NDUAT- Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture: Courses, Fees, Admission 2025, Cutoff, Placements, Ranking

Ayesha Taneem

Updated on - Oct 14, 2025

Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, also known as NDUAT, is a public university, established in 1974. Located in Kumarganj, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, NDUAT campus spans over 16,000 acres. The university is affiliated with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC). NDUAT is ranked 28th among agricultural universities in India by ICAR in 2024.

NDUAT offers a wide range of Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctorate programs in the streams of Agriculture, Horticulture, Veterinary Science, Fisheries, Forestry, Home Science, and Agricultural Engineering. B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering), B.F.Sc., and M.Sc. (Agriculture) are some of the popular NDUAT courses. Admissions at NDUAT are based on the Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test (UPCATET). The university accepts UPCATET for B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, UPCATET for B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering), UPCATET for B.F.Sc., and UPCATET for M.Sc. (Agriculture).

For placements, NDUAT placement rate is approximately 70% based on available data. During the placement drive of 2024, the highest salary package offered was INR 8 LPA, and the average package stood at INR 4.5 LPA.

NDUAT Highlights

Some major facts and figures about NDUAT are given in the table below:

NDUAT Courses and Fees

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

NDUAT Admission 2025

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

• B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture: Candidates seeking admission to B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture must appear for the UPCATET and participate in the UPCATET Counselling for the seat allotment process.

• B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering): Candidates seeking admission to B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering) must appear for the UPCATET and participate in the UPCATET Counselling for the seat allotment process.

• B.F.Sc. (Fisheries Science): Candidates seeking admission to B.F.Sc. must appear for the UPCATET and participate in the UPCATET Counselling for the seat allotment process.

• M.Sc. (Agriculture): Candidates seeking admission to M.Sc. (Agriculture) must appear for the UPCATET and participate in the UPCATET Counselling for the seat allotment process.

NDUAT Admission Dates 2025

Latest updates about NDUAT admissions are as follows:

NDUAT UPCATET Cutoff 2024

NDUAT 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. NDUAT UPCATET opening and closing ranks for general category students are given in the table below:

NDUAT Placements

NDUAT 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 NDUAT Placement report 2024, a total of 350 students were placed in top-notch companies. NDUAT placement statistics for 2024 are as follows:

NDUAT Top Recruiters

Top recruiters for graduates from NDUAT are given below:

• Patanjali

• Central Institute of Subtropical Horticulture

• Litchi Research Institute

• Hemkunt Seeds

• Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)

• Krishi Vigyan Kendra

• Dhanuka Agritech

• Syngenta India

• National Dairy Development Board

NDUAT Rankings

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

NDUAT Scholarships

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

NDUAT Campus Life & Facilities

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

• Library – Over 50,000 books, e-journals, and digital resources.

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

• Hostels – Separate hostels for male and female students with 1,000+ capacity, non-AC rooms.

• Medical Facilities – On-campus health center with 24/7 emergency services.

• Innovation Hubs – Research labs, experimental farms, and startup incubation center.

NDUAT Notable Alumni

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