Agriculture Colleges in India: Ranking, Fees, Admission 2026, courses, Placements

There are about 950+ best Agriculture colleges in India of which 417 colleges are privately owned, 155 colleges are owned by public/government organisations, and public-private entities own 48 colleges. Students can secure admission after passing Class 12 boards or through entrance exams like ICAR AIEEA, MHT CET, etc. Banaras Hindu University, Amity University Noida, VIT Vellore, Aligarh Muslim University, Chandigarh University, Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College, etc. are some of the top Agriculture colleges in India.

Hi, Indian Agricultural Research Institute is the top Agriculture college in India according to NIRF 2024 under the Agriculture and Allied sectors.

Listed below are some colleges along with their NIRF rankings 2024:

College Name	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024
Indian Agricultural Research Institute Ranking	1	1
NDRI – National Dairy Research Institute Ranking	2	2
Punjab Agricultural University Ranking	3	3
Banaras Hindu University Ranking	4	4
Indian Veterinary Research Institute Izatnagar Ranking	6	5

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website of the ranking body listed and may vary.

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Joining the top Agriculture colleges in India can be affordable as most colleges have tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh. Listed below are some colleges along with their affordable tuition fees:

Low-cost Colleges	Tuition Fee
BHU Fees	INR 7,000 - INR 35,000
Calcutta University Fees	INR 12,000
BBAU Fees	INR 6,000
Bharathidasan University Fees	INR 2,000
MGU Kerala Fees	INR 5,000 - INR 8,000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website.

As an Agriculture student, you can opt for various job sectors in India such as Pharmaceuticals, Research, Forest Services, Banks, etc. These sectors hire Agriculture students for multiple job roles such as Forest Officer, Farming Manager, Breeder, Quality Analyst, Nursery Manager, Land Geomatics Surveyor, and more. As a Forest Officer in India, you can expect a starting salary of INR 3.8 LPA. Though the salaries may vary depending on various factors including geographical location, designation, skills, and experience.

The Amity University Noida is a good choice for students as it has been accredited grade A by NAAC. Good placements are offered here with the highest package being INR 61.75 LPA during 2023. 

 

Here are the general eligibility criteria for admission to the best Agricultural universities in India:

UG Level:

• Candidates must have completed Class 12 or its equivalent from a recognised board with an aggregate of 50%-60%. The qualifying examination should have included subjects such as Physics,  Chemistry, and Biology/Agriculture.

PG Level:

• Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or a related field from a recognised university with an aggregate of 50% to 60%.
• Some institutions may require candidates to have a valid score in entrance exams such as the AIEEA or specific entrance exams conducted by the institution.

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

No, unlike Medical and Dental courses,  Agriculture does not fall under the purview of NEET. 

Joining the best Agriculture colleges in India can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some colleges along with their tuition fees and average placement package:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Annual Median Package
BHU Courses	INR 7,000 - INR 35,000	INR 8 LPA - INR 9 LPA
AMU Courses	INR 1 lakh	INR 6 LPA - INR 9 LPA
AMU5 University Courses	INR 3 Lacs - INR 7 lakh	INR 4 LPA - INR 5 LPA
AMU5 University Courses	INR 12,000	INR 9 LPA
LPU Courses	INR 3 Lacs - INR 6 lakh	INR 7 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ media reports.

The IAS is one of the prestigious civil services in India. It is known for its competitive nature and the vast range of subjects covered in the examination. In the case of BSc Agriculture, it can provide you certain advantages like the knowledge gained from studying agriculture can be beneficial in understanding various aspects of rural development and agricultural policies. This knowledge can prove to be an asset while working in rural areas or dealing with agricultural-related issues as an IAS officer. 

The last date to apply for admission in Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College has already surpassed. Candidates can apply next time for the next academic year. Addtionally, they can also contact the admission office of Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College for more details and queries regarding the same. 

Listed below are the top Agriculture colleges in different regions of India:

Location	No. of Colleges
Maharashtra	148
Uttar Pradesh	133
Punjab	90
Delhi NCR	49

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

The table below shows the average placement package offered by top recruiters who participated in top Agriculture colleges in India:

College Name	Annual Median Package	Top Recruiters
BHU Placements	INR 8 LPA - INR 9 LPA	IBM, Infosys, Wipro, SBI Life, Genpact, etc.
AMU Placements	INR 6 LPA - INR 9 LPA	Forbes Marshall, Publicis Sapient, Ramboll India, etc.
SOA University Placements	INR 4 LPA - INR 5 LPA	Accenture, Adobe, Cognizant, DXC Technology, etc.
Calcutta University Placements	INR 9 LPA	IDBI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Bank of Baroda, etc.
SOA5 Placements	INR 7 LPA	L&T, Amazon, HCL, IBM, TCS,  ICICI Bank, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ media reports.

