1. Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi

BHU is a major public central university with a long-established Institute of Agricultural Sciences. Its academic and research activities span agriculture, animal science-related areas, horticulture, soil and water management, agronomy, genetics and plant breeding, plant pathology, entomology, agricultural economics and extension.

Study options: Undergraduate agriculture and allied programmes, postgraduate specialisations and Ph.D. research are offered subject to the current university prospectus and department-wise intake. Students should verify the current degree titles, subject eligibility, entrance route and seat matrix before applying.

Official links: BHU website · Institute of Agricultural Sciences · Admissions

2. Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Izatnagar, Bareilly

IVRI is a premier ICAR institute for veterinary and animal sciences, with a strong national role in veterinary research, disease diagnostics, animal health, livestock production and advanced training. It is especially relevant to students interested in veterinary medicine, animal biotechnology, livestock health and research careers.

Study options: Veterinary and animal science programmes, postgraduate and doctoral research, and specialised training. Admission and professional requirements are different from B.Sc. Agriculture; applicants must follow the current IVRI/ICAR admission notification and applicable veterinary regulations.

Official links: IVRI official website · Education and academic information

3. Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology (ANDUAT), Kumarganj, Ayodhya

ANDUAT is a state agricultural university serving eastern Uttar Pradesh. Its academic network covers agriculture, horticulture, home science, veterinary and animal sciences, fisheries and allied disciplines through constituent colleges and research facilities.

Study options: B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture and other notified undergraduate programmes, M.Sc. Agriculture specialisations and doctoral research. Course availability and campus-wise seat allocation should be checked in the current university prospectus and Uttar Pradesh counselling notices.

Official links: ANDUAT website · Admissions, colleges and academic notices

4. Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology (CSAUA&T), Kanpur

CSAUA&T is a state agricultural university with a regional mandate across central Uttar Pradesh. Its programmes and research cover crop sciences, agronomy, horticulture, agricultural engineering and technology, agricultural economics, extension and allied agricultural disciplines.

Study options: B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture and other undergraduate programmes, M.Sc. and Ph.D. in notified specialisations. Check the current prospectus for constituent colleges, subject combinations, entrance criteria and seat availability.

Official link: CSAUA&T Kanpur

5. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology (SVPUAT), Meerut

SVPUAT is a public agricultural and technology university in western Uttar Pradesh. Its teaching and research portfolio includes agriculture, veterinary and animal sciences, biotechnology and agricultural technology, serving the intensive crop and livestock systems of the region.

Study options: Agriculture and allied undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes as notified. Applicants should confirm the active colleges, degree titles, intake and admission route in the latest prospectus.

Official link: SVPUAT Meerut

6. Banda University of Agriculture and Technology (BUAT), Banda

BUAT is a state agricultural university in the Bundelkhand region. Its regional focus includes dryland agriculture, natural resource management, crop production, horticulture and agricultural technologies relevant to drought-prone and semi-arid farming systems.

Study options: B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, horticulture and other notified agricultural programmes, with postgraduate and research opportunities subject to current offerings. Review the official admission bulletin for eligibility, counselling and campus details.

Official link: BUAT Banda

7. Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University (RLBCAU), Jhansi

RLBCAU is a central agricultural university located in Bundelkhand. It was established to strengthen agricultural education and research in the region, with academic areas including agriculture, horticulture and forestry, along with allied sciences and regional agricultural development.

Study options: Undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programmes as announced by the university. Check the current prospectus for campus-specific courses, admission routes, eligibility and seat matrix.

Official link: RLBCAU Jhansi

8. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU), Lucknow

BBAU is a central university whose agriculture and environmental science-related academic activities are represented in the NIRF Agriculture and Allied Sectors category. Students should check the current School/Department programme catalogue to identify active agriculture degrees and distinguish them from related science programmes.

Official links: BBAU official website · Schools, departments and admissions

9. Bundelkhand University, Jhansi

Bundelkhand University is a state public university with science and agriculture-related academic offerings. Applicants should verify the exact degree title, department, current intake and whether the course is a professional agriculture programme or a related life-science qualification.

Official link: Bundelkhand University

1. Amity University, Noida (Gautam Budh Nagar)

Amity University is a private university with agriculture and allied-science academic offerings. Its NIRF 2025 Agriculture and Allied Sectors position places it among the highest-ranked private institutions in this category. Prospective students should review the current Amity programme catalogue for the exact degree, campus, specialisations, eligibility, fees and intake.

Study areas: Agriculture and allied sciences, biotechnology, food and life sciences, depending on current programme availability. Confirm whether the specific course is B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture or another related degree.

Official links: Amity University · Amity Noida campus

2. Rama University, Kanpur

Rama University is listed in the NIRF 2025 participating-institutions directory for Agriculture and Allied Sectors. Its academic portfolio includes agriculture-related education through its university faculties. Check the current School/Faculty of Agriculture prospectus for active B.Sc. Agriculture and postgraduate programmes, eligibility, campus, approved intake and fees.

Important: NIRF participation does not mean the university secured a top-40 rank. Verify current ICAR programme accreditation separately.

Official link: Rama University

3. Sanskriti University, Mathura

Sanskriti University appears in the NIRF 2025 participating-institutions directory for Agriculture and Allied Sectors. Students interested in its agriculture offerings should check the current university course catalogue for B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture and other programmes, campus facilities, admission requirements and fees.

Important: NIRF participation is not a ranking. Check the current ICAR accreditation list for programme-specific status and validity.

Official link: Sanskriti University

4. Udai Pratap College, Varanasi

The ICAR accreditation list dated 13 August 2025 records Udai Pratap College, Varanasi, affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, for B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture with an intake of 160 and a five-year accreditation period from 11 October 2022 to 10 October 2027. Students should confirm the current admission route, affiliation and programme details with the college.

Official link: Udai Pratap College