SHUATS - Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences

SHUATS, formerly known as Allahabad Agricultural Institute, is known for its contributions to agriculture and technology education in India. It has a strong reputation for agricultural research and education. The university offers a diverse range of programs, including agriculture, technology, and sciences, making it known for its multidisciplinary approach to education. Additionally, it's recognised for its commitment to social and rural development through academic and research initiatives.

Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences (SHUATS) is a private university located in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. It was previously known as Allahabad Agricultural Institute and was granted university status. As a private university, SHUATS operates independently and is funded by private sources, including tuition fees and donations.

SHIATS (Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology, and Sciences), now known as SHUATS (Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology, and Sciences), offered a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in various disciplines. These courses included:

1. Agriculture and Allied Sciences
2. Engineering and Technology
3. Management and Business Studies
4. Computer Applications and Information Technology
5. Sciences
6. Humanities and Social Sciences
7. Theology and Divinity
8. Medical and Health Sciences

The total tuition fee for BSc Agriculture is INR 4.63 lakh. This is not inclusive of the following:

• INR 235 for insurance
• INR 5,000 which is a non-refundable registration charge
• INR 3,500 per semester exam fee (total 21,000)
• INR 3,500 for convocation, life membership of alumni asocial and alumni welcome dinner

No, direct admission is not available for most programs at Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology, and Sciences (SHUATS). The admission process for SHUATS is primarily based on the SHUATS Online Entrance Test (SOET) and merit-based online/offline counseling. For various diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate programs, the admission is granted through Open Online Counseling.

The university conducted SOET for all the UG and PG courses in the field of Agriculture, Horticulture and Pharmacy courses offered by it. For all the remaining courses, the university conducts online counselling based on past academic merit. 

Admission to BTech at SHUATS is subject to SOET/ Open Online Counselling or ICAR AIEEA exam.