Top Agriculture colleges in West Bengal: Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees, Placements

There are around 20+ best Agriculture colleges in West Bengal of which 10+ colleges are owned privately, 8 are owned by the government and the rest 1 college is owned by semi-government institutions.

Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College, Calcutta University, Visva Bharati University, NSOU - Netaji Subhas Open University, JIS University, Sister Nivedita University and Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College are some of the top BSc Agriculture colleges in West Bengal.

Hi, please refer below for the top Agriculture colleges in West Bengal according to NIRF 2024:

College Name	NIRF 2022	NIRF 2023	NIRF 2024
Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College	19	8	3

Hi, it can be observed that pursuing Agriculture can be quite affordable as most of the colleges have an average tuition fee of less than INR 1 lakh.

Candidates reporting for admission to the allotted university must have final year/final semester results in hand, such as their final OGPA/CGPA or final percentage of marks, where students do not get grade points. Candidates need to submit a Provisional Degree Certificate (PDC) /Degree certificate of qualifying graduate examination issued by the university for this purpose. The candidates should note that the university may deny admission in case the PDC is not produced at the time of verification during counselling. No correspondence shall be entertained by the Council in this regard.

Also, students should have their Class 10 marksheet, Migration or character certificates (may be required), a valid identity proof, and a reserved category certificate (if applicable) when they are going through the counselling process. You can also carry a few passport-size photos of yourself, which may be needed while filling out any admission form or completing other formalities.

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya is one of the renowned institutions and offer quality education to the students. The offers higher education in theoretical and technical fields of agriculture, horticulture, and agricultural engineering. The institute has amazing campus life with a focus on practical learning and research. BCKV is known for attracting private companies with decent salary packages, although many students prefer government jobs. 

Hi, please refer below for the top courses offered by best Agriculture colleges in West Bengal:

Top Courses	No. of Colleges
BSc	10+
MSc	10+
Certificate	3
PG Diploma	3
MBA/PGDM	1
PhD	1

Yes, you can definitely pursue certificate courses from top Agrciulture colleges in West Bengal:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
NSOU	-	Meri-Based
Gurukul Edutech Education and Research Foundation	INR 4,000	Merit-Based
361 Degree Minds	INR 4,950 - INR 5,000	Merit-Based

A BSc in Agriculture can be a good career choice, with many job opportunities in both the public and private sectors. Here are some reasons why: 

• Graduates can earn a starting salary of up to Rs 20,000 per month. On average, they can expect to earn between INR 2.5 to 6 LPA, but this can vary depending on experience, skills, college, and professional position.
• Graduates can find jobs in many areas, including agricultural departments, research organizations, and commercial farming. Some of the roles available include Agricultural Officer, Assistant Plantation Manager, Agricultural Research Scientist, Business Development Executive, and Marketing Executive.
• The course covers a wide range of topics, including crop production, dairy farming, food production, plant breeding, and animal husbandry.
• India's dependence on agriculture for its economy and employment means that there's a vast scope for a BSc in Agriculture. 
  
  

For Visva Bharati University admissions to various UG & PG courses, candidates have to fulfil the minimum eligibility criteria, followed by the other selection rounds. Find below the course-wise eligibility and selection criteria related to Visva Bharati University course admissions 2025:

Course Name	Eligibility	Selection Criteria
BSc	Class 12 with 50%	CUET
BA	Class 12 with 45%	CUET
MSc	Graduation with 45%	ICAR AIEEA, CUET-PG
MA	Graduation with 45%	CUET PG
UG Diploma	Class 12	CUET

Hi, given below are the top private Agriculture colleges in West Bengal with their tuition fee and eligibility criteria:

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

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
JIS University Admission	INR 3.94 lakh	Merit-Based
Sister Nivedita University Admission	INR 2.75 lakh – INR 4 lakh	SNUET
Swami Vivekananda University, Barrackpore	INR 2.85 lakh	Merit-Based
The Neotia University Admission	INR 2.09 lakh – INR 5.49 lakh	Merit-Based
Brainware University Admission	INR 4.35 lakh	Merit-Based

Hi, listed below are the top government Agriculture colleges in West Bengal with their tuition fee and eligibility criteria:

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

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Calcutta University Admission	INR 12,000	Merit-Based
Visva Bharati University Admission	INR 2,400 – INR 3,360	CUET, ICAR AIEEA
Vidyasagar University Admission	INR 45,780	Merit-Based

Yes, you can pursue a BSc in Agriculture, even if you passed Class 12 five years ago. There are no stringent age criteria for BSc in Agriculture admission in India. However, you'll need to check the eligibility criteria of your desired college.

