Placement Statistics (Last Five Years)
| Year | Highest Package (Domestic) | Average Package | Median Package | Placement Percentage | PPOs Received |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | INR 12,00,000 | INR 6,50,000 | INR 6,00,000 | 92% | 35 |
| 2023 | INR 11,00,000 | 6,20,000 | 5,80,000 | 91% | 32 |
| 2022 | INR 10,00,000 | 5,90,000 | 5,50,000 | 89% | 28 |
| 2021 | INR 9,50,000 | 5,60,000 | 5,20,000 | 87% | 25 |
| 2020 | INR 9,00,000 | 5,30,000 | 4,90,000 | 85% | 22 |
Top Recruiting Companies
The following are the top 25 companies that recruit from our Agriculture program:
- ITC Limited
- Jubilant FoodWorks
- Mahindra & Mahindra
- Nestlé India
- Bayer Crop Science
- Syngenta
- Cargill
- DuPont Pioneer
- ICAR
- MANAGE
- Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)
- National Bureau of Soil Survey and Land Use Planning
- Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
- World Bank
- UNDP
- FAO
- Agritech Startups
- Agri-Food Technology Companies
- Rural Development Organizations
- Government Agencies for Agricultural Extension
- Consulting Firms Specializing in Agri-Sector
- Research Institutes and Universities
- International NGOs
- Private Sector Research Labs
Sector-wise Analysis of Recruiting Trends
The agricultural sector offers diverse career opportunities across various domains:
IT/Software
With the rise of digital agriculture, many companies are investing in agri-tech solutions. Roles include Software Developer, Data Analyst, AI/ML Engineer, Product Manager, and Technical Consultant.
Core Engineering
Graduates find opportunities in engineering firms focused on agricultural machinery, irrigation systems, water management, and soil conservation technologies.
Finance
Some graduates work in financial institutions offering credit products for farmers or investment funds focused on agri-business ventures.
Consulting
Consulting firms often seek experts in agricultural policy, market analysis, and rural development to advise governments and organizations.
Analytics
Data analysts are increasingly needed in agri-tech companies to interpret farming data, optimize production, and improve decision-making processes.
PSUs
Public Sector Undertakings like ITC, Mahindra & Mahindra, and ICAR offer stable career paths for qualified engineers with good job security and benefits.
Internship Season
The internship season typically begins in the third year of the program. Students are encouraged to apply for internships in relevant organizations such as research labs, agri-tech companies, government departments, and NGOs.
Historically, students have received stipends ranging from INR 10,000 to INR 25,000 per month depending on the organization and nature of work. Some internships are extended into full-time employment offers upon successful completion.
Notable internships include projects with ITC Limited in crop monitoring using drones, research at IARI in developing drought-resistant wheat varieties, and policy analysis at the Ministry of Agriculture.