Placement Statistics
The Agriculture program at Eternal University Sirmour has consistently achieved strong placement outcomes, with a high percentage of students securing jobs in top-tier organizations. Below is the detailed breakdown of placement statistics for the last five years:
| Year | Highest Package (INR) | Average Package (INR) | Median Package (INR) | Placement Percentage | PPOs Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1200000 | 650000 | 600000 | 92.5% | 35 |
| 2023 | 1100000 | 620000 | 580000 | 91.0% | 32 |
| 2022 | 1050000 | 600000 | 550000 | 90.5% | 28 |
| 2021 | 980000 | 580000 | 520000 | 89.0% | 25 |
| 2020 | 900000 | 550000 | 480000 | 87.5% | 22 |
Top Recruiting Companies
The Agriculture program attracts recruitment from leading companies across various domains, including agribusiness, technology, consulting, and government organizations. The following list includes the top 25 recruiting companies for this program:
- ITC Limited
- Mahindra & Mahindra
- Syngenta
- Cargill
- Dow AgroSciences
- John Deere
- Nutrien
- Novozymes
- Global AgriTech Inc.
- Bayer Crop Science
- Walmart
- Tata Group
- PepsiCo
- Unilever
- Nestle
- Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
- Ministry of Agriculture
- Central Soil Salinity Research Institute (CSSRI)
- Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
- National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR)
- Federal Reserve Bank of India
- International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
- World Bank Group
- United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Sector-wise Recruitment Analysis
The placement landscape for Agriculture graduates is diverse, with opportunities across multiple sectors:
- IT/Software: Agri-tech startups and software firms hiring data analysts, product managers, and technical consultants who specialize in digital agriculture solutions.
- Core Engineering: Companies like Mahindra & Mahindra, John Deere, and Syngenta hire engineers for farm machinery design, automation, and precision farming technologies.
- Finance: Graduates find roles in financial institutions dealing with agricultural loans, risk assessment, and rural development projects. Organizations like ICAR, IFAD, and World Bank often recruit for policy analysis and economic research positions.
- Consulting: Management consulting firms such as McKinsey & Company and BCG sometimes hire Agriculture graduates for sustainability and supply chain consulting roles related to food systems.
- Analytics: Big data analytics firms employ graduates with expertise in agricultural data processing, yield prediction models, and climate modeling.
- PSUs: Government-owned enterprises like the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Central Agricultural Research Institute (CARI), and various agricultural departments offer stable career paths.
Internship Season
The internship season for Agriculture students begins in the third year, typically lasting 4-6 months. Students are placed with organizations that align with their specializations or career interests. Internships provide hands-on experience and often lead to full-time job offers.
Key companies offering internships include:
- ITC Limited – Supply chain management and rural marketing
- Mahindra & Mahindra – Farm machinery testing and field trials
- Syngenta – Crop protection product development and field trials
- Cargill – Global trade and food processing operations
- Dow AgroSciences – Biotechnology research and genetic engineering projects
Historical stipend data for internships:
- Highest Stipend: ₹80,000/month
- Average Stipend: ₹45,000/month
- Internship Duration: 4-6 months