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:

College Name	NIRF Ranking 2023
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University	5
Annamalai University	23

 

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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:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility/Exams
VIT Vellore Admission	INR 4.4 lakh	Merit-Based
Bharath Academy of Research and Education Admission	INR 4.8 lakh	CUET
Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research (BIHER) Admission	INR 20 lakh	Merit-Based
Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences Admission	INR 8.2 lakh	Merit-Based
VELS Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies (VISTAS) Admission	INR 6 lakh	Merit-Based
PGP College of Agricultural Science Admission	INR 2 lakh	Merit-Based

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

College Name	Tuition Fees	Eligibility/Exams
Kalasalingam of Agriculture and Technology, Kullapuram, Theni	INR 2 lakh	Merit-Based
Vanavarayar Institute of Agriculture, Pollachi	INR 2 lakh	Merit-Based
Adhiparasakthi Agricultural College, Ranipet, Vellore	INR 2 lakh	Merit-Based
Kalasalingam School of Agriculture and Horticulture, Virudhanagar	INR 4.8 lakh	CUET

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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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.

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

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

There are about three Government Agriculture Colleges in Tamil Nadu.

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

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility/Exams
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Admission	INR 1.6 lakh	ICAR AIEEA
Annamalai University Admission	INR 2.2 lakh	Merit-Based
Thiruvalluvar University Admission	INR 25,200 – INR 62,700	Merit-Based

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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.

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:

MSc in Agri Botany	MSc in Agri Bio-Technology	MSc in Agri Chemistry
MSc in Agri Economics	MSc in Agri Extension	MSc in Agri Engineering
MSc in Agri Statistics	MSc in Agri Zoology	MSc in Agri Entomology
MSc in Agronomy	MSc in Extension Education	MSc in Forestry
MSc in Horticulture Mycology	MSc in Micro Biology	MSc in Nematology (Crop Production)
MSc in Plant Physiology	MSc in Plant Ecology	MSc in Plant Pathology
MSc in Sericulture	MSc in Tea Husbandry and Technology	MSc in Horticulture Mycology
MSc in SEED Technology	MSc in Soil Science	MSc in Soil Conservation
MSc in Social Forestry	MSc in Farming System Management

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 offer full-time BSc course across different specialisations. Admission to this course is merit-based. The interested students can apply in online mode through the institutes' official website. Some of the VIT BSc specialisations are:

• Computer Science
• Multimedia & Animation
• Visual Communication
• Data Analytics
• Mathematics
• Food and Nutrition, etc.

Document verification is an important part of the admission process. In this process, the students who are offered final admissions must report to the institute along with the following documents:

• Class 10 marksheet
• Class 12 marksheet
• School leaving certificate/transfer certificate
• Migration certificate
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Income certificate (applicable for candidates seeking admission via EWS category)

Yes, the university offers a four-year BSc (Hons) Agriculture course. The selection to BSc (Hons) is based on Karunya Entrance Exam (KEE) conducted by the university and Class 12 score. Candidates must pass Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics or PCB or PCMB or Agriculture with at least 50% aggregate to apply for the BSc (Hons) course. Candidates who have passed Class 12 or equivalent under vocational stream and studied Biology and Agricultural Practices as Vocational Subjects including theory and practical with 50% aggregate can also apply. Candidates need to pay a total fee of INR 11.24 Lacs as per an unofficial source after the completion of selection rounds.

Annamalai University offers two BPharm courses, one General and another Lateral Entry.  To get a seat in either of the courses, students must start by applying for the choice of course. After completion of the application stage. The university allocates seats based on students' merit in the qualifying examination. Those offered a seat must report to the university for verification of documents. Lastly, students must pay for admission to secure their seats.

The Institute takes pride in offering its students a median placement salary of INR 3.57 LPA, that underscores its dedication to preparing graduates for prosperous careers by providing them with a noteworthy and competitive compensation package.

Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University offers decent placements annually for its courses like BTech, MBA, MCA, BPharma, etc. The key highlights of the Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University placements for the MBA Class of 2025 are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2025)
the highest package	INR 15.5 LPA
Total offers	3,000+
Total recruiters	250+
New recruiters	30%

Note: The placement year is not mentioned on the official website. Hence, the placement data mentioned above is assumed for the year 2025.