Admission to Diploma in Agriculture

Admission to Diploma in Agriculture for the academic year 2026-2027

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission to the one-year (two-semester) Diploma in Agriculture (for the benefit of farmers – skill enhancement and reinforcement), to be conducted under the aegis of Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (a Deemed to be University declared by the Government of India under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956) at the “Off Campus” Centre, Narendrapur, Kolkata-700103.

Name of the Programme: Diploma in Agriculture

Duration of the course : 2 Semesters = 50 weeks (80 credits =1800 hours)
Total intake capacity : 150 (3 batches of 50 each)
Commencement of classes : 15 September 2026 (Ganesha chaturthi)
Educational Qualifications : Madhyamik (Class X) OR Higher Secondary (Class XII) / Equivalent Examination from a recognized Board/Council

How to Apply

  • Online application form: Click here to apply
  • Offline application form: Click here to download
  • Those wanting to apply offline (from Murshidabad and surrounding areas) may contact the following address with their filled-in applications:

    Course Coordinator
    Diploma in Agriculture
    Address:
    Dhaanyaganga Krishi Vigyan Kendra
    Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama
    Sargachhi, Murshidabad 742408

  • Those wanting to apply offline (from South 24 Parganas and surrounding areas) may contact the following address with their filled-in applications:

    Course Coordinator
    Diploma in Agriculture
    Address:
    RKMVERI “Off-Campus” Centre,
    Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama,
    Narendrapur, Kolkata-700103

  • Documents Required:
    • Marksheets of Madhyamik/Secondary Examination OR
    • Higher Secondary (Class XII) Examination OR Equivalent examination,
    • Age proof (Admit Card of Madhyamik/Equivalent Certificate);
    • Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/PAN Card).

Last date of receipt of applications (online/offline): 8 September 2026

Admission Process

Selected candidates will be informed by mobile phone (whatsapp/sms/call) or email on or before 11 September 2026. They should get admitted by paying the following fees in full by scanning the QR code which will be shared with them at the time of selection notification.

Fees:

Course Fee + Food and Accommodation: 50000/- (Rupees fifty thousand only)

Contact Details:

  1. Dr. Samarpan Chakraborty, SMS (Agril Extn.)
    • Email:
    • Mobile:
  2. Dr. Abhijit Ghosal, SMS (Plant Protection)
    • Email:
    • Mobile:

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