B.Sc. in Agriculture colleges in India- Admissions, Fees, Exams, Eligibility, Salary, Rankings

Hi, please refer below for the top BSc in Agriculture colleges in India with their tuition feee and eligibility criteria:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
BHU	INR 35,460	CUET
Amity University Noida	INR 4.2 Lacs - INR 5.12 lakh	CUET and Merit-Based
VIT Vellore	INR 4.4 lakh	Merit-Based
SOA University	INR 7.2 lakh	SAAT
LPU	INR 4.98 lakh	INR 8 LPA

Hope this helps!

Hi, it can be observed that pursuing BSc in Agriculture in India can be quite expensive as most of the colleges have an average tuition fee between INR 2 to 3 lakh. However, you can refer below for the top BSc in Agriculture colleges in India that offer quality education at affordable prices:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
BHU	INR 35,460	CUET
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University	INR 36,000	ICAR AIEEA
Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology Bhubaneswar	INR 48,800	ICAR AIEEA, OUAT Entrance Exam
Visva Bharati University	INR 3,360	CUET, ICAR AIEEA
Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University	INR 11,200	ICAR AIEEA, CCSH Entrance Exam

Hope this helps!

Please refer to the table below for the top BSc in Agriculture colleges in India that offer the highest Return on Investment to their students in the form of placement package:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Annual Median Package
VIT Vellore Placement	INR 4.4 lakh	INR 9 LPA
BIHER Placement	INR 12 lakh	INR 8.7 LPA
BHU Placement	INR 35,460	INR 8 LPA – INR 8.5 LPA
Rama University Kanpur Placement	INR 2 lakh	INR 8.5 LPA
LPU Placement	INR 4.98 Lacs – INR 6.4 lakh	INR 8 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ media reports/ NIRF website and may vary.

Both DU and BHU are among the top universities in India. However, to allow students to make a choice easily, we have mentioned the ranking and BSc course fee details for both universities in the following table:

BSc offering Universities	NIRF Ranking '23	Fee*
BHU	05	INR 600 - INR 35,460
DU	11	INR 540 - INR 2.4 lakh

As per the given statistics, BHU looks like a better choice for students. However, students can make a choice by considering the mentioned or more factors.

*The fee mentioned here is taken from external sources. Hence, the actual amount may vary. It also includes course fee at the affiliated colleges.

The cutoff marks for admission to agricultural government colleges vary by category and year. In 2024, the ICAR AIEEA cutoff scores for BSc Agriculture were: 
General: 512 
OBC: 486 
SC: 419 
ST: 382

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.

Students who wants to pursue Bachelor courses from icar affiliated University or colleges in agriculture or allied subjects should have passed intermediate examination from either maths or biology (science stream) ICAR conduct examination every for admission in Bachelor courses apart some University conduct their own examination for admission.

For master degree courses students should possess Bachelor degree in agriculture or allied courses, admission made through all India jrf examination for some seats and for some seats admission in respective Colleges by their own entrance examination.

So you want to know about the benefits of studying BSc Agriculture course? I have got you covered here.

• You can get excellent career options after completing your degree course in sectors like agriculture, agribusiness, research, food departments, etc.
• Starting salaries for BSc Agriculture freshers are good and satisfactory.
• You will get a lot of exposure with modern equipment and technology used in farming and agriculture, environmental safety, etc.
• The scope of the coursework is broad where you have so much to learn, explore and experiment, making it an overall fun academic journey.

Amity Noida BSc fee is cumulative of multiple components, which are one-time chargeable or have to be paid annually/semesterly. Some of these components are caution money, hostel fee, tuition fee, and more. The below table showcases Amity Noida BSc fee structure:

Components	Total Tuition Fee
One-time fee	INR 20,000
Tuition fee	INR 1.6 lakh - INR 20.2 lakh
Hostel fee	INR 2.85 lakh - INR 4.65 lakh

NOTE: The mentioned fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

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.

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.

All the best!

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BSc Agriculture course

No, VIT Vellore BSc is not a professional course. As this UG programme imparts specialised knowledge and skills in different fields, such as Mathematics,  Chemistry,  Physics,  Computer Science, and other scientific fields. It is not a professional course as a degree course, which leads sdirectly to specific professions (such as Engineering).

However, BSc graduates can lead to various good professional opportunities. Thus, the BSc course students can serve as a stepping stone toward professional roles in fields such as Research, Education, Technology, and more. 

A Bachelor of Science in Agriculture's duration is 4 years. Divided into 8 semesters. Each semester lasts for six months. Students gain practical field experience through internships/ on-the-job training in the last year of graduation.

