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:

READ MORE:  Top Agriculture Colleges in Tamil Nadu

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:

READ MORE: Agriculture & Farm Engineering Colleges in Tamil Nadu

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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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:

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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:

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 University, Vellore BSc fee is the sum of multiple components, such as tuition fee, hostel fee, security deposit, etc. Some of the fee components are one-time chargeable, while some have to be paid annually/semesterly. Some of the fee components and amount are mentioned in the following table:

NOTE: The aforementioned fee details are taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

National Testing Agency re-commenced CUET 2026 registration on February 23, 2026. Soon after the release of the CUET notification, candidates can check the important dates about CUET 2026. The last date for CUET 2026 registration was February 26, 2026 (11.50 PM).

Candidates were required to fill the CUET application form within the given time frame, failing which no request for extension of the CUET registration last date will be entertained. NTA does not provide the window for late fee payment. CUET 2026 application process is in online mode. No physical copies of the CUET application form must be sent to the authorities.

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.