RAU Bikaner Admission 2026

Rajasthan Agricultural University
Bikaner, Rajasthan · RAU Bikaner · Estd. 1987
UG Closed PG Open PhD Open
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JET 2026 (UG agriculture) application closed and exam rescheduled to 27 Jun 2026; MBA(ABM)/PhD-ABM 2026-27 admission notice open per jetskrau2026.com / raubikaner.org. Updated: 2026-06-19

About Rajasthan Agricultural University

Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University (SKRAU), known earlier as Rajasthan Agricultural University, established in 1987 by an Act of the Rajasthan state legislature, is one of the four state agricultural universities of Rajasthan. Headquartered at Bichhwal, Bikaner, SKRAU was renamed in 2009 in honour of Swami Keshwanand — a 20th-century social reformer of western Rajasthan. The university serves the Bikaner-Ganganagar-Hanumangarh region (western desert Rajasthan).

SKRAU has Colleges of Agriculture at Bikaner, Lalsot, Sumerpur, Nagaur; College of Agricultural Engineering at Bikaner; College of Home Science at Bikaner; and 6 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs). Known for its research on arid-zone agriculture, date palm cultivation and groundwater-saving cropping systems. ICAR-accredited SAU.

UG admissions through Rajasthan Joint Entrance Test for Agriculture (state quota 85%) and ICAR AIEEA UG (15% national quota). PG/PhD through ICAR AIEEA PG / AICE-JRF and SKRAU-conducted entrances.

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Application fee: ₹750 (General) / ₹375 (Reserved) · Official site ↗

Entrance Exams

Multiple modes accepted

Rajasthan JET / ICAR AIEEA UG
Conducted by Rajasthan SAUs / NTA

UG admissions through Rajasthan Joint Entrance Test for Agriculture (JET, state quota 85%) and ICAR AIEEA UG (15% national quota). PG/PhD through ICAR AIEEA PG / AICE-JRF and SKRAU-conducted entrances.

Eligibility

BSc Agri: Plus Two PCB/PCM 50% (45% SC/ST) + JET/AIEEA. PG: bachelor in agri 65% + ICAR AIEEA PG. PhD: PG 65% + entrance.

Important Dates

Event Date Stage Portal Status
JET 2026 application (without late fee) 18 Apr 2026 – 17 May 2026 — — Closed
JET / Pre-PG / PhD 2026 entrance exam (rescheduled) 27 Jun 2026 — — Upcoming
MBA (ABM) & PhD (ABM) admission 2026-27 notice 21 May 2026 — — Open

How to Apply

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.

SKRAU merit scholarships, ICAR JRF/SRF for PG/PhD, Rajasthan state Mukhyamantri Krushak Yojana for agri students, Devnarayan Scholarship, Inspire Scholarship.

Reservations

State quota (85%): RJ policy; ICAR quota (15%): national policy.

Results & Merit Lists

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the admission process at Rajasthan Agricultural University?
Rajasthan Agricultural University admits students primarily through Rajasthan JET / ICAR AIEEA 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 Rajasthan Agricultural University?
For 2026, the application fee is ₹750 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹375 for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
When does Rajasthan Agricultural University declare its cutoff?
Cutoffs at Rajasthan 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 Rajasthan Agricultural University accept Rajasthan JET / ICAR AIEEA UG scores?
Rajasthan JET / ICAR AIEEA UG is the primary basis for admission at Rajasthan Agricultural University. See the Entrance Exams section for details on accepted exams.