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 hostel fee structure for SOA University depends upon the number of accommodations, for double sharing with Air conditioning the fee is INR 1.20 Lacs per annum. For triple-sharing rooms with Air conditioning, the fee is INR 90,000 per annum. Siksha O Anusandhan University provides separate hostels for boys and girls with 24-hour security and Wi-Fi facilities. There are 13 boys and 11 girls hostel. The hostels also have mess facilities providing hygienic and nutritious food. The mess charges are not included in the hostel fee, candidates need to pay INR 36,000 per annum to avail of the campus mess.

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.

The overall fees depend on the course that a student wishes to pursue. Students can check KL University, Vijayawada's fee structure in the table provided below:

Course	Tuition Fees
BE/BTech	5.7 L – 10.4 L
ME/MTech	2.4 L – 2.8 L
MBA/PGDM	5.6 L – 20 L

Apart from the tuition fee, there are other fee components too that are charged by KLU, including application fee, hostel fee, exam fee, etc. KL University offers hostel facilities too, ranging from INR 63K to INR 71K in two installments. The overall cost of living in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh depends on the lifestyle choices and accommodation preferences of the students.

 

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.

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.

All the best!

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BSc Agriculture course

Normally in February every year, a notification from ICAR is given for admission to Diploma, UG, PG and Doctoral courses of various Agricultural Universities and Colleges of ICAR and States. The process is online for this a link is provided on the ICAR website http://www.icar.org.in and also on the websites of agricultural universities and colleges.

There is an online entrance exam like JEE, AIEE, etc. in the second week of June, based on the course applied among the eligible candidates. The result is declared in four weeks. The eligible candidates are called for counselling at Delhi and are given a choice from their preference purely on merit bases however category reserved seats, SC, OBC etc. are called first.

A Bachelor of Science in Agriculture's duration is 4 years. Divided into 8 semesters. Each semester lasts for six months. Students gain practical field experience through internships/ on-the-job training in the last year of graduation.

SRMU stands out as a hub of academic and extracurricular excellence, equipped with top-notch infrastructure and amenities. The university serves as a dynamic confluence of academic, cultural and intellectual resources. Shri Ramswaroop Memorial University offers courses under 11 institutes which include Engineering, Computer Application, Agriculture, Pharmacy, Biotechnology & Bio-Sciences, Management, Commerce, Economics, Journalism & Mass Communication, Law, Natural Sciences, Humanities, Education & Research. The university offers many facilities such as world-class standards, labs, sports facilities, a hostel, and others.

Yes, Karunya is a good university. Karunya University has been ranked at the 1401-1500 position by the QS Sustainability Ranking 2026, 694 by the QS Asian University Rankings 2026, and 212 by the QS Asian University Rankings - Southern Asia 2026. Karunya University provides undergraduate, PG, & PhD programmes to students. 

Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences provides the flagship Bachelor of Science (BSc) program, which provides a solid Scientific foundation to students. The course is available in various specializations, and is geared towards the Agricultural fields. The SHUATS BSc programme is available in various relevant specializations like Nursing, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Community Science, among others.

The international fee for various courses at Sri Sri University is given below:

