S. V. Agricultural College (SVAC) of Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, is one of the oldest and most prestigious agri-colleges in South India. It was founded in 1961 and is run by Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU), which has been recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
The college is recognized for its innovative agricultural education, research, and rural extension programs. Focusing on sustainable agriculture, agritech, and community development, SVAC is at the forefront of cultivating future agronomists, researchers, and policy analysts.
The campus is equipped with state-of-the-art labs, crop research complexes, agri-business incubation facilities, hostels, and demo farms, providing students with a practice-based learning environment.
Feature |
Details |
Full Name |
S. V. Agricultural College |
Location |
Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh |
Established Year |
1961 |
Approved By |
ICAR, UGC |
Affiliated To |
Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) |
Type |
Public/Government |
Campus Environment |
Rural-based with agricultural research fields and laboratories |
Special Features |
Crop Research, Soil Testing Labs, Agri Incubation Hub, ICAR Curriculum |
Event |
Date |
Application Start (UG/PG) |
May 2025 |
Last Date to Apply |
June 2025 |
Entrance Exam (AGRI CET / ICAR AIEEA) |
June – July 2025 |
Counseling & Seat Allotment |
July – August 2025 |
Academic Session Begins |
August 2025 |
Refer to official notifications for exact dates.
Step |
Details |
Entrance Exam |
Admission via AP AGRI CET / ICAR AIEEA-UG |
Eligibility |
10+2 with PCB/PCM/Agriculture stream |
Counseling |
Centralized counseling via ANGRAU/AP EAMCET portal |
For PG (M.Sc. Ag):
Step |
Details |
Entrance |
ICAR AIEEA-PG / University entrance |
Eligibility |
B.Sc. Agriculture or equivalent |
Selection |
Based on entrance rank, interview (if applicable), and merit list |
Scholarship Type |
Eligibility |
ICAR National Talent Scholarship (NTS) |
ICAR-AIEEA qualified UG/PG students |
State Government Scholarships |
For BC, SC, ST, EBC students under Jnanabhumi portal |
Merit-Based Aid |
For high achievers in semester performance |
Pragati & Saksham |
For girl students and differently-abled candidates |
Kisan Credit Support |
For students from farming families under rural education aid schemes |
Parameter |
Details |
Average Package |
Rs3 – Rs4.8 LPA |
Highest Package |
Rs7.2 LPA (Agri-Startups, Fertilizer Corporations) |
Top Recruiters |
IFFCO, Krishi Vigyan Kendras, Agri-input Firms, NABARD, State Agriculture Departments |
Internships |
Mandatory field training and village outreach programs |
Career Prep |
Guidance for UPSC/IFS, ICAR-JRF/SRF, bank and rural development exams |
Course | 1st Year Fees | Eligibility |
---|---|---|
B.Sc | ₹14.4k (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 |
MBM | ₹51k (1st Year Fees) | Graduation |
M.Sc | ₹10k (1st Year Fees) | Graduation |