Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology, and Sciences (SHUATS) is a government-aided state university in Prayagraj, UP. It was established in 1910 and is recognized by the ICAR. SHUATS has 60 departments,15 constituent colleges, and 4 research centers. The university is accredited by NAAC with an A grade. IIRF ranked the SHUATS Journalism program 55th in 2025, and Collegedunia ranked the overall university 405th in 2025.
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ToggleSHUATS offers M.Sc as its flagship program; other popular programs are B.Sc. (Hons) and B.Tech. SHUATS is also popular for conducting research studies in the field of Plant Protection. Admission to these UG and PG programs is based on the merit rank obtained by the candidates in SOETAP (SHUATS Online Entrance Test for Agriculture & Pharmacy), followed by merit-based counselling. The application process for the same is online which is made available on the official website of the university.
| 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 offers various scholarships to bonafide students of the university, who have a good, extraordinary academic record and belong to a weaker socio-economic background. Eligible Students can avail of the state, National (NSP), Scholarship & UGC-JRF Fellowship.
Some of the SHUATS scholarships are:
Candidates can avail of the scholarship by filling out the online application form available at the Registrar’s Office as well as on the official website of the SHUATS.