Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University

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Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, Guntur  Guntur, Andhra Pradesh

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Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University , Guntur

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Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University shortened to ANGRAU commenced its establishment in 1964 in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the prime Agricultural Universities in the country. ANGRAU has been accredited by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and approved by the University Grant Commission (UGC). Formerly called Andhra Pradesh Agriculture University, it was formerly changed to Acharya NG Ranga Agriculture University, or ANGRAU, in 1996 in the memory of Kisaan leader Acharya NG Ranga. It is still one of the best colleges in the country for agricultural and home science studies

Given below are some quick highlights and basic information of Acharya NG Ranga Agriculture University

Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) Highlights

Particular Details of ANGRAU

Type | Establishment YearPrivate | 1964
Approved ByUGC
Accredited ByICAR
Admission modeOnline 
Admission CriteriaMerit & Entrance Based
Accepted EntranceAGRICET / AP AGRICET / AICCEA 
Application FeeINR 1500
LocationLam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Former NameAndhra Pradesh Agriculture University
Courses OfferedUG, PG, Diploma and even Doctorate programs
Websiteangrau.ac.in

Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) Admission 2023

Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) offers admissions in various courses which includes but is not limited to, B.Sc. in Agriculture, B.Tech in Agriculture Engineering, M.Tech, M.Sc. and even P.hD courses. 

While the college does accept JEE ranks, they do have its own entrance exam which students need to take in order to be accepted in the university if they are coming in for lateral entry.

For their B.Sc. Courses AGRICET exam is conducted in telgu medium for admission in 2nd year of B.Sc. Agriculture

For their B.Tech. ones AGRIENGGCET is there for lateral entry in 2nd year of B.Tech. Agri Engineering in Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University

To Be Noted - The upper age limit for these exams are 22 years.

Admission for Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) for the session of 2022-2023 are now closed, admission for session 2023-2024 will open soon and will be updated as soon as they open.

Check the detailed information on Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University Admission on ANGRAU Admission 2023

Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) Courses

Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) offers undergraduate and postgraduate level courses. The courses offered are B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture, B.Tech (Agriculture Engineering), B.Tech (Food Technology), M.Sc, PhD in Agriculture. M.Sc Agriculture is offered in various subjects such as Plant Biotechnology, Plant Sciences, Physical Sciences, Entomology & Nematology, Agronomy, Social Sciences and Statistical Sciences. MBA is offered in Agribusiness Management and M.Tech in Agricultural Engineering & Technology. It also offers M.Sc in Home Science, only for women. 

The courses are mentioned below along with the eligibility criteria and duration:

 

Courses

Eligibility/Selection Process

Duration

B.Sc

10+2 in PCB/PCM

 

A valid AP EAMCET score/rank

4 years

B.Sc (Lateral Entry)

Diploma

 

A valid AGRICET score

3 years

B.Tech

10+2 in PCB/PCM

 

A valid AP EAMCET score/rank

4 years

B.Tech (Lateral Entry)

3 year Diploma in Agriculture or similar field

 

A valid AGRIENGGCET score

3 years

M.Sc

B.Sc of 4 years in relevant field

 

University Entrance Exam

2 years

MBA

B.Sc/B.Tech in Food Technology or Agriculture

 

University Entrance Exam + Group Discussion + Personal Interview

2 years

M.Tech (Agriculture Engineering)

B.Tech (Agriculture Engineering)

 

University Entrance Exam

2 years

Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) Placements

Every year campus placements are conducted in Acharya NG Ranga Agriculture University (ANGRAU), and based on the placement drives students are placed accordingly. Placement cell is dedicated to conduct and prepare students every year for their placements, focusing on variety of fields while teaching students, like, aptitude tests, logical and reasoning test, communication skills and many more.

Procedure of Placement Drives of Acharya NG Ranga Agriculture University (ANGRAU)

Invites are sent to various companies in advance before the placement sessions, to their previous recruiters and to new ones which the university may see as potential or future recruiters. Once the invite is accepted and the companies sent their job descriptions with requirements is when the

Dates are fixed for the companies to conduct their standard test. The news is revealed to the students of Acharya NG Ranga Agriculture University in advance so they can prepare for the upcoming

Screening Test which comes under their standard test, focusing solely on aptitude, general knowledge, reasoning skills and other similar criteria. Once students are shortlisted from this round then they have to prove themselves in

Group Discussion here is where students’ communication skills are tested with their ability to work with a group and solve problems with the team they are with. The ones who shine through this get one step closer to their golden ticket, stepping into the

Personal Interview stage, this is where the crème de la crème is picked up after testing their presentation skills, with other things included like technical knowledge and much more. The results are often announced in the same week. And the students are informed by an email confirmation.

Acharya NG Ranga Agriculture University (ANGRAU) Placement Overview

Placement Highlights of Acharya NG Ranga Agriculture University (ANGRAU)

Highest Package (as of 2023)7LPA
Average Package (as of 2023)4LPA
Placement Percentage80% students placed
Top RecruitersITC Guntur, Sangam Dairy, Swastika

ANGRAU Rankings

  • 1st in ICAR JRF ranking in 2021
  • 2nd in ICAR JRF for consecutive years of 2018,2019,2020
  • 7th Among other state Agriculture Universities
  • 11th in ICAR-SAU rankings 2020

Awards received by Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU)

  • ICAR Best institute award (1999)
  • Three times ICAR JRF award (1999, 2011, 2018)
  • Two former vice-chancellors had Padamshiri
  • 16 scientists here got Jawaharlal Nehru award

And many more.

Collaborations with Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU)

  • University of California, Davis, California, USA
  • University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida, USA
  • Iowa State University of Science and Technology, Ames, Iowa, USA
  • University of Missouri, Columbia, USA
  • Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama, USA
  • Tennessee State University, Nashville, Tennessee, USA
  • University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria
  • Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda
  • Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, USA
  • Directorate of Rich Research
  • Directorate of Oilseed Research
  • Indian Institute of Chennai Technology
  • Wageningen Agricultural University & Research Center, The Netherlands

Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) Contact Information

Contact number: 0863-2347101

Email: registrar@angrau.ac.in

For UG Admission in ANGRAU: Dr. M. Raghavendra, Ph: 7331148417

For PG/PhD Admission in ANGRAU: Dr. SK Khayyum Ahmmad, Ph: 9440675200

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Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University Admission 2023

ANGRAU Admission details

Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) offers admissions in various courses which includes but is not limited to, B.Sc. in Agriculture, B.Tech in Agriculture Engineering, M.Tech, M.Sc. and even P.hD courses. 

While the college does accept JEE ranks, they do have its own entrance exam which students need to take in order to be accepted in the university if they are coming in for lateral entry.

For their B.Sc. Courses AGRICET exam is conducted in telegu medium for admission in 2nd year of B.Sc. Agriculture

For their B.Tech. ones AGRIENGGCET is there for lateral entry in 2nd year of B.Tech. Agri Engineering in Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University

To Be Noted - The upper age limit for these exams are 22 years.

Admission for Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) for the session of 2022-2023 are now closed, admission for session 2023-2024 will open soon and will be updated as soon as they open.

Here are some courses offered by Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University -

The courses are mentioned below along with the eligibility criteria and duration:

 

Courses

Eligibility/Selection Process

Duration

B. Sc

10+2 in PCB/PCM

 

A valid AP EAMCET score/rank

4 years

B. Sc (Lateral Entry)

Diploma

 

A valid AGRICET score

3 years

B. Tech

10+2 in PCB/PCM

 

A valid AP EAMCET score/rank

4 years

B.Tech (Lateral Entry)

3 year Diploma in Agriculture or similar field

 

A valid AGRIENGGCET score

3 years

M. Sc

B. Sc of 4 years in relevant field

 

University Entrance Exam

2 years

MBA

B. Sc/B. Tech in Food Technology or Agriculture

 

University Entrance Exam + Group Discussion + Personal Interview

2 years

M. Tech (Agriculture Engineering)

B. Tech (Agriculture Engineering)

 

University Entrance Exam

2 years

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Faculty

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Dr. A. Mani
Position: Dean of Agricultural Engineering and Technology
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Dr. K. N. Raja Kumar
Position: Technical Officer
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Dr. P. SUDHAKAR
Position: Dean of Agriculture
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Dr. Ch.Chiranjeevi
Position: Dean of Community Science (FAC)
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Dr.G. RAMA RAO
Position: Dean of Post Graduate Studies i/c

Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, Guntur FAQs

Q-1

Where is Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University situated?

Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University is in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh.

Q-2

What are all the colleges that are under ANGRAU?

S.V. Agricultural College ,Tirupati, Chittoor (Dt.) Agricultural College, Bapatla, Guntur (Dt.) Agricultural College, Naira, Srikakulam (Dt.) Agricultural College, Rajamahendravaramu , and East Godavari (Dt.)

Q-3

How many courses are offered in ANGRAU?

They have many listed courses that include but are not limited to, B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Tech, P.hD in Agriculture, and similar fileds

Q-4

Is there any age limit to AGRIENGGCET?

Yes, the minimum age to apply for the form is 18 as of 31st December. And the maximum age is 22 for general category, 25 for SC/St and 27 for PwD category

Q-5

Does ANGRAU offers any courses for distant learning?

The university currently only offers one course for distant learning, that is a 3 month certification in Terrace Gardening

Q-6

What is the highest package offered by Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University?

The highest package offered in ANGRAU as of 2023 is 7LPA

Q-7

Is ANGRAU approved by ICAR?

Yes, the Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University is approved by UGC ICAR

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Is ANGRAU a private or government university?

ANGRAU is a private university in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh

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What is the eligibility criteria for Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University Admission?

Students need to score at least 50% in their 10+2 to be eligible for UG courses, for PG courses, one needs at least 55% aggregated marks in related bachelor’s degree to be eligible for admission in ANGRAU.

Q-10

What is the full form of ANGRAU?

The full form of ANGRAU is Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, which is named after the famous kisan leader "Acharya NR Ranga"

Location & Contact Info

Phone Number
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, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh

Accessibility

Nearest Railway Station
Guntur Junction Railway Station - 8km
Nearest Airport
Vijayawada Airport - 55km

Recruiters

1 Companies

Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, ITC

Facilities Available

Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University has total collection of over 2,00,000 books and subscribes to 500 Indian and foreign periodicals .
Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University has well-designed multi purpose auditorium of International standards constructed at Lam Guntur with seating capacity of 1000 people.
Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University provide medical facility and regular health checkups to the students.
Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University has a cafeteria that offers a variety of food and beverages to cater to the dietary needs of students and staff.