Junagadh Agricultural University: Admission 2025, Fees, Courses

Junagadh, India


Junagadh Agricultural University ,Junagadh ,Gujarat

Overview

Latest Updates:

  • Rated five stars by GSIRF 2024 in the Agricultural category.
  • The university has developed Krishi Vigyan Kendra and Sardar Smruti Kendra to assist farmers with technology.

Junagadh Agricultural University,  located in Junagadh, Gujarat, was established in 1960 and recognized by UGC, NABL and ICAR. Junagadh Agricultural University ranked 7th in all-state agricultural universities and 2nd in the State Overall category by Indian Higher Education Ranking in 2024. Junagadh Agricultural University offers various scholarships for different categories of students.

Junagadh Agricultural University fees range from ₹ 10.7 - ₹ 22.75 Lakhs, depending on the course.  The institute offers many UG and PG programs in science, science, agricultural science & engineering, veterinary science, fishery and many more. B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering is the most popular course at Junagadh Agricultural University. The institute considers entrance exams like  JEE Mains & GUJCET for B.Tech, CUET and AIPMT for B.Sc and  AIPVT & VCI for B.VSc courses. 

Junagadh Agricultural University has top recruiters such as L & T Finance, Aksay Seed Tech Co., Nagarjuna Fertilizers Ltd, Bayer Crop Science Ltd, Ocean Agro India Ltd., GSP Crop Science, BASF India, and many more. In 2023, B.Tech students received the highest package of ₹ 3.9 LPA.


Quick Highlights

Particulars 

Details

Top Recruiters

Agrostar, Career Line Pvt. Ltd, Agrovikas Agritech Pvt Ltd., Lifecell International Private Limited, Green tech garden, Food Machinery Corporation, Reliance Retail, and many more

University Type

Government 

Ranking

  • 31st by Indian National Ranking
  • 7th in all-state agricultural universities in 2024 by Indian Higher Education Ranking
  • 2nd in State in Overall category in 2024 by Indian Higher Education Ranking
  • GSIRF ranking 2023-24- 5 stars in the university category

Fees Range

₹88,000 - ₹ 1.4 Lakhs

Popular Courses

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Agricultural Engineering)

Accreditation

ICAR, UGC

NABL accredits the food testing lab

Establishment

1960

Application Mode

Online 

Highest package offered 

UG 4-year placements 2023 - ₹ 3.9 LPA


Ranking

The University's current ranking shows its constant growth, academic excellence, and infrastructure improvement. The Junagadh Agricultural University ranking by different agencies is given below:

Ranking Body 

Year 

Ranks with Category 

Indian National Ranking 

2024

31st

Indian Higher Education Ranking

2024

7th in all-state agricultural universities

2nd in State in Overall category

GSIRF

2023-24

5 stars in the university category

Junagadh Agricultural University ,Junagadh ,Gujarat

Programs

JAU courses are offered across different fields of education, which include Engineering, Business & Management Studies and Science, etc, offered at the UG, PG and After 10th levels. JAU offers B.E. / B.Tech, M.E./M courses. Tech, MBA/PGDM and B.Sc., etc. Candidates seeking admission can check below the course-wise JAU eligibility and fee information:

Programs/Courses 

Annual Fees

Bachelor of Veterinary Science [BVSc] & A.H.

₹ 1.4 Lakhs

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Agricultural Engineering)

₹88,000 

B.Sc

₹ 90,000

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

19 courses • 3 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Master of Technology [M.Tech]

19 courses • 2 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] + Master of Technology [M.Tech]

17 courses • 5 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Bachelor of Arts [BA]

36 courses • 3 years
--Average tuition fees
--Median salary
--Exams accepted
-Application date

Junagadh Agricultural University ,Junagadh ,Gujarat

Admissions

To get admission to JAU's various undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma courses at Junagadh Agricultural University, candidates must meet the minimum eligibility criteria and complete subsequent selection rounds. Below are the course-specific eligibility requirements and selection criteria for Junagadh Agricultural University courses:

