Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, also known as ANGRAU, is a public agricultural university established in 1964 as Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University (APAU). Located in Lam, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, the ANGRAU campus spans 43.50 acres and is one of the largest agricultural universities in India, with 9 colleges and 58 research stations. The university is affiliated with itself as a state university and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). ANGRAU is ranked 14 by the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) under the Agriculture and Allied Sectors category in 2024.
ANGRAU offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, and Home Science. Popular courses include B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, M.Sc. (Ag.), B.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering), and Diploma in Agriculture. Admissions at ANGRAU are based on entrance examinations, primarily AP EAMCET for undergraduate programs like B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture and B.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering), and AGRICET for Diploma holders seeking lateral entry.
For placements, ANGRAU has a strong record, with a placement rate of approximately 80% In 2024, the highest salary package offered was INR 8 LPA, and the average package stood at INR 4.5 LPA, with top recruiters from agribusiness and related sectors.
Some major facts and figures about ANGRAU are given in the table below:
Particulars | ANGRAU Highlights 2025 |
College Name | Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University |
Establishment Year | 1964 |
Campus Size | 43.50 acres |
Accredited by | ICAR |
Recognized by | UGC |
Rankings (2025) | NIRF (Agriculture and Allied Sectors): 14 |
Popular Courses | B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture, M.Sc. (Ag.), B.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering), Diploma in Agriculture |
Admission Criteria | Entrance Examination |
Official Website | www.angrau.ac.in |
Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of Acharya N.G.Ranga Agricultural University - Acharya N.G.Ranga Agricultural University is celebrating its Diamond Jubilee from 1964 to 2024. The celebrations are scheduled to take place on 29-30 April 2025. Join us to commemorate this significant milestone in the university's history.
Extended Deadline for APGSNC-2025 Abstracts - The last date for submission of abstracts for the Annual Post Graduate Students National Conference (APGSNC-2025) to be held at S.V. Agricultural College, Tirupati has been extended up to 15th April, 2025. (Event Date: 2025-04-15)
Diamond Jubilee Celebrations - Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of ANGRAU to be conducted on 29th and 30th of April, 2025 at LAM, Guntur. (Event Date: 2025-04-29)
Course Name | Apply Now | Fees | Short Eligibility |
B.Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) | 10+2 education with Science stream, Minimum aggregate score of 45%, Clear the Engineering, Agriculture, and Medical Common Entrance Test (EAMCET) | ||
M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration) | Bachelor's degree in any discipline, Minimum aggregate score of 50%, Valid score in CAT, MAT, XAT, or GMAT | ||
B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) | 10+2 education with a science stream, minimum aggregate marks as per specific discipline, clearance of entrance examination or qualifying exam | ||
Diploma | 10th standard or equivalent examination, studied Science as a subject during secondary education, age limit between 15 and 22 years (relaxed up to 25 years for SC/ST candidates) | ||
M.Sc. (Master of Science) | Undergraduate degree in the relevant field, Minimum percentage requirement for the qualifying examination, Clear the ANGRAU Common Entrance Test (ANGRAU CET) |
The table below lists some of the popular courses offered by ANGRAU along with their eligibility, selection criteria, and approximate total fees:
Course Name | Eligibility & Selection Criteria | Total Fees (INR) |
B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture | 10+2 with PCM/PCB; AP EAMCET | 54,000 |
B.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering) | 10+2 with PCM; AP EAMCET | 54,000 |
M.Sc. (Agriculture) | B.Sc. (Ag.) with 60% marks; ANGRAU Entrance Exam | 33,000 |
M.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering) | B.Tech. (Ag. Eng.) with 60% marks; ANGRAU Entrance Exam | 33,000 |
Diploma in Agriculture | 10th pass; POLYCET | 15,000 |
B.Sc. (Hons) Community Science | 10+2 with PCB/Home Science; AP EAMCET | 54,000 |
M.Sc. (Community Science) | B.Sc. (Home Science); ANGRAU Entrance Exam | 33,000 |
Ph.D. (Agriculture) | M.Sc. (Ag.) with 60% marks; ANGRAU Entrance Exam | 40,000 |
Diploma in Seed Technology | 10th pass; POLYCET | 15,000 |
Diploma in Organic Farming | 10th pass; POLYCET | 15,000 |
ANGRAU admissions are based on state-level and university-specific entrance examinations. Students seeking admission at ANGRAU must meet the eligibility criteria and appear for the relevant entrance exam. The key admission processes are:
Latest updates about ANGRAU admissions are as follows:
Event | Date |
B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture Application Last Date (AP EAMCET) | April 2025 (Tentative) |
AP EAMCET Exam Date | May 2025 (Tentative) |
POLYCET Application Last Date | April 2025 (Tentative) |
POLYCET Exam Date | May 2025 (Tentative) |
ANGRAU Entrance Exam (PG) Application Last Date | June 2025 (Tentative) |
ANGRAU provides on-campus and off-campus placement opportunities through its placement cell, with a focus on agribusiness, agricultural engineering, and research sectors. As per the ANGRAU Placement Report 2024, approximately 80% of students were placed in reputed organizations. Placement statistics for 2024 are as follows:
Particulars | Placement Statistics 2024 |
Placement Rate | 80% |
Highest Package | INR 8 LPA |
Average Package | INR 4.5 LPA |
Median Package | INR 4 LPA |
No. of Offers | 600 |
No. of Students Placed | 500 |
No. of Companies Visited | 40 |
Top recruiters for graduates from ANGRAU include:
Coromandel International | Syngenta India | Godrej Agrovet |
ITC Agri Business | Bayer CropScience | Jain Irrigation Systems |
Mahindra Agribusiness | National Fertilizers Limited | HDFC Bank (Agri Division) |
ANGRAU AP EAMCET Cutoff 2025 for admission to B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture and B.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering) will be released soon. The cutoff is the minimum rank/score required for admission. ANGRAU AP EAMCET opening and closing ranks for general category students in 2024 are given below:
Course Name | AP EAMCET Cutoff 2024 - General Category |
B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture | 2000 - 8000 |
B.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering) | 10000 - 20000 |
ANGRAU is ranked among the top agricultural institutes in India. The latest rankings are as follows:
Ranking Body | Stream/Category | Rank 2024 |
NIRF | Agriculture and Allied Sectors | 14 |
ICAR | Agricultural Universities | 10 |
The ANGRAU campus provides excellent facilities for academic and extracurricular activities:
ANGRAU has a strong alumni network with leaders in agriculture and related fields. Notable alumni include:
Alumni Name | Designation |
Dr. B. Venkateswarlu | Former Director, CRIDA |
Dr. K. Sammi Reddy | Director, ICAR-NIASM |
ANGRAU offers scholarships to meritorious and financially disadvantaged students. Scholarships available at ANGRAU include:
Scholarship Name | Eligibility | Scholarship Amount |
Post-Matric Scholarship | SC/ST/BC/Minority students with family income below INR 2 LPA | Tuition fee waiver |
National Talent Scholarship | Top performers in ICAR AIEEA | INR 3,000 per month |
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | General category students with family income below INR 1 LPA | INR 6,000 per year |