Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University (SDAU) is a university-affiliated with the University Grants Commission of India (UGC India). It has been well established since 1972. Their aim is to cultivate knowledge towards research in agricultural and allied sciences. They have even been affiliated with the Associations of Indian Universities (AIU). It is one of the top agricultural colleges in India.

It is a state agricultural university offering numerous undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Popular programs offered by SDAU are in the streams of Agriculture, Veterinary Science, and animal husbandry, renewable energy, and environmental engineering, dairy technology, basic sciences and, horticulture, and food technology.

Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University Campus Tour

Even in terms of Research, SDAU has rich On-campus and off-campus research stations for its students. Various programs like seed technology, bioscience, agroforestry, integrated farming system are offered for the students.

For securing admission in UG programs, SDAU accepts JEE Mains, and Gujarat Common Entrance Exam scores (GUJCET). In order to secure admission in PG programs, students need to give an entrance exam conducted by the university. In SDAU, the last round of selection of the applicants is completely based on merit.

The available facilities in SDAU are a hostel, auditoriums, laboratories, and even veterinary clinics. They have good library facilities. All these facilities have been curated to ensure maximum in-depth knowledge to the students.

SDAU Key Points

  • In Sardarkrishinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Mental health seminars have been arranged.
  • SDAU has arranged Campus Interviews held by Animal Husbandry Polytechnic.
  • SDAU has a directorate of Student Welfare which states, catering provides an opportunity for the complete development of skills and knowledge. Providing facilities like hostels, placement cells, and training is their utmost focus.
  • Extra-curricular activities- Sports, NSS, NCC, cultural activities, and adventure activities are supervised to look after student's needs.
  • Sardarkrishinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University even has well-established extension centers. Aims of extension centers are to serve farming communities, and voluntary organizations under educational activities.

SDAU Courses and Fees

Program

Program Details

Selection Basis

B.Sc. Agriculture
  • Fee– For Boys, it is INR 13,700, For girls, INR 3500 is waived off from total fees.
  • Duration– 4 Years

HSC With 60% PCB and on GUJCET Marks

M.Sc. Agriculture
  • Fees – For Boys, it is INR 19,600, For girls, INR 5000 is waived off from total fees.
  • Duration – 2 Years

On the basis of OGPA results and PG Entrance exam results

Ph.D.Agriculture
  • Fees – For Boys, it is INR 19,600, For girls, INR 5000 is waived off from total fees.
  • Duration – Minimum 3 Years

On the basis of the Entrance Test of respective subject

B. V. Sc. & A. H. (Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry)
  • Fees – For Boys, it is INR 21,250, For girls, INR 7000 is waived off from total fees.
  • Duration – Minimum 4 Years

HSC With 50% in PCBE and on GUJCET Marks

M. V. Sc. (Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry)
  • Fees – For Boys, it is INR 14,900, For girls, INR 5000 is waived off from total fees.
  • Duration – 2 Years

On the basis of OGPA results and PG Entrance exam results

Ph. D. (Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry)
  • Fees – For Boys, it is INR 14,900, For girls, INR 5000 is waived off from total fees.
  • Duration – Minimum 3 Years

On the basis of the Entrance Test of respective subject

BSc. (Home Science and Nutrition)
  • Fees – For Boys, it is INR 13,800, For girls INR 8700
  • Duration – 4 Years

HSC With 35% PCB

MSc. (Home Science and Nutrition)
  • Fees – Per Semester INR 8,700
  • Duration – 2 Years

On the basis of OGPA results and PG Entrance exam results

Ph.D. (Home Science and Nutrition)
  • Fees – Per Semester INR 8,700
  • Duration – Minimum 3 Years

On the basis of the Entrance Test of respective subject

BSc. (Microbiology, Bio-Chemistry, Bio-Technology)
  • Fees – For Boys, INR 5,700 + 450, at the time of registration, INR 7,550 + 450 Every Odd semester and INR 7,550 Every even semester.
  • For Girls, INR 5,700 + 450, at the time of registration. INR 2,550 + 450 Every Odd semester and INR 2,550 Every even semester
  • Duration – 3 Years

10+2 in Science and GUJCET score

MSc. (Microbiology, Bio-Chemistry, Bio-Technology)
  • Fees – For Boys, INR 21,570 at the time of registration. INR 14,900 Every Odd semester and INR 14,300 every even semester.
  • For Girls, INR 14,570 at the time of registration.INR 7,900 Every Odd semester and INR 7,300 every even semester.

