Best Agri Business Management Colleges in India: Admissions 2026, Fees, Exams, Eligibility, Salary

An MBA in Food and Agribusiness Management is a specialized business degree that focuses primarily on the management and administration of the agricultural industry. MBA in Food and Agribusiness Management blends traditional business education with a deep understanding of the unique challenges, opportunities and dynamics of the agribusiness industry.
Those who pursue an MBA in Food and Agribusiness Management education will be more equipped to lead and oversee operations, overcome obstacles and innovate in the agriculture sector. For individuals hoping to support the growth and sustainability of the agribusiness industry an MBA in Food and Agribusiness Management is a prerequisite.

There are almost 280+ Agri-Business Management colleges in India: 180+ private, 1 public-private, and 50+ government. Some of the top colleges that offer Agricultural Management courses are IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, Amity University, Banaras Hindu University, National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management, Shoolini University, Symbiosis Institute of International Business, etc.

Yeah, of course! Refer to the table below for some information about the best Agri Business Management colleges in India:

Particulars	Details
Number of Agri-Business Management Colleges in India	280+ colleges
Annual Fees	Less than INR 1 Lakh: 60+ colleges INR 1-2 Lakh: 60+ colleges INR 2-3 Lakh: 30+ colleges INR 3-5 Lakh: 40+ colleges More than INR 5 Lakh: 50+ colleges
Top Agri-Business Management Colleges in India	IIM Ahmedabad, IIM Calcutta, IIM Lucknow, Amity University, Banaras Hindu University, National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management, Shoolini University, Symbiosis Institute of International Business, etc.
Accepted Entrance Exams	CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, ATMA, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Students can take admission to the best Agri Business Management colleges in India based on their score in entrance exams. Some details about these commonly accepted Agri Business Management colleges in India are mentioned in the table below:

Exam Name	Exam Date	Exam Schedule	Exam Syllabus
ATMA	July November 2025 (Tentative)	CUET Schedule	CUET Syllabus
CMAT 2025 (Tentative)	MAT Schedule	XAT	January Syllabus
CMAT	January 2026 (Tentative)	ATMA	July Schedule	CMAT Syllabus
XAT	January 2026 (Tentative)	XAT Schedule	0 Syllabus
3 CET	April 2026 (Tentative)	CUET CET Schedule	CMAT3 CET Syllabus
CUET 15, 2025	CMAT2 Schedule	02 Syllabus
CUET PG	March, 2026 (Tentative)	CUET6 PG Schedule	CUET PG Syllabus
08 7, 14, and 21 (Tentative)	3 Schedule	SNAP Syllabus

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

IIM Ahmedabad fees varies course-wise. Students selected for admission have to pay the course fees to confirm their seat. In case of withdrawal of admission, the institute refund fee after deduction of INR 1,000 towards processing charges. Check below IIMA course-wise fees:

Course	Total Fees
MBA	INR 20.1 lakh
MBA-PGPX	INR 35 lakh
Blended PGP	INR 20 lakh
Blended PGP in BA & AI	INR 21 lakh

Yes, an Agri Business Management course from Indian colleges can be quite valuable for students. In monetary terms, students can estimate the value of an Agri Business Management degree by comparing the tuition fees to pursue the course with the median placement salary after completing the degree:

College Name	Average Fees	Average Package
IIM Ahmedabad Courses	INR 25 Lakh	INR 20 LPA
IIM Lucknow Courses	INR 12.6 Lakh	INR 27 LPA
Banaras Hindu University Courses	INR 11,890 - 2.2 Lakh	INR 8 LPA
LPU - Lovely Professional University Courses	INR 10 Lakh	INR 7.25 LPA
Graphic Era Deemed to be University Courses	INR 7.17 Lakh	INR 7.5 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Here are some details about the placement salary and top recruiting companies at the best Agri-Business Management colleges in India:

College Name	Average Placement Salary	Top Recruiters
IIM Lucknow Placements	INR 27 LPA	Wipro, Ernst & Young, Tata Steel, Deloitte, Accenture, etc.
IIM Ahmedabad Placements	INR 20 LPA	Accenture, Adani Group, Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages, TATA, etc.
Garware Institute of Career Education and Development Placements	INR 18 LPA	Thomas Cook, TCS, HSBC, Ciror, Tata Motors, Birla SunLife, etc.
Apex University Placements	INR 15 LPA	Cisco, Infosys, Tech Mahindra, Wipro, ICICI Bank, TCS, Infosys, etc.
Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University Placements	INR 14.86 LPA	Lupin, Infosys, DHFL, TCS, Macleods, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Admission requirements generally include a bachelor’s degree, a good academic record, GMAT/GRE scores (if required), letters of recommendation, and a personal statement or essay. The duration typically ranges from 1 to 2 years, depending on whether you pursue it full-time or part-time. The process generally involves submitting an application, academic transcripts, test scores (if required), letters of recommendation, and a personal statement.

