per the official notification, one application will cover both the B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture course offered at three campuses and the B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture course offered at the Mohanpur campus. Counselling and provisional admission will be conducted online, while only the final and mop-up counselling will be held offline.
Students should first check the eligibility, subject combination, minimum marks, age rule, seat matrix and admission dates before filling the form. ICAR quota seats are separate and will be filled through CUET (ICAR-UG)-2026 as per the norms of the university.
Quick Facts
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Admission | BCKV UG Admission 2026 |
| University | Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya |
| State | West Bengal |
| Academic session | 2026-27 |
| Courses | B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture and B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture |
| Course duration | 4 years / 8 semesters |
| Application mode | Online |
| Application start date | 29 May 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 17 June 2026, 23:59:59 hrs |
| Correction last date | 20 June 2026, 23:59:59 hrs |
| Minimum age | Not less than 16 years as on 31 August 2026 |
| Total seats | 318 as per the official notification |
BCKV UG Admission 2026 Overview
BCKV UG Admission 2026 covers undergraduate admission to agriculture and horticulture degree courses at Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya for the 2026-27 academic session. The official notification number is U.G. Notification No. 1/2026, dated 22 May 2026.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| University | Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya |
| Admission level | Undergraduate |
| Courses | B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture and B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture |
| Academic session | 2026-27 |
| Mode of application | Online |
| Official website | www.bckv.edu.in |
BCKV UG Admission 2026 Important Dates
The dates below are taken from the official UG admission notification. Candidates should also keep checking the BCKV website because the merit list, provisional admission and physical verification dates will be announced separately.
| Event | Date and time |
|---|---|
| Online application starts | 29 May 2026 |
| Last date to submit online application | 17 June 2026, 23:59:59 hrs |
| Last date for correction or modification | Up to 20 June 2026, 23:59:59 hrs |
| Provisional merit list | To be notified on the university website |
| Provisional admission | To be notified on the university website |
| Physical verification | To be notified on the university website |
Courses Offered and Campuses
BCKV has notified two undergraduate courses for this admission round. Both are four-year degree programmes divided into eight semesters.
| Course | Campuses | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture | BCKV Mohanpur Campus, College of Agriculture BCKV Burdwan Sadar, and College of Agriculture BCKV Susunia Bankura | 4 years / 8 semesters |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture | BCKV Mohanpur Campus only | 4 years / 8 semesters |
A single online application will cover the Agriculture course at the three campuses and the Horticulture course at Mohanpur, as stated in the notification.
Eligibility Criteria for BCKV UG Admission 2026
Candidates must have passed the Higher Secondary Examination or 10+2 level in 2025 or 2026 only. The minimum age is not less than 16 years as on 31 August 2026.
| Board or stream | Required subjects and marks |
|---|---|
| WBCHSE and other boards such as CBSE or ICSE | Passed 10+2 with English, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Marks in all four subjects should be out of 100. Minimum aggregate marks: 65% for General, OBC, EWS and Sports quota candidates; 55% for SC, ST and PwD candidates. |
| WBSCTVET vocational stream | Passed 10+2 with English, Biology as compulsory academic elective, Physics or Chemistry as compulsory or optional elective, and any two eligible vocational subjects related to Agriculture and Horticulture. Minimum aggregate marks: 65% for General, OBC and EWS candidates; 55% for SC, ST and PwD candidates. |
The percentage condition in the notification is not applicable to ICAR candidates. ICAR quota admission will follow CUET (ICAR-UG)-2026 and BCKV norms.
