The Joint Entrance Test (JET) is crucial for students aspiring to pursue undergraduate degrees in agriculture and allied sciences within Rajasthan's state agricultural universities. This examination offers pathways to various B.Sc. and B.Tech. programs across five ICAR-accredited universities and their affiliated colleges, providing a significant opportunity for a career in agricultural fields.
Joint Entrance Test (JET) is an entrance examination designed for students seeking admission to various undergraduate degree programs in agriculture and allied sciences after completing 12th grade. It is specifically for admission to Agricultural Universities in Rajasthan.
Through the JET examination, students can gain entry to the following degree programs:
B.Sc. Agriculture (Honours)
B.Sc. Horticulture
B.Sc. Forestry
B.Sc. Fisheries
B.Sc. Community Science
B.Sc. Food & Nutrition
B.Tech. Dairy Technology
B.Tech. Food Technology
Admission through JET is available in five major universities in Rajasthan, along with numerous private colleges.
The five major universities where admission can be secured include:
SK RAU, Bikaner
AU Jodhpur (Agriculture University)
MPUAT Udaipur (Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology) – often the first choice for many students.
AU Kota
SKAU Jobner
Additionally, there are 10 ICAR-recognized colleges and many private colleges where JET scores are accepted. Examples of ICAR-recognized colleges include:
Rajasthan College of Agriculture, Udaipur (under MPUAT)
SKN College of Agriculture, Jobner
Colleges of Agriculture in Bikaner, Jodhpur, Kota, Bhilwara, Lalsot, Nagaur, Sumerpur, and Kumher (Bharatpur).
These institutions offer prestigious degree programs.
To be eligible for the JET examination:
Age Limit: Candidates must be 16 years old by the specified date and not exceed 25 years of age.
Academic Stream: Students from Agriculture, Biology, or Mathematics streams in 12th grade are eligible.
General category students require a minimum of 50% marks in 12th grade.
SC, ST, and PwD candidates require a minimum of 45% marks in 12th grade.
For Government Universities and Government Seats: Candidates must have studied in Rajasthan for three consecutive years or possess a Rajasthan domicile certificate.
For Private Colleges: Students from other states are eligible for up to 50% of the seats.
The JET examination requires candidates to choose three subjects from a combination of Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics.
Comparative Structure: Subject Combinations & Corresponding Degrees
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Rajasthan JET 2027 Exam Pattern |
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|---|---|
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Subject Combination |
Degrees for which eligible |
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ABC |
B.Sc. Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Fisheries, etc. |
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PCB |
B.Sc. Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Fisheries, etc. |
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PCM |
B.Tech. Dairy Technology, B.Tech. Food Technology |
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PCA |
B.Sc. Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Fisheries, etc. |
Each correct answer receives 4 marks.
There is negative marking: 1 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer. This is a 4:1 ratio.
The total paper is for 480 marks.
The exam consists of 120 questions.
Candidates receive approximately 1 minute per question.
The examination is conducted in offline mode using an OMR sheet.
Total Estimated Seats: Over 10,000 seats across 140-150 colleges.
Government Seats: Approximately 4600 to 5000 seats. These are highly competitive due to lower costs and university degrees.
Private College Seats: Available for students with lower ranks; however, the quality of faculty and campus can vary.
Comparative Structure: Types of Seats & Fees
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Seat Type |
Additional Payment |
Average Fees (per year) |
Advantages |
Disadvantages |
Domicile Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Normal Seat |
No |
₹10,000 - ₹15,000 |
Low fees, admission to government universities (if secured), recognized degree. |
High competition. |
Rajasthan domicile for government universities. |
|
Payment Seat |
Yes |
₹35,000 - ₹55,000 |
Lower cut-off than Normal seats in government universities. |
Higher fees, still competitive. |
Rajasthan domicile for government universities. |
|
Private College |
Varies |
Much higher |
Potentially easier admission for lower ranks or non-Rajasthan domicile students (up to 50% seats for All India). |
Significantly higher fees (can be ₹1 lakh+), variable faculty quality, potentially less recognized degree (compared to govt.). |
50% seats available for All India students (no Rajasthan domicile required for these specific seats). |
It is strongly advised to target a Government University with a Normal Seat due to lower fees, better faculty, and the prestige of a government degree. Achieving this requires scoring high due to high competition.
Form Filling: March to May
Examination: June
Result Announcement: July to August
Counselling: Subsequent rounds (typically three) involving choice filling, leading to admission.
Identity Proof: Aadhar Card (matching 12th-grade records).
Photographs: Passport-sized photos.
Academic Records:
10th-grade Marksheet
12th-grade Marksheet
Transfer Certificate (TC)
Migration Certificate (obtained from school)
Domicile Certificate: Rajasthan Domicile Certificate (mandatory for government seats).
Caste Certificate: If applicable.
Special Certificates: T.S.P. (Tribal Sub-Plan) or Defence Certificate, if applicable.