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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.