CSAUK- Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology: Courses, Fees, Admission 2025, Cutoff, Placements, Ranking

Ashna Priyadashi

Updated on - Jun 12, 2025

Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, also known as CSAUK, is a Government University, established in 1975. Located in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, CSAUK campus spans over 250 acres. The university is affiliated to itself as a state agricultural university and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). CSAUK is ranked 30th by NIRF under Agriculture and Allied Sectors in 2024.

CSAUK offers a wide range of Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, and Doctorate programs in the streams of Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Home Science, Agricultural Engineering, Dairy Technology, Fisheries, and Veterinary Science. B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture, B.Tech Agricultural Engineering, M.Sc Agriculture, and MBA Agribusiness are some of the popular courses. Admissions at CSAUK are based on Entrance Examination. The university accepts UPCATET for B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture, B.Tech, M.Sc, and Ph.D., ICAR AIEEA for B.Sc, M.Sc, and Ph.D., and JEE Main for B.Tech programs.

For placements, CSAUK placement rate is approximately 90% based on recent trends. During the placement drive of 2024, the highest salary package offered was INR 10 LPA and the average package stood at INR 4 LPA.

CSAUK Highlights

CSAUK Courses and Fees

The table below lists some of the popular CSAUK courses along with their eligibility, selection criteria, and total fees:

CSAUK Admission 2025

CSAUK admissions are based on National and State Level Entrance Examinations. Students seeking admission at CSAUK must fulfill the eligibility criteria set by the university and appear for the entrance examination. Interested students should follow the below-mentioned criteria for CSAUK admissions:

• B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture: Candidates seeking admission to B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture must appear for the UPCATET or ICAR AIEEA and participate in the UPTAC or university counseling for the seat allotment process.

• B.Tech Agricultural Engineering: Candidates seeking admission to B.Tech Agricultural Engineering must appear for the JEE Main or UPCATET and participate in the UPTAC counseling for the seat allotment process.

• M.Sc Agriculture: Candidates seeking admission to M.Sc Agriculture must appear for the UPCATET or ICAR AIEEA and participate in the university counseling for the seat allotment process.

• MBA Agribusiness: Candidates seeking admission to MBA Agribusiness must appear for the UPCATET and participate in the university counseling for the seat allotment process.

CSAUK Admission Dates 2025

Latest updates about CSAUK admissions are as follows:

CSAUK UPCATET Cutoff 2024

CSAUK UPCATET Cutoff 2025 for admission to various programs will be released soon. UPCATET Cutoff is the minimum rank/score to get admission to the respective program. CSAUK UPCATET opening and closing ranks for general category students are given in the table below:

CSAUK Placements

CSAUK provides on-campus, off-campus, and internship opportunities to all its students through its placement cell. The university has a strong placement record with top recruiters from various industries. As per the CSAUK Placement report 2024, a total of approximately 300 students were placed in top-notch companies. CSAUK placement statistics for 2024 are as follows:

CSAUK Top Recruiters

Top recruiters for graduates from CSAUK are given below:

• Adani Wilmar

• Bayer

• Amul

• YARA

• Dhanuka

• VNR Seeds

• Safe Express

• Banas Dairy

• Paras Dairy

CSAUK Rankings

CSAUK is ranked among the top institutes in India. The latest CSAUK rankings are as follows:

CSAUK Scholarships

CSAUK Scholarships are available to meritorious and financially weak students. Scholarships offered at CSAUK are as follows:

CSAUK Campus Life & Facilities

The campus provides top-notch facilities for academic and extracurricular activities:

• Library – Over 64,300 books, 4,481 journals, and e-resources.

• Sports Complex – Facilities for football, cricket, volleyball, and indoor games.

• Hostels – 12 hostels with a capacity of 1,493 students, offering AC/Non-AC rooms.

• Medical Facilities – On-campus medical center with emergency services.

• Innovation Hubs – Advanced research labs and agricultural technology incubation centers.

CSAUK Notable Alumni

CSAUK boasts an impressive alumni network with leaders in various fields. Some of the notable alumni members include: