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Top Agricultural Colleges in Gujarat: Government and Private

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Gujarat, popularly known as the “Jewel of Western India,” is located in the country’s western region. The state’s primary learning centers are Gandhi Nagar and Ahmedabad. Gujarat has a literacy rate of 78.33% on average (as per census 2011). This state’s importance as an educational center in India has grown significantly in recent years. Let’s check out the top agricultural colleges in Gujarat.

Top Agricultural Colleges in Gujarat

Many public and private schools and universities in this state provide education in fields like agriculture, engineering, and management. We have listed the Top Agriculture Colleges in Gujarat. All admissions to this degree are made through the GUJCET (Gujarat Common Entrance Test), which is an annual entrance test for individuals seeking admission to various disciplines such as engineering, pharmacy, and science.

Government agricultural colleges in Gujarat

Anand Agriculture University

Anand Agricultural University (AAU) was founded in Anand with the help of the Gujarat government. Anand Agricultural University is placed 67th in the Universities column and 96th overall in the NIRF Ranking 2019.

Anand Agricultural University, which was previously affiliated with Gujarat Agriculture University, became autonomous in 2004 and is now a well-known name in the field of agricultural studies. It offers 11 courses in six fields, the most well-known of which are B.Tech and B.V.SC. The college offers undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral level courses that are:

  • B.Sc in Agriculture, Horticulture to be eligible, you must pass 10+2 with a minimum of 40% marks
  • B.Tech in Dairy Science, Agriculture Engineering, Food Technology, Agriculture information technology with a tuition charge of around INR 28,000
  • M.Sc in Soil Water Conservation, Dairy Technology, Agriculture Informatics, Food Safety And Quality Management and many programs are available with a total tuition fee of INR 23,000
  • Ph.D. in Agriculture, Horticulture, Dairy Science, Veterinary Science eligibility with Masters in related field INR 20,000

All UG admissions are dependent on a candidate’s performance in the Gujarat Common Entrance Test (GUJCET) Gujarat State-Agricultural Universities of Gujarat Common Admission is used for admission to PG and Ph.D. programs (GSAUCA) SC/ST applicants receive a 5% reduction in the exam fee.

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Junagadh Agriculture University

JAU provides a variety of agricultural and related science courses. Admission to UG programs is based on a candidate’s GUJCET score, whilst admission to PG and Ph.D. programs is dependent on a candidate’s performance in a University-sponsored entrance exam. The courses offered by the university are:

  • M.F.Sc in Aquaculture, Fish Processing Technology
  • M.Sc in Agronomy, Plant Pathology, Horticulture, Plant Molecular Biology  & Biotechnology, Horticulture-Floriculture and Land Scaping, Fruit Science, Agriculture Entomology, Seed Science & Technology, Agricultural Statistics, Crop Physiology, Agro-Meteorology, Agricultural Extension
  • M.Tech in Process and Food Engineering, Soil Water Conservation Engineering, Agricultural Engineering eligibility with Graduation and costs around INR 40,000
  • Ph.D. in Agronomy, Agricultural Processing and Food Engineering, Renewable Energy, Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry, Agricultural Statistics, Agriculture Engineering, Plant Molecular Biology, Agriculture Entomology, Seed Science & Technology, Aquaculture, Plant Molecular Biology, Fruit Science
  • B.Sc Agriculture, Horticulture costs around 30,000 per year with 10+2 eligibility. 

Navsari Agricultural University is an autonomous State Agricultural University in Gujarat that was founded in 2004. At the undergraduate level, the institute provides B. Tech, B.Sc,  and AH programs, as well as MBA, M.Tech, M.Sc, and M.V.Sc programs at the graduate level. There are also Diploma, Certificate, and Ph.D. programs available.

The courses have merit-based and entrance-based admissions. All PG programs need an entrance exam, however, UG admissions are based on a 60 percent merit in 12th grade and a 40 percent GUJCET / JEE Main score. The courses offered by the university are:

  • M.Sc in Pathology, Agronomy, Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, Genetics, and Plant Breeding, Crop Physiology, Fruit Science, Agricultural Microbiology, Spices & Plantation Crops, Forest Biology, Forest Biology & Tree Improvement, Agricultural statistics, Floriculture and Landscaping and it costs around 45,000 per year
  • M.Tech in Process and Food Engineering, Soil Water Conservation Engineering, the annual tuition fee is 45,000
  • Ph.D. in Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Food Science & Post Harvest Technology, Silviculture, and Agro-Forestry, Fruit Science, Agricultural Statistics, Tree Improvements, Crop Physiology, forest Products, and many more courses are available with INR 43,000 annual fee

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College Of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Junagadh

In 1984, the College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology was founded. Agricultural engineering plays a critical role in enhancing agricultural crop yield and productivity, consequently increasing farmer income. Courses offered by the university are:

  • Soil & Water Engineering, Farm Machinery & Power Engineering, Processing & Food Engineering
  • Ph.D. in Soil & Water Engineering, Farm Machinery& Power Engineering, Processing& Food Engineering, and Renewable Energy Engineering

BA College of Agriculture, Anand

Bansilal Amrutlal College of Agriculture was established in 1947. Every year, around 140 undergraduate students and 120 postgraduate students from India and abroad engage in agricultural studies. 18 departments work on crop breeding, crop production, crop protection, and social sciences, carrying out different educational, research, and extension operations as a result.

