Anand Agricultural University: Admission 2026, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

AAU Admission Dates 2026

AAU admissions for the 2026-27 academic session are anchored by GUJCET for state quota UG seats, ICAR AIEEA for All India Quota and PG seats, and NEET-UG for BVSc and AH. The table below lists key events across programme families.

The table below shows the course-wise exam accepted for AAU programmes.

AAU Courses and Fees

AAU offers over 100 programmes spanning UG, PG, and doctoral levels across agriculture, veterinary science, dairy technology, horticulture, and agri-engineering disciplines. The table below covers the main programme families with their fees and eligibility.

AAU also offers Diploma programmes in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, and Clinical Nutrition at INR 6,060 total fees. All UG and PG fees are government-regulated and uniform across quota categories.

AAU Admission Process

AAU does not have a management quota. All seats are filled through centralised government counselling processes based on merit in national or state-level entrance exams.

B.Sc Agriculture, B.Sc Horticulture, and B.Tech Programmes

The state quota (85% of seats) is filled through GUJCET-based ACPC counselling. The All India Quota (15% of seats) is filled through CUET-UG or ICAR AIEEA via ICAR centralised counselling.

• Eligibility: 10+2 with PCB (for B.Sc Agriculture and Horticulture) or PCM (for B.Tech) with minimum 50% aggregate; 40% for reserved categories
• Selection stages: GUJCET or CUET-UG registration and exam, ACPC counselling registration, option form filling, seat allotment, document verification, fee payment, and reporting
• Gujarat state reservation applies to the 85% state quota: SC 7%, ST 15%, SEBC 27%, EWS 10%, and 5% horizontal reservation for PwBD candidates

BVSc and AH

Admission is through NEET-UG scores via Gujarat state veterinary counselling for state quota and VCI-designated counselling for All India Quota. Eligibility requires 10+2 with PCB (min 50%) and minimum age of 17 years as of December 31 of the admission year. NEET-UG 2026 was held June 21, 2026, and results were declared July 16, 2026. State quota BVSc counselling is expected in August to September 2026.

PG Programmes (M.Sc, M.Tech, MVSc, MBA, MFSc)

All PG admissions are through ICAR AIEEA PG scores via centralised ICAR counselling. Eligibility is a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with minimum 55% aggregate (50% for SC/ST). ICAR JRF holders may be exempted from ICAR AIEEA PG under current ICAR norms.

Ph.D. Programmes

Ph.D. admission at AAU is through ICAR SRF, ICAR JRF, or ICAR AIEEA PhD examination. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in the relevant field with minimum 55% aggregate. A research proposal interview may be required by the individual college or department after initial shortlisting.

AAU Placements

AAU Anand placements are oriented towards agri-business, government agricultural services, food and dairy industry, and research organisations rather than conventional campus placements seen at engineering colleges. In the 2024 placement season, AAU reported a highest package of INR 12 LPA with an average package of INR 7 LPA and a 60% placement rate among participating students.

In the 2023 season, 236 B.Tech and B.Sc students and 77 PG students were placed. The median package for B.Tech and B.Sc graduates was INR 4 LPA, while PG graduates secured a median package of INR 7 LPA.

Key recruiters at AAU include agri-input companies, food processing firms, dairy cooperatives, government agencies such as NABARD and state agricultural departments, and FMCG companies operating in agri-supply chains. Many BVSc graduates pursue NEET PG for MVSc or state veterinary service examinations, while M.Sc and M.Tech graduates often opt for ICAR Junior Research Fellowships and academic positions.

AAU Rankings

Anand Agricultural University is ranked by NIRF in the Agriculture and Allied Sectors category. The table below captures the available NIRF ranking for AAU.

AAU Scholarships

AAU students can access scholarships from ICAR, the Gujarat state government, and central government schemes. The table below lists the key available scholarships.

AAU Campus and Infrastructure

The Anand Agricultural University campus is spread across 743 hectares in and around Anand, Gujarat. The university operates through 7 constituent colleges, 17 research centres, and 6 extension education institutes covering 9 districts of Gujarat including Ahmedabad, Anand, Vadodara, Dahod, and Kheda.

Key infrastructure includes a Molecular Genetics Lab, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, instructional farms, food technology processing units, dairy laboratories, a central library, auditorium, and indoor and outdoor sports facilities. Separate hostel facilities are available for boys (annual fee up to INR 5,000) and girls (annual fee up to INR 3,000).

AAU holds an ICAR Accreditation Certificate covering its constituent colleges. The university’s proximity to Anand — home to AMUL’s headquarters and the cooperative dairy industry cluster — gives students and researchers direct access to dairy and agri-business industry linkages.

AAU vs GBPUAT vs MPKV

Aspirants considering AAU Anand often also evaluate G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUAT), Pantnagar, and Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV), Rahuri, as comparable state agricultural universities. The table below compares key parameters.

AAU has a distinct edge in dairy and cooperative agri-business education due to its location in the Anand dairy belt. GBPUAT Pantnagar has a stronger NIRF rank and longer legacy in crop sciences. MPKV Rahuri is the natural comparison for Maharashtra-domicile candidates who may consider inter-state options. Each university serves its own state-quota applicant pool primarily, with AIQ seats providing limited inter-state mobility.