Agricultural College and Research Institute

ACRI Madurai

Advancing Agricultural Education, Research and Rural Development

● Madurai▣ Government Agricultural College▣ Established in 1965

✓ICAR Accredited✓NAAC A Grade✓State Government Institution✓Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore

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About Agricultural College and Research Institute

Agricultural College and Research Institute (ACRI), Madurai, is one of the premier constituent colleges of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. Established to promote agricultural education, scientific research, and extension activities, the institution has played a vital role in developing skilled agricultural professionals and researchers. The college offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across agriculture and allied disciplines. With extensive research farms, modern laboratories, experienced faculty, and strong industry-government collaborations, ACRI Madurai contributes significantly to sustainable agriculture, crop improvement, rural development, and agri-entrepreneurship. Students benefit from hands-on field training, research exposure, and placement opportunities in agriculture, agribusiness, banking, and government sectors.

Highlights

✓Constituent College of TNAU

✓ICAR Accredited Agricultural Institution

✓Extensive Agricultural Research Farms

✓Strong Focus on Crop Science Research

✓Experienced Faculty and Scientists

⚗Modern Laboratories and Research Facilities

✓Agricultural Extension and Rural Outreach Programs

▥Good Placement Opportunities in Agri Sector

⌂Hostel and Student Welfare Facilities

✓PG and Doctoral Research Programs

Courses Offered

S.NoCourse NameLevel

1B.Sc. (Hons.) AgricultureUG

2Agricultural EconomicsPhD

3Agricultural Extension EducationPhD

4AgronomyPhD

5Plant Breeding and GeneticsPhD

6Soil Science and Agricultural ChemistryPhD

7Plant PathologyPhD

8EntomologyPhD

9Seed Science and TechnologyPhD

10Agricultural MicrobiologyPhD

11HorticulturePhD

12Agricultural BiotechnologyPhD

13Ph.D. Programmes in AgriculturePhD

Admission Process

Eligibility

10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics/Agriculture and required cutoff marks.

Application

Apply through TNAU online admission portal.

Counselling / Merit

Admission based on merit and TNAU counselling process.

Document Verification

Submit academic certificates, community certificate, ID proof and transfer certificate.

Fee Payment

Pay prescribed fees to confirm admission.

Facilities

⌁Campus Wi-Fi

⌂Separate Boys & Girls Hostels

▤Central Library

⚗Advanced Agricultural Laboratories

▣Transport Facility

✓Cafeteria & Dining Hall

✓Auditorium & Seminar Halls

✓Research Farms & Innovation Centre

✓Sports Facilities

✓Placement and Career Guidance Cell

Placement Information

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Placement Rate82%

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Average Package₹4.8 LPA

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Highest Package₹18 LPA

Scholarships

✓Government Scholarship Schemes
✓ICAR Scholarship Programs
✓SC/ST Scholarship
✓First Graduate Scholarship
✓Merit Scholarship

Hostel Facilities

⌂Separate hostels for boys and girls

⌁Wi-Fi enabled rooms

⬡24/7 security

✓Mess facility

▤Study halls

◆Recreation facilities

Events

✓Farmers Day
✓Agricultural Technology Expo
✓Research Symposium
✓Cultural Fest
✓Sports Meet

Campus Life

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Technical Clubs

✓Agricultural Innovation Club
✓Agri Entrepreneurship Club
✓Research Scholars Forum
✓Biotechnology Club

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Cultural Clubs

✓Dance Club
✓Music Club
✓Drama Club
✓Fine Arts Club

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Community Service

✓NSS Activities
✓Farmer Training Programs
✓Village Adoption Schemes
✓Environmental Awareness Campaigns

Location & Distance

✈Airport20 km

▣Railway Station15 km

▣Bus Stand14 km

▣MetroN/A

♥Hospital4 km

Google Map Location

●Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625104● Open in Google Maps

Contact Details

●Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai, Tamil Nadu 625104

✓+91 452 2422956 ✓deanacri@tnau.ac.in ◎tnau.ac.in ● Open in Google Maps