B.Sc. in Agriculture colleges in Chennai

Tamil Nadu has approximately 28 BSc Agriculture Colleges of which 19 are private and 3 are governmemt owned. Some of the common entrance exams to get accepted by these colleges are CUET, ICAR AIEEA, etc. 

Please refer to the table below for the best Agriculture Colleges in Tamil Nadu:

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Given is the list of best colleges for B.Sc agriculture in Tamil Nadu:-

1. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
2. Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Trichy
3. Agricultural College and Research Institute, Coimbatore
4. Agricultural College and Research Institute, Killikulam
5. Agricultural College and Research Institute, Thanjavur Agricultural College and Research Institute (AC & RI), Vazhavachanur
6. Thanthai Roever Institute of Agriculture and Rural Development (TRIAD)
7. Perambalur The Gandhigram Rural Institute Deemed University
8. Dindigul Imayam Institute of Agriculture & Technology (IIAT)
9. Trichy Kumaraguru Institute of Agriculture (KIA)
10.  Erode College of Agricultural Technology CAT
11. PGP College of Agricultural Sciences
12. Namakkal RVS Agriculture College, Thanjavur

Please refer to the table below for some of the Top private agriculture colleges in Tamil Nadu:

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Please refer to the table below for the best BSc Agriculture Colleges in Tamil Nadu that are ICAR-approved:

The eligibility criteria for admission to BSc Agriculture Colleges are mentioned below:

• Candidates must have completed Class 10+2 in Science Stream with Physics,  Chemistry,  Maths/Physics,8 from a recognised board.
• Candidates must have scored at least 50% in Class 10+2 to be considered eligible by most Agriculture Colleges in Tamil Nadu. 

Note: It’s important to note that the eligibility criteria may vary for different colleges and universities, so it’s always best to check the official website of the college students are applying to for the most up-to-date and accurate information.

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No, there is no upper age limit for admission in BSc Agriculture. Even for entrance exams like CUET there is no upper age limit. But it has a lower age limit of 16 years.

Candidates have to keep in mind that documentation will be required for verification.

The eligibility criteria for admission to BSc Agriculture Colleges are mentioned below:

• Candidates must have completed Class 10+2 in Science Stream with Physics,  Chemistry,  Maths/Physics,8 from a recognised board.
• Candidates must have scored at least 50% in Class 10+2 to be considered eligible by most Agriculture Colleges in Tamil Nadu. 

Note: It’s important to note that the eligibility criteria may vary for different colleges and universities, so it’s always best to check the official website of the college students are applying to for the most up-to-date and accurate information.

READ MORE: List of Agri-Business Colleges in Tamil Nadu

Yes, students can apply for BSc Agriculture while waiting for their class 12th results. They can appear for entrance exams like CUET or ICAR. Enrollment will happen on provisional basis, which means it is on the condition that they pass class 12th with the college desired percentage and all required conditions. Students are required to provide a passing certificate after the results are out.

There are about three Government Agriculture Colleges in Tamil Nadu.

Below mentioned are some of the top Government Agriculture Colleges in Tamil Nadu:

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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 have two main options to pursue after completing BSc in Agriculture; Higher studies or pursuing a career in agriculture by finding a suitable job.

Scope for Higher Studies after BSc Agriculture

Once aspirants complete their graduate-level programme in agriculture, they can go for the MSc Programme in the same field. There are many specialisations available for a person to choose from. A few specialisations that are offered are:

Career Opportunities after BSc Agriculture:

Students can get jobs in both public and private entities through BSc Agriculture. 

• With public sector firms, one can get employed as Agricultural Research Scientist (ARS). But to get employed in this position, aspirants must appear for its entrance exam.
• Job opportunities are also available for applicants as teachers. They can write the ARS-NET exam and get employed with colleges as lecturers.
• Jobs are also available for aspirants as Agriculture Development Officers (ADO) or as Block Development Officers.
• A few other areas where employment is offered to students of B.Sc horticulture encompass banks, Dairy consultancies, insurance companies and the animal industry. 

VIT Vellore offers 5 specialisations of BSc course across different specialisations. Some of the VIT BSc specialisations are:

• Computer Science
• Multimedia & Animation
• Visual Communication
• Hospitality and Hotel Administration
• Agriculture

Kalasalingam University offers scholarships to BSc students on the basis of scores candidates secured in their higher senior secondary, Candidates seeking a scholarship for the BSc programme can avail of it by meeting certain eligibility criteria. Candidates can refer to the following table to avail the Kalasalingam University BSc Scholarship:

TNSAU offers BSc courses with various specialisations for students to choose from. Upon graduating from these courses, students can apply for job profiles such as Nutritionist, Dietician, Research Assistant, Educator, Microbiologist and more.

Moreover, prospective career choices and expected salary also depend on students’ skill sets and competencies. For each student, the salary may differ due to differences in their level of skills and knowledge. Tabulated below are a few career options and respective industry-based average payouts for BSc graduates:

• Land Geomatics Surveyor: INR 4.4 LPA
• Plant Breeder/Grafting Expert: INR 4.6 LPA
• Clinical Research Associate: INR 4.2 LPA
• Soil Forestry Officer: INR 3.8 LPA
• Biostatistician: INR 5.7 LPA

The total fee of BSc ranges between 3.02 L and 3.95 L. The fee, excludes exam fee, professional development and placement training fees. Candidates are required to pay the course fee after completion of all the selection rounds to confirm their seats. In case, a candidate is unable to pay the fee within the specified time, his or her admission will stand cancelled. Candidates will also require to pay a registration fee to apply for admission.

Annamalai University boasts 6,000+ seats reserved for the BSc programme. Out of which 5000+ seats are reserved for admission in distance education mode. Moreover, the distribution of seats among various BSc specialisations may vary, depending on the university's specific allocation for each specialisation.