Best Agriculture Colleges and Universities in India 2026: State-Wise Directory
Explore government and private agriculture universities, agricultural colleges, horticulture, veterinary, forestry and allied science institutions across India. Compare NIRF rankings, courses and admission routes through our state-wise guides.
Choosing an agriculture college involves more than checking a national rank. Students should compare the degree and specialisation, university status, campus and practical facilities, programme-specific accreditation, admission route, fees, location and career opportunities. This Krishi Suvidha directory brings together state-wise guides to help students and parents begin that comparison.
State-wise agriculture college guides
1. Haryana
Explore agricultural universities and colleges in Haryana, including crop science, veterinary, horticulture and private university options.
2. Himachal Pradesh
Compare agriculture, horticulture and forestry institutions serving the hill and temperate farming regions.
3. Jharkhand
Find agriculture and allied education options, including public agricultural university pathways and private institutions.
4. Madhya Pradesh
Explore state agricultural universities, agriculture colleges and programmes in horticulture and allied disciplines.
5. Punjab
Compare Punjab’s agriculture, veterinary and allied science universities, with private university options.
6. Rajasthan
Review agriculture universities and colleges serving arid, semi-arid, horticulture and dryland farming systems.
7. Tamil Nadu
Explore agriculture, horticulture, veterinary, fisheries and private university degree options.
8. Uttar Pradesh
Compare agricultural universities, central institutions, veterinary education and private agriculture programmes.
9. Uttarakhand
Explore agriculture, horticulture, forestry and hill agriculture universities, including public and private options.
10. West Bengal
Review agriculture, horticulture, veterinary and fisheries universities and private agriculture programmes.
11. Gujarat
Compare four state agricultural universities, veterinary and natural-farming institutions and private agriculture programmes.
12. Andhra Pradesh
Compare ANGRAU, Dr. YSR Horticultural University, veterinary and fisheries universities, and private agriculture colleges.
13. Arunachal Pradesh
Explore CAU’s College of Agriculture and College of Horticulture and Forestry at Pasighat, with courses and admission guidance.
14. Assam
Compare AAU (NIRF Rank 18), AVFU’s veterinary and fisheries colleges and AdtU’s private B.Sc. Agriculture programme.
15. Bihar
Compare RPCAU (NIRF Rank 14), BAU (Rank 36), BASU veterinary, fisheries, dairy and food technology colleges.
16. Chhattisgarh
Explore IGKV (NIRF Rank 28), MGUHF, DSVCKV and private affiliated agriculture colleges.
17. Goa
Explore Goa College of Agriculture, B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, affiliation, campus facilities and admission details.
18. Karnataka
Compare six farm universities, UAS Bengaluru (NIRF Rank 11), UAS Dharwad (Rank 35), horticulture and veterinary institutions.
19. Kerala
Explore Kerala Agricultural University, KUFOS, KVASU and agriculture, fisheries and veterinary colleges.
20. Maharashtra
Compare MPKV, PDKV, VNMKV, DBSKKV, CIFE, MAFSU and private agriculture colleges.
21. Manipur
Explore Central Agricultural University, Imphal (NIRF Rank 24), its agriculture and food technology colleges.
22. Meghalaya
Explore CAU colleges at Kyrdemkulai, Umiam and Tura, including agriculture, postgraduate sciences and community science.
23. Mizoram
Explore CAU’s veterinary college at Selesih, Aizawl, and horticulture college at Thenzawl, with degree and admission details.
24. Nagaland
Explore the CAU College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry at Jalukie, with B.V.Sc. & A.H. and admission guidance.
25. Odisha
Explore OUAT (NIRF Agriculture Rank 19), its agriculture, horticulture, veterinary, fisheries and engineering colleges, plus admission guidance.
26. Sikkim
Explore CAEPHT Ranipool for Agricultural Engineering and Food Technology, and College of Horticulture Bermiok.
27. Tripura
Explore College of Agriculture, Tripura (B.Sc. Hons. Agriculture) and CAU College of Fisheries, Lembucherra (B.F.Sc., M.F.Sc. and Ph.D.).
28. Telangana
Explore PJTSAU (NIRF Agriculture Rank 24), SKLTSHU and PVNRTVU, including agriculture, horticulture, veterinary, fisheries and food technology programmes.
29. Jammu & Kashmir
Compare SKUAST-Kashmir and SKUAST-Jammu, their agriculture, veterinary, horticulture, fisheries, forestry and engineering programmes.
30. Ladakh
Explore University of Ladakh’s School of Agriculture Science & Technology, HMAARI, ICAR-CAZRI Leh and four KVKs supporting high-altitude agriculture research and farmer training.
