Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences ( SHUATS), established in 2016, is a government-aided university. The institution is recognised by UGC and approved by AICTE. It has been accredited by NAAC with grade ‘A’ as well as by ICFRE with an ‘A+’ in the Forestry category. In 2025, Collegedunia has ranked SHUATS 1 in Agriculture, 80 in Animation, 98 in Pharmacy, 119 in Education and 406 in B.Tech. According to the IIRF rankings of this year, SHUATS ranks 18th in Pharmacy and 55th in Journalism. NIRF has ranked the university 87th in Pharmacy in 2025 as well.
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ToggleThe flagship course of SHUATS is MSc. The admission process of the university is merit as well as entrance based. The total course fee for the MSc program is INR 1.4 – INR 1.84 Lakhs.
In the 2024 recruitment drive, the median package offered to the undergraduate Pharmacy students was INR 3 LPA. Among the several firms that take part in the recruitment drives of SHUATS, the top recruiters are Narmada Amrit Fod Pvt. Ltd , Dao Evtech Pvt. Ltd., Kaushikee Milk Producer Co. Ltd., Escorts Ltd., Bector’s Food Specialities Ltd., Intellipat Software Solutions etc.
| Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Established Year | 1910 |
| Campus acres | 1020 acres, including 420 acres |
| Accredited by | NAAC with ‘A’ Grade |
| Collegedunia 2025 Ranking(Overall) | 405 |
| Flagship Course | M.Sc |
| Courses Offered | 42 UG, 101 PG, and 16 Diploma and Doctorate programs |
| Median Package | INR 3 LPA |
| Top Recruiters | Escorts, Cipla, Vodafone, Mother Diary, and many more. |
| Official Website | shuats.edu.in |
SHUATS offers various programs such as UG, PG, Pharmacy, and many more.
Tabulated below are the details of the SHUATS courses and fees, their eligibility, admission criteria, etc.
| Course | 1st Year Fees | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| M.Sc (60 Courses) | INR16,000 – INR1.32 Lakhs | Graduation in B.Sc |
| B.Sc {Hons.} (9 Courses) | INR40,500 – INR1.22 Lakhs | 10+2 |
| B.Sc (7 Courses) | INR34,000 – INR90,000 | 10+2 |
| B.Tech (13 Courses) | INR92,000 – INR1.5 Lakhs | 10+2 |
| B.Sc (Nursing) | INR1.5 Lakhs | 10+2 |
| BPT | INR92,000 | 10+2 |
| MBA (7 Courses) | INR1.3 Lakhs – INR1.42 Lakhs | Graduation |
| B.Pharm | INR1.5 Lakhs | 10+2 + UPSEE |
| BCA | INR67,000 | 10+2 |
| M.Tech (39 Courses) | INR56,500 – INR1.48 Lakhs | B.Tech with at least 60% marks |
The SHUATS admissions and entrance exam schedule for 2025 is shown below. It contains important dates for entrance exams, such as SOET.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Mock SOET (online entrance test) | July 8–9, 2025 |
| SOET test (UG/Diploma) | July 10, 2025 |
| SOET test (PG programs) | July 10, 2025 |
| SOET result declaration | July 15, 2025 |
| Merit‑based offline counseling (SOET applicants) begins | July 22, 2025 |
| Offline document verification (open-counseling applicants) begins | July 29, 2025 |
| Classes for new students commence | August 4, 2025 |
Admission to all the UG, PG, and diploma programs is granted based on the SOETAP and merit-based online counselling conducted solely by SHUATS. The university charges a total fee ranging from INR 1.4-2.4 lakhs for its MSc program.
SHUATS placement 2025 report has not been released yet; however, as per the NIRF 2025 data, the median salary offered was 3 LPA in the year 2024. According to the official website 2023 placement report says the highest recruiting company is Narmada Amrit Fod Pvt. Ltd, Banas Dairy and Agrostar.