Name of the Programme	Tuition Fee ($US) per semester
PG Courses
MBA-General Management/ Agriibusiness/ Entrepreneurship	4000
MSc Osteopathy	4100
MSc / MA Yoga	850
MSc in Psychology and Contemplative Studies	3100
MA Sanskrit	300
MA English	700
MPA - Odissi	1200
MA Hindu Studies	350
Master of Computer Applications (MCA)	1250
MSc Exercise and Sports Physiology	1350
M.Sc. Agronomy	1800
M.Sc. Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry	1800
M.Sc. Genetics and Plant Breeding	1800
M.Sc. Entomology	1800
M.Sc. Horticulture	1800
M.Sc. Statistics	1800
M.Sc. Agricultural Economics	1800
M.Sc. Agricultural Extension	1800
M.Sc. Medical Biotechnology and Medical Informatics	1450
UG Courses
BBA	1200
B Com (Hons.)	1100
BSc Osteopathy	3600
BSc Yoga	700
BSc (Hons) Agriculture	1700
BSc (Hons) Horticulture	1450
BSc (Hons) Agribusiness	1350
BSc (Hons) Food, Nutrition and Dietetics	1550
BSc (Hons) Physics	950
BSc (Hons) Computer Science	850
Bachelor of Computer Applications	950
BSc (Hons) Environmental Science	1200
BSc (Hons.) in Psychology and Contemplative Studies	2750
B Arch	1450
B.Interior Design	1200
BA (Hons) English	700
BPA (Odissi Dance)	350
BPA Hindustani Vocal Music	350
BFA Animation/Applied Art/Painting	1200
Bachelor of Physical Education and Sports (BPES)	1100
BTech CSE - Cyber Security & Cyber Defense	1950
BTech CSE - AI ML	1950
BTech CSE - Data Science	1950
BSc Nursing	1450
General Nursing and Midwifery	1200
B.A.M.S.	3900

Take these actions to gain admission at Shoolini University:

Verify that the minimal prerequisites for your intended programme are met by your grades or, if applicable, entrance exam results. Visit the university website to find out more. Use the university portal to complete the online application form during open admission periods. assemble your school records and, if relevant, your entrance exam results.The SAT or JEE Main are required for some disciplines, such as engineering. For specifics, see the terms of your program. You will receive an invitation to counseling if your application results in being shortlisted. This is your opportunity to select your programme and seat according to merit rank and availability.Once your seat is reserved, proceed to pay the admission cost.

The lovely professional University admission office releases the cutoff list of the performance of the candidate in the relevant exam. Here are many exams and their related cutoff information:

CAT 2024 = last week of December the result is out 

XAT 2025 = The exam will be held on January 5, 2024

You can visit the Shiksha website to get more details.

Yes CUTM is much better than Astha School of Management. CUTM is one of the best engineering colleges in Bhubaneswar, Odisha based on placement records, especially in computer science engineering.  For undergraduate programs at CUTM, the first-year fees vary from INR60,000 to INR1.42 Lakhs, while postgraduate programme fees range from INR80,000 to INR7.5 Lakhs for the first year, depending on the specific programme. Astha school of Management is also good college.  Astha School Of Management provides good placements to its students. As per their commitment, they have provided 100% placements this year. Most of the companies are from marketing and finance domains, which have recruited students with good salary packages. Most of the students got dual placement offers.

No, there is no entrance exam required for admission at Rayat Bahra University. The university accepts admisison based on merit. The university accepts application through online and offline mode. 

Lovely Professional University has a strong record of placements for courses like BTech, BBA, BCA, BArch, MBA, MCA, etc. Currently, the highest international package offered during LPU placements in 2025 was INR 2.5 crore per annum, whereas the highest domestic package offered stood at INR 1 crore per annum. The LPU average package offered to the top 25% students of the batch 2025 was INR 10.23 LPA. The key highlights of LPU placements for the Class of 2023, 2024 and 2025 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2023)	Placement Statistics (2024)	Placement Statistics (2025)
Highest package	INR 54.75 LPA	INR 53 LPA	INR 250 LPA (International) INR 100 LPA (Domestic)
Average package	INR 7 LPA (MBA, BTech CSE)	INR 7.80 (MBA) INR 7.92 LPA (BTech CSE)	INR 10.23 LPA (top 25%)
Total recruiters	1,107	1,611	2,225+
Total offers	5,500+	7,443	6,000+

SR University a reputed institute established by the Sri Rajeshwara Educational Society. The university provides scholarships to the deserving candidates. SR University hire expert faculty members with years of experience. The university has 92% placements rates and the highest package is INR 51 LPA.

Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University admission 2026 open. The university accepts admission through online application. Students can appear directly through the official website. The admission is based on merit and meet the eligibility criteria. 

