๐ CCS HAU Entrance Syllabus & Study Plan 2026-27 โ Category-wise Guide for B.Sc, M.Sc & Ph.D Students
Complete Entrance Syllabus & Smart Study Plan for B.Sc, M.Sc & Ph.D Aspirants โ Session 2026-27
Category-wise detailed syllabus, exam pattern, marking scheme, and month-wise study plan for UG, PG, and Doctoral aspirants
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๐ B.Sc (UG) Entrance Syllabus โ Detailed Guide
For admission to B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture, B.Tech Biotechnology, B.F.Sc, B.Sc Physical/Life Sciences, and B.Sc Community Science programmes.
๐ฌ Physics
- Introduction and Measurement, Motion in 1D & 2D
- Laws of Motion, Work Energy and Power, Rotational Motion
- Gravitation, Properties of Matter, Heat and Thermodynamics
- Oscillations, Waves, Electrostatics, Current Electricity
- Magnetic Effect of Currents, Magnetism, EMI & AC
- Electromagnetic Waves, Wave Optics, Ray Optics
- Electrons and Photons, Atoms and Nuclei, Semiconductors
๐งช Chemistry
- Atomic Structure, Periodic Properties, Chemical Bonding
- Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, d & f-Block Elements
- Coordination Compounds, Haloalkanes & Haloarenes
- Redox Reactions, Alcohols, Phenols, Ethers
- Carbonyl Compounds, Amines, Hydrocarbons
- Solutions, Chemical Thermodynamics, Chemical Equilibrium
- Organic Chemistry Principles, Biomolecules
๐ฟ Biology
- The Living World, Biological Classification, Plant & Animal Kingdom
- Morphology & Anatomy of Flowering Plants & Animals
- Cell Biology, Biomolecules, Cell Cycle, Cell Division
- Photosynthesis, Respiration, Plant Growth & Development
- Human Physiology (Breathing, Circulation, Excretion, Locomotion, Neural Control)
- Sexual Reproduction in Plants, Human Reproduction, Reproductive Health
- Genetics, Evolution, Biotechnology, Ecology, Biodiversity
๐ Mathematics
- Sets, Complex Numbers, Quadratic Equations, Sequences & Series
- Statistics, Permutations & Combinations, Binomial Theorem
- Linear Programming, Calculus (Limits, Derivatives, Integrals)
- Trigonometry, Conic Sections, Matrices & Determinants
- Vectors, 3D Geometry, Differential Equations
- Probability, Relations & Functions, Linear Inequalities
๐พ Agriculture
- Genetics & Plant Breeding: Mendel's laws, DNA structure, Cell division, Linkage, Crossing over
- Biochemistry: pH, Carbohydrates, Proteins, Vitamins
- Microbiology: Microbial cell structure, Bacteria, Fungi, Viruses, Biofertilizers
- Livestock Production: Cattle & poultry breeds, Management, Balanced ration, Diseases, AI
- Crop Production: Soil types, Tillage, Farm management, Manures & Fertilizers, Irrigation, Weed control, Major crops (Rice, Wheat, Maize, Sugarcane, Cotton, Pulses, Oilseeds)
- Horticulture: Propagation methods, Cultivation of fruits (Mango, Banana, Citrus, Guava, Papaya), Vegetables (Potato, Tomato, Onion, Cauliflower, Brinjal), Ornamental gardening, Fruit & vegetable preservation
- Agribusiness: Farm inventory, Record keeping, Farm assets management
๐ Community Science
- Part I (40 marks): Food & Nutrition, Meal planning, Food preservation, Human development, Immunization, Adolescence, Family types, Clothing selection, Stain removal, Housing, Family finance, Consumer education
- Part II (60 marks): General Science (10th level): Chemical reactions, Acids-Bases, Metals & Non-metals, Carbon compounds, Life processes, Reproduction, Heredity, Light, Electricity, Environment
๐ M.Sc (PG) & CET Entrance Syllabus โ Detailed Guide
For admission to M.Sc Agriculture, M.Sc Home Science, M.Sc Mathematics, and M.F.Sc programmes.
