Placement Statistics (Last Five Years)
| Year | Highest Package (INR) | Average Package (INR) | Median Package (INR) | Placement % | PPOs Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 800,000 | 450,000 | 420,000 | 92% | 45 |
| 2023 | 750,000 | 430,000 | 400,000 | 91% | 42 |
| 2022 | 700,000 | 410,000 | 380,000 | 90% | 38 |
| 2021 | 680,000 | 390,000 | 360,000 | 89% | 35 |
| 2020 | 650,000 | 370,000 | 340,000 | 87% | 32 |
Top Recruiting Companies
- ITC Limited: Offers roles in agricultural supply chain management, quality control, and rural development initiatives.
- Godrej Agrovet: Provides opportunities in product development, marketing, and agro-consultancy roles.
- Bayer Crop Science: Engages students in R&D projects related to seed technology, plant protection, and sustainable agriculture.
- Syngenta India: Offers internships in agronomy, crop advisory services, and digital agriculture solutions.
- Mahindra & Mahindra: Provides roles in agro-division projects, including precision farming and agro-logistics.
- Pioneer Hi-Bred International: Offers positions in crop genetics and plant breeding research.
- Novozymes India: Focuses on microbial solutions for agriculture and bio-fertilizers development.
- Cargill India: Provides roles in agricultural commodity trading, risk management, and supply chain optimization.
- Nestle India: Offers internships in food processing, quality assurance, and product innovation.
- Dow AgroSciences: Engages students in pesticide development, crop protection, and environmental impact studies.
- Agrani Bio Tech: Focuses on bio-pesticides, organic farming technologies, and sustainable agriculture solutions.
- IIT Research Labs: Provides research opportunities and internships for advanced studies in agricultural biotechnology.
- ICAR: Offers roles in agricultural research, policy formulation, and extension services.
- Ministry of Agriculture: Provides employment in government departments focused on rural development and agricultural policies.
- AgriTech Solutions Ltd.: Encourages student entrepreneurship through innovation challenges and incubation programs.
Sector-wise Analysis
The Agriculture program graduates are highly sought after across multiple sectors:
- IT/Software Sector: Graduates often find roles in agri-tech startups, working on digital platforms for crop advisory, precision farming, and data analytics.
- Core Engineering: Opportunities exist in agricultural machinery design, irrigation systems, and automation technologies.
- Finance: Roles in agricultural banking, financial planning, and risk assessment are common among graduates with an economics background.
- Consulting: Graduates contribute to policy consulting firms working on rural development and sustainable agriculture initiatives.
- Analytics: Data science roles involve analyzing agricultural datasets for yield prediction, climate modeling, and resource optimization.
- PSUs: Government agencies such as ICAR, Ministry of Agriculture, and state-level departments offer stable career paths in research and policy.
Internship Season
The internship season is a crucial part of the academic experience at Durga Soren University Deoghar. Students are placed with leading organizations across the agricultural sector during their third year, gaining valuable hands-on experience:
- Companies Involved: ITC Limited, Godrej Agrovet, Bayer Crop Science, Syngenta India, Mahindra & Mahindra, and local agri-tech startups.
- Stipend Structure: Internship stipends range from INR 15,000 to 30,000 per month depending on the organization and role.
- Duration: Internships typically last for 6–8 weeks during the summer break.
- Outcome: Many interns are offered full-time positions upon completion of their internship, highlighting the program's strong industry ties.