Best Agriculture colleges in Tamil Nadu 2026
80 Agriculture colleges in Tamil Nadu charge between ₹4,485 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 Tamil Nadu — at a glance
| Agriculture colleges | 80 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹4,485 – ₹1.13 Cr |
| Government / Private | 11 / 69 |
| NIRF-ranked | 26 of 80 |
| Highest package reported | ₹1 Cr |
| Top rated | SRM Institute of Science and Technology - [SRMIST] |
Which agriculture college in Tamil Nadu is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 8 Agriculture colleges in Tamil Nadu compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SRM University Chennai Chennai | 10 | — | ₹19.1 L | — | Government |
| SIMATS Chennai Chennai | 10 | #2 | ₹1.13 Cr | — | Government |
| VIT Vellore Vellore | 9.9 | #14 | ₹7.83 L | ₹1 Cr | Government |
| Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Coimbatore Coimbatore | 9.8 | #23 | ₹24.1 L | ₹56.95 L | Government |
| DRNGPASC Coimbatore | 9.7 | #66 | ₹2.28 L | ₹9 L | Government |
| MGR Medical University Chennai | 9.7 | — | ₹9,000 | — | Government |
| SDNBVC Chennai | 9.6 | — | ₹63,000 | ₹7.5 L | Government |
| VISTAS Chennai Chennai | 9.5 | #61 | ₹4.4 L | ₹33 L | Government |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 25 Agriculture colleges in Tamil Nadu
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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 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 #2 321 courses -
3
Vellore Institute of Technology - [VIT University]
Vellore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1984
9.9 Fees from ₹7.83 L NIRF #14 Highest ₹1 Cr 124 courses -
4
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1994
9.8 Fees from ₹24.1 L NIRF #23 Highest ₹56.95 L 132 courses -
5
Dr. N.G.P. Arts and Science College - [DrNGPASC]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1997
9.7 Fees from ₹2.28 L NIRF #66 Highest ₹9 L 118 courses -
6
The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1987
9.7 Fees from ₹9,000 257 courses -
7
SDNB Vaishnav College for Women
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1967
9.6 Fees from ₹63,000 Highest ₹7.5 L 74 courses -
8
Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1992
9.5 Fees from ₹4.4 L NIRF #61 Highest ₹33 L 243 courses -
9
Sri G.V.G Visalakshi College for Women
Udumalaipettai, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1952
9.5 Fees from ₹1.11 L 24 courses -
10
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education
Krishnankovil, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1984
9.4 Fees from ₹7.98 L NIRF #28 Highest ₹50 L 113 courses -
11
Bharathiar University - [BU]
Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · Government · est. 1982
9.2 Fees from ₹83,050 NIRF #10 143 courses -
12
Alagappa University
Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1985
8.8 Fees from ₹40,000 NIRF #14 118 courses -
13
Anna Science and Management College - [Anna College]
Virudhunagar, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2017
8.8 Fees from ₹3.6 L Highest ₹25,000 12 courses -
14
AVC College (Autonomous)
Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1955
8.8 Fees from ₹4,485 NIRF #151 59 courses -
15
Ayya Nadar Janaki Ammal College - [ANJA]
Sivakasi, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1963
8.7 Fees from ₹10,302 NIRF #72 86 courses -
16
Madurai Kamaraj University - [MKU]
Madurai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1966
8.5 Fees from ₹65,500 NIRF #31 Highest ₹33.6 L 178 courses -
17
Veterinary College and Research Institute - [VCRI]
Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1985
8.2 Fees from ₹95,955 9 courses -
18
Gandhigram Rural Institute - [GRI]
Dindigul, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1956
8.1 Fees from ₹2.66 L NIRF #151 Highest ₹5 L 158 courses -
19
Bharath College of Science and Management
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2000
7.6 Fees from ₹80,000 Highest ₹12 L 34 courses -
20
Sengamala Thayaar Educational Trust Women's College - [STET]
Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1994
7.6 Fees from ₹35,800 NIRF #201 Highest ₹6 L 43 courses -
21
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1990
6.9 Fees from ₹47,500 NIRF #70 Highest ₹4 L 101 courses -
22
Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural College and Research Institute - [ADAC&RI]
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1989
6.9 Fees from ₹1.6 L 6 courses -
23
Vanavarayar Institute of Agriculture
Pollachi, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 2007
6.5 Fees from ₹1.6 L 2 courses -
24
Kamaraj College
Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1965
6.3 Fees from ₹90,000 NIRF #101 58 courses -
25
Horticultural College and Research Institute - [HC&RI]
Periyakulam, Tamil Nadu · Private · est. 1972
6.1 Fees from ₹1.6 L 6 courses
Showing 25 of 80. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 80 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Tamil Nadu the published first-year fee runs from ₹4,485 to ₹1.13 Cr, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 11 of these are government-run and 69 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. 26 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 Tamil Nadu?
There are 80 Agriculture colleges listed in Tamil Nadu on this page, of which 11 are government and 69 are private.
What is the fee for Agriculture colleges in Tamil Nadu?
Published first-year fees range from ₹4,485 to ₹1.13 Cr. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹1 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.