Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University

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Estd. 1970

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RCPAU is a prominent name in higher education, frequently ranked by popular rankings bodies under distinguished categories. According to the NIRF rankings 2025, it secured the #151-200 rank under the 'Overall' category.

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RCPAU Ranking Highlights 2025
NIRF Ranking 2025
India Today Ranking 2026
RPCAU Course Ranking
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RCPAU Ranking Highlights 2025

RCPAU has been continuously recognised as one of the leading institutes by numerous national ranking agencies. The institute is ranked #14 in the Agriculture and Allied Sectors category by the NIRF 2025. The academic reputation, dedicated faculty, and well-laid infrastructure are some of the reasons of the institute's high ranks among numerous ranking agencies. The article below covers all the information around RCPAU rankings:

Rank publisher & CategoryRank

Business & Management Studies

NIRF, 2025

#161

2nd Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Bihar in 2025->

Science

NIRF, 2025

#14

Best among NIRF ranked colleges in Bihar in 2025->

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Q: Which is better for BSc: RPCAU or Teerthanker Mahaveer University?

Find below a comparison between Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University and Teerthanker Mahaveer University located in the state of Bihar, to understant which university is better for the BSc course:

University Name	BSc Tuition Fee	Median Package	Top Recruiters
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University	INR 12,000 - INR 16,000	INR 4.20 Lakh	Aditya Birla Group, Aga Khan Rural Support Programme, Axis Bank
Teerthanker Mahaveer University	INR 4.90 Lakh	NR 3.60 Lakh	Wipro, Infosys, Tech Mahindra

*This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.

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Q: Can I join RPCAU BSc programme without ICAR AIEEA?

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University BSc admissions are granted basis of the Competitive Entrance Examination named All India Entrance Examination in Agriculture & Allied Science (AIEEA) conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The selection of candidates is also subject to reservation policy as per the Central Government rules. However, candidates must first qualify for the eligibility criteria of BSc (Hons), whichc includes twelve years of school education with PCB/PCMB/PCM/ Inter-Agriculture.

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Q: Is RPCAU BSc course costlier than Dr. C.V. Raman University BSc course?

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University is a central university, and Dr. C.V. Raman University (CVRU) is a private university located in the state of Bihar. Both universities offer BSc programs across multiple specializations, which are recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The BSc fees at RPCAU range from around INR 12,000 to INR 16,000, while the BSc fees at CVRU are around INR 2.40 lakh. Therefore, the BSc course at RPCAU is not as expensive as the BSc course at Dr. C.V. Raman University.

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NIRF Ranking 2025

Based on the rankings from NIRF, RCPAU outperformed numerous other institutes, securing a higher position, indicating that the institute is considered to be doing better in various factors evaluated by the NIRF ranking system.

It has been observed that the institute has displayed a fluctuating trend in the 'University' category as compared to the ranking of preceding years. In 2025, RCPAU climbed 50 ranks to #101 rank in the 'University' category by the NIRF ranking.

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It can be seen that; in the 'Agriculture and Allied Sectors' category, the institute's ranks have ascended when evaluated against previous year's ranking. In 2025, RCPAU climbed 15 ranks to #14 rank in the 'Agriculture and Allied Sectors' category by the NIRF ranking.

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Category	2025
Business & Management Studies	161
Science	14

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NIRF Ranking Comparison

As per the NIRF 2025, RCPAU achieved #151-200 rank under the 'Overall' category. It stands on par with well-known institutions such as Ashoka University Sonipat and Avinashilingam under the NIRF 'Overall' category. Check the year-wise comparison of RCPAU with other leading institutes below.

RCPAU vs Other Institutes: NIRF Ranking 2025
College Name	Overall 2025
RCPAU	151-200
UAS Bangalore	101-150
Vignan University	101-150
Ashoka University Sonipat	151-200
Avinashilingam	151-200

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RPCAU	161
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India Today Ranking 2026

Based on the rankings from India Today, RCPAU outperformed numerous other institutes, securing a higher position, indicating that the institute is considered to be doing better in various factors evaluated by the India Today ranking system. In the 'University (Government)' category, the institute's ranks have ascended when compared with the previous year's ranking. In 2025, RCPAU climbed 1 rank to #8 rank in the 'University (Government)' category by the India Today ranking.

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India Today Ranking Comparison

As per the India Today 2025, RCPAU achieved #8 rank under the 'University (Government)' category. It stands on par with well-known institutions such as Bharathiar University and Acharya Nagarjuna University under the India Today 'University (Government)' category. Check the year-wise comparison of RCPAU with other leading institutes below.