BCKV UG Seat Matrix 2026
The official notification lists the seat distribution for Agriculture and Horticulture, including ICAR quota and EWS seats. It also lists additional special quota seats, taking the overall grand total to 318.
| Course | Campuses covered | Regular category seats | EWS seats | ICAR quota seats | Course grand total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture | Mohanpur, Burdwan Sadar and Susunia Bankura | 205 | 20 | 37 | 262 |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture | Mohanpur only | 33 | 3 | 9 | 45 |
In addition, the notification mentions 2 seats for Hill Tribe Quota candidates recommended by GTA Darjeeling, 2 seats for Jammu and Kashmir students under PMSSS, 5 foreign student seats and 2 sports category seats. These special seats are included in the overall grand total of 318.
Reservation and Quota Details
The seat matrix in the notification follows category-wise reservation. The listed categories include UR, SC, ST, OBC, PwD, EWS and ICAR quota seats. Candidates claiming reservation must apply under the correct category and keep valid certificates ready for verification.
- SC seats are shown at 22% in the seat matrix.
- ST seats are shown at 6% in the seat matrix.
- OBC seats are shown at 7% in the seat matrix.
- PwD seats are shown as 3% in the applicable categories.
- EWS seats are shown as 10% of total seats.
- ICAR quota seats are 20% and will be filled through CUET (ICAR-UG)-2026.
Applicants should not rely only on old admission rules. The current notification and the 2026-27 admission brochure should be checked before choosing category, quota and campus preferences.
How to Apply for BCKV UG Admission 2026
The BCKV UG application process for 2026-27 is online. Candidates should use the official BCKV website and admission portal links provided by the university.
- Visit the official BCKV website at www.bckv.edu.in.
- Open the admission section and check the UG Admission 2026-27 notification and current brochure.
- Register on the admission portal when the application link is active.
- Fill in personal, academic, subject, board, category and contact details carefully.
- Upload the required documents in the format asked by the portal.
- Submit the application before 17 June 2026 at 23:59:59 hrs.
- Use the correction window, if needed, before 20 June 2026 at 23:59:59 hrs.
- Save or print the submitted application for counselling and verification.
Merit List, Counselling and Admission Process
BCKV has stated that counselling and provisional admission will be conducted in online mode. The date of publication of the provisional merit list, provisional admission and physical verification will be notified later on the university website.
Candidates should follow only the merit list and counselling instructions issued by BCKV. After provisional admission, candidates may have to complete document verification and other formalities as per the schedule notified by the university.
The notification also states that only final counselling and mop-up counselling will be held in offline mode. Students should keep checking the official admission notice page regularly after the application window closes.
ICAR Quota and CUET (ICAR-UG) 2026
ICAR quota seats form a separate route within the BCKV UG admission structure. As per the official BCKV notification, 20% ICAR quota seats will be filled through the All India Entrance Examination CUET (ICAR-UG)-2026 and as per the norms of the university.
| Course | ICAR quota seats shown in BCKV notification |
|---|---|
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture | 37 |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture | 9 |
Candidates applying through ICAR quota should separately follow the CUET (ICAR-UG)-2026 information bulletin, ICAR counselling instructions and BCKV reporting instructions whenever released.
Documents to Keep Ready
The final document list must be checked from the 2026-27 BCKV admission brochure and the live application portal. Based on the nature of this admission, candidates should keep the following records ready before applying.
- Recent photograph and signature as required by the portal.
- Class 10 or equivalent certificate for age proof.
- Higher Secondary or 10+2 mark sheet, including subject-wise marks.
- Category certificate for SC, ST, OBC, EWS or PwD, if applicable.
- Sports quota certificate, if applying under sports category.
- Any document required for ICAR quota, Hill Tribe Quota, PMSSS or foreign student category, if applicable.
- Valid mobile number and email address for admission communication.
Helpdesk and Official Updates
For technical help, the official notification mentions the email address technicalhelp@bckv.edu.in. The university helpline number is 6289943669, available from 11:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday to Friday, except holidays.
Applicants should use the BCKV website for official updates on merit list, counselling, provisional admission, physical verification and any correction notice. Private portals may summarise information, but the BCKV notification and admission notice page should be treated as the deciding source.
Official Links
Source: Official notification (PDF)