NIRF Rank #84 (University) · NAAC Grade A · UGC Recognized
B.Sc. Agriculture at TNAU
Four years of field-first learning at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore — the state’s agri-education backbone.
Annual Intake
One of the largest B.Sc. Agri cohorts in South India
Key numbers
NIRF Rank (University)
#84
Tuition Fee / Year
₹75,000
Batch Size
300
Placement Rate (2025)
45%
Your 4-Year Academic Roadmap
Year +0
Year 1
Foundations in Crop Production Technology, Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry.
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Year 2
Deep-dive into Plant Breeding & Genetics and Agricultural Entomology.
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Year 3
Farm Management, Agricultural Extension, and on-field projects.
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Year 4
Capstone research, rural internships, and campus placement drives.
Investment
₹3.0L total
~₹0.8L per year
- Tuition Fee₹75,000per year
Are you eligible?
Class 12 Minimum Aggregate
At least 50% in the qualifying examination.
Mandatory Subjects
Physics, Chemistry, and any one of Biology / Mathematics / Agriculture.
Admission Basis
Entrance exam based selection.
Entrance exams
Placement · 2025
Where graduates land
Placement rate
45%
Top recruiters
The Placement Reality
TNAU’s 2025 campus placement rate is 45%. Campus recruitment is only one lane — many agri graduates pivot to government competitive exams or M.Sc. pathways. Keep multiple doors open from Day 1.
The verdict
Good fit
TNAU offers an affordable, reputable 4-year agri degree with a solid core curriculum. It is ideal if you want to work in agri-input companies, government extension roles, or higher research. The 45% placement rate is a reality check, but the low fee structure and NAAC ‘A’ status make it a smart pick for self-driven students.
Matches what you said
- ✓ Affordable annual fee
- ✓ NAAC Grade A institution
- ✓ Core agriculture curriculum
Doesn't match
- ✗ High campus placement rate
- ✗ Non-agriculture career track