๐ Agricultural Economics
- Principles of Agricultural Economics, Demand & Supply, Elasticity
- National Income, Inflation, Agricultural Finance & Co-operation
- Banking System, Crop Insurance, Agricultural Marketing
- Market Structure, Marketing Functions, Producer's Surplus
- GATT, WTO, AOA, Production Economics, Farm Management
- Farm Planning & Budgeting, Risk & Uncertainty
- Agribusiness Management, Balance Sheet, Project Appraisal (NPV, BCR, IRR)
๐พ Agronomy
- Principles of Agronomy, Crop Classification, Tillage
- Soil Fertility & Productivity, Manures & Fertilizers
- Cropping Patterns, Farming Systems
- Irrigation Water Management, Soil-Plant-Water Relationship
- Evapotranspiration, Irrigation Scheduling & Methods
- Field Crops (Kharif & Rabi) โ Rice, Wheat, Maize, Pearl millet, Pulses, Oilseeds, Sugarcane, Cotton
- Weed Management, Herbicides, Rainfed Agriculture, Organic Farming
๐ Entomology
- Insect Morphology & Systematics, Insect Anatomy
- Classification of Insecta up to Orders & Families
- Insect Ecology, Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Insecticides, Crop & Stored Grain Pests Management
- Beneficial Insects (Pollinators, Lac insects, Silkworms)
๐ฑ Genetics & Plant Breeding
- Fundamentals of Genetics, Cell Structure, Mitosis & Meiosis
- Mendel's Laws, Gene Interaction, Mutation, Linkage & Crossing Over
- DNA & RNA Structure, Transcription, Translation, Genetic Code
- Principles of Plant Breeding, Modes of Reproduction & Pollination
- Breeding Methods (Selection, Hybridization, Back Cross)
- Heterosis, Inbreeding Depression, Mutation Breeding
- Plant Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering, Transgenic Plants
- DNA Markers (RAPD, RFLP, AFLP, SSR, SNP), PCR, Blotting Techniques
๐ Horticulture
- Production Technology of Fruit Crops (Mango, Citrus, Guava, Banana, Papaya, Apple)
- Orchard Management, Training & Pruning, Plant Propagation
- Post-Harvest Management of Fruits & Vegetables
- Maturity Indices, Harvesting, Cold Chain Storage
- Methods of Preservation, Ornamental Horticulture
- Garden Styles, Lawn Preparation, Indoor Plants
๐ Soil Science
- Soil Formation, Rocks & Minerals, Weathering, Soil Profile
- Soil Physical Properties, Soil Water, Soil Air, Soil Temperature
- Ion Exchange, Soil Reaction, Soil Organic Matter
- Essential Nutrients โ Functions & Deficiency Symptoms
- Problem Soils & Management, Irrigation Water Quality
- Soil Fertility Evaluation, Nutrient Management
- Manures & Fertilizers, Fertilizer Control Order
๐ฆ Plant Pathology
- Economic Importance of Plant Diseases, Symptoms & Causes
- Epidemiology, Disease Cycle, Integrated Disease Management
- Plant Pathogens โ Fungi, Bacteria, Viruses, Viroids, Phytoplasma
- Disease Forecasting, Biotechnology in Disease Management
๐ข Extension Education
- Dimensions of Agricultural Extension, Rural Development Programmes
- Communication Process, Adoption Process, Extension Teaching Methods
- Programme Planning, ICT Tools in Agriculture
- Entrepreneurship Development, Contract Farming, PPP
๐ฌ Ph.D Entrance Syllabus โ Advanced Topics
For admission to Doctoral programmes in Agriculture, Horticulture, and allied disciplines.
