Acharya NG Ranga Agriculture University is known as ANGRAU and one of the finest & premier universities in the fields of Agriculture & Home Science. The university offers a total number of 4 UG, 22 PG, 16 Doctoral programs in the areas of Agriculture, Management, Engineering & Science. Few Diploma courses are also offered by the university. 

ANGRAU has been functioning since 1964. With the help & guidance of extraordinary faculty members, the educational institute is approved by ICAR & UGC. The teaching faculties lead the students for their own betterment and better future scopes. 

ANGRAU Important Dates 

Event Important Dates
ANGRAU BSc Agriculture 2022 Web Options- First Phase December 01, 2022, to December 02, 2022
ANGRAU BSc Seat Allotment 2022 December 06, 2022
Reporting to the Institutions December 07, 2022, to December 9, 2022
Commencement of Classes December 08, 2022
ANGRAU BSc Agriculture 2022 Second Phase of web options December 12 & 13, 2022 (Tentative)
ANGRAU BSc Seat Allotment 2022- Second Phase December 15, 2022 (Tentative)
Reporting to the Institutions December 16 & 17, 2022 (Tentative)

The university has 11 constituent colleges, 6 affiliated colleges, 19 constituent polytechnics and 85 affiliated polytechnic colleges. There are 6 regional agriculture research stations and 27 research stations under this university. 

The institute also has Open Distance Learning Courses (ODLC). The preliminary goal is to impart technical knowledge in non-formal education know-how and do-how on agricultural production and processing technologies to various sections of learners who lack campus-based education opportunities.

ANGRAU accepts admission in both merit & entrance based. For application, students are required to visit the official website of the university as ANGRAU offers an online mode of the application process. 

Situated at Guntur, Andhra Pradesh the university offers great facilities & infrastructure for the benefit of the students. The facilities like library, sports, hostels etc are offered by the university. The institute has few scholarship facilities too for the academically good and economically backward class students. Check: ANGRAU Reviews

ANGRAU has a placement cell that works for the student’s placement & internship programs. Copious top organisations come and participate in the placement drives of the university. But as the institute concentrates more on academic matters, the placements are up to the students’ choice. 

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ANGRAU Quick Updates 

  • An Institutional Development Plan (IDP) has been granted by the NAHEP to the ANGRAU. The university strives to go for reforms & accepts challenges for going global in imparting world class education. NAHEP helps ANGRAU to get recognised at International Level. 
  • The university holds Agriculture Market Intelligence for educational purposes. They have price forecasts up to 2021. The forecasts are made by eminent organisations. 

ANGRAU Courses & Fees 

The university offers several courses in a handful of specialisations. Few details of the offered courses are noted down below: 

Courses  Course Details  Selection Criteria
B.Tech Duration: 4 years 
Eligibility Criteria: Students must pass 10+2 level with PCM subjects combination from a recognized board 
Fees: INR 1.04 lakhs
Selection is granted based on the EAMCET score 
B.Sc (Hons.) Duration: 4 years 
Eligibility Criteria: candidates should complete 10+2 with PCM subjects combination from a recognized board 
Fees: INR 1.04 lakhs 
B.Tech (Lateral)  Duration: 3 years 
Eligibility Criteria: Applicants need to pass a Diploma in Agriculture Engineering from a recognized institute
Fees: 
Admission is based on the qualified score in AGRIENGCET 
M.Sc Duration: 2 years
Eligibility Criteria: Students must pass B.Sc (Ag.)/B.Sc (CA & BM) with 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized university
Fees: INR 56,380
Selection will be based based on qualified score in the entrance exam conducted by the university
M.Tech Duration: 2 years
Eligibility Criteria: candidates must have done B.Tech with 50% marks in aggregate in relevant discipline from a recognized university
Fees: INR 56,380
MBA Duration: 2 years 
Eligibility Criteria: Applicants should have done B.Sc. (Ag./Horticulture) or B.Tech. (Ag.Engg.) or B.V.Sc. & AH / B.F.Sc. / B.H.Sc. (H.Sc.)/ B.Tech (Dairying)/ B.Tech (Food Processing & Technology) / B.Tech /B.Sc (Food Science & Technology) / B.Sc.(CA&BM) / B.Sc. (Farm Science) / B.Tech (Biochemistry) 
Fees: INR 69,450
PhD Duration: 3 years 
Eligibility Criteria: students should have done a Candidatesmaster's degree with 50% marks in aggregate in Agriculture and along with post-graduation B.Sc.(Ag.) / B.Sc.(Home Science) / B.Tech.(Ag. Engg.) of 4 years duration is mandatory 
Fees: INR 77,930
Students need to appear in the entrance test conducted by the university followed by an interview session and also previous exams results like graduation and masters will be considered 
Diploma Duration: 2 years 
Eligibility Criteria: candidates must pass 10th from a recognized board 
Fees: INR 13,650
Merit based 
Polytechnic Duration: 2 years 
Eligibility Criteria: applicants need to complete 10+2 level from a recognized board
Fees: INR 13,650

