Admission to this university is primarily through two entrance exams: the national-level ICAR exam, also open to certain international students, and the UP-CATET exam for students from Uttar Pradesh. The admission process depends solely on exam performance, with no group discussions or interviews. Feedback on the faculty is mixed, with some students finding them experienced while others criticize them as lazy. The administration is perceived as lenient, affecting faculty motivation.
Academically, students take three internal exams worth 40 marks each and an external and practical exam worth 100 marks each. The annual fee for a 5-year degree program is Rs 71,650, considered high for an agricultural university. Hostel and mess fees are also seen as expensive, despite scholarships available through the Samaj Kalyan Vibhag. The university offers placement opportunities, especially for veterinary roles in Gujarat, with almost 100% placement as veterinary officers.
The average student package is around 6 Lakh INR, though starting salaries from company engagements are low, at 2-3 Lakh INR per annum. The placement cell provides diverse internships, particularly for BVSc and AH students, which are mandatory and offer practical experience, but the stipend is only 3000 INR/month. Scholarships are based on entrance exams and socioeconomic criteria, with ICAR admittees receiving between Rs 5,000 and Rs 25,000/month, depending on rank and study level.
UP-CATET scholarships are caste-based. Samaj Kalyan scholarships are for students whose families earn less than Rs 2 lakhs annually. Fees remain constant at Rs 71,650 per annum, with additional costs for paid and NRI seats. The program has a variable number of free, paid, and NRI seats each year.
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