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Naini Agricultural Institute

Prof. (Dr.) Biswarup Mehera

B.Sc. (Ag.), M.Sc. (Agronomy); Ph.D ;

Dean
Prof. (Dr.) Dipak Kumar Bose

B.Sc. (Ag.); M.Sc. (Ag.) Ext. MBA; DNHE; PGDRD; Ph.D;

Associate Dean (Administration)
Prof. (Dr.) Ashwani Kumar

B.Sc.(ZBC); M.Sc(Zoo); Ph.D

Associate Dean (Academics)

OVERVIEW

The Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences a premier and foremost agricultural institute was established in 1910 in the form of a 'school of agriculture' by the American Presbyterian missionaries led by Dr. Sam Higginbottom with a mission to 'Serve the Land' and 'Feed the Hungry' by imparting training and adoption of scientific technology in production of crops and livestock together through participatory approach under the Scientist, Farmer Interaction Forum. It was the first of its kind in the country and South East Asia. Presently, the Institute is actively involved in teaching, research and extension to impart quality teaching and research-extension modules for the multi-dimensional development of the students and the farming community in and around the Allahabad region.

Promotion of organic farming initiatives.

Emphasis on soil health management.

Development of innovative pest management strategies.

Dedicated faculty.

Access to state-of-the-art research facilities.

Active involvement in community outreach programs.

Encouragement of student-led research projects.

Partnerships with agricultural organizations.

Focus on climate-resilient farming techniques.

Emphasis on agribusiness and marketing.

DEPARTMENTS

Naini Agricultural Institute features a range of departments, including Agronomy, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Horticulture, Agricultural Extension and Communication, Agricultural Economics, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, and Animal Husbandry and Dairying, each dedicated to equipping students with practical skills and knowledge essential for success in the agricultural sector.

Professional Programmes

Undergraduate ProgrammesExplore Our 4 Undergraduate Programmes

B.Sc.

B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture

Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM or PCB or PCMB or Agriculture (Marks: Minimum 50% in aggregate)

Fee: 56000 / Sem.

Seats: 300

Duration: 8 Sem

Syllabus: BSCAGH

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B.Sc.

B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture

Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM or PCB or PCMB or Agriculture (Marks: Minimum 50% in aggregate)

Fee: 42000 / Sem.

Seats: 60

Duration: 8 Sem

Syllabus: BSHORH

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B.Sc.

B.Sc. (Hons.) Food Nutrition and Dietetics

Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM or PCB or PCMB or Agriculture with 45% marks (Marks: Minimum 45% marks)

Fee: 12750 / Sem.

Seats: 40

Duration: 8 Sem

Syllabus: BSFND

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B.Sc.

B.Sc. (Hons.) Animal Husbandry and Dairying

Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM or PCB or PCMB or Agriculture (Marks: Minimum 50% in aggregate)

Fee: 50000 / Sem.

Seats: 60

Duration: 8 Sem

Syllabus: BSAHDH

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*Note : Rs. 235/- (GLIC Insurance - subject to the pricing policy of the Insurance Company prevalent at the time) shall be payable. A non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 5,000/- will be charged at the time of Admission and Rs. 3,500/- as Examination fees per semester will be charged in each semester.

Postgraduate ProgrammesAdvance Your Education with our 22 job oriented Postgraduate Programmes

M.Sc.

M.Sc. (Agri.) Agronomy

Eligibility: B.Sc Agriculture (4Yr) (Marks: Minimum 57% or 6.0 CGPA)

Fee: 56000 / Sem.

Seats: 60

Duration: 4 Sem

Syllabus: MSAAG

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M.Sc.

M.Sc. (Hort.) Vegetable Science

Eligibility: B.Sc Agriculture (4Yr) or B.Sc. Horticulture (Marks: Minimum 57% or 6.0 CGPA)

Fee: 56000 / Sem.

Seats: 40

Duration: 4 Sem

Syllabus: MSAHVS

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M.Sc.

M.Sc. (Hort.) Floriculture and Landscaping

Eligibility: B.Sc Agriculture (4Yr) or B.Sc. Horticulture (Marks: Minimum 57% or 6.0 CGPA)

Fee: 56000 / Sem.