๐ค๏ธ Agricultural Meteorology
- Solar radiation, Greenhouse effect, General circulation
- Monsoon, El Nino, La Nina, ENSO, Drought
- Climate change, Global warming, Agro-climatic zones
- Micrometeorology of plant canopies, Evapotranspiration
- Automatic weather station, Remote sensing & GIS
๐ข Agribusiness
- Management functions, Organizational behavior
- Human resource planning, Research methodology
- Agricultural marketing, Demand & supply analysis
- Agricultural finance, Cooperative management
- WTO implications, TRIPS, TRIMS, Trade liberalization
๐ Agricultural Economics
- Micro & Macro economics, Theory of consumer behaviour
- Market equilibrium, Welfare economics, Keynesian concepts
- National income, Inflation, Farm management
- Production economics, Agricultural finance, Econometrics
- Linear Programming, Input-Output analysis
๐พ Agronomy (Advanced)
- Crop growth analysis, Integrated farming systems
- Organic farming, Resource conservation technology
- Precision agriculture, Soil fertility management
- Nutrient dynamics, Weed biology & ecology
- Herbicide resistance, Water management, Micro-irrigation
๐ Entomology (Advanced)
- Insect physiology, Insect ecology, Biological control
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM), Host plant resistance
- Insecticide toxicology, Pest resistance management
- Molecular entomology, Insect-plant interaction
๐งฌ Genetics & Plant Breeding (Advanced)
- Molecular markers, Genomics, Proteomics, Metabolomics
- Gene silencing, QTL mapping, Marker-assisted selection
- Breeding for biotic & abiotic stress tolerance
- Heterosis, Male sterility, Biplot analysis
- GxE interaction, Transgenic plants, GMO regulations
- IPR, PPV&FR Act, Bioinformatics tools
๐ Fruit Science (Advanced)
- Biodiversity & conservation of fruit crops, Germplasm management
- Blossom biology, Breeding objectives, Polyploidy breeding
- Fruit growth & development, Physiology of dormancy
- Biotechnology in fruit crops, Molecular markers in fruit breeding
- Post-harvest physiology, Controlled atmosphere storage
๐ฆ Plant Pathology (Advanced)
- Host-parasite interaction, Molecular basis of resistance
- Genetic engineering for disease resistance, RNAi technology
- Fungal genetics, Plant virology, Molecular diagnostics
- Biological control, Plant disease forecasting
- Plant disease epidemiology, Remote sensing in disease detection
๐ Smart Study Plan for CCS HAU Entrance 2026-27
๐ For B.Sc (UG) Aspirants โ 90 Days Study Plan
| Month | Subjects to Cover | Weekly Targets |
|---|---|---|
| Month 1 (Month 1-2) | โข Physics: Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Waves โข Chemistry: Atomic structure, Chemical bonding, Periodic table โข Biology: Cell biology, Biomolecules, Plant & Animal kingdom โข Agriculture: Genetics, Crop production basics | Week 1-2: Physics + Chemistry basics Week 3-4: Biology + Agriculture fundamentals |
| Month 2 (Month 3-4) | โข Physics: Electricity, Magnetism, Optics โข Chemistry: Organic chemistry, Hydrocarbons, Biomolecules โข Biology: Human physiology, Reproduction, Genetics โข Agriculture: Livestock, Horticulture, Soil science | Week 5-6: Physics + Organic Chemistry Week 7-8: Biology + Agriculture (Livestock & Horticulture) |
| Month 3 (Month 5-6) | โข Physics: Modern physics, Semiconductors โข Chemistry: Coordination compounds, d-block elements โข Biology: Ecology, Biotechnology, Evolution โข Agriculture: Agribusiness, Weed management, Irrigation โข Mock Tests & Revision | Week 9-10: Complete remaining syllabus Week 11: Full-length mock tests (subject-wise) Week 12: Full-length mock tests (full syllabus) + Revision |
๐ Daily Study Schedule for UG
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM โ 8:00 AM | Physics (Theory + Numerical problems) |
| 8:00 AM โ 10:00 AM | Chemistry (Organic/Inorganic/Physical) |
| 10:00 AM โ 11:00 AM | Break |
| 11:00 AM โ 1:00 PM | Biology (Botany/Zoology) |
| 1:00 PM โ 3:00 PM | Lunch + Rest |
| 3:00 PM โ 5:00 PM | Agriculture (Crops, Soil, Livestock, Horticulture) |
| 5:00 PM โ 6:00 PM | Mathematics (if applicable) |
| 6:00 PM โ 7:00 PM | Break |
| 7:00 PM โ 9:00 PM | Revision + Previous year question solving |
| 9:00 PM โ 10:00 PM | Dinner + Relax |