Yes, UPRTOU Allahabad is recognised by the Distance Education Council (DEC), National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and UGC Distance Education Bureau. Rajarshi Tandon Open University was established in 1999 and is located in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad). UPRTOU Allahabad (now Prayagraj) offers over 127 UG, PG, Certificate, Diploma and PG Diploma courses. UPRTOU courses are offered across nine disciplines, namely Humanities, Sciences, Social Sciences, Management Studies, Education, Computer and Information Sciences, Health Sciences, Agriculture Sciences and Vocational Studies.

Some private colleges in India where students can pursue Agribusiness Management courses are listed in the table below:

College Name	Average Fees
Symbiosis Institute of Operations Management Admission	INR 10 Lakh
Agri University Admission	INR 79,000
Graphic Era Deemed to be University Admission	INR 7.17 Lakh
Sri University Admission	INR 4.72 Lakh
MIT-WPU Admission	INR 9.4 Lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

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Some government colleges in India where students can pursue Agribusiness Management courses are listed in the table below:

College Name	Average Fees
IIM Ahmedabad Admission	INR 25 Lakh
Agri Calcutta Admission	INR 1.12 Lakh
IIM Lucknow Admission	INR 12.6 Lakh
Banaras Hindu University Admission	INR 11,890 - 2.2 Lakh
National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management Admission	INR 15,000 - 8.5 Lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

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The popular locations where students can pursue Agribusiness Management courses in India are given in the table below, along with the number of colleges there:

Location	No. of Colleges
Maharashtra	103 colleges
Pune	63 colleges
Rajasthan	32 colleges
Uttar Pradesh	29 colleges
Delhi/NCR	19 colleges
Gujarat	15 colleges
Karnataka	12 colleges
Hyderabad	10 colleges

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

If you want to improve your resume for better placement then follow below mentioned steps:

• Highlighting Relevant Skills: First of all showcase skills like business acumen, agri-sector knowledge, analytical abilities, problem-solving, leadership and communication skills.
• Emphasize Experience: Then highlight internships, projects or part-time jobs related to this field if you have done any. Do not forget to explain your detailed responsibilities and achievements in those positions.
• Additional Courses: Consider completing certifications or short courses in areas like agricultural finance, supply chain management, sustainability in agriculture or data analysis becaus these skills are highly valued in the sector.
• Participation in Events: Mention any participation, volunteering or organizing roles in agribusiness-related events, seminars or conferences.
• Community Involvement: Any volunteer work or initiatives related to agriculture or rural development can demonstrate your commitment to the sector.

The answer to this question of whether an average student can get into IIM can be both yes and no depending on the definition of an average student.

• Based on Academics (Class 10/ Class 12/ Graduation): While a student with average scores in Class 10, Class 12 and graduation with a good CAT score certainly has good chances of getting a call from IIM-A, chances are less for someone with an average CAT score.
• Based on student category (General or Reserved): While it is tough for a General category average student to grab a seat at IIM due to high score requirements, a reserved category student can get admission being at average scores as well.
• Based on past work experience, diversity and other factors: Gender and academic diversity is also a factor on which students are shortlisted at IIM. IIMs judge the past academic category based on the degree obtained by the students before MBA and then a weightage is allotted based on that. For Engineers, the percentage for scoring the highest marks is higher as compared with other streams
• Performance in selection rounds: Once you make it to the final selection rounds, i.e., AWT/PI process, it can be considered a fresh start. At this stage, students can forget their past average-ness but definitely require good grasp over the past subjects as academics-related questions are asked in the interview.

Based on the above factors, it can be considered that while getting into top Management institutes, such as IIM is extremely tough, the past performance, CAT performance, student category and a lot of factors can be the reasons for a student to receive that final call.

Preparing for Group Discussions (GDs) and Personal Interviews (PIs) for an MBA in Agribusiness involves a mix of subject knowledge, communication skills, and general awareness. Here are some tips:

• Stay Informed: Stay informed about current events, agricultural policies, market trends and sustainable farming practices.
• Practice Speaking: Participate in discussions with peers or forums to enhance your ability to articulate, clarify and express your opinions confidently.
• Know Your Resume: Be prepared to discuss your academic background, work experience, achievements and your motivation for pursuing an MBA in Agribusiness.
• Understand the Industry: Demonstrate your knowledge of the agricultural sector including its challenges, opportunities and how an MBA can help address these issues.
• Be Ready for Case Studies: Engage in solving case studies related to agribusiness to demonstrate your analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Admission to MBA Agri-Business will be done through Common University Entrance Test (CUET PG) conducted by NTA. Candidates must clear the CUET PG exam in order to get admission to MBA Agri-Business at BHU. The final selection will be based on the merit list released by the university on the basis of CUET PG marks.