Seats: 40

Duration: 4 Sem

Syllabus: MSAHFL

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M.Sc.

M.Sc. (Hort.) Fruit Science

Eligibility: B.Sc Agriculture (4Yr) or B.Sc. Horticulture (Marks: Minimum 57% or 6.0 CGPA)

Fee: 56000 / Sem.

Seats: 40

Duration: 4 Sem

Syllabus: MSAHFS

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M.Sc.

M.Sc. (Agri.) Plant Pathology

Eligibility: B.Sc Agriculture (4Yr) or B.Sc Biology or B.Sc. Horticulture or B.Sc. Forestry (Marks: Minimum 57% or 6.0 CGPA)

Fee: 56000 / Sem.

Seats: 60

Duration: 4 Sem

Syllabus: MSAPP

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M.Sc.

M.Sc. (Agri.) Entomology

Eligibility: B.Sc. Agriculture (4yrs) or B.Sc. Biology or B.Sc. Horticulture or B.Sc. Forestry (Marks: Minimum 57% or 6.0 CGPA)

Fee: 56000 / Sem.

Seats: 60

Duration: 4 Sem

Syllabus: MSAEN

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M.Sc.

M.Sc. (Agri.) Genetics and Plant Breeding

Eligibility: B.Sc Agriculture or B.Sc. Biotech. or B.Sc. Life Sc. or B.Sc. Horti. or B.Sc. Forestry (Marks: Minimum 57% or 6.0 CGPA)

Fee: 56000 / Sem.

Seats: 60

Duration: 4 Sem

Syllabus: MSAGPB

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M.Sc.

M.Sc. (Agri.) Seed Science and Technology

Eligibility: B.Sc . Agriculture/ B.Sc. Bio technology or B.Sc. Life Sciences or B.Sc. Biology or B.Sc. Horticulture or B.Sc. Forestry (Marks: Minimum 57% or 6.0 CGPA)

Fee: 56000 / Sem.

Seats: 60

Duration: 4 Sem

Syllabus: MSASST

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M.Sc.

M.Sc. (Agri.) Agricultural Extension Education

Eligibility: B.Sc Agriculture (4Yr) / B.Sc Home Eco. / B.Sc Home Sc. / B.Sc. Horti./ B.Sc. Forestry (Marks: Minimum 57% or 6.0 CGPA)

Fee: 46000 / Sem.

Seats: 40

Duration: 4 Sem

Syllabus: MSAEED

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M.Sc.

M.Sc. (Agri.) Agricultural Economics

Eligibility: B.Sc. Agriculture (4Yr) or B.Sc. Home Economics or B.Sc. Home Science or B.Sc. Horticulture or B.Sc. Forestry or B.Sc. Dairying or B.A Economics or B.A Business Economics or BBA or BBM or related field (Marks: Minimum 57% or 6.0 CGPA)

Fee: 46000 / Sem.

Seats: 40

Duration: 4 Sem

Syllabus: MSAAECO

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M.Sc.

M.Sc. (Agri.) Agricultural Meteorology

Eligibility: B.Sc Ag (4 Years) or B.Sc. Forestry or B.Sc. Horticulture or B.Sc. PCM or related field (Marks: Minimum 57% or 6.0 CGPA)

Fee: 41000 / Sem.

Seats: 20

Duration: 4 Sem

Syllabus: MSAGAM

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M.Sc.

M.Sc. (Agri.) Soil Science

Eligibility: B.Sc Agriculture(4Yr) / B.Sc. Geology/ B.Sc. Horti. / B.Sc. Forestry/ B.Sc. PCM/ B.Tech. Ag. Engg. (Marks: Minimum 57% or 6.0 CGPA)

Fee: 56000 / Sem.

Seats: 40

Duration: 4 Sem

Syllabus: MSAGSS

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M.Sc.

M.Sc. (Community Science) Food and Nutrition

Eligibility: B.Sc Home Econ./ Home Sci./ Community Sc./ Food Nutrition & Dietetics or B.Sc in related field subject to studying of Deficiency Courses as required. (Marks: Minimum 57% or 6.0 CGPA)

Fee: 21000 / Sem.

Seats: 20

Duration: 4 Sem

Syllabus: MSCFN

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M.Sc.

