Top Private Agricultural Universities in India
A practical guide to private universities and institutions appearing in the NIRF 2025 Agriculture and Allied Sectors exercise—with verified ranks, scores, locations and a state-wise directory.
Choosing an agricultural university is an important decision for students interested in agronomy, horticulture, agricultural engineering, biotechnology, animal sciences, food technology, agribusiness and allied disciplines. The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), released by the Ministry of Education, provides a nationally recognised reference point for comparing institutions.
Private institutions ranked in NIRF Agriculture 2025
Amity University
Amity University is a multidisciplinary private university whose presence in the Agriculture and Allied Sectors ranking makes it a relevant option for students exploring agriculture-related education in the National Capital Region. Applicants should review the current campus-specific programme list, eligibility, laboratory facilities, practical training and research opportunities before applying.
Location: Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh
Official website: amity.edu
Lovely Professional University (LPU)
Lovely Professional University is a private university in Punjab. Students considering agriculture and allied programmes should check the university’s latest programme catalogue, admission requirements, field-based learning, industry exposure, placement information and research facilities for the relevant academic year.
Location: Phagwara, Punjab
Official website: lpu.in
S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology
SRM Institute of Science and Technology is a private deemed-to-be university in Tamil Nadu. Its appearance in the Agriculture and Allied Sectors list indicates participation and a published rank in this category. Students should confirm the exact agriculture-related programme, campus, degree title and current admission availability directly with the institution.
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Official website: srmist.edu.in
Ranks and scores above are reproduced from the official NIRF 2025 Agriculture and Allied Sectors ranking. The order is the published NIRF order, not an independent ranking by this website.
State-wise list of other private institutions appearing in the NIRF 2025 participant directory
The following directory is intended to help students discover additional institutions by state. These names appear in the NIRF 2025 Agriculture and Allied Sectors participating-institutions list, but they are not necessarily ranked in the top 40. The list is not a quality ranking and does not independently certify that every institution currently offers a dedicated B.Sc. Agriculture or B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering programme.
- Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University — Gurugram
- Abhilashi University — Mandi (Rural)
- AISECT University — Hazaribag
- Netaji Subhas University — Jamshedpur
- Bhabha University — Bhopal
- Mandsaur University — Mandsaur
- Mansarovar Global University — Sehore
- Oriental University — Indore
- SAGE University — Indore
- Sardar Patel University — Balaghat
- Sri Satya Sai University of Technology and Medical Sciences — Sehore
- Lovely Professional University — Phagwara (NIRF rank 17; shown above)
- RIMT University — Mandi Gobindgarh
- Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University — Fatehgarh Sahib
- Bhupal Nobles’ University — Udaipur
- RNB Global University — Bikaner
- Sangam University — Bhilwara
- Suresh Gyan Vihar University — Jaipur
- Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences — Coimbatore
- Kumaraguru Institute of Agriculture — Erode district
- S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology — Chennai (NIRF rank 33; shown above)
- Thanthai Roever Institute of Agriculture and Rural Development — Perambalur
- Amity University — Gautam Budh Nagar (NIRF rank 15; shown above)
- Maharishi University of Information Technology — Lucknow
- Mohammad Ali Jauhar University — Rampur
- Rama University — Kanpur Nagar
- Sanskriti University — Mathura
- Shri Guru Ram Rai University — Dehradun
- Tulas Institute — Dehradun
- Seacom Skills University — Shantiniketan
- The Neotia University — Diamond Harbour
- P.P. Savani University — Surat
Quick comparison of the three ranked private institutions
| Institution | State | City / location | NIRF 2025 rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amity University | Uttar Pradesh | Gautam Budh Nagar | 15 | 58.14 |
| Lovely Professional University | Punjab | Phagwara | 17 | 57.61 |
| S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology | Tamil Nadu | Chennai | 33 | 49.38 |
How should students choose a private agricultural university?
A ranking is a useful starting point, but it should not be the only basis for admission. Compare the specific programme and campus using the following checklist:
- Recognition and eligibility: Check university recognition and all programme-specific approvals or accreditation requirements applicable to the course.
- Practical exposure: Look for teaching farms, crop demonstrations, soil and seed laboratories, greenhouses, livestock or food-processing facilities relevant to the programme.
- Faculty and research: Review faculty qualifications, active research projects, publications, collaborations and access to research infrastructure.
- Internship and placement: Ask for programme-specific placement data, recruiter names, internship partners and the roles offered to graduates.
- Fees and scholarships: Compare the full cost of study, hostel and transport charges, scholarships, refund rules and any additional laboratory or field charges.
- Location and campus: Consider the local agricultural ecosystem, climate, nearby farms, industry access and travel costs.
Frequently asked questions
Which private university secured the highest position in NIRF Agriculture 2025?
Amity University, located in Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, was the highest-ranked private institution in the published Agriculture and Allied Sectors top 40, at rank 15 with a score of 58.14.
How many private institutions were in the NIRF Agriculture top 40 in 2025?
Three: Amity University (15), Lovely Professional University (17) and S.R.M. Institute of Science and Technology (33).
Does appearing in the NIRF participant list mean that an institution is ranked?
No. The participant directory and the ranked top-40 table are different. Participation alone does not provide a rank or score.
Is this a list of the ten best private agricultural universities in India?
No. NIRF’s 2025 Agriculture and Allied Sectors ranked table contains only three private institutions in its top 40. The state-wise directory is a discovery list of additional participants, not a top-10 ranking.
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Official sources and references
- NIRF 2025 — Agriculture and Allied Sectors: ranked institutions.
- NIRF 2025 — Agriculture and Allied Sectors: participating institutions.
- NIRF India Rankings 2025 — official report.
Editorial note: Rankings and participant names are based on NIRF 2025 source material. Institution programme offerings, approvals, admission details and fees can change. Readers should verify these directly with the university and relevant authorities. This article is an informational guide and is not an endorsement of any institution.