On the basis of OGPA results and PG Entrance exam results

Ph.D. (Microbiology, Bio-Chemistry, Bio-Technology)
  • Fees – For Boys, INR 21,570 at the time of registration. INR 14,900 Every Odd semester and INR 14,300 every even semester.
  • For Girls, INR 14,570 at the time of registration. INR 7,900 Every Odd semester and INR 7,300 every even semester.

On the basis of the Entrance Test of respective subject

B. Sc. Horticulture
  • Fees – For Boys, INR 13,700 at the time of registration. INR 8,000 Every odd semester and INR 7,550 Every even semester.
  • For Girls, INR 11,250 at the time of registration.INR 5,550 Every Odd semester and INR 5,100 Every Even semester.
  • Duration – 4 Years

As per University Guidelines.

M. Sc. Horticulture
  • DURATION – 2 Years

As per University Guidelines

Ph. D. Horticulture
  • DURATION – 3 Years

As per University Guidelines

B. Tech (Renewable Energy and Environmental Engineering)
  • FEES – For Boys, INR 13,670 At the time of registration and INR 8,000 each semester.
  • For Girls, INR 8,670 At the time of registration and INR 3,000 each semester

HSC 40% PCM and GUJCET Marks

M. Tech (Renewable Energy and Environmental Engineering)
  • DURATION – 2 Years

As per University Guidelines

Ph. D. (Renewable Energy and Environmental Engineering)
  • DURATION – 3 Years

As per University Guidelines

B. Tech (Dairy Technology)
  • Fees – For Boys, INR 13,700 and for Girls, INR 8,700
  • Duration – 4 Years

HSC 50 % PCM and GUJCET Marks

M. Tech (Dairy Technology)
  • Fees – INR 14, 700 For Odd semester and INR 14,100 For even semester. For girls, INR 5,000 is waived off

On the basis of OGPA results and PG Entrance exam results

Ph. D. (Dairy Technology)
  • Fees – INR 14, 700 For Odd semester and INR 14,100 For even semester. For girls, INR 5,000 is waived off

On the basis of the Entrance Test of respective subject

B. Tech (Food Technology)
  • Fees – For Boys, INR 13,700 and for Girls, INR 8,700
  • Duration – 4 Years

12+ PCM and GUJCET Marks

MBA (Agri-Business)
  • Fees – INR 26,370
  • Duration – 2 Years

As per University Guidelines

SDAU Placements

Placements of Job Opportunities offered by Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University is really great opportunity for students. Key Features are:

  • The main function provided by Counseling and Placement Cell is to provide advice and create great job opportunities for students.
  • They focus on securing admissions in various companies, NGOs, and Banks.
  • Few companies who sent recruiters are GSFC Agrotec, Baroda (6 Students got placed), GATL (8 Students got placed), and Gujarat Co Milk Marketing Federation (13 Students got placed).

SDAU Scholarships

Few notable Scholarships provided by SDAU are:

  • SDAU Undergraduate fellowship: Awarded to 10% meritorious students. INR 3,000 is also given to each student every month.
  • SDAU Postgraduate fellowship: Awarded to top four academic students of each semester. INR 5,000 is also given to each student every month.
  • UGC Scholarship
  • CM Scholarship
  • SHODH-Scheme Developing High-quality research
  • National Scholarship

SDAU FAQs

Ques: Is SDAU a good university for doing a BSc in agriculture?

Ans: Yes, it is a good prestigious university for doing BSc in agriculture, as it offers a good curriculum and the faculty, teaches well.

Ques: How many students will be there in each course?

Ans: In the agriculture Department, there are around 115 students in the UG course. In B. Tech courses there are around 88 students. The number of students depends on each program offered by the University.

Ques: What kinds of student support is provided on SDAU?

Ans: Proper arrangement of housing and messing facilities are provided. SDAU offers student counseling. Various Communication Skills for the overall development of students are offered too.