Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences
M.Sc Agriculture (Agronomy)
2-year PG program at SHUATS, Prayagraj — built for students who want field-ready agronomy skills without burying themselves in debt.
Key numbers
Average CTC
₹3.5 LPA
Placement Rate
45%
Total Fee
₹1.7L
Intake
30 Seats
Your 2-Year Journey
Year +0
Year 1
Core coursework: Crop Production Technology, Weed Management, and Dryland Agriculture.
Year +1
Year 2
Specialization depth in Organic Farming and Climate-Smart Agriculture plus research thesis.
Year +2
Placement & Exit
Campus drives with ICAR, State Agriculture Departments, Seed and Fertilizer firms, and NGOs.
Investment
₹1.7L total
~₹0.8L per year
- Academic Fee — Year 1₹85,000
- Academic Fee — Year 2₹85,000
Are you eligible?
Academic Background
You must hold a B.Sc Agriculture degree to be eligible.
Admission Mode
Selection is strictly entrance-based; no direct admission.
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
45%
Top recruiters
Heads up: Public sector heavy
The recruiter list is stacked with ICAR, state agriculture departments, and NGOs. Great if you want stability and field impact. Less ideal if you are chasing corporate agri-tech or startup salaries.
The verdict
Worth considering
This is a low-debt, no-frills PG for the agri-committed. The ₹1.7L total fee and hostel option remove major money stress, and the curriculum covers legit forward-looking topics like Climate-Smart Agriculture. But with a 45% placement rate and an average CTC of ₹3.5L, your outcome depends a lot on how hard you hustle beyond the classroom. Strong match if you want government research or extension roles; skip if you want a fast-track corporate agri-tech gig.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Low total fee
- ✓ Public sector agri careers
- ✓ Climate-smart and organic focus
Doesn't match
- ✗ High private-sector CTC
- ✗ Metro campus life
- ✗ Plug-and-play placement