Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences Allahabad Review: Faculty, Placements, Students, Infrastructure, Campus & Facilities 2026

Yes, SHUATS has a strong Christian minority focus. Christian students get preference in admissions and additional scholarships like the Yeshu Darbar and Chaplain’s Scholarship.

No, NEET is not mandatory for B.Pharm or Nursing at SHUATS. Admission is based on SHUATS entrance or merit. However, appearing in NEET can be beneficial for some health science programs.

The 1020-acre campus is green, peaceful, and considered safe. It has a disciplined environment with good security. The university has an active student life with clubs, sports, and cultural events.

Yes, SHUATS provides merit-based, need-based, and Christian minority scholarships. Students can also avail UP government scholarships (SC/ST/OBC/Minority) and ICAR fellowships.

Yes, for most agriculture and professional courses, the university conducts its own SHUATS Online Entrance Test (SOET). Some courses also offer direct admission through merit.

Placements are decent, especially in agriculture, biotechnology, and pharmacy. Average packages range between INR 3.5 and 6 LPA. Top companies like Mahindra, ITC, Nestle, Syngenta, and John Deere visit the campus.

Yes, the university offers separate hostels for boys and girls with decent facilities. Hostels are spacious and located inside the large campus, though some students prefer newer hostels.

The annual fee for B.Sc. Agriculture is approximately INR 45,000 to INR 60,000 (including tuition). Hostel + mess charges are around INR 35,000 to INR 50,000 per year. Exact fees vary slightly every year.

Yes, SHUATS is a UGC-recognised deemed university, and its agriculture programmes are approved by ICAR. All degrees are valid for government jobs, higher studies, and private sector employment.

Yes, SHUATS is one of the oldest and most reputed agricultural universities in India with a legacy of over 114 years. It is well-known for practical-oriented teaching, research farms, and strong focus on agriculture, horticulture, and forestry.