This college is well-known for providing excellent agricultural education. An educational museum has been built to educate students and farmers about many types of seed and compost, as well as samples of agricultural instruments, insect management, and weed control. B.Sc in Agriculture is one of the courses offered at this college, and it costs roughly  INR 1.1lakhs and BA (Agro Services) includes Post Harvest Handling Seeds, Seed production Technology, Seed Technology are the semester–1 subjects

Private agricultural colleges in Gujrat

Rai University Ahmedabad

The Gujarat State Legislature founded Rai University (RU) Ahmedabad as a self-financed private university in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, under Gujarat Act No. 12 of 2012. The University has received approval from the Gujarat government as well as the Indian Bar Council, and it is a member of the Association of Indian Universities. In a variety of specialties, the institution provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctorate programs.

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Admission to Rai University is determined by the results of qualifying examinations administered by the state of Gujarat and/or personal interviews. Programs available are M.Sc in Microbiology, Biotechnology B.Sc in Agriculture and the annual fee is around 50,000. the placement cell provides a platform for students and companies to work together to find the greatest fit.

Parul University

Parul University is Gujarat’s most prestigious private university, with its first institution established in 1993. the university that is accredited by the University Grants Commission and a member of the Association of Indian Universities provides approximately 50 undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, diploma, and certificate programs in a variety of areas. Among all the streams, the University is well-known for its Engineering, Science, and Management programs.

For admission to its Design programs, (PUDAT) is administered. It also takes various national-level entrance examinations for admission to its UG, PG, and Ph.D. programs, including JEE Main. The university offers over 450 courses and collaborates with more than 75 colleges.

  • For B. Tech total tuition fee is around 2,70,000 to 6,00,000
  • The Ph.D. course fee is between 2 to 6lakhs

Gujarat Vidyapith University, Ahmedabad

Mahatma Gandhi established Gujarat Vidyapith University in 1920. GVP offers education in a variety of areas, ranging from nursery and elementary schools to higher education and from bachelor’s degrees to master’s, M. Phil., and doctorate degrees.

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  • The M.Sc in Microbiology, Environmental Science & Technology, and fee would be Rs.18,740  per year.
  • B.Sc in Microbiology, Food Process Technology, eligibility for these courses are 12th standard

Kamdhenu University, Gandhinagar

Kamdhenu University, established in 2009 by the Government of Gujarat’s Kamdhenu University Act, provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma programs in veterinary sciences, animal husbandry, and dairy. The B.Tech in Dairy Technology is the most well-known course offered at this institute.

The GUJCET tests are used to determine admission to the college. At Kamdhenu, a wide range of courses are available. Because it is essentially an agricultural institution, all of these courses are related to agriculture in some way. Gujarat is well-known for its dairy and dairy-related goods. B.Tech and M.tech in In Dairy Technology, Diploma in Animal Husbandry, 

NMCA was founded in 1965. Navsari’s Avinchandra Mafatlal College of Agriculture is a government institution that is connected with Gujarat University in Ahmedabad and South Gujarat University in Surat. Since May of 2004, N. M. College of Agriculture has been a part of Navsari Agricultural University. It provides agricultural courses at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels. The college offers 12 courses in three different streams.

  • M.Sc (Agriculture) in Genetics and Plant Breeding, Agronomy, Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry, Agricultural Entomology, Agricultural Statistics, Horticulture, Animal Science, Agricultural Engineering total fee is around INR 42,000
  • B.Sc in Agriculture and Ph.D. in Agriculture

Poor Merit vs. Merit Scholarships is available for deserving students who are economically disadvantaged.

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Institute of Advanced  Research, Gandhi Nagar

Puri Foundation for Education founded the Institute of Advanced Research (IAR) in 2011. The institute is located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on the banks of the Sabarmati River. The institution features a full-fledged campus with all of the necessary amenities for students.

Courses offered by the institute for undergraduate programs are Biotechnology, Microbiology, Life Sciences & biomedical Science Under the Center for Engineering and Enterprise, B.Tech courses are offered in a variety of specialties. The program is open to students who have completed their 10+2. It costs around INR 90,000.

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