The Institute of Agricultural Science at SOA University offers a major in Agricultural Genetics with admission based on performance in the SOA entrance exam. The college boasts a faculty-to-student ratio of 1:2, with experienced faculty, many of whom are retired professionals. The course spans 3-4 years, divided into 6-8 semesters. Digital classrooms are available to enhance learning. The total course fee is around 4 lakhs for 4 years, with annual fees increasing from 1.10 lakh in 2015 to nearly 1.5 lakh.
Hostel fees are additional, ranging around 90,000 to 130,000 INR depending on room type. Approximately 45-50% of students secure placements annually, with salary packages typically between Rs. 90,000 to Rs. 2 lakh per annum, though top students can earn up to Rs. 12 lakh. Companies like fertilizer firms, agricultural extensions, and banks such as SBI and HDFC are frequent recruiters. Around 20-30% of students gain internships, with government programs offering stipends of up to Rs.
13,000. Scholarships are available based on SAAT test performance and academic excellence, like maintaining a CGPA above 8.0, granting a scholarship of 24,000 INR annually. The annual tuition fee for programs like BSc (Hons) Agriculture is 180,000 INR, with a caution fee of 10,000 INR. Hostel fees are approximately 90,000 INR per year for non-AC rooms, with an additional 40,000 INR for AC rooms. Overall, the college provides robust placement support, with opportunities for internships, and banks offer loans to cover tuition costs.
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