M.Sc. (Agri.) Animal Nutrition

Eligibility: B.Sc Animal Husbandry & Dairying, B.Sc Agriculture, B.Sc Biology with IDD (DH), B.Sc Dairying, B.Sc Animal Sc., B.V.Sc, B.Sc Biology (Marks: Minimum 57% or 6.0 CGPA)

Fee: 35000 / Sem.

Seats: 5

Duration: 4 Sem

Syllabus: MSAGAN

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M.Sc.

M.Sc. (Agri.) Livestock Production and Management

Eligibility: B.Sc Animal Husbandry & Dairying, B.Sc Agriculture, B.Sc Biology with IDD (DH), B.Sc Dairying, B.Sc Animal Sc., B.V.Sc, B.Sc Biology (Marks: Minimum 57% or 6.0 CGPA)

Fee: 35000 / Sem.

Seats: 10

Duration: 4 Sem

Syllabus: MSAGLPM

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M.Sc.

M.Sc. (Agri.) Animal Genetics and Breeding

Eligibility: B.Sc Animal Husbandry & Dairying, B.Sc Agriculture, B.Sc Biology with IDD (DH), B.Sc Dairying, B.Sc Animal Sc., B.V.Sc, B.Sc Biology (Marks: Minimum 57% or 6.0 CGPA)

Fee: 35000 / Sem.

Seats: 5

Duration: 4 Sem

Syllabus: MSAGAGB

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M.Sc.

M.Sc. (Agri.) Poultry Science

Eligibility: B.Sc Animal Husbandry & Dairying, B.Sc Agriculture, B.Sc Biology with IDD (DH), B.Sc Dairying, B.Sc Animal Sc., B.V.Sc, B.Sc Biology (Marks: Minimum 57% or 6.0 CGPA)

Fee: 35000 / Sem.

Seats: 10

Duration: 4 Sem

Syllabus: MSAGPS

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M.Sc.

M.Sc. (Agri.) Plant Genetic Resources

Eligibility: B.Sc Agriculture or B.Sc. Biotech. or B.Sc. Life Sc. or B.Sc. Horti. or B.Sc. Forestry (Marks: Minimum 57% or 6.0 CGPA)

Fee: 56000 / Sem.

Seats: 20

Duration: 4 Sem

Syllabus: MSAPGR

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M.Sc.

M.Sc. (Hort.) Plantation, Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic Crops

Eligibility: B.Sc Agriculture (4Yr) or B.Sc. Horticulture (Marks: Minimum 57% or 6.0 CGPA)

Fee: 56000 / Sem.

Seats: 20

Duration: 4 Sem

Syllabus: MSAHPSMA

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M.Sc.

M.Sc. (Hort.) Post Harvest Management

Eligibility: B.Sc Agriculture (4Yr) or B.Sc. Horticulture (Marks: Minimum 57% or 6.0 CGPA)

Fee: 56000 / Sem.

Seats: 20

Duration: 4 Sem

Syllabus: MSAHPHM

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M.Sc.

M.Sc. (Agri.) Agri-Business Management

Eligibility: B.Sc. Agriculture (4Yr) or B.Sc. Home Economics or B.Sc. Home Science or B.Sc. Horticulture or B.Sc. Forestry or B.Sc. Dairying or B.A Economics or B.A Business Economics or BBA or BBM or related field (Marks: Minimum 57% or 6.0 CGPA)

Fee: 46000 / Sem.

Seats: 30

Duration: 4 Sem

Syllabus: MSAABM

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Master

Master of Business Administration (Agribusiness)

Eligibility: B.Tech. Agriculture Engg / Food Tech. / Dairy Tech. or B.Sc. Vet. Sc. & AH or B.Sc. Home Sc.or B.Sc. Forestry or B.Sc. Ag. or B.Sc.Horti. or equivalent, B.Sc. AH & Dairying or B.Sc. Dairying or BBA (Agri. Business) or BBA or B.Com , B.Sc. with atleast 50% marks

Fee: 60000 / Sem.

Seats: 250

Duration: 4 Sem

Syllabus: MBAAB

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*Note : In addition to above fee, a sum of Rs. 235/- (subject to the pricing policy of the Insurance Company prevalent at the time) shall be payable. A non-refundable registration charge of Rs. 5,000/- will be charged at the time of Admission and Rs. 3,500/- as Examination fees per semester will be charged in each semester.

