B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture 

at Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu - Other

The total course fee for the BSc at Annamalai University ranges around INR 10,300 - INR 4.5 lakh. Candidates willing to seek admission to any of the BSc courses are shortlisted on the basis of their marks in Science subjects in previous qualifying degree/ exam. Shortlisted candidates are further called for a counselling-cum-seat allotment round. Annamalai University offers a BSc (Hons) programme across three specialisations. The programme comprises four years of academic curriculum divided in a semester pattern. The annual fee for BSc (Hons) Agriculture/ Horticulture is around INR 56,030 while for B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture: Self-Supporting, it is around INR 1.21 LPA. This fee keeps on changing. Hence visit the official website for complete information.

The University has released the combined placement data for UG (4-year) Agriculture courses. Out of 1,180 UG (4-year) Agriculture graduates 811 were placed during the 2023 drive. This makes the placement rate 69%. Check out the table for more clarity:

NOTE: The above details are fetched from the NIRF report 2024.

Yes, BSc graduates with a specialisation in Agriculture have various government job options to pursue. This happens because the agricultural sector has always been a dominant sector in India. With advancing technology, the demand for skilled human resources in this field is growing.

Interested students with a relevant degree can work in reputed companies such as the Coconut Development Board, the National Bee Board (NBB), the National Horticulture Board (NHB), and the National Seeds Corporation Limited (NSC). Some of the jobs that BSc graduates can pursue are tabulated below:

Only those candidates who fulfill the requirements are eligible to apply for the preferred course. Thus, students seeking BSc admission at Annamalai University must check the below-mentioned eligibility requirements:

Yes, the Annamalai University 2024-25 brochure states the age limit set for admission to its various UG courses, including BSc. As per the guidelines, candidates, who are more than 17 years old. Apart from this, the upper age limit set for admissions is 21 years old. Only those candidates who fulfill this and course-specific requirements will be considered for admission. However, for SC/ST/SA  candidates, there is no age limit.

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.

Candidates have to fill out the application form online an submit it in offline mode. Aspirants can send the filled-in application form to the campus address via post. Candidates can also submit the form along with the specified documents to the nearest Learners Support Centre or LSC. 

The table below represents the Annamalai University placement details 2023 for important courses:

NOTE: The above details are fetched from the NIRF report 2024.

The online/distance degrees offered by the Centre for Distance and Online Education at Annamalai University are valid. Previously, the University Grants Commission (UGC) did not approve its courses starting from 2015. However, Annamalai University DDE  received relief from the Madras High Court in an order dated 21.01.2023. Subsequently, following a reassessment by the UGC, Annamalai DDE achieved a qualifying score of 3.38, which led to extending the validity of its programmes until 2027.