Candidates applying for MBA Agri-Business admission at BHU must apply for CUET PG on the official website. The application process is mentioned below: Visit the official website - cuet. nta .nic. in. On the homepage, click on the link that reads, 'Registration for CUET (PG) - 2025. Register yourself and then login using your credentials. Fill in the application form, upload the documents Pay the application fees and submit the form Download and print a copy for future references.

Joining MBA in Agri Business colleges in India can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some of the best MBA in Agri-Business Management with the average annual fee and average placement package

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Average Median Package
IIM Ahmedabad MBA	INR 25 lakh	INR 20 LPA
IIM Lucknow MBA	INR 13 lakh	INR 30 LPA
Graphic Era Deemed to be University MBA	INR 7 lakh	INR 8 LPA
LPU MBA	INR 10 lakh	INR 7 LPA

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Some of the top MBA in Agriculture colleges with affordable fees are here. Take a look

Low-cost Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University	INR 35,200
Madhyanchal Professional University	INR 60,000
Shridhar University (SU)	INR 2.56 Lakh
Invertis Institute of Management Studies	INR 2.8 Lakh
Sun Rise University	INR 3 Lakh

Note - The information is taken from the official website of the college.

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Yes, Banaras Hindu University offers a wide range of merit-based, need-based, and merit-cum-means based scholarships. Most of these scholarships consider students' academic records. The amount and eligibility of BHU scholarships depend on the department or institute offering them. For example, the Institute of Science, BHU offers various scholarships ranging from worth INR 10,000 to INR 25,000 per year. There are dedicated scholarships for women and SC/ ST/ PwD candidates. Further, BHU students are also eligible for the national scholarships offered through the NSP portal.

According to the latest report, more than 200 recruiters participated during the recent Graphic Era University placements 2025 and presented 6200 job offers. 

There are various scholarships offered by PAU Ludhiana. The below-mentioned are Punjab Agricultural University Ludhiana Punjab scholarship details valid for UG course students:

Scholarship Name	Scholarship Eligibility Criteria	Amount
PAU Merit Scholarships (7 scholarships)	Top 7 students on the basis of Merit List which is prepared by Dean COAE&T	INR 500 pm
Professor R. N. Kaul Scholarship for UG Students (1 scholarship only for girls)	On merit basis with min. OCPA 7.00/10.00	INR 2,500 pm
Dr. Gurdev. Singh Khush Scholarship for UG Students	Awarded by Dr. Khush Foundation with min. OCPA 7.00/10.00 for UG Students	INR 1,200 pm

TNAU faculty are experienced professionals with years of experience. TNAU faculty motivates the students to work on their knowledge and skills. TNAU faculty motivates the individuals to work on their knowledge and skills. TNAU faculty have worked in top companies hence possess significant experience needed to teach the students. 

National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) is a good institution for MBA/PGDM, UG Diploma courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialisation at National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) are Agriculture & Food Business, Agriculture & Farm Engineering.

National Academy of Agricultural Research Management has been rated 4.8 on Infrastructure parameter. National Academy of Agricultural Research Management provide good facilities all around the campus such as A/C ClassroomsAuditorium, Cafeteria, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Shuttle Service, Sports Complex, Wi-Fi Campus. National Academy of Agricultural Research Management has also been rated 5 for Campuslife.

For admission to IMED Pune, the application process is conducted online through the official website of institute. Candidates need to register and fill an application form to apply for any of the programmes. Check below the basic steps to apply for IMED Pune admission 2024:

1. Visit the official website of IMED Pune.
2. Click on “Apply Online for Admissions”.
3. Choose a course and click on “Apply”.
4. Fill the application form by entering personal and qualification details.
5. Upload a passport size photograph and scanned signature.
6. Submit the application form by paying the application fee online via debit/ credit cards or net banking.

Since there is a change in the exam pattern of the CUET PG exam. Now the total marks for which the exam will be conducted has 300 marks as the total number of questions will be 75. 

It is a challenge and almost impossible to compare because both institutions are good in their respective fields. It is like comparing oranges and apples. 

While choosing you should think about your desired programme based on career aspirations, placement record of that college, faculty, and infrastructure. This is crucial because there are courses provided at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University and not in Shri Ram College of Engineering and Management and vice-versa. 

Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University is an agricultural university and its programs are organised around that. It focuses majorly on agricultural research, horticulture and related fields.

On the other hand,  Shri Ram College of Engineering and Management is an engineering and management college offering various UG and PG programs, emphasizing technical education and business management.

We hope this helps.

Yes, Gujarat University is good for MBA. It is one of the premier universities in Ahmedabad to offer quality education to students in Management field. The university offers an MBA programme for 2 years in full-time mode. 

The list of top recruiters during Maharishi Markandeshwar University Mullana placements 2024 and recent past is presented below:

MMU Mullana Top Recruiters
Indiamart	Infosys
Deloitte	Nestle India
PwC	Samsung
Microsoft	Cognizant
TCS	Amazon