Diploma / Certificate / Short-Term CoursesAdvance Your Education with our 10 job oriented Diploma/Certificate Programmes

Certificate

Certificate Course in Processing and Preservation of Fruit and vegetable

Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM or PCB or PCMB or Agriculture

Fee: 15000 / Sem.

Seats: 20

Duration: 1 Sem

Syllabus: CCPPF

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Certificate

Certificate Course in Artificial Intelligence in Precision Farming

Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM or PCB or PCMB or Agriculture

Fee: 15000 / Sem.

Seats: 20

Duration: 1 Sem

Syllabus: CCAIPF

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Certificate

Certificate Course in Protected Cultivation including Soilless Culture and Hydroponics

Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM or PCB or PCMB or Agriculture

Fee: 15000 / Sem.

Seats: 20

Duration: 1 Sem

Syllabus: CCPCS

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Certificate

Certificate Course for Gardeners

Eligibility: Pass in Std X class (High school)

Fee: 10000 / Sem.

Seats: 20

Duration: 1 Sem

Syllabus: CCG

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Certificate

Certificate Course for Organic Vegetable Production

Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM or PCB or PCMB or Agriculture

Fee: 15000 / Sem.

Seats: 20

Duration: 1 Sem

Syllabus: CCOVP

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Training

Training Programme in Artificial Intelligence in Precision Farming

Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM or PCB or PCMB or Agriculture

Fee: 3000 / Sem.

Seats: 20

Duration: 21 days

Syllabus: TPAIPF

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Training

Training Programme in Organic Vegetable Production

Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM or PCB or PCMB or Agriculture

Fee: 3000 / Sem.

Seats: 20

Duration: 21 days

Syllabus: TPOVP

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Training

Training Programme in Protected Cultivation including Soilless culture and hydroponics

Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM or PCB or PCMB or Agriculture

Fee: 3000 / Sem.

Seats: 20

Duration: 21 days

Syllabus: TPPCS

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Training

Training Programme in Processing and Preservation of Fruit and vegetable

Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM or PCB or PCMB or Agriculture

Fee: 3000 / Sem.

Seats: 20

Duration: 21 days

Syllabus: TPPPF

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Training

Training Programme in Communication skill Development

Eligibility: Graduation in any branch

Fee: 3000 / Sem.

Seats: 20

Duration: 21 days

Syllabus: TPCD

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Note : In addition to above, a sum of Rs. 235/- (subject to the pricing policy of the Insurance Company prevalent at the time) shall be payable. A non-refundable registration charge of Rs. 1,000/- will be charged at the time of Admission and Rs. 1,000/- as Examination fees per semester. Examination fee of Rs. 3,500/- per year will be charged for Diploma in Pharmacy. The registration fees and examination fees are exempted for Diploma in Theology, Diploma in Christian Studies, Certificate in English Proficiency and Diploma in English Proficiency.
About Us

Integrating Research and Practical Knowledge in Agriculture

The various departments within the Faculty of Agriculture at SHUATS offer a comprehensive and specialized education aimed at addressing critical aspects of agricultural science and practice. These departments, including Agronomy, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Horticulture, Agricultural Extension and Communication, Agricultural Economics, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, and Animal Husbandry and Dairying, collectively provide students with in-depth knowledge and practical skills. From crop management and plant breeding to pest control, soil health, and animal husbandry, each department focuses on key areas essential for advancing agricultural productivity, sustainability, and innovation. The integration of scientific research, hands-on learning, and a focus on communication and policy enables students to contribute effectively to the agricultural sector, ensuring food security and fostering rural development.

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Soil health

Pest control

Rural development

Food security

Core Values of Naini Agricultural Institute

NAI reflects its commitment to excellence in education, community service, and sustainable practices. At the heart of the institute is a dedication to integrity, ensuring that students and faculty uphold ethical standards in all endeavors.

The institute values innovation, encouraging a culture of creativity and critical thinking that fosters new solutions to agricultural challenges. Collaboration is also essential; the institute promotes teamwork among students, faculty, and local farmers, emphasizing the importance of shared knowledge and resources.

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