Programs /Courses

Eligibility Criteria

B.Tech

10+2 with a minimum 50% + JEE Mains, GUJCET

B.Sc

10+2 with a minimum 50% + CUET,

B.VSc

10+2 with a minimum 50% + AIPVT, VCI


Important Dates

Junagadh Agricultural University has released important admission and registration dates for 2025. Important updates include the exam dates of all the entrance exams accepted by Babu Banarasi Das University, which are listed below:

Events

Important/Tentative Dates

JEE Mains session 2 exam

April 1–8, 2025

JEE Mains admit card release date

March 28, 2025

AIPVT admit card release date

May 1, 2025

AIPVT exam date

May 4, 2025

AIPVT admit card release date

Third week of March 2025

AIPVT exam date

March 23, 2025


Cut-offs

JAU cutoffs are based on the NEET scorecard. Aspirants who are interested in applying to the university should go through the below-given details: 

Programs /Courses 

Cut-offs

Bachelor in Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry

77509

Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech]

19

Courses

3 yrs

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19

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

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17

Courses

5 yrs

Duration

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Eligibility

36

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

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10

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

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43

Courses

3 yrs

Duration

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35

Courses

2 yrs

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4

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3 yrs

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4

Courses

2 yrs

Duration

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Eligibility

FAQs related to Admissions

Candidates must pass 10+2 with a minimum of 50% and qualified anyone from JEE Mains and GUJCET to be eligible for the B.Tech course at Junagadh Agricultural University.


Candidates must qualify anyone from AIPVT and VCI to be eligible for the B.VSc course at Junagadh Agricultural University.

Junagadh Agricultural University ,Junagadh ,Gujarat

Placements

Junagadh Agricultural University conducts regular placement drives and workshops for its students. The table below shows some of the key statistics concerning the placement drives of Junagadh Agricultural University. 

Key Metric 

Placement Statistics

Placement rate (B.Tech Agri. Eng)-2024

100%

Highest package offered 

₹4.75 LPA

Average package offered 

₹3 LPA

Top recruiters 2024

Jain Irrigation System, Shaktiman Agro, Agro Star Pvt. Ltd. Lancer Laser Tech. Ltd.

Mahindra & Mahindra and many more.

FAQS

The highest placement package was ₹4.75 LPA as per the records of the year 2024.

The average package for 2024 in the Junagadh Agricultural University was around ₹3 LPA.

Junagadh Agricultural University ,Junagadh ,Gujarat

Scholarships

Junagadh Agricultural University offers up to 100% merit-based scholarships to its enrolled students. The table below shows the key criteria for admission to the Junagadh Agricultural University scholarship.

Particulars 

Details 

Eligibility Criteria

National Talent Scholarship

Merit-based scholarship and the amount awarded:

  • ₹2000 to UG per month per student
  • ₹3000 to PG per month per student

The student must be a UG student.

The student must be a PG student

Merit Cum Means Scholarship (MCM)

  • Awarded by ICAR to merit students 
  • The amount awarded: ₹500 per month/student

Students must have a good academic record.

Post-graduate scholarship (Master's Degree)

  • ₹1000/ month 
  • Awarded to post-graduate student

Students must have a good academic record.

Postgraduate scholarship (for Ph.D.)

  • The awarded amount is ₹1500/ month 
  • Awarded to SC/ST students 

Students must belong to the  SC/ST category.

Dhanuka Financial assistance

  • Awarded to two students based on merit
  • ₹12,000 per student is awarded 

Students must have a weak financial background.

It provides both types of scholarships to deserving candidates. There are scholarships for both the UG and PG curriculum.

Yes, various scholarships are exclusively designed to cater to economically backward candidates.

Junagadh Agricultural University ,Junagadh ,Gujarat

Infrastructure

Hostel Facilities

JAU has different hostel buildings for Girls and boys on each campus. They provide various other facilities alongside boarding. 

Hostel 

Yearly Fees

Boys and Girls

₹ 10, 000

FAQs related to Infrastructure programs

No, taking a hostel at Junagadh Agricultural University is not compulsory.

For all international students, the hostel fee is ₹5000 per semester, and caution money is ₹5000, which is refundable.