Dr Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, since 1972 is one of the Agricultural University. This University is located in Ratnagiri. DBSKKV offers UG, PG, Doctoral programs in Agricultural Research. Due to the uniqueness, the Government of Maharashtra establish this university to impart education and to conduct research.
Here are the tentative admission dates for DBSKKV in 2026:
- Application Process Begins: February 2026
- Last Date to Apply: May 2026
- Entrance Exam: June 2026
- Result Declaration: July 2026
- Counseling: July-August 2026
- Reporting Date: August 2026
Also Read Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth Fee Structure
DBSKKV Notifications 2026
- Notification:- Applications invited for the post of “Agriculture Assistant” at RARS, Karjat (Last Date:-May 2022)
- Notification:- Applications invited for the post of “Senior Research Fellow (1 Post)” & “Skilled Helper (2 Posts)” at RARS, Karjat (Last Date:-May2022)
- Notification:- Applications invited for the post of “Assistant Seed Production Officer” under AICRP-NSP at Seed Unit, Directorate of Research, Dapoli (Last Date:-May 2022)
- Notification:- Applications invited for the post of “Assistant Research Engineer (3 Posts)”, “Research Associate” & “Technical Assistant” under AICRP-PEASEM at CAET, Dapoli (Last Date:-2022)
- List of Eligible & Non Eligible Candidates for the post of “Senior Research Fellow” at Dept. of Agronomy, College of Agriculture, Dapoli ( Interview Date:-10-11-2022)
- Applications Invited for the post of “Technical Assistant” at Agril. Research Station, Palghar (Last Date:-15-11-2022)
- जाहिरात:- कृषी विद्याविभागांतर्गत “सेंद्रिय शेती संशोधन व प्रशिक्षण केंद्र स्थापन करणे” या योजनेअंतर्गत “वरिष्ठ संशोधन छात्र” व “कृषी सहाय्यक” या पदांसाठी अर्ज मागविणेबाबत (अंतिम दिनांक:-०९-११-२०२2)
- Notification-Applications Invited for the Post of “Asst. Seed Production Officer” under AICRP at Seed Unit, Directorate of Research (Last Date:-18-11-2022)
Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth Departments
- Forestry
- Horticulture
- Agriculture
- Agri Business Management
- Food Technology
- Agril Bio-technology
- Fisheries
DBSKKV Highlights of Admission 2026:
1. The candidates applying for UG admission is eligible if he/she has 10,+2 pass with relevant subjects.
2. For PG admissions, there is a Common entrance test conducted where candidates need to pass in the exam.
3. And applicants with Common entrance test scores and Masters Degree is eligible for PhD admission.
DBSKKV B. tech admission:
For students to aspire in the field of Agriculture, DBSKKV offers B. tech course. The duration of the course is 4 years. The candidates with 10,+2 pass in Physics, Chemistry, English, Maths as the subjects is eligible for B. tech admission.
DBSKKV UG Course admission:
For UG level courses admission, candidates with 10,+2 with same relevant subjects as mentioned for B. tech is eligible. Additionally, Merit scores is considered for admission.
The University offers Bachelors in Fisheries sciences in various disciplines. There are six specializations offered in this Fisheries sciences. The following eligibility criteria is followed
* Candidates with 10,+2 pass with Physics, Chemistry, Maths, English as mandate subjects is eligible to apply .
Similarly, under B.sc there are 10 specializations offered in Agriculture and Horticulture fields. As mentioned above, the same eligibility is applicable for this course.
The duration of the course is 4 years. The detailed information on specializations can be checked in official website.
DBSKKV PG admission:
In the area of Agriculture and Fisheries/Aquaculture, the University offers PG courses. Each course comes with various specializations. The duration of both the courses is 2 years. The selection process is purely based on Common entrance test examination.
Likewise, CGPA scores are also considered for PG admission which adds 30% weightage.
* The University offers Masters in Fishery sciences in 6 disciplines. The candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline is eligible for admission.
* As mentioned above, in Agricultural stream, Masters degree is offered. The candidates is selected basis on Bachelor’s degree in relevant stream and also by Common Entrance test. DBSKKV offers 10 specializations.
DBSKKV M. tech admission:
For a detailed studies on Agriculture, the University offers M. tech course. The duration of the course is 2 years. The candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in relevant subjects is eligible for M. tech admission. The minimum score the candidates should get in Common entrance test is 5.5 CGPA.
DBSKKV offers six specializations related to Farm structure, Soil and water conservation etc.
DBSKKV PhD admission:
As similar to other courses, PhD admission is based on 70% of Common entrance test score and 30% CGPA scores.
The University offers 13 specializations and eligibility criteria is quite different for few. PhD course duration is 3 years.
As based on selection of course, candidates with M. tech(Agricultural engineering) with relevant subjects is eligible.
Likewise, candidates with M.sc in Agriculture and Masters in Fisheries sciences is eligible for PhD courses admission.
Admission to Ph.D. program shall be made on the basis of entrance test followed by personal interview which will be conducted by the university.
Candidates who qualified NET/SLET will be exempted from the examination.
DBSKKV Application procedure 2026-27
The application process of DBSKKV is online. The candidates should fill in the application form online. Once the candidates fill in the application, the required documents should be sent to the University through courier. The University has few specific courier accepting locations to which the forms should be sent.
There is also payment fees to be made through Net banking or by visiting the University Branch Bank.
The fees structure differs for candidates from State of Maharashtra.
The applicants can check the official website of the University for exam dates, admission, and much more
Documents Requirement at the time of Admission:
- Xth std Certificate and Mark Sheet (in the case of date of birth proof)
- XII std Certificate and Mark Sheet for admission in UG programs
- Address Proof
- Transfer Certificate
- Migration Certificate (applicable for those candidates who are from other states)
- Fee Receipt
- Community Certificate
Important Note:
5% seats of total will be for Government aided colleges accredited by ICAR, New Delhi as well as 10% additional seats of total seats will be filled by Indian Council of Agriculture Research.
51% seats from colleges of minority institutions will be reserved for concerned minority students and will be filled through Centralized Admission Process (CAP) along with remaining 49% seats.
Contact Details
Address: Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Tal. Dapoli, Dist. Ratnagiri, Maharashtra – 415 712, India
Phone No.: 02358-282065
Email: regrdbskkv@rediffmail.com
FAQ’s
University was established in 1972
Contact Numbers Are: 02358 282 065 and Email id : nandgudesachin@gmail.com
Address is: Dapoli, Maharashtra 415712
Approvals: UGC
University courses offered: Diploma, B.Tech, B.Sc {Hons.}, M.Sc, M.F.Sc, B.F.Sc, M.Tech
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Official Website Direct Link is: dbskkv.org







