The BAU PG Entrance Exam 2027 is the competitive entrance test that Bihar Agricultural University (BAU), Sabour, Bhagalpur, holds for admission to its M.Sc. (Agriculture), M.Sc. (Horticulture) and Ph.D. programmes for session 2027-28. Dates are not announced yet. Going by 2026, the form is expected in May to June 2027 and the Master’s exam in July 2027.
BAU PG Entrance Exam 2027
Expected dates, how to apply, fee, eligibility, seats and the exam pattern for BAU Sabour M.Sc. and Ph.D. admission 2027.
| Full name | BAU Sabour Competitive Entrance Examination for Master's/Ph.D. Degree Programmes, session 2027-28 |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | Bihar Agricultural University (BAU), Sabour, Bhagalpur |
| Exam level | University level (Bihar) |
| Courses / Purpose | M.Sc. (Agri.) and M.Sc. (Hort.) in 17 subjects; Ph.D. in 14 subjects |
| Exam date | Expected July 2027 (2026 Master's exam: 19 July 2026) |
| Application | Expected May to June 2027, online on the Samarth admission portal |
| Application fee | Master's Rs 1400 (UR and others), Rs 500 (SC/ST); Ph.D. Rs 1600 / Rs 600 (2025-26 prospectus) |
| Eligibility | Master's: Bachelor's (Agri/Hort) with 60% or 6.0 OGPA (SC/ST 55% or 5.5); Bihar domicile only |
| Mode | Offline, OMR answer sheet |
| Questions and marks | 200 MCQs of 0.5 mark each (100 marks) |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Official website | bausabour.ac.in |
BAU PG Entrance Exam 2027 Important Dates
BAU Sabour has not announced the 2027-28 schedule yet. In 2026 the form ran from 29 May to 28 June and the Master’s exam was held on 19 July, so the 2027 dates below are expected months.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Entrance exam notice | May 2027 Expected |
| Online application | May 2027 Expected |
| Master's entrance exam | July 2027 Expected |
| Qualified list | July 2027 Expected |
| 1st counselling | August 2027 Expected |
| Admit card | To be announced |
How to Apply for BAU PG Entrance Exam 2027
You apply online only, on BAU’s Samarth admission portal, which the university links from bausabour.ac.in when the entrance notice is out. The fee can be paid only online.
Apply Online for BAU PG Entrance 2027
Applications for BAU PG Entrance 2027 are expected in May 2027.
- Open the BAU Sabour website and follow the Master/Ph.D. entrance link to the Samarth admission portal.
- Register with a valid email ID and set a password. You log in later with this email ID and password.
- Fill in your personal, category and academic details, and choose the programme and subject. Ph.D. applicants can choose only one subject, and it cannot be changed later.
- Upload your photo, signature and the documents the form asks for.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form.
- Print the submitted form and keep it. You must bring the printout with your documents to counselling.
| Programme | UR and others | SC / ST |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s (M.Sc.) | Rs 1400 | Rs 500 |
| Ph.D. | Rs 1600 | Rs 600 |
These are the fees in the 2025-26 prospectus, the latest one BAU has published. The 2027-28 notice will confirm the fee.
Who can apply for BAU PG Entrance Exam 2027?
Master’s applicants need a Bachelor’s degree with at least 60% marks or 6.0/10 OGPA (55% or 5.5 for SC/ST) from an ICAR-accredited college or a UGC-affiliated university.
- Master’s subjects: a Bachelor’s in Agriculture or Horticulture. M.Sc. (Agri.) Molecular Biology and Biotechnology also accepts B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry and B.Tech (Biotechnology).
- Domicile: Master’s admission is open to Bihar domicile candidates only.
- Ph.D.: a Master’s degree in the subject with at least 70% or 7.0/10 OGPA (65% or 6.5 for SC/ST). Ph.D. admission is open to all eligible candidates.
- Final-year students can apply and take the exam, but need the final result with the required grade (provisional degree certificate and transcript) by the date of the 1st counselling.
MBA (Agri Business Management) is not filled through this exam. BAU admits MBA students on CAT, XAT, CMAT or ICAR AIEEA-PG (ABM) scores through a separate form, which for 2026-27 runs from 12 to 31 October 2026.
Which courses and seats does BAU PG Entrance Exam 2027 fill?
The exam fills 17 M.Sc. subjects and 14 Ph.D. subjects taught at BAU colleges such as Bihar Agricultural College, Sabour and Nalanda College of Horticulture, Noorsarai. Master’s seats in the latest prospectus (2025-26):
| M.Sc. subject | BAU seats | ICAR seats |
|---|---|---|
| M.Sc. (Agri.) Agronomy | 12 + 6 non-fellowship | 5 |
| M.Sc. (Agri.) Agricultural Economics | 4 | 1 |
| M.Sc. (Agri.) Entomology | 6 + 6 non-fellowship | 2 |
| M.Sc. (Agri.) Postharvest Management | 5 | 1 |
| M.Sc. (Hort.) Fruit Science | 9 + 10 non-fellowship | 4 |
| M.Sc. (Hort.) Vegetable Science | 9 + 6 non-fellowship | 5 |
| M.Sc. (Agri.) Molecular Biology and Biotechnology | 6 | 2 |
| M.Sc. (Agri.) Genetics and Plant Breeding | 12 | 5 |
| M.Sc. (Agri.) Plant Pathology | 8 + 2 non-fellowship | 4 |
| M.Sc. (Agri.) Plant Physiology | 4 | 2 |
| M.Sc. (Agri.) Seed Science and Technology | 2 | 1 |
| M.Sc. (Agri.) Soil Science | 12 + 10 non-fellowship | 5 |
| M.Sc. (Hort.) Floriculture and Landscaping | 4 | 1 |
| M.Sc. (Agri.) Agricultural Extension Education | 4 | 2 |
| M.Sc. (Agri.) Agricultural Statistics | 3 | 1 |
| M.Sc. (Agri.) Nematology | 2 | 0 |
| M.Sc. (Agri.) Agricultural Chemicals | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 144 | 41 |
Non-fellowship seats carry no fellowship or hostel. The university can add or remove seats. For Ph.D., the 2025-26 prospectus listed 34 BAU seats plus 8 non-fellowship seats and 14 ICAR seats. For 2026-27 BAU also filled self-finance seats at Rs 35,000 per semester for Master’s, plus Rs 10,000 refundable caution money in the first semester.
What is the BAU PG Entrance Exam 2027 pattern?
It is an offline test of 200 multiple-choice questions, answered on an OMR sheet, as set in the latest (2025-26) prospectus.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline; mark answers on the OMR sheet with a blue or black ball pen |
| Questions | 200 multiple-choice questions |
| Marks | 0.5 mark per question, 100 marks in all |
| Duration | 2 hours |
| Negative marking | Not stated in the prospectus |
| Syllabus | One syllabus for Master’s; a separate subject-wise syllabus for Ph.D. |
Topic lists for both papers are on the BAU PG Entrance syllabus page.
BAU PG Entrance Exam Official Notices and Downloads
- 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