Mahi Sharma's Review On Central Agricultural University - [CAU], Imphal

There are always pros and cons to each and every college. But it is the duty of the students to adjust to it. The excellent education and learning processes that the college provides, makes it ignore the negative side of the college. Also, the atmosphere and faculty members are great.

This course is for four years and it is a very interesting course. It aims to change agriculture and allied vocations into commercial initiatives and provides food and nutrition to the people of the NE region and the world. The course isn't hectic at all. New things are taught every day.

Agriculture has a vast scope of job opportunities. Coming to placements, a job placements or opportunities isn't there in this college. A mandatory exam conducted by the state/central government which needs to be written for the government jobs. For the private jobs, the students are interviewed with theirc percentage scored in the particular course.

Student gatherings take place at the end of the year. Small worshops, seminars are also held to make students learn more about their particular course. Also, Fresher's day and farewell day is celebrated, along with which, small events related to dance, music, art etc take place.

The fees structure for the first year is Rs.2,980/- and for the rest three years, it is Rs.2,480/-, which amounts to Rs.10,420/- at the end of four years. This fees structure isn't expensive as such for the facilities and the quality and quantity of the education that is provided in the college.

Ishan Uday is the scholarship that is provided to the students who are domiciled in the north eastern region and passed 12th examination from any of the north region government recognized board. Rs.5400/- per month is given to general degree courses and Rs.7,800/- per month for professional and technical courses. Parents' income shouldn't exceed 4.5 lakhs per annum.

Sports as such isn't held though games facility is available to keep the minds of the students fresh. Laboratories are present for research purposes and a canteen is also there. Classrooms are big enough to teach a good number of students at the same time. Ragging is prohibited and everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

Boys' and girls' hostels are available separately so as to cater the needs of those students who stay far from the college and helps them to attend college on a regular basis. Food, electricity, water,internet facility and security is provided which makes it safe for children staying far away from their homes.

Interactions are made on a daily basis with the seniors, so as to keep a track of the college events. The alumni network is maintained highly so as make the new experiences and knowledges are reached to all of the fellow students so that they progress more.

The eligibility criteria is 10+2 with minimum 50% aggregate of PCB/PCBM/ or PCB/PCMB/ PCM /Inter-Agriculture for General and 40% marks for SC/ST and it is necessary to have English as a compulsory subject. Candidates should have attained 17 years of age 31st August of the admission year and form is available in the college's own website. And Admission is through counselling based on the merit list which is prepared considering the marks obtained in the entrance exam conducted by ICAR AIEEA/ State government.

Faculty members are consistently involved in research to bring about better techniques in agriculture so that it improves the condition. They help to spread the knowledge to their students through continuous involvement and dedication. They are qualified in the respective fields and shows great interest in teaching a particular course.