The Department of Seed Science and Technology at the college offers a specialized academic program with small class sizes to ensure personalized attention. Admission is competitive, based on an entrance exam, with around 1,000 candidates vying for 17 spots. The department is led by an experienced head with 17 years in seed-related disciplines. Faculty includes a professor and two assistant professors, serving 34 students in total. The college is well-situated for those interested in Himalayan agriculture.
The annual fees are structured as follows: tuition is INR 6,500, hostel INR 3,500, mess INR 36,000, and an exam fee of INR 850 per semester. Additional costs include a gym fee of INR 40 per year and a refundable caution deposit of INR 2,000. The total cost for a year, including all fees, is approximately Rs. 70,000. Scholarships for economically disadvantaged and female students are available through various programs, such as the DDU Yojna for Girls and the National Scholarship Portal.
The college also offers unpaid internships with government agencies, facilitating practical learning opportunities. Although some students find internships unnecessary, the university supports interested students through connections and national conferences. Postgraduate agriculture studies can be completed for about Rs. 1,00,000, including personal expenses, while some students report semester fees totaling Rs. 2,04,000 over their course. The MSc in Seed Science has an admission fee of Rs. 4,380 per year, covering additional charges.
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