Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, located in the Bikaner city of Rajasthan, was established in 1987. The university offers B.Sc. and M.Sc. courses in profuse specializations. Further, it also offers a Ph.D. (Agriculture) & Ph.D. (Home Science) in various specializations and 2 certificate courses through correspondence. The university is approved by UGC. Admissions to various UG & PG courses are sought through the entrance exam whereas, for Ph.D. admissions, the entrance exam is followed by an interview round. Applications are invited offline only.  In 2018-19, a total of 75 students were successfully placed in the recruitment drive. 

SKRAU Bikaner Highlights 

Established | Institute Type  1987 | Government 
Approved by   UGC
Courses Offered  3 courses at UG level  M.Sc. in 12 specializations & MBA (Agri. Business) at PG level  Ph.D. in Agriculture & Ph.D. in Home Science in various specializations 
Admission Criteria   Entrance Exam 
Entrance Name  JET for UG  Pre-PG Test for PG  Entrance conducted by the college for Ph.D. 
Facilities  Central Library, Training center, Computer Applications 
Application Mode  Offline 
Official Website  raubikaner.org 

SKRAU Bikaner Courses  

The list of courses available at Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University along with its details is tabulated below: 

Course  Specialization Details 
B.Sc. Hons. Agriculture Eligibility: Intermediate graduate
Selection: JET/AIEEA score 
Duration: 4 years 
M.Sc. Ag. Economics, Extension Education, Agronomy, Biotechnology, Entomology Eligibility: Candidate must have passed B.Sc. from a recognized university or its equivalent in the relevant discipline 
Selection: Pre-PG Test/AIEEA (PG) score 
Duration: 2 years 
Food & Nutrition, Extension Education & Communication Management 
MBA Agri. Business Eligibility: Candidate must have passed B.Sc./BBA from a recognized university or its equivalent in the relevant discipline 
Selection: CAT score 
Duration: 2 years 
Ph.D. Ag. Economics, Extension Education, Agronomy, Biotechnology, Entomology, Horticulture Eligibility: Passed M.Sc. with a minimum of 65%
Selection: Entrance Exam conducted by university followed by interview round
Duration: 3 years 

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SKRAU Bikaner Admission 

Admissions at Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University is done through entrance exams for all the courses. The students have to apply in the given time period to submit their entrance exam scores. The admissions are done on the basis of merit rank. 

How to Apply? 

  • Appear for JET for UG & AIEEA for PG level and CAT for MBA admissions. 
  • Application forms can be obtained from the university campus or online and have to be submitted at the admission window along with certain documents.

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SKRAU Bikaner Placement 

The University has its own Training Center, which helps students by training them for the recruitment process as well as business behavior. It enhances the various skills of students and helps in their overall development. The placement record for the previous three years is tabulated below: 

Academic Year Level Students placed Average salary INR
2018-19  UG 17  INR 3,50,000 
PG 58 INR 5,00,000
2017-18  UG 10  INR 3,00,000 
PG 48 INR 4,50,000

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SKRAU Bikaner Scholarship 

The college has been arranging scholarships on the basis of merit and also on the basis of family income and reservation category.

  • RBSE Ajmer Scholarship: INR 10,000 every year for meritorious students on Intermediate graduate marks.
  • SC/ST Post matric Scholarship: Scholarships by the Government of Rajasthan varying from INR 140 to INR 740 per month depending on the course, hostel stay, type, of course, being undertaken.
  • ICAR MCM Scholarship: INR 300 per month and INR 750 per year for students whose family income is less than INR 1,00,000 per year.
  • National Talent Scholarship:  Students selected through the ICAR exam and are from other states: INR 1,000 per month during study years.

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SKRAU Bikaner Facilities 

The university campus provides students with various facilities to make their college life worth remembering and further to ease their experience. Some of the facilities available at the campus include: 

  • Central Library: The university campus has a central library consisting of 1,832 books and 105 journals for students as well as the staff. Students can issue 5 books at a time from the library. 
  • Training Center: The university has its own farm implements, machinery testing & training center. The objective of this cell is to give fellow students an idea about the working environment and machinery. 
  • Computer Applications: The university campus also consists of the Center for Information Management & Computer Management. It controls various IT activities and also provides high-speed internet up to 1 GBPS to students.  
  • Stadium: The university campus has its own outdoor stadium. It has a separate basketball court. The students can enjoy different sports at this stadium.
  •  Vice-Chancellor Running Trophy Tournament: The Directorate conducts the vice-chancellor running trophy for various games for the non-teaching staff every year.

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SKRAU Bikaner Faculties

The faculty at Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University consists of 116 well-trained professors. Major of them have accomplished either M.Sc. (Agriculture) or Ph.D. (Agriculture). The faculty is involved in various research. The faculty is very generous towards students and keep on motivating them to do better. The faculty includes:

  • Associate Professors: 9
  • Assistant Professors: 42

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SKRAU Bikaner FAQs

Ques. How can I apply for B.Sc. (Home Science) at this university? 

Ans. The application forms are available at the university. You can fill the application form there and must ensure that you fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria for the same.

Ques. Are canteen facilities available at the university campus? 

Ans. Yes, canteen facilities are also available at the university campus. Students, as well as staff, can make use of it during the college hours. 

Ques. Is B.Tech (Agriculture) available at any college? 

Ans. No, B.Tech is not provided by any college. Only B.Sc is being provided currently in 3 specializations. 

Ques. Are there internships and learn and earn facilities available at the college?

Ans. The college provides all possible help to the economically poor students to sustain themselves during their studies. Such facilities being dynamic in nature can be confirmed at the college itself.

Ques. Does the college provide reservation quota seats?

Ans. The college provides admission on the basis of guidelines set by the Government of Rajasthan. Reservation quota seats are available accordingly.