Rai University Admission Process

Online Application – Interested candidates can visit the university's official website to know more about the courses and their eligibility. Once the students know that they are eligible, they can fill out the Rai University application form available online. Under the admissions tab, by selecting the "admission procedure, " the students can click on "Apply Now" and fill out the application form. After submitting attested testimonials and payment of Rai University application fees, the application form is accepted after verification. 

Shekhawati Group of Institutions has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
MBA/PGDM	Candidate must have passed Bachelor degree of minimum 3 years duration. Obtained at least 50% marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to reserved category such as SC, ST and Non creamy layer OBC and Non creamy layer MBC, PWD category only for relaxation in minimum academic qualification) in the qualifying examination.
M.Sc.	The candidate should have passed Graduation with mentioned Marks in concerned Subject.
M.A.	Students who have passed 10+2+3 (Any Stream) with mentioned aggregate at UG level or 55% at UG level in the particular subject, in which student is seeking admission at PG level
M.Com	Candidate with 55% at UG level in the particular subject, in which student is seeking admission at PG level is also eligible to apply.
B.A.	Students from outside of Rajasthan must have 60% at Sr Sec Examination from a recognized Board are eligible for admission in BA
BCA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
BBA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
B.Com	Students from outside of Rajasthan must have 60% at Sr Sec Examination from a recognized Board are eligible for admission in B.Com
B.Sc.	The maximum age limit is 25 years as on 01.01.2023
UG Diploma	Students must have passed Senior Secondary with mandatory Subject OR as per Coordinator AHDP, RAJUVAS Bikaner.
B.Ed	Candidate must have passed graduation from a recognized university.
BNYS	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board.
B.M.C.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.

Yes, Galgotias University offers decent placements annually for courses like BTech, MTech, MBA, MCA, etc. As per the latest report, the highest and average package offered during Galgotias University placements 2026 stood at INR 60 LPA and INR 5.4 LPA, respectively. The key highlights of Galgotias University placements for the Class of 2026 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2026)
Highest package	INR 60 LPA
Average package	INR 5.4 LPA
Total recruiters	1200+
Total offers	3055+
Niche offers	300+
Top recruiters	Commvault, Amazon, Accenture, Cognizant

For MBA admissions at IES University, the following entrance exam scores are accepted:

1. CAT (Common Admission Test)
2. MAT (Management Aptitude Test)
3. CMAT (Common Management Admission Test)
4. XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test)
5. GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)

 Additionally, the university may also conduct its own entrance test or consider performance in personal interviews for final admission decisions.

Internationally, Woxsen University Hyderabad ranks 6th in the Asia Pacific region by the Bloomberg Best B-School Ranking in India for 2025-26. Woxsen University Hyderabad is ranked 30th by the QS Full-time MBA Rankings - Asia 2026. Woxsen University is famous for its infrastructure, placements, and Management programme it offers to its students. 

Apex University admissions are open. Candidates meeting eligibility can fill out the form online. Aspirants also need to pay application fees. Admission to most of the programmes at Apex University is entrance-based.

Malla Reddy University Hyderabad offers BCom in 11 specialisations with a total tuition fee of INR 2.4 – 4 Lakh. Among these 11 specialisations, it also offers BCom (Hons) in Banking, Financial Services and Insurance as a 4-year course. Candidates must score an aggregate of 50% or above in 10+2 and clear the entrance exam of ISC, TSBIE or CBSE Class 12 exams.

MS Ramaiah University (MSRUAS) admissions are based on entrance exam scores. Candidates who want to apply for the UG/ PG courses are required to appear for RUASAT. Moreover, the candidates who want a Ph.D. course admissions must appear for RUASAT followed by a presentation round. Moreover, courses like B.Tech, BDS and MS accept national-level entrance scores like JEE, KCET COMEDK, and NEET respectively.

Yes, SRM University, Delhi-NCR BTech admissions 2026 are currently open. Students can visit the official website to learn more and apply online. SRM University, Sonepat is recognised by the UGC and ALU and is approved by the BCI, DSIR, and NCHMCT. The university is also accredited by NAAC with an “A+” grade. The institute accepts national entrance exams such as JEE Main, MAT, XAT, CUET, and others.