Agricultural College, Naira: Admission, Courses, Fees, Placements

Agricultural College, Naira, was established in the year 1989. Being one of the premier colleges located in Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh, it is a co-educational institute and a constituent college approved by ICAR, New Delhi, for imparting good quality agricultural education. The institution has a well-concentrated set of agricultural courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels with its scenic campus. The institution has a total strength of 574 students, with faculty strength numbering 25, hence an excellent student-to-teacher ratio to ensure personalised attention and quality education. 

Various facilities at the college are knowledgeable, all working towards enriching the learning experience for its students. Other than a well-stocked library as a center of knowledge, state-of-the-art laboratories have been put in place to facilitate hands-on learning in different agricultural disciplines. The campus has modern IT infrastructure with Wi-Fi connectivity that helps students stay connected and access various online resources. To keep physically fit and for recreation, the college has sports facilities and a gym. There is a health center on campus that provides basic medical requirements necessary to keep the college community healthy. Students also have a cafeteria at their service for dining purposes. The institution has separate hostel facilities for boys and girls; thus, it is most suitable for those seeking residential facilities. Naira's Agricultural College offers a total of three professional courses in the field of agriculture. 

Undergraduate programs include one, B.Sc Agriculture Hons, and two at the postgraduate level, M.Sc in Agriculture and M.Sc in Agronomy. All of the above-mentioned are full-time courses, aimed at providing a working knowledge and skills in the multiple branches of agriculture. B.Sc Agriculture (Hons) extends for four years while MSc degrees on both subjects stretch for a period of two years. Such a wide variety should satisfy the interest of students in different agricultural specialisations. 

Admission to the Agricultural College, Naira is thorough and free of biases. Common trends show that agricultural colleges provide for admission based on academic performance in relevant subjects and by entrance examination scores.