RCPAU vs Other Institutes: India Today Ranking 2025
College Name	University (Government) 2025
RCPAU	8
IPU	6
CUSAT	7
Bharathiar University	9
Acharya Nagarjuna University	10

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B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering - Batch of 2028

Offered by College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology

4.2

4Placements5Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

CAET, Pusa is one of the oldest colleges for agricultural education. Best place for students.

Placements: Hello everyone, in our college that is the College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, approximately 60-70 percent of students get placed who are interested in placement, and some also go for higher studies. About placements, the average packages I cannot have enough information on, but average packages are approximately 7-8 LPA, and top recruiting companies are TAFE, JEEVIKA, and many more dairy companies. Almost every eligible student will get an internship in companies like TAFE, JEEVIKA, and many more. Sorry about that, but I cannot have enough information about that.

Infrastructure: The college provides very good infrastructure with facilities like many labs. The smart classroom infrastructure is very good, and the entire college campus is Wi-Fi enabled. It also has its own library, which includes a collection of many books. Hostels are also well designed and provide good facilities. The mess food is also good but not like home. There is also a hospital present with proper facilities and emergency equipment. The college also focuses on sports and games, as they organize many sports tournaments.

Faculty: Professors are well graduated from top institutions, and they are top in their area. Their teaching style is also very good, and they are very supportive. The course curriculum is also good and includes many practical classes. However, the semester exams are very tough.

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025Read More

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B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering - Batch of 2027

Offered by College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology

3Placements4Infrastructure5Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

My college is very satisfying because of the supportive teaching staff, with a good placement figure

Placements: At the College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Pusa, the total strength of students is 44. From these, approximately 10 to 12 students are placed, therefore, 30-40% of students are placed. The highest package is 12 LPA, the lowest is 6.50 LPA, and the average is 3.50 LPA. Top recruiters are Pradhan, TAFE, Mahindra, etc. A maximum number of students get internships in different companies.

Infrastructure: At RPCAU, all the facilities that are required for students are present, like the sports complex, a central university library, a shopping complex, and a library having 5G Wi-Fi services. The classrooms are fully digital and 5G enabled labs. For performing practicals, 6 to 7 workshops are available. The most beautiful is our hostel, it is a 400 bed hostel, which is complete with all advanced facilities like Wi-Fi, CCTV, and well clean. The mess provides quality food for a fee of Rs. 3,000. University facilities that open 24/7. In the case of sports, something is missing, so I hope that after some years it will improve.

Faculty: The teachers of our college are very intelligent, highly qualified, and authors of many books. One of the best things is the teaching skills of their knowledge related to farm machinery and agriculture, so this course is relevant. In our course of 4 years, there are 3 industrial training programs of 1, 2, and 3 months, due to this, students are ready to work in industry. The semester exam is something difficult, having 50 marks in fill in the blanks and true or false. The whole semester, out of 100 marks, we get 55 marks and we pass the exams.

Other: I come from a farming background, and I have some interest in farm machinery, so I chose this course. The course is full of practical knowledge, which includes a training program, industrial visits, and project work. In my course, we study the subject of Civil Engineering, so I suggest reducing the subject related to the civil department. In our university, no event or fest is organized, but our university is the best from a study point of view, and there is no disturbance in academics. The campus is well-maintained, with greenery. Connectivity is not an issue, as Samastipur Railway Station is just 25 km away. For other state students, ICAR gives the NTS scholarship of Rs. 3,000 per month. Extracurricular activities involve sports and debate competitions.

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2025Read More

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B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering - Batch of 2027

Offered by College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology

3.6

3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life4Value for Money

The college is best for studies, and teachers are well-educated.

Placements: About 40% of students get placed through college placements. The highest package offered is around 8 LPA, while the lowest is 4 LPA. The top recruiting companies are TAFE Tractors and Pradhan. Around 40% of the placed students secure jobs at Pradhan, while approximately 60% get placed at TAFE Tractors.

Infrastructure: The college has smart classrooms, a lecture theatre, virtual classrooms, computer labs, and a workshop for tractor and engineering work. All these facilities are available on campus. In the hostel, the food quality is average, and medical facilities are also provided. The hostel has Wi-Fi along with many other facilities are available.

Faculty: Teachers have well knowledge in their respective fields and are very helpful. They support students with both personal and academic issues as much as they can. The course curriculum is highly relevant to practical work and helps students get better knowledge. Semester exams depend on the students. If they are hardworking, exams are not tough. Around 98% of students pass the exams easily.