Though there is no compulsion so as to have the following skills to get admission. But to grasp new concepts more easily, you can consider working on the following list -

• Observational skills
• Forward Planning
• Good communication
• Marketing & Sales Skills
• Commercial awareness
• Initiative

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BSc Agriculture 

Refer to the table below for more on private colleges with the best BSc Agriculture placements in India -

Private Colleges	Average Placements
Apex University	INR 15 LPA
SR University	INR 10 LPA
Rama University, Kanpur	INR 8.5 LPA
Phonics University	INR 8 LPA

Please note that these are the entry-level packages only, salary tends to increase with experience. Some companies often pay more to candidates with a master's degree.

Source - Multiple external/ official sites, information may vary.

Refer to the table below -

Colleges	Average Package
Annamalai University	INR 4.22 - 13.55 LPA
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences	INR 13.5 LPA
Calcutta University	INR 9.2 LPA
Banaras Hindu University	INR 8 - 9 LPA
Rajiv Gandhi South Campus, Banaras Hindu University	INR 7.5 - 9 LPA
Odisha University of Agriculture	INR 5.61 - 8.28 LPA

Source - Multiple external/ official sites, information may vary.

KL University has not revealed the specific BSc placement report. Based on the consolidated placement data for 2022-23, the university has offered the highest package of INR 27 LPA. The leading recruiters are known for providing competitive salary packages commensurate with candidates' performance. The recruiters listed in the placement consolidated report are HCL, HDFC, Google, Bosch, Genpact, Barclays, and others.

The total fee for LPU BSc programme range between INR 2.4 Lacs and INR 9.6 lakh. However, the fee for BSc (Health and Physical Education) is slightly different, that is INR 3.24 lakh. The mentioned fee is as per the official website/sanctioning body. It is still subject to change and hence, is indicative.

No, admissions at Anand Agricultural University are purely entrance-based. Thus, students seeking admission to this programme must have appeared for a GUJCET score. Based on these scores, students are ranked and allocated a seat. Moreover, ICAR reserves 15% of seats to be filled by the ICAR AIEEA exam. Students are required to take part in the respective counselling process and choose Anand Agricultural University as the choice of institution.

SASTRA (Deemed to be University) and Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education both are renowned universities for B.Sc. However, in terms of affordability, SASTRA (Deemed to be University) is a better option since the total tuition fee for SASTRA (Deemed to be University) is INR 200,000 and the total tuition fee for B.Sc. at Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education is INR 90,000 - INR 480,000. In the total fees that students generally end up paying the university or the college, various other components are also included, such as the exam fee, application fee, lab and other charges.

Panjab University BSc admission is entirely entrance-based for the academic year 2024. Candidates seeking admission to the programme are required to appear for the entrance examination. Panjab University accepts the rank and scores obtained by candidates in the PU CET UG. Therefore, candidates cannot get direct admission at Punjab University for BSc.

Bihar Agricultural University accepts the scores of the Bihar Combined Entrance Competitive Examination (BCECE) for admission to B.Sc. programs. The eligibility criteria for B.Sc. admission typically include:
Candidates must have graduated from a recognized board with at least 50% to 60% of their class 12.
Their core subject combinations in 10+2 education must be either PCM or PCB.
Biology must have been one of the subjects studied in the 12th grade for the applicant requesting.
The BCECE is a state-level entrance exam conducted by the Bihar government for students to be eligible for admission to any affiliated colleges.

PAU Ludhiana accepts various entrance exams for admission to its BSc (Hons) courses. The accepted exam depends on the choice of specialisation. Tabulated below is a list of specialisation-wise accepted exams:

Specialisation	Accepted Exam
Agriculture (Hons)/Horticulture (Hons)/Nutrition & Dietetics	CET
Agriculture (Hons) (6 years)	AAT
Community Science	No entrance test
Fashion Designing (Hons)	No entrance test

CUET result 2026 will be declared tentatively in first week of July 2026. Candidates who will appear for the exam can download their CUET scorecard online when released. The link to download the CUET scorecard will be available at CUET results 2026. Candidates will be required to enter the login credentials to view the CUET 2026 scorecard online. CUET scores are used for admission to various universities/colleges that candidates has applied for while filling the application form. Candidates must download and take the print of the CUET 2026 results when released. CUET UG 2026 exam will be held from May 11 to May 31.

Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and, Research BSc admission dates 2024 have not been declared by the University yet. However, the application forms have been released by the University on its official website. Candidates can also apply through the offline mode as well. They must download the application form, fill out the application and, enclose it with the DD for INR 500 drawn in favour of Vignan University.