Are PCB or PCM streams both eligible for B.Sc Agriculture?

Ritoprasad Kundu

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Yes both PCB or PCM streams are eligible for B.Sc Agriculture course. It is recommended that you check the detailed eligibility criteria as per the entrance exam or university you wish to take admission in. 


 
Are PCB or PCM streams both eligible for B.Sc Agriculture?

Usually, students who have PCB stream in their Class 12 board exams are eligible for the B.Sc Agriculture course. But in recent years several colleges and universities also accept applications from those who had PCM stream in their 12 boards. With the discipline being technical in nature, it is mandatory to have the necessary skills and technical knowledge that suits the stream. It is recommended by experts that before applying for any national level or state level entrance exam you check the detailed eligibility criteria and also the institution wise criteria in which you desire to take admission.

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Detailed B.Sc Agriculture Eligibility for PCB or PCM Stream

Check the eligibility guidelines from the below table.

Particulars

PCB Stream

PCM Stream

Educational Qualification

Candidates should have completed 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent from a recognized board.

Mandatory Subjects:

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology

Candidates should have completed 10+2 (Higher Secondary) or equivalent from a recognized board.

Mandatory Subjects:

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Biology

Minimum Marks

55% in aggregate

55% in aggregate

University Wise B.Sc Agriculture Eligibility Requirements

Check the prominent universities and their eligibility criteria.

University

Stream

Eligibility Criteria

Central Agricultural University

PCB, PCMB, PCM, Inter‑Agriculture (Science stream)

Minimum 50% aggregate in 10+2 with subject combinations and English as a subject of 10+2 is required

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University

PCB / PCMB / PCM / Inter‑Agriculture accepted for B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture

Minimum 50% aggregate in 10+2 with subject combinations

Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology

Intermediate (10+2) in Agriculture or Science with Mathematics or Biology (i.e. PCM or PCB or equivalent) accepted.

Minimum 50% aggregate in 10+2 with subject combinations

Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University

PCM / PCB / Agriculture group (Science stream) accepted for B.Sc Agriculture.

Minimum 45% aggregate in 10+2 with subject combinations

Punjab Agricultural University

10+2 / equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or Biology or Agriculture

Minimum 50% aggregate in 10+2 with subject combinations

Entrance Exam for B.Sc Agriculture

Here are the names of the entrance exams that are important for taking admission in the B.Sc Agriculture course.

B.Sc Agriculture Admission Exams 2026

Eligibility Criteria

ICAR AIEEA

10+2 (Science) with Physics, Chemistry + Biology / Mathematics / Agriculture.

CUET UG (Agriculture)

10+2 (Science) from a recognised board.

MHT CET

10+2 with Physics, Chemistry + Biology or Mathematics

TS EAMCET

10+2 with relevant science / agriculture stream (PCB / Agriculture)

KCET

10+2 (PCMB / PCB / relevant combinations)

AP EAMCET

10+2 (Science or Agriculture stream).

KEAM

10+2 with Physics, Chemistry + Biology (or Agriculture) / Mathematics

BCECE Agriculture

10+2 with Physics, Chemistry + Biology/Mathematics/Agriculture

PAU CET

10+2 with Physics, Chemistry + Mathematics / Biology / Agriculture; or a 2‑yr Diploma in Agriculture

CG PAT

10+2 with Agriculture or Biology

UPCATET

10+2 with Agriculture / Science stream (PCB/PCM/ Agriculture combinations)

MP PAT

10+2 (Science / Agriculture) — PCM/PCB/ Agriculture combination.

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