Other: I am interested in agricultural machines, which is why I chose this course. The best thing about this course is that it helps us understand the working principles of farm machinery and the problems faced by farmers. If someone wants to join the college for campus life, this may not be the right choice. However, for those who want to focus on studying, it is the best choice.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2025Read More

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B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering - Batch of 2027

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3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty4Crowd & Campus Life5Value for Money

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Placements: I am currently pursuing a B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering. It contains around 37 students, but the capacity is 44. Talking about placements, students often go for higher studies through GATE or CAT, but, there are placements. Companies like TAFE, Mahindra, Dehat, etc., come to our campus, offering an average package of around 3.5-4 LPA. The highest package is around 12 LPA.

Infrastructure: Infrastructure is the best, according to Agricultural University. There is a library called the University Library, which contains around 4 lakh books. The Wi-Fi speed is excellent. There are gardens like Saraswati Garden, Biodiversity Park, Titli Park, T3 Park, and River Front. There is also a sports complex offering different sports like badminton, table tennis, volleyball, cricket, etc. The hostel is the best, and every basic facility is available there. There is also a university hospital for any medical emergency.

Faculty: Here, faculty members are well qualified. They are mostly Ph.D. holders from top institutions like IITs, IARIs, etc. They are very helpful. Talking about the course, it is currently emerging and has a very vast future. The course is designed in such a way that students are automatically ready for agriculture with incorporated technology. Semester exams are not that tough. There are two exams they are Mid and End. The Mid exam is of 30 marks, and the End exam is of 50 marks.

Other: The best things about this university are its garden and its hostel. They are very affordable. There is also a winter fest in our college called VRISTI. There is the Kisan Mela. Every year, different types of festivals are celebrated in our university. There are always different kinds of workshops happening. Talking about scholarships, ICAR provides NTS, which is Rs.3000 per month for UG students, but you have to maintain a minimum of 7 CGPA.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2025Read More

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Bachelor of Fisheries Science (B.F.Sc.) - Batch of 2026

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3.4

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College of Fisheries Dholi.

Placements: There are no significant placements offered in my course by the college. Some private or semi-government companies come for placements, like Jeevika and the World Bank. The average package is 1.2 lacs to 3.6 lacs per annum initially. Most of the students prefer higher studies.

Infrastructure: The infrastructure is good for students. The library is air-conditioned. Classrooms are also good, with podiums for studying. Wi-Fi is available for study purposes only, for college students and staff. Unique IDs and passwords are provided for everyone to access the Wi-Fi. Sports events are held every year, both inter-college and intra-college. Medical facilities are average because the college is situated in a remote area.

Faculty: Teachers are very helpful, supportive, friendly, well-qualified, and knowledgeable. The teaching quality is good. The course curriculum is relevant. Every year, 10 to 15 students get AIR ranks in the JRF in two digits. The AIR 1 rank has been secured by a student from this college for the last three years. Semester exams are not very difficult but not very easy either; the difficulty level is moderate, based on the syllabus. The pass percentage is more than 80%.

Other: I chose this course because I am interested in marine creatures. The best thing about the course is that it gives detailed information about creatures, from tiny worms to sharks and dolphins. It teaches how to culture and manage different aquatic organisms, including plants and animals.

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2024Read More

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B.Tech. in Biotechnology - Batch of 2027

Offered by College of Basic Sciences & Humanities, Pusa

3.4

3Placements4Infrastructure4Faculty3Crowd & Campus Life3Value for Money

Placements are not up to the mark, but infrastructure is quite good.

Placements: There is no placement for biotechnology in our college. Although other courses provide placement, about 60-80% of students are placed each year. Infosys, Reliance, etc., are top recruiters. Education is good in terms of both theory and practical. They provide educational tours after the 2nd year.

Infrastructure: There is a Wi-Fi connection in the library and in the hostel too. Different types of labs are present, like microbiology labs, plant tissue culture labs, etc. The library is well maintained with a variety of books. You can issue a book for 14 days. Classrooms have smart boards. Seminar rooms and smart rooms are also present.

Faculty: Yeah, teachers are well educated and qualified. They are helpful too. You can ask for doubts regarding any subject to the respected teachers. 75 percent attendance is also compulsory. Semester exams are not that tough; they are moderate. You can pass exams by studying before the exam. The passing CGPA is above 5.

Other: During the first month, Deekshaarambh takes place. There are extracurricular activities like sports, poster making, debate, blood camps, plantation, etc. A scholarship of 3000/- Rs is provided every month to the UG courses.

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2024Read More

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What is the hostel fees at Kelappaji College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology?

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How is the faculty at Kelappaji College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology?

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