Hi, listed below are the top private MSc in Agriculture colleges in India with their tuition fee and eligibility criteria:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Amity University Noida Admission	INR 1.68 Lacs – INR 2.14 lakh	Merit-Based
LPU Admission	INR 4.8 lakh	CUET PG, LPU NEST
SOA University Admission	INR 3 Lacs – INR 3.4 lakh	SAAT
Shoolini University Admission	INR 2.8 Lacs – INR 3.08 lakh	CUET PG
Shoolini4 Markandeshwar University Admission	INR 1.4 lakh	Merit-Based

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

No, RMVCC (Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Centenary College), Rahara is not under CUET (Central Universities Entrance Test). It is an undergraduate college affiliated with the University of Calcutta. CUET is typically used for admissions into central universities and some other institutions, but RMVCC follows the admission procedures set by its affiliating university

Hi, MCAER CET, ICAR AIEEA, CUET PG, etc. are the top entrance exams for admission to best colleges for MSc Agriculture in India. 

Please refer below for the schedule of the above-mentioned entrance exams for admission to top colleges for MSc Agriculture in India:

Exam Name	Exam Dates	Exam Schedule
MCAER CET	To Be Announced	ICAR CET Schedule
ICAR AIEEA	03 Jul ' 25	ICAR AIEEA Schedule
CUET PG	Over for '25	CUET PG Schedule

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

Hi, you can refer below for the fee range offered by best MSc Agriculture colleges in India:

Fee Range	No. of Colleges
Less than INR 1 lakh	80+ colleges
INR 1-2 lakh	80+ colleges
INR 2-3 lakh	20+ colleges
INR 3-5 lakh	15+ colleges
> INR 5 lakh	2 colleges

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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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.

No, Swami Vivekananda University is not hard to get for hardworking students. Swami Vivekananda University is approved by the UGC (University Grants Commission). Candidates willing to get admission must prepare for the entrance exams beforehand. The accepted entrance exams are WBJEE, JEE Main, and others. Students must prepare as many JEE Main mock tests as possible. In this way, securing good marks and getting admission will become quite easy. 

BESC Kolkata offers a vibrant campus life to its students. The various extracurricular activities present at the college’s campus are listed below:

• NSS (National Service Scheme
• NCC (National Cadet Corps)

The college offers world-class infrastructure to students with various facilities. It has also been rated 4.4 for both ‘Infrastructure’ and ‘Crowd and Campus Life’ as per Shiksha verified reviews.

 

JIS University considers WBJEE scores for admission to BPharm and BTech programmes. Such aspirants need to pass Class 12 with at least 45% aggregate with relevant subjects to apply via WBJEE scores. 

Yes, the Neotia University is worth it as it was established by the Ambuja Neotia Group and is recognised by the UGC. NTU Kolkata is also approved by the AICTE, BCI, PCI, Indian Nursing Council, and the Directorate General of Shipping (DGS). TNU courses are offered to students at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels in various disciplines of Arts, Sciences, and Commerce. Further, the university also has a panel of guest lecturers to inspire students in their respective careers and to give them tips and invaluable insights in every course.

Brainware University offers UG, PG, and PhD programmes to students.  At the undergraduate level, the university provides BTech, BSc, BBA,  and other courses to students. At the PG level, the university provides MBA, MCA,  MSc, and other courses to students. Brainware in Kolkata also provides Diploma and PhD courses to students. The below-mentioned is the Brainware University course cost:

Courses	Tuition Fees
BSc	2.2 L - 6.9 L
B.E. / BTech	2.2 L - 5.5 L
BPharma	4.8 L - 7 L
BBA	3.4 L - 4.9 L

This fee is exclusive of various charges such as transportation fee and other charges. 

There are many factors which comes into play in comparison as some universities are good at one thing, while others at some other things, So the answer might change as one's preferences and priorities change from person to person.

SSU is relatively new as it came into the picture in 2004 whereas AOT was established in 2003, so AOT is older and much more likely to have a good alumni status among other things. SSU is relatively bigger with about 50 acres of campus compared to AOTs have 10.66 Acres, So SSU is bigger. AOT is relatively slightly cheaper when it comes to BTech by a small margin. So that does also play a role in comparison.

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.

361 Degree Minds - Annamalai University provides programmes including Certificate, MBA/PGDM, PG Diploma, M.Com, B.Com, BBA in streams such as Business & Management Studies, IT & Software, Hospitality & Travel, Mass Communication & Media, Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences, Science, Accounting & Commerce, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Sales & Marketing, Finance, International Business, Human Resources, Energy & Environment, Digital Marketing, Operations, Business Analytics, Data Visualization, Agriculture, Cyber Security, Java, Python, French, R Programming, Data Analytics.

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya - Burdwan Campus has been rated 4.4 on Infrastructure parameter. Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya - Burdwan Campus has also been rated 4.8 for Campuslife.