Best Agriculture colleges in Chennai 2026
19 Agriculture colleges in Chennai charge between ₹9,000 and ₹1.13 Cr in the first year, and SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Agriculture colleges in Chennai — at a glance
| Agriculture colleges | 19 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹9,000 – ₹1.13 Cr |
| Government / Private | 5 / 14 |
| NIRF-ranked | 5 of 19 |
| Highest package reported | ₹47.5 L |
| Top rated | SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST] |
Top 19 Agriculture colleges in Chennai
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1
SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1985
10.0 Fees from ₹19.1 L NIRF #2024 398 courses -
2
Saveetha Institute of Medical And Technical Sciences - [SIMATS]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 2005
10.0 Fees from ₹1.13 Cr NIRF #2025 321 courses -
3
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1987
9.7 Fees from ₹9,000 257 courses -
4
SDNB Vaishnav College for Women
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1967
9.6 Fees from ₹63,000 NIRF #101150 Highest ₹7.5 L 74 courses -
5
Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1992
9.5 Fees from ₹4.4 L NIRF #151200 Highest ₹33 L 243 courses -
6
Veterinary College and Research Institute - [VCRI]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1985
8.2 Fees from ₹95,955 9 courses -
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Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute - [CMFRI]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1947
5.7 Fees from ₹60,000 2 courses -
9
St Joseph University [SJU]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1984
2.0 Fees from ₹1.8 L 88 courses -
10
TMG Hotel Management & Catering Technology
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2000
1.0 Fees from ₹2.2 L 7 courses -
11
Jaya Group of Institutions
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1977
0.9 Fees from ₹41,000 122 courses -
12
Bharath University - Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research - [BIHER]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1984
Fees from ₹14.06 L NIRF #91 Highest ₹47.5 L 150 courses -
13
St Peter's Institute of Distance Education
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2009
Fees from ₹60,000 70 courses -
14
Madras Veterinary College - [MVC]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1903
Fees from ₹96,055 16 courses -
15
Empee Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1994
Fees from ₹1.65 L 10 courses -
16
Ayyar Bawan School of Catering and Hotel Management - [ABSCHM]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2006
Fees from ₹30,000 9 courses -
17
Benson College of Hotel Management and Culinary Arts
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2006
Fees from ₹35,000 8 courses -
18
RLT International Institute of Hotel Management -[RLTIIHM]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2020
Fees from ₹25,000 8 courses -
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Showing 19 of 19. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 19 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Chennai the published first-year fee runs from ₹9,000 to ₹1.13 Cr, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 5 of these are government-run and 14 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 5 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many Agriculture colleges are there in Chennai?
There are 19 Agriculture colleges listed in Chennai on this page, of which 5 are government and 14 are private.
What is the fee for Agriculture colleges in Chennai?
Published first-year fees range from ₹9,000 to ₹1.13 Cr. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Chennai for Agriculture?
SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST] has the highest student rating among the Agriculture colleges listed here, in Chennai.
What is the highest package from Agriculture colleges in Chennai?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹47.5 L. Packages vary by course and year.