ANGRAU Admission Process 2023

As the application process of ANGRAU is online mode, the students need to visit the official website to apply for any courses. The below steps described how to apply for ANGRAU: 

  • Students must visit the official website of the university.
  • Click on the Exams/ Results/ Admissions tab.
  • Download the application form and fill that carefully with academic & personal details.
  • The candidates who are applying for more than one course have to fill a separate application form for applying to each course. 
  • Send the application form to the university along with a DD of INR 1200/ for General and INR 600 for SC, ST & PH categories (M.Sc. / Ph.D. courses) for each course in the favour of SBH / SBI / ANDHRA BANK and drawn in favour of The Controller, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, payable at Guntur.
  • Attach the required documents along with the DD and the application form.

ANGRAU Placement

The university has a good placement record and day by day it increases. The enthusiastic students get placed in several top companies every year. Top notch companies participate in the placement drives organised by ANGRAU. Along with placements the renowned companies provide internship programs too. Each year 80% of the students get selected in the notable companies and 98% of the candidates receive internship opportunities from top companies. The highest salary package was offered at INR 6 LPA in the area of Marketing. Companies like Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd, Sonalika, Mahindra Swaraj Tractor Companies and government projects like ZBNF, Micro Irrigation, RDT offer recruitment. 

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ANGRAU Facilities

  • Library: At the headquarters of the university, there are a total number of 11 libraries. The libraries are functioned by the University Librarian. For the Regional Libraries and College Libraries, there are Assistant Librarians. All the libraries own rich collections of Books, Periodicals, Back-Volumes and Reports etc., in the areas of Agriculture and Allied Sciences. Apart from print resources, some e-Resources are being made available online. The University Library also focuses on the electronic delivery of information and library e-Resources accessible by any network. 
  • Hostel: The university has separate hostels for boys and girls and there are a total number of 21 Boys and 19 Girls hostels. With the capacity of accommodation of 3220 students. The accommodation facilities have been giving the students a happy, healthy, and comfortable stay in the hostels. The hostels are provided with all Merit-based Candidates basic amenities such as T.V room, reading room, water purifiers, indoor and outdoor games facilities, medical facilities, 24*7 wifi connection etc. 

ANGRAU FAQs

Ques. How is the faculty at ANGRAU?

Ans. The college offers a highly educated and experienced bunch of teachers. The teachers always help the students in every possible way. Their way of teaching is very unique which makes it easy for the students to understand the concepts.

Ques. What is the exam pattern of AGRICET?

Ans. The duration of the exam is 1 hour 30 minutes. The paper will consist of 120 MCQ type questions. The candidate will get +1 for every correct answer. The questions will be based on prior knowledge acquired by the candidates in the following specializations- Organic Farming, Seed Technology and Agriculture.

Ques. Does ANGRAU offer hostel facilities?

Ans. The college offers hostel facilities for both boys and girls. The accommodation is neat and tidy. The hostel is equipped with all the necessary facilities. The rent is also minimalistic and affordable for most of the students.

Ques. Are the placements offered by ANGRAU good?

Ans. The college has good industrial networks which in turn offers satisfactory placements. Companies like Godrej, HDFC Bank, Coromandel and ITC visit the campus regularly. ANGRAU also offers internship opportunities and pre-placement training to the students.

Ques. Is there any age limit criteria for AGRI ENGG CET?

Ans. The candidate should be a minimum of 18 years of age as of 31st December of the admission year. The maximum age limit for candidates to apply is 25 for ST/SC categories and 27 for applicants with physical disabilities.

Ques. How is the campus life at ANGRAU?

Ans. ANGRAU offers an amazing campus life. Various activities take place in the college throughout the year. The students remain engaged with new opportunities now and then.

Ques. Is there any reservation of seats for women?

Ans. Yes, ANGRAU provides reservation of seats for women candidates. In each course, 33⅓ seats are reserved for women candidates from each category.

Ques. How do I apply for AGRIENGCET and AGRICET?

Ans. Given below are the steps for applying:

  • Download the application form from the official website.
  • A DD of INR 500/- for general candidates (INR 250/- in case of SC/ST and PC candidates) has to be drawn in favour of Controller, ANGRAU payable at GUNTUR.
  • Application form has to be submitted along with two self attested envelope affixed with INR 5 postal stamp either in person or by post by 5:00 P.M. on or before the due date. 

Ques. How can a Foreign Candidate apply for admission to the university?

Ans.  The University encourages foreign students to seek admission in to various UG and PG programs. Candidates can get an application form through the Asst. Director General (HRD-II), Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Krishi Anusandhan Bhavan, New Delhi 110012. The application fee amounts to US $4000/ US $2000 for SAARC countries.

Ques. Does the university offers Distance Learning?

Ans. Yes, the university offers open distance learning 3 month Certificate Course in Terrace Gardening.