Below are the details of the 2023 SHUATS placement statistics, showing the number of students recruited in each company.
| Company Name | No. of Students Placed |
|---|---|
| Daffodil Software | 1 |
| Pyramid Consulting | 1 |
| ICICI Prudential | 3 |
| Ultimate Enviralytical Solutions | 7 |
| Narmada Amrit Fod Pvt. Ltd. | 10 |
| DAO Evtech Pvt. Ltd. | 4 |
| J.K. Cement | 1 |
| Kaushikee Milk Producer Co. Ltd. | 8 |
| Escorts Ltd. | 6 |
| Shree Renuka Sugars Ltd. | 1 |
| Bector’s Food Specialities Ltd. | 4 |
| uCertify | 2 |
| Intellipaat Software Solutions | 6 |
| VNR Seeds Ltd. | 5 |
| SV CreditLine Ltd. | 9 |
| Banas Dairy | 23 |
| Surbhi Farms | 1 |
| Amal Farms | 6 |
| Go Swasth Agro Network | 1 |
| PlanetSpark | 4 |
| AgroStar | 13 |
| Amul Ltd | 4 |
| C.P. Milk & Food Products Pvt. Ltd. (Gyan Dairy) | 2 |
| Hike Education Pvt. Ltd. | 2 |
| Wayspire Ed Tech Pvt. Ltd. | 6 |
| Netafim Irrigation Pvt. Ltd. | 14 |
| Mahindra & Mahindra (FES) | 4 |
| Mahindra & Mahindra (Swaraj Division) | 3 |
| Byju’s | 9 |
| Edu-versity | 4 |
| Teachnook | 13 |
| OnGrid | 2 |
| Tractors and Farm Equipment Ltd. (TAFE) | 8 |
| INVESTOSURE PVT. LTD. | 2 |
| Chadha Sales Pvt. Ltd. | 1 |
| Jubilant FoodWorks Ltd. | 15 |
| Harrisions Malayalam Limited | 1 |
| Shree Krishna Maa Jalpa Bhawani Gaushala Samiti | 5 |
| Vimaana Aerospace Technologies | 7 |
| Unicorn | 2 |
| United Breweries, Shahjahanpur-Neemrana | 2 |
SHUATS provides scholarships to meritorious yet financially backwards students.
Following are the scholarship programs provided by SHUATS along with their eligibility and the amount awarded.
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Amount Awarded / Earned per month |
|---|---|---|
| Earn while you Learn : Work Scholarship | Financially Backward, Decent Academic Record | Maximum earning of INR 1,000 (UG,PG), INR 1,500 (PhD). |
| Tutor of SHUATS employees’ wards | INR 750 | |
| Earn while you Learn : Assistant / Teaching Assistant positions | Meritorious as well as financially backward students pursuing Masters or PhD. | To be decided by the university |
| Chaplain Scholarship / Yeshu Darbar Scholarship | Financially Backward Christian | To be decided by the university |
Ques. Is SHUATS easily accessible via public transport?
Ans. Yes. SHUATS is well connected to the surrounding main roads. It’s nearby the Prayagraj railway junction as well as the Bamrauli Airport. Several public road transport options are available to reach SHUATS.
Ques. How is the cultural space at SHUATS?
Ans. SHUATS has a variety of cultural clubs focusing on music, dance, poetry, fine arts etc. These clubs organize cultural events such as the annual cultural festivals Abhivyakti and Utsav, talent shows etc. The university arranges for workshops in theater, photography, art, painting, dance taught by respective industry professionals. The university also takes part in inter college competitions and collaborations.
Ques. How are the opportunities for athletic students to nurture their skills at SHUATS?
Ans. SHUATS has facilities to support various sports such as Cricket, Football, Basketball, Volleyball etc. The university holds annual sports meets including a track and field event. It participates in inter house sports championships as well as inter collegiate tournaments. Students selected for NCC are regularly trained under a strict physical fitness regime that includes drills and parades.