Placement Cell
The Placement Cells in the constituent colleges of the University serve as a lifeline for outgoing undergraduate and postgraduate students, particularly in facilitating employment in the private sector, including seed, pesticide and fertilizer industries. The Placement Cells provide career guidance and support to students through regular interaction with industry, soft skills development, and training for interviews and placement processes.
In addition to private-sector opportunities, students also secure positions in the public sector and government organisations through competitive examinations.
JRF Cell
The University has established JRF Cells in all constituent colleges to support students preparing for M.Sc. entrance examinations and Junior Research Fellowship (JRF). The Cells conduct regular coaching classes, provide study material, and organize mock examinations to strengthen subject knowledge and exam preparedness. These initiatives help students improve performance and secure top ranks in postgraduate entrance examinations.
SC/ST Cell
The University has constituted SC/ST Cells in all constituent colleges to support the academic and career development of students belonging to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes. The Cells conduct special coaching and support classes, including competitive examination coaching for CAT, UPSC and banking examinations, to enhance students’ academic and professional competencies. In addition, guest lectures and interaction sessions are organized by inviting professionals and subject experts to motivate students and provide career guidance.
BC Cell
The University has established a Backward Classes (BC) Cell to support the academic progress and overall development of students belonging to Backward Classes. The Cell works towards ensuring equal opportunities, addressing academic and welfare-related concerns, and facilitating access to government schemes, scholarships and support services. It also organises awareness programmes, counselling and guidance activities to promote inclusivity and enhance students’ academic and career outcomes.
Scholarships
The University facilitates the implementation of Social Welfare Scholarships, schemes across all constituent colleges to support students from SC, ST, OBC, Minority and Economically Backward Classes (EBC). These scholarships provide financial assistance to eligible students, enabling them to pursue higher education without economic constraints. The scheme promotes equity, inclusiveness and access to education, ensuring that students from disadvantaged backgrounds are supported in their academic journey.
Student Scholarships & Fellowships
State
- Telangana Post Matric Scholarships consists of scholarships for students belonging to all categories including Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes, Backward Class, Disabled Welfare, Minority Welfare and General category who are residents of Telangana state.
Industry Sponsored Scholarships
FMC Leaders Scholarship programme
- The program identifies and funds an entire Masters or Ph.D program degree for deserving students to pursue higher studies in agricultural sciences.
- FMC would also groom the selected candidates by providing them requisite industry exposure and mentorship so that they can contribute at a higher level once they have completed their degree programs.
- The program will allocate 50% of the seats to female candidates to support Women in Agriculture initiates as well.
Scholarships, Fellowships, Stipends,
- Students are receiving following Scholarships, Fellowships, Stipends, Prizes, Awards and Merit Certificates through the University.
| S.No | Scholarship / Fellowship | Details / Amount |
|---|---|---|
| A. ICAR | ||
| 1 | Student Ready Programme (final year only) | Rs.3,000/- p.m. for 5 Months |
| 2 | National Talent Scholarship UG | Rs.3,000/- p.m. for 04 years |
| 3 | National Talent Scholarship PG / Non-JRF | Rs.5,000/- p.m. for 02 years |
| 4 | Junior Research Fellowship (3 years) | Rs.12,640/- p.m. & Contingency @ Rs.6,000/- p.y. |
| 5 | Senior Research Fellowship (3 years) |
Rs.37,000/- p.m for 1st & 2nd years + Rs.10,000/- contingency p.y. Rs.42,000/- p.m for 3rd year + Rs.10,000/- contingency p.y. |
| B. UGC | ||
| 6 | National Fellowship for ST | Rs.37,000/- + HRA (30%) JRF (1st & 2nd Year) Rs.42,000/- + HRA (30%) SRF (3rd Year) |
| 7 | National Fellowship for SC | — |
| 8 | National Fellowship for OBC | — |
| 9 | Moulana Azad National Fellowship | — