Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
B.Sc Agriculture @ BHU
A 4-year UG program at India’s #5 ranked university (NIRF) that’s surprisingly light on the pocket.
NIRF Rank
Among all Indian Universities
Key numbers
Total Fee
₹60,000
→ ₹15K/year
Intake
123 Seats
NAAC Grade
A++
Duration
4 Years
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Subjects
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture
Minimum Marks
50% aggregate in Class 12
Entrance exams
Investment
₹0.6L total
~₹0.1L per year
- Annual Tuition Fee₹15,000per year
Your 4-Year Agri Journey
Year +0
Year 1: Foundations
Agronomy, Soil Science + lab & field exposure
Year +1
Year 2: Core Skills
Plant Breeding, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry
Year +2
Year 3: Applied Agri
Agri Economics, Extension Education, Farm Management
Year +3
Year 4: Career Launch
ICAR/State Dept prep, placements, or entrepreneurship
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
70%
Top recruiters
Hostel & Scholarships On Campus
BHU offers hostel accommodation and scholarships for eligible students. Living in Varanasi means experiencing a city that blends ancient vibes with a buzzing student culture.
The verdict
Good fit
BHU gives you a top-tier agri education at a fee that’s hard to beat. With NIRF #5 ranking, A++ NAAC accreditation, and pathways into government and core agri sectors, it’s a smart pick for students who want credibility without massive debt. Just gear up for the ICAR AIEEA / BHU UET entrance competition, and note that detailed salary data is still limited.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Low total fee (₹60,000)
- ✓ Central university tag & NIRF #5 rank
- ✓ Hostel + scholarship support
- ✓ Government & core-sector job routes
Doesn't match
- ✗ Metro city lifestyle
- ✗ Direct admission without entrance exam
- ✗ High salary transparency