AGRICET 2027 is the Agriculture Common Entrance Test that Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU), Guntur, holds for its diploma holders in Agriculture, Seed Technology and Organic Farming. It fills 20% supernumerary seats in the 4-year B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture course. The online test is expected in August 2027.
AGRICET 2027
Dates, application steps, fee, eligibility, exam pattern and seats for the ANGRAU AGRICET 2027 entrance test.
| Full name | Agriculture Common Entrance Test (AGRICET) |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU), Guntur |
| Exam level | State level (Andhra Pradesh) |
| Courses / Purpose | 4-year B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture for ANGRAU diploma holders (20% supernumerary seats) |
| Exam date | Expected August 2027 |
| Application | Expected July 2027, online plus hard copy by post |
| Application fee | Rs 1,500; Rs 750 for SC, ST and PH (2026) |
| Eligibility | ANGRAU Diploma in Agriculture, Seed Technology or Organic Farming; age 17 to 22 (SC/ST 25, PH 27) |
| Mode | Online, computer-based test (Telugu and English) |
| Questions and marks | 120 MCQs, 120 marks, 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Negative marking | None |
| Official website | angrauagricet.aptonline.in |
AGRICET 2027 Important Dates
No 2027 dates are out yet. In 2026 ANGRAU issued the notification on 24 June and held the test on 18 August, so AGRICET 2027 is expected in August 2027.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification | June 2027 Expected |
| Online application | July 2027 Expected |
| Hall ticket download | August 2027 Expected |
| Exam | August 2027 Expected |
| Rank card | September 2027 Expected |
| Online counselling | October 2027 Expected |
| Answer key | To be announced |
How to Apply for AGRICET 2027
You apply online on angrauagricet.aptonline.in once ANGRAU issues the AGRICET 2027 notification, expected in June 2027. After you submit the form online, you must also post a printed copy with your documents to the AGRICET Convener. Without this hard copy you cannot take part in counselling.
Apply Online for AGRICET 2027
Applications for AGRICET 2027 are expected in July 2027.
- Open angrauagricet.aptonline.in and read the information brochure.
- Pay the application fee online through the payment gateway. The fee is not refunded, so check your eligibility first.
- Fill in the online form with your personal, diploma, category and local-status details.
- Choose your diploma discipline: Agriculture, Seed Technology or Organic Farming.
- Submit the form and print the submitted application.
- Send the printout with self-attested copies of your documents by registered or speed post to the Convener, AGRICET, S.V. Agricultural College, Tirupati-517 502, before the last date.
| Category | Fee (2026) | With late fee (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| General and BC | Rs 1,500 | Rs 3,000 |
| SC, ST and PH | Rs 750 | Rs 1,500 |
Attach these with the hard copy (2026 list): proof of age or SSC certificate, the diploma marks memo or course completion certificate, a recent conduct certificate, caste certificate (SC, ST or BC), proof of local status for the last 7 years, special category certificates (PH, NCC, Sports, CAP), one self-attested photograph and the fee payment receipt.
Who can apply for AGRICET 2027?
You can apply if you have passed, or are finishing, a two-year Diploma in Agriculture, Seed Technology or Organic Farming from ANGRAU and meet the age limits. These are the 2026 rules; check the 2027 brochure for any change.
| Criterion | Requirement (2026 brochure) |
|---|---|
| Qualifying diploma | Two-year Diploma in Agriculture, Seed Technology or Organic Farming from ANGRAU |
| Final-year students | Can apply if they complete the diploma in the current academic year |
| Minimum age | 17 years as on 31 December of the admission year |
| Upper age limit | 22 years; 25 years for SC and ST; 27 years for PH candidates |
| Paper | You can write AGRICET only in the discipline of your own diploma |
| Local status | Seats are split 85% local and 15% non-local or unreserved |
Reservation follows the Presidential Order and Andhra Pradesh government orders. You prove local status with study or residence certificates for the last 7 years.
What is the AGRICET 2027 exam pattern?
AGRICET is a 90-minute computer-based test of 120 multiple-choice questions, one mark each, with no negative marking. The details below are from the 2026 brochure.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Online, computer-based test (CBT) |
| Questions | 120 multiple-choice questions |
| Marks | 1 mark per question, 120 marks in all |
| Negative marking | None |
| Duration | 1 hour 30 minutes (10:00 to 11:30 AM in 2026) |
| Medium | Each question in Telugu and English; the English version is final if they differ |
| Papers | Separate papers for Diploma in Agriculture, Seed Technology and Organic Farming |
| Syllabus | ANGRAU’s syllabus for your diploma course |
ANGRAU puts a practice mock test for each diploma on the AGRICET portal about a week before the exam. You can also solve the past master papers on the AGRICET question papers page.
How many B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture seats does AGRICET fill?
AGRICET filled 297 B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture seats in 2026 (tentative), all supernumerary seats set aside for diploma holders.
| Institutions | Agriculture | Seed Technology | Organic Farming | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Agricultural Colleges | 186 | 7 | 3 | 196 |
| Affiliated Agricultural Colleges (Convener quota) | 96 | 4 | 1 | 101 |
| Total | 282 | 11 | 4 | 297 |
Affiliated colleges fill another 43 of their 144 diploma-holder seats under the management quota, using the AGRICET merit list (2026 brochure).
Which cities have AGRICET exam centres?
The 2026 test was held at 13 centres across Andhra Pradesh (tentative list in the brochure):
- Srikakulam
- Vizianagaram
- Visakhapatnam
- East Godavari
- West Godavari
- Vijayawada
- Guntur
- Prakasam
- Nellore
- Chittoor
- Anantapuramu
- Kurnool
- YSR Kadapa
AGRICET 2027 Official Notices and Downloads
The AGRICET 2027 brochure is not out yet. The latest official brochure and the portal are listed below.
- PDFAGRICET 2026 Information Brochure (latest) (24 June 2026)Official site · angrauagricet.aptonline.inOpen
- LINKAGRICET official portal (angrauagricet.aptonline.in)Official site · angrauagricet.aptonline.inOpen