31. Delhi
Explore ICAR-IARI, IASRI, NIAP, NIPB and NRIIPM, with agricultural higher education, research specialisations and admission guidance.
National NIRF 2025 highlights: Agriculture and Allied Sectors
The Ministry of Education’s NIRF Agriculture and Allied Sectors category provides a national comparison based on its published methodology. The 2025 ranking lists 40 institutions. Some are specialist research, dairy, veterinary, fisheries or food-technology institutions, so the category should not be read as a list of only B.Sc. Agriculture colleges.
| NIRF rank | Institution | City / State | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Agricultural Research Institute | New Delhi, Delhi | 89.23 |
| 2 | ICAR – National Dairy Research Institute | Karnal, Haryana | 75.87 |
| 3 | Punjab Agricultural University | Ludhiana, Punjab | 75.83 |
| 4 | Banaras Hindu University | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | 68.95 |
| 5 | Indian Veterinary Research Institute | Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh | 67.66 |
| 6 | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu | 67.06 |
| 7 | Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science and Technology of Kashmir | Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir | 65.81 |
| 8 | Central Institute of Fisheries Education | Mumbai, Maharashtra | 63.92 |
| 9 | G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology | Pantnagar, Uttarakhand | 61.56 |
| 10 | Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University | Hisar, Haryana | 61.47 |
| 15 | Amity University | Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh | 58.14 |
| 16 | Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya | Nadia, West Bengal | 57.64 |
| 17 | Lovely Professional University | Phagwara, Punjab | 57.61 |
| 27 | Anand Agricultural University | Anand, Gujarat | 51.67 |
| 29 | Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya | Kangra, Himachal Pradesh | 50.18 |
| 34 | Navsari Agricultural University | Navsari, Gujarat | 49.13 |
| 39 | West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences | Kolkata, West Bengal | 46.97 |
Private institutions in the NIRF 2025 top 40: Amity University (15), Lovely Professional University (17) and S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology (33) are the three private institutions represented in the category’s top 40. This does not mean these are the only private universities in India that offer agriculture programmes; it means they are the private institutions present in this specific NIRF top-40 list.
See the full official NIRF 2025 Agriculture ranking · See the NIRF participating-institutions list.
Government, private and specialist institutions: what is the difference?
- State Agricultural Universities (SAUs): Public universities established to teach, research and extend agricultural sciences within a state or region. Examples include AAU, JAU, NAU, SDAU, BCKV and UBKV.
- ICAR institutes and deemed universities: National-level institutions focused on research, postgraduate education and specialised fields such as agriculture, dairy and veterinary science.
- Private universities: Universities established under applicable state legislation that may offer B.Sc. Agriculture, horticulture, agribusiness, forestry or allied programmes. Verify the exact programme and campus.
- Specialist universities: Veterinary, animal science, fisheries, horticulture, forestry and natural-farming universities provide related but distinct degree pathways.
- Affiliated colleges: A college may offer an agriculture degree under a university’s affiliation. Confirm the current affiliation, approved intake and campus before admission.
How to choose the right agriculture university
- Match the degree to your goal. B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Veterinary Science, Fisheries, Dairy Technology, Food Technology and Agribusiness are different academic and career pathways.
- Check recognition and accreditation. Verify UGC recognition of the university and programme-specific ICAR accreditation where applicable. Check the exact programme, college, campus, intake and validity period in ICAR’s latest lists.
- Read the current admission prospectus. Eligibility, entrance tests, subject combinations, counselling, reservation and seat allocation can change annually.
- Assess practical training. Look for instructional farms, laboratories, polyhouses, orchards, livestock units, fisheries facilities, internships, RAWE and industry exposure relevant to the chosen course.
- Compare the full cost. Include tuition, hostel, mess, transport, examination fees, deposits and other charges. Read scholarship and refund conditions.
- Consider location and specialisation. Regional agro-climatic conditions can shape fieldwork and research opportunities.
- Check career pathways. Compare postgraduate options, competitive-exam preparation, placement support, entrepreneurship and research opportunities.
Official resources for students
- NIRF 2025 – Agriculture and Allied Sectors ranking.
- NIRF 2025 – Participating institutions.
- ICAR – List of Agricultural Universities.
- ICAR – Updated accreditation lists for universities, colleges and programmes.
- ICAR official website.
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Use the state-wise guides above to compare institutions, then verify the latest admission notification, programme approval, fees and seat availability with the university before applying.
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Editorial note: This directory currently links to detailed guides for 11 states. It is an evolving educational resource, not an exhaustive list of every Indian agriculture college and not an official ranking. NIRF data shown here is for 2025. Programme details, admissions, fees, intake and accreditation may change. Always confirm the current academic-year information with the institution and relevant regulator.
