Admission to the university is through the UPCATET entrance exam conducted in May by four agricultural universities. The admission process is based on a merit list and typically occurs from late June to early July. Most students join B.Sc. programs in fields like Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Fisheries, and Home Science. Prominent agricultural universities in Uttar Pradesh include Narendra University of Agriculture and Technology and Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology.
Faculty members are highly qualified, with a favorable student-to-staff ratio of 17:1. The semester fee is 25,500 per student, reflecting a 3,000 increase from the previous year. Payment is made through a bank challan of 18,000 per semester. The fee structure is the same for BTech and medical courses. Scholarships are available through government websites, and educational loans are facilitated by cooperative banks. The college is ICAR accredited, improving placement prospects.
While specific placement statistics are not detailed, there is strong demand for agricultural graduates, with private and multinational companies offering competitive packages. The government of Uttar Pradesh offers a scholarship of around 20,000 and a full fees refundable system for students.
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