| 10:00 PM โ 11:00 PM | Light revision / Read notes |
๐ For M.Sc (PG) Aspirants โ 120 Days Study Plan
| Month | Subjects to Cover | Weekly Targets |
|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | โข Agricultural Economics (Principles, Demand-Supply, National Income) โข Agronomy (Principles, Tillage, Cropping patterns, Irrigation) โข Genetics (Mendel's laws, Cell division, DNA structure) | Week 1-2: Agricultural Economics Week 3-4: Agronomy + Genetics basics |
| Month 2 | โข Entomology (Insect morphology, Classification, IPM) โข Horticulture (Fruit crops, Post-harvest management, Floriculture) โข Soil Science (Soil formation, Physical properties, Fertility) | Week 5-6: Entomology + Horticulture Week 7-8: Soil Science + Extension Education |
| Month 3 | โข Plant Pathology (Disease management, Pathogens) โข Plant Breeding (Methods, Heterosis, Biotechnology) โข Extension Education (Communication, Adoption process) | Week 9-10: Plant Pathology + Plant Breeding Week 11-12: Extension + Forestry + Nematology + Seed Technology |
| Month 4 | โข Full syllabus revision โข Previous year question papers โข Mock tests (subject-wise & full-length) | Week 13-14: Revision + Subject-wise mock tests Week 15-16: Full-length mock tests + Weak area improvement |
๐ Daily Study Schedule for PG
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM โ 8:00 AM | Agricultural Economics / Extension Education |
| 8:00 AM โ 10:00 AM | Agronomy / Horticulture / Soil Science |
| 10:00 AM โ 11:00 AM | Break |
| 11:00 AM โ 1:00 PM | Entomology / Plant Pathology / Nematology |
| 1:00 PM โ 3:00 PM | Lunch + Rest |
| 3:00 PM โ 5:00 PM | Genetics & Plant Breeding / Seed Technology |
| 5:00 PM โ 6:00 PM | Forestry / Vegetable Science / Home Science |
| 6:00 PM โ 7:00 PM | Break |
| 7:00 PM โ 9:00 PM | Revision + Previous year question solving |
| 9:00 PM โ 10:00 PM | Dinner |
| 10:00 PM โ 11:00 PM | Light revision / Current affairs in agriculture |
๐ฌ For Ph.D Aspirants โ Advanced Study Strategy
| Phase | Focus Areas | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 Foundation | Review of core concepts in your specialization, Advanced topics in research methodology, Recent advances in the field | 4 weeks |
| Phase 2 Advanced Topics | In-depth study of specialized subjects, Molecular techniques, Bioinformatics tools, Statistical analysis for research | 4 weeks |
| Phase 3 Research Methodology | Experimental design, Data analysis techniques, Scientific writing, Research ethics, IPR and patent laws | 3 weeks |
| Phase 4 Revision & Mock Tests | Full syllabus revision, Previous year Ph.D entrance papers, Mock tests with time management | 3 weeks |
๐ Daily Study Schedule for Ph.D
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM โ 9:00 AM | Core subject advanced topics |
| 9:00 AM โ 10:00 AM | Break |
| 10:00 AM โ 1:00 PM | Research methodology + Data analysis techniques |
| 1:00 PM โ 2:00 PM | Lunch |
| 2:00 PM โ 5:00 PM | Recent advances in the field + Literature review |
| 5:00 PM โ 6:00 PM | Break |
| 6:00 PM โ 8:00 PM | Molecular techniques / Bioinformatics / Statistical software |
| 8:00 PM โ 9:00 PM | Dinner |
| 9:00 PM โ 11:00 PM | Revision + Previous year question analysis |
๐ Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Programme | Total Questions | Total Marks | Negative Marking | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc (UG) | 100 (Subject-wise) | 100 | None | 50% (Gen), 47.5% (SC/DSC/PWD) |
| M.Sc (PG) & CET | 100 (Section-wise) | 100 | None | 50% (Gen), 47.5% (SC/DSC/PWD) |
| Ph.D | As per subject | As per subject | None | As per university norms |
๐ก Important Tips for Success
๐ Understand the Syllabus
Go through the complete syllabus before starting preparation. Mark important topics and weightage.
โฐ Time Management
Follow a strict daily schedule. Allocate more time to difficult subjects.
๐ Practice Mock Tests
Take full-length mock tests regularly. Analyze mistakes and improve weak areas.
๐ Solve Previous Year Papers
Understand the exam pattern and frequently asked questions.
๐ Make Short Notes
Prepare concise notes for quick revision before the exam.
๐ง Stay Healthy
Get adequate sleep, eat healthy, and take breaks to avoid burnout.