PJTSAU Admissions 2024: Comprehensive Guide and Key Details
Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU) has released the admission notification for the academic year 2024, inviting applications for various undergraduate programs in Agriculture, Veterinary, Fisheries, Horticulture, and Food Technology. This guide provides detailed information on the courses, colleges, seat availability, important dates, and eligibility criteria.
Available Courses and Seat Distribution
Agriculture Colleges and Seats
PJTSAU offers Agriculture programs across eight colleges located in:
- Rajendranagar (Hyderabad)
- Polasa (Jagityal district)
- Aswaraopet (Bhadradri Kothagudem district)
- Palem (Nagarkurnool district)
- Warangal Urban district
- Between Siricilla and Siddipet
- Adilabad
- Thornala (Siddipet district)
A total of 615 seats are available for the Agriculture course, with an additional 227 self-financed seats.
Veterinary Science Colleges and Seats
The Veterinary Science program, with a duration of five and a half years, is offered at:
- Rajendranagar (Hyderabad)
- Korutla (Jagityal district)
- Mamnoor (Warangal Urban district)
A total of 184 seats are available for this program.
Fisheries Colleges and Seats
The Fisheries program is available at:
- Pebberu (Wanaparthy district) with 28 seats
- Muthukur (Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh) with 11 seats reserved for Telangana students
Horticulture Colleges and Seats
The Horticulture program is offered at:
- Rajendranagar (Hyderabad)
- Mojarla (Wanaparthy district)
- Malyal (Mahabubabad district)
A total of 200 seats are available, along with 34 additional self-financed seats.
Community Science and Food Technology Colleges and Seats
- B.Sc. (Community Science): Saifabad (Hyderabad) with 38 seats, plus 5 self-financed seats.
- B.Tech. (Food Technology): Rudrur (Nizamabad district) with 25 seats, plus 5 self-financed seats.
Admission Criteria and Important Dates
Application Process and Fees
- Online Application Fee: ₹1,800 for OC and BC candidates; ₹900 for SC and ST candidates.
- Course Fees:
- Agriculture, Community Science, and Food Technology: ₹46,550
- Veterinary courses: ₹63,260
- Fisheries courses: ₹48,130
- Horticulture courses: ₹46,710
- Payment Seats Fees:
- Agriculture: ₹10 lakh
- Horticulture: ₹9 lakh
Key Dates
- Commencement of Online Application: July 12, 2024
- Last Date for Payment of Application Fee: August 17, 2024
- Last Date for Submission of Online Applications: August 18, 2024
- Correction of Application Details: August 19, 2024
Eligibility Criteria
Age Requirements
- General Candidates: Must be 17 years old by December 31, 2023, and not exceed 22 years.
- SC/ST Candidates: Can be up to 25 years old.
- PH Candidates: Can be up to 27 years old.
- Veterinary Course Specific Age:
- General candidates: 17-25 years
- BC/SC/ST/PH candidates: Up to 30 years
Reservation Criteria
- Children of Farmers: 25% of seats in Veterinary colleges and 40% in Agriculture and Horticulture courses are reserved for students whose families own at least one acre of agricultural land.
- Rural Area Students: Must have studied in non-municipal areas for at least four years up to intermediate level.
- Community Science Program: 40% of seats reserved for rural area students.
Additional Information and Resources
Prospective students are encouraged to read the official prospectus and instructions carefully before proceeding with the application process. The official PJTSAU website provides detailed steps for applying, along with the list of required documents and links to important resources such as the prospectus, application instructions, fee payment status, and more.
For detailed information and to apply, visit PJTSAU Admissions.
By ensuring that all the requirements are met and applications are submitted on time, aspiring students can secure a place in one of the prestigious programs offered by PJTSAU for the 2024 academic year.
