The BAU PG Entrance syllabus 2027 is printed in Bihar Agricultural University’s PG and Ph.D. prospectus. The Master’s paper draws on General Agriculture and core subjects such as Agronomy, Soil Science, Entomology, Plant Pathology and Horticulture. Ph.D. applicants follow a separate syllabus for their subject. The latest official version is in the 2025-26 prospectus.
BAU PG Entrance Syllabus 2027
Subject-wise topics for the Master’s and Ph.D. papers, the marking scheme and a preparation plan for BAU PG Entrance 2027.
Where is the official BAU PG Entrance syllabus?
BAU prints the syllabus inside its PG and Ph.D. prospectus: Appendix II for Master’s and Appendix III for Ph.D. The latest prospectus on the university website is for 2025-26. If BAU issues a new one for 2027-28, it will be linked from bausabour.ac.in.
- PDFBAU Sabour: Counselling notice with vacant seats and eligible candidates, Master's/Ph.D. 2026-27 (27-31 October)Official site · bausabour.ac.inOpen
- PDFBAU Sabour: List of qualified candidates, Master's and Ph.D. entrance exam 2026-27 (24 July 2026)Official site · bausabour.ac.inOpen
- PDFBAU Sabour: Master's counselling notice 2026-27 (Regular and NF/NR seats, 6-7 August) (29 July 2026)Official site · bausabour.ac.inOpen
- PDFBAU Sabour: Ph.D. counselling notice 2026-27 (22 September) (9 September 2026)Official site · bausabour.ac.inOpen
- PDFBAU Sabour: 2nd counselling (Regular, NF/NR) and self-finance seat counselling for Master's/Ph.D. 2026-27, 27-31 October (14 October 2026)Official site · bausabour.ac.inOpen
- PDFBAU Sabour PG and Ph.D. Prospectus 2025-26 (latest, with syllabus)Official site · bausabour.ac.inOpen
- LINKBihar Agricultural University official websiteOfficial site · bausabour.ac.inOpen
What topics are in the BAU M.Sc. entrance syllabus 2027?
The Master’s syllabus for the Agriculture faculty covers the subjects below. Topics are summarised from Appendix II of the prospectus.
| Subject | Main topics |
|---|---|
| General Agriculture | Crop production basics; rice, wheat, chickpea, pigeon pea, sugarcane, groundnut, tomato, potato, mango; major soils and NPK; cell biology and Mendelian genetics; organic farming; elementary statistics |
| Agronomy | Principles of agronomy, crop ecology, agro-climatic zones, agricultural meteorology, tillage and crop stand, organic and precision farming, field experimentation |
| Plant Physiology | Seed germination and vigour, photosynthesis (C3, C4, CAM), translocation, growth analysis, crop-water relations, plant nutrients, phytohormones |
| Soil Science | Volumetric and gravimetric analysis, instrumental analysis, basic organic chemistry, pesticides, soil physical properties, soil colloids and clay minerals |
| Entomology | Insect classification and morphology, metamorphosis, pests of crops and stored products, beneficial insects, nematodes, pest management, insecticides and resistance |
| Plant Pathology | Plant pathogens (fungi, bacteria, phytoplasmas, viruses, viroids), classification of prokaryotes and fungi, plant diseases and their management |
| Agricultural Economics | Consumer behaviour, demand and supply, theory of the firm, macroeconomics, agricultural marketing, credit and crop insurance |
| Extension Education | Extension concepts and principles, programme planning and evaluation, history of extension, rural development programmes in India |
| Agricultural Statistics | Frequency distributions, central tendency, dispersion, probability, sampling and tests of significance |
| Horticulture | Orchard layout, pruning and training, fruits, plantation crops and spices, vegetables, nursery, flowers and lawns, food chemistry, processing and food microbiology |
| Agricultural Engineering | Forms of energy, IC engines, tractors and power tillers, tillage implements, sowing and transplanting equipment, intercultural tools |
What is in the BAU Ph.D. entrance syllabus?
Ph.D. applicants apply for one subject, and Appendix III gives a unit-wise syllabus for each subject. It covers Genetics and Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Vegetable Science, Fruit Science, Agronomy, Soil Science, Agricultural Economics, Extension Education, Agricultural Statistics, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Floriculture and Landscaping, and Postharvest Management.
The level is that of a Master’s degree in the subject. For example, the Genetics and Plant Breeding units run from general genetics to molecular markers, plant genetic resources and seed production.
What is the BAU PG Entrance 2027 marking scheme?
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Questions | 200 multiple-choice questions |
| Marks per question | 0.5 (100 marks in all) |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Answer sheet | OMR, marked with a blue or black ball pen |
| Minimum for the merit list | 45% (40% for SC/ST) |
The prospectus does not mention negative marking. Check the 2027-28 notice before the exam.
How should I prepare for the BAU PG Entrance Exam 2027?
- Start with General Agriculture. It cuts across all subjects and covers the crops, soils and genetics basics named in the syllabus.
- Revise your Bachelor’s notes subject by subject, using the topic table above as a checklist.
- Practise speed: 200 questions in 120 minutes leaves about 36 seconds per question.
- Use ICAR AIEEA-PG and other Bachelor’s-level agriculture MCQ banks for practice, since we found no official BAU past papers.
- Ph.D. applicants should study the full unit list for their one subject in Appendix III.
Dates and the form are on the BAU PG Entrance Exam 2027 page.