CAU (Central Agricultural University)

Ayesha Taneem

Updated on - Dec 14, 2024

Central Agricultural University (CAU), established on 26th January 1993 by the Government of India, is located in Iroisemba, near Imphal, Manipur. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in agriculture, horticulture, fisheries, and agricultural engineering. It is recognized by DARE, ICAR, and UGC. Admissions are based on merit through an online application process.

Highlight Of CAU Central Agricultural University

Particular	Statistics
Year of Establishment	1993
Campus	Lamphelpat, Imphal (Manipur)
Recognised by	UGC, ACU, ICAR
Constituent Colleges	13
Flagship Courses	BSc, BTech, MBA
Accepted Entrance Exam	AIEEE
Official Website	cau.ac.in

Course Fees and Eligibility

Courses	Tuition Fees	Eligibility
B.Sc. (14 courses)	4 L	10+2 : 50% Exams: ICAR AIEEA, Arunachal Pradesh NEET
BVSc (2 courses)	– / –	Exams: ICAR AIEEA, TJEE
M.Sc. (10 courses)	7.2 K	Graduation: 60% Exams: ICAR AIEEA
B.E. / B.Tech (4 courses)	2 L	10+2 : 50% Exams: ICAR AIEEA
B.F.Sc. (2 courses)	– / –	10+2 : 50% Exams: TJEE, ICAR AIEEA
M.E. / M.Tech (6 courses)	– / –	Graduation: 60% Exams: ICAR AIEEA
M.F.Sc. (2 courses)	– / –	Graduation: 60% Exams: ICAR AIEEA
MVSc (2 courses)	– / –	Graduation: 60% Exams: ICAR AIEEA
MBA / PGDM (1 course)	– / –	Graduation: 60% Exams: ICAR AIEEA
B.Agri (2 courses)	– / –	10+2 : 50% Exams: ICAR AIEEA, CBSE 12th

Admission Process

Particular	Details
University Name	Central Agricultural University (CAU), Manipur
Established	1993
Accredited By	NAAC
Programmes Offered	UG, PG, and Doctoral in Agriculture and allied sciences through 13 constituent colleges
Jurisdiction	All North East Hill states (except Assam)
Admission Process	Based on a valid score in the All India Entrance Examination (AIEEE) conducted by ICAR
Eligibility	Varies by course, candidates must meet specific requirements for UG, PG, and PhD programs
Offered Disciplines	Horticulture, Fisheries, Agricultural Engineering
Selection Criteria	Based on performance in the AIEEE exam conducted by ICAR

Placement

Particulars	Placement Statistics (2020)
No. of students placed	90
Profiles offered	Lab Technician, Fishery Inspector, Assistant Professor
Popular recruiters	Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department (Sikkim), SBI, C.G. Foods India Pvt. Ltd.
CAU Manipur Average Package 2023
Particulars	Placement Statistics
Highest package	INR 3 LPA - INR 4 LPA
Note	Salary statistics are based on Shiksha students' reviews.

Top Recruiters

ICAR

Agriculture Department, Assam

RPCAU, Samastipur

Regional Rural Banks

Department of Arunachal Pradesh

MAFSU, Udgir

KVK, Imphal

ICICI Bank

Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department, Meghalaya

Department of Fisheries, Government of Assam

Cutoff

College	NEET Last Round Closing Rank (General-All India) 2023
College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, CAU Mizoram	111847
College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, CAU Nagaland	125561

Ranking

Ranking Category	2024 Rank	2023 Rank
Overall NIRF Ranking	150-200 (out of 200)	151 (out of 200)
Agriculture NIRF Ranking	31 (out of 40)	29 (out of 40)

Scholarship

Scholarship Name	Eligibility	Amount	Additional Criteria
Ishan Uday	Domicile in North Eastern region, passed 12th from a government-recognized board in the region	INR 5400/- p.m. for general degree courses	Parents' income should not exceed INR 4.5 lakh per annum
Ishan Uday	INR 7800/- p.m. for technical & professional courses

Infrastructure

Infrastructure/Facility	Details
Hostel	Boys Hostel (In-Campus), Girls Hostel (In-Campus)
Labs	Available
Conference Hall	Available
Library	Available
Cafeteria	Available
Sports Complex	Available
Gym	Available
Hospital / Medical Facilities	Available
Auditorium	Available

Hostel Fees Details

Fee Category	B.Sc. (Agri.) (Rs)	M.Sc. (Agri.) (Rs)	Ph.D. (Agri.) (Rs)	Higher Fee Groups B.Sc. (Agri.) (Rs)
Hostel Admission Fee	100	200	300	100
Hostel Establishment Fee	200	200	200	200
Hostel Utensils/Crockery Depreciation Charges	100	100	100	100
Hostel Room Rent	500	500	500	500
Electricity Charge	200	300	300	200
Water Charge	100	200	200	100
Hostel Common Room	200	200	200	200
Total Hostel Fee	1400	1700	1800	1400

CAU Hostel Fees for Female
Fee Category	B.Sc. (Agri.) (Rs)	M.Sc. (Agri.) (Rs)	Ph.D. (Agri.) (Rs)	Higher Fee Groups B.Sc. (Agri.) (Rs)
Hostel Admission Fee	100	200	300	100
Hostel Establishment Fee	200	200	200	200
Hostel Utensils/Crockery Depreciation Charges	100	100	100	100
Hostel Room Rent	500	500	500	500
Electricity Charge	200	300	300	200
Water Charge	100	200	200	100
Hostel Common Room	200	200	200	200
Total Hostel Fee	1400	1700	1800	1400

Application Process

Step	Description
1. Obtain Application Form	Students can obtain the application form from the office of the Registrar/Dean of the respective constituent college.
2. Fill Application Form	Provide all available information carefully, such as academic qualifications, address for communication, etc.
3. Attach Documents	Make sure to attach all the required documents and sign the application form.
4. Submit Application	The duly filled-in application form along with relevant documents should be submitted to the Registrar of the University on or before the prescribed date.

Document Require

Required Document	Description
Class 10 and 12 Mark Sheets	Attested copies of mark sheets.
Age Proof Certificate	A valid document to verify age.
Domicile Certificate	Proof of domicile.
OBC/Caste/Tribe Certificate (if applicable)	Certificate for OBC, Caste, or Tribe status (if applicable).
Passport-Size Photographs	Two passport-size photographs.