S.S. Jain Subodh PG College admissions are merit based for UG and PG courses requiring candidates to have passed relevant qualifying examinations like 10+2 for UG, graduation for PG. Female candidates Jain minority members SC/ST/OBC/SBC/MBC/EWS students & those with NCC/NSS/Rovers/Sports certificates receive specific percentage weightages.

B.Sc Horticulture is a niche course i.e., the course is very particular in its syllabus and mainly focuses on the Horticulture branch of agriculture. B.Sc Agriculture is a core course that covers all aspects of agriculture in brief including horticulture.

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BSc Agriculture

You don't necessarily require skills before you enroll in a degree. You could use some pre-requisites but those too are mere suggestions. The course itself is designed to teach you skills. You can use some prior knowledge of agricultural concepts, nomenclature of basic crops, attention to detail, innovation, verbal and written communication skills, and most importantly a genuine interest in the field.

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BSc Agriculture course

From crop production, dairy farming, food production to plant breeding, animal husbandry and more. There is enough scope as India is an agriculture-intensive country. With correct career planning and skillset you can eventually become a Agriculture Officers, Bank Probationary Officer, Agronomist, Seed Technologist. You can also consider startups, food processing, research, etc. Government options include profiles like - Agricultural Officers, IBPS Agriculture Field Officers (AFO), FCI Managers, or scientists in ICAR/CSIR. Please note that the worth of a degree depends on its graduates' employability. So make sure you invest time in gaining skills, experience, and networking in the industry. Also besides a few instances enrty level agriculture jobs pay 3 to 5 LPA (INR) on average. Salary tends to increase with experience and job title gradually.

There is agood scope in the agriculture sector in both the Indian and abroad scenario. Major areas are contract farming, fertilizer, pesticide, /agrochemicals, farm forestry, horticulture etc. If you do an MBA in agribusiness management, the scope might rise even more.  You can do Masters and Ph.D. and get in teaching/research in the Agricultural Universities/ ICAR Agricultural Research Service (Central Government). Private players also offer attractive packages to skilled individuals.

The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Kolkata is a highly reputed institution in India. Its global rankings may vary. It depends on its statistics and any other course. It comes under tier 1. It has an excellent infrastructure. The college also provides good placement opportunities to its students.

National Sugar Institute has been rated 3 on Infrastructure parameter. Institute has a well supported campus with facilities such as Auditorium, Boys Hostel, Cafeteria, Girls Hostel, Gym, Hospital / Medical Facilities, Hostel, Labs, Library, Sports Complex. National Sugar Institute has also been rated 4 for Campuslife.

The University has had a decent placement record in recent years. During 2024 placements, the overall highest package stood at INR 2.60 crore per annum. Check the complete insights related to Mewar University placements 2024 from the table below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2024)
Highest package	INR 2.60 crore per annum
Average package	INR 7 LPA
Lowest package	INR 4.20 LPA

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• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

Techno India University provides 30+ courses in school of Humanities and Social Sciences, Agriculture Sciences, Natural Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Law, Engineering, and Commerce and Management. The courses offered by the university include LLB, BA LLB, BPharm, DPharm, BCom, MCom, MBA, BBA, BSc, MSc, MA, BA, MCA, BCA, Integrated BCA - MCA, B.Tech (Computer Science & Engineering), etc.

The cutoff list of Sikkim Professional University, in general, is prepared a few days after the declaration of CUET result. In case of the admissions for the session 2024, the cutoff list will be declared within a week or so after the CUET result declaration. The dates to declare the cutoff list are not defined and issued as and when thought fit by the academic/admission committee. Such a list will include how to attain minimum qualifying scores for entry into the various courses offered in the university.

Gurukul Edutech Education and Research Foundation has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
Certificate	Candidate who have completed 10+2 with Diploma in relevant subject / Polytechnic Diploma Holders are also eligible.
After 10th Diploma	Candidate must have completed 10th from a recognised baord.
B.Sc.	Candidate must have completed 10+2 with Science/Vocational from a recognised baord.
BBA	Candidate must have completed 10+2 in any disciplinefrom a recognised baord.
UG Diploma	Candidate must have completed 10+2 in any discipline from a recognised baord.
PG Diploma	Candidates must have done Graduation in any Stream from a recognised University.

Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.

We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.

Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University ranked 553rd in India and 9267th in the World 2023 overall rankings with enrollment - 10000, founded in 2014.

 

 

IIBM Institute of Business Management, Meerut provides programmes including PG Diploma, Certificate, UG Diploma in streams such as Business & Management Studies, IT & Software, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Transport & Logistics, Human Resources.

The salary prospects in the Law profession are based on the job role, position, employer, experience, and skills. Also, in India, Lawyers are generally paid based on the cases they handle; the number of full-time hired Advocates is less. You'll find some full-time hired Advocates in MNCs or in government organizations only; the remaining ones work more as consultants. These salaries can be: 

 Note- The above salary has been taken from external sources, and hence may vary.