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Some notable alumni of Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV) include:

Dr. Anupam Barik: Works in the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Govt of India 

Dr. Sanjib Bandyopadhyay: Works in IMD, RMC Kolkata 

Dr. Anupam Kashyapi: Works in IMD 

Thingreingam Irenaus K. S.: Works as a lecturer in Tripura Agril College 

Hammyelliende Talang: Works as a scientist in ICAR (ARS) 

Julius Uchoi: Works as a scientist in ICAR (ARS) 

Natasa Gurung: Works as a scientist in ICAR (ARS) 

Satarupa Sanyal: A filmmaker 

Tapas Kumar Kundu: A molecular biologist and laureate of Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar and N-BIOS 

Kaustuv Sanyal: A molecular biologist and laureate of N-BIOS 

Utpal Nath: A molecular geneticist at Indian Institute of Science Bangalore 

Tirthankar Roy: A hydrologist at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln 

Kanishka Bhunia: An Assistant Professor of Food Process Engineering at IIT Kharagpur 

Many BCKV alumni work in teaching at agricultural universities, in administrative services in state governments, or as officers and managers in banks

Alumni from Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV) are placed in almost all sectors, mainly related to agriculture and its various fields. Many of them are working in state departments of agriculture and horticulture as Assistant Director of Agriculture and so on. Others are engaged in nationalized banks, working as Agriculture Field Officer. The major recruiters in the list are IFFCO, Syngenta, and Tata Chemicals, among others. Furthermore, a large number of alumni continue with further studies or research positions in IITs and JNU to contribute to Indian agriculture while increasing their professional opportunities and helping improve agricultural Science and technology.

The documents required for the B.E. or B.Tech application process at Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV) include:

Application form: You can apply online through the BCKV website. You will need to upload a recent color photograph and signature in JPG/JPEG format.

Birth certificate or secondary exam certificate: You will need to provide a copy of your birth certificate or secondary exam certificate.

Higher secondary exam mark sheet: You will need to provide a copy of your higher secondary exam mark sheet.

Cast certificate: If applicable, you will need to provide a copy of your cast certificate.

PC certificate: If applicable, you will need to provide a copy of your PC certificate.

Participation certificate: If applying under the sports quota, you will need to provide a participation certificate from the appropriate district sports authority.

Aadhaar card: You will need to provide a copy of your student's Aadhaar card. 

The cutoff mark for Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV) varies by course and category: 

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture

Candidates must score at least 50% in the 12th standard, with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, and Agriculture/Inter-Agriculture as core courses. 

B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering

Candidates must score at least 50% in the 12th standard. The last round closing rank for 2024 was 10,017. 

General/OBC/Sports Quota

Candidates must score at least 70% in the 12th standard in English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. 

SC/ST/Physically Challenged

Candidates must score at least 60% in the 12th standard in English, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. 

BCKV also offers admission through the All India Entrance Examination conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).

Yes, you can get direct admission to Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV) depending on the course and your eligibility: 

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture

To be admitted to this undergraduate course, you must have at least 50% in 12th. 

Doctoral Degree

In-service candidates who have worked for at least three years in a government organization, institute, or university can apply for admission to the Doctoral Degree program. 

Sports Quota

You can apply for admission under the Sports Quota for undergraduate courses. 

You can apply online through the BCKV website. The intake capacity for undergraduate and postgraduate courses may change, so you should follow the current admission notification.

The following procedure is followed for admission to B.Tech programme in Bidhan Chandra Agricultural University (BCKV).

1. Eligibility:
- Applicants must have passed 10+2 examination (or equivalent) in Physics Chemistry, Mathematics and English as compulsory subjects.
- At least 50% aggregate marks are required in this subject (40% for SC/ST/ST/OBC/PWD candidates).
- Candidates must be 17 years of age as on 31st December

2. Entrance Test:
- Admission to the B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering) programme is based on performance in West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE). Candidates have to participate in WBJEE counseling process for allotment of seats.

3.Reservations:
- Reserved seats for foreign students who qualify through ICAR UG AIEEA entrance test.

4. Implementation Process:
- Eligible candidates must complete the registration for counseling and selection through WBJEE official website. Important documents like WBJEE rank cards, marksheets and certificates are sent to the university for counseling and physical reporting.

No, Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV) in West Bengal does not offer 100% scholarships, but it does offer a variety of scholarships for undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD students: 

Undergraduate scholarships

Available to students whose parents' annual income is below Rs. 1 Lacs and who have scored at least 60% in the qualifying exam 

PhD scholarships

Available to students who have not received financial assistance from any other funding agency, have not been involved in a criminal case, and have submitted their PhD dissertation 

Other scholarships

Available to students who have a good academic record and are making diligent efforts to pursue higher education 

BCKV also offers a sports quota for admission. Candidates must upload a participation certificate from the appropriate District Sports Authority or higher level along with their application form

Of course, there are a number of scholarships provided by Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya to enable students to continue their pursuit of academic study. Other scholarships include the University Research Scholarship that awards 18,000 rupees to PhD scholars every month for two years and 20,000 rupees to eligible doctoral scholars of the third year. It grants 8,000 rupees to meritorious students as a merit-cum-means scholarship valid up to four years. Also, the ICAR-SRF scholarship for Ph.D. is available which will be ranging between 15,000 to 17,500 per month considering the year of study. Such schemes try to open access and facilities for the students studying agriculture.

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV) in West Bengal offers a variety of campus facilities, including:

Hostels: BCKV has extensive residential facilities, including hostels for students. The hostels are within walking distance of the campus center, and students can access agricultural fields and farms in the early morning. 

Library: Some say the library is the largest university library in Asia. 

Gymnasium: The gymnasium has equipment like a tread mill, weights, and a multi-machine. It's open to girls from 7:30 AM–11 AM and boys from 2–8 PM. 

Health center: The campus has a health center and ambulance service. 

Food: The campus has a cafeteria, canteens, and a mess committee that manages the hostel mess. 

Other facilities: The campus also has an auditorium, seminar halls, bank, ATM, bookshop, post office, guest house, playground, and museum. 

BCKV is a public agricultural university with a well-maintained campus. The campus is shared with other institutions, including the Faculty of Dairy Technology, West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences, and the Indian Institute of Science Education and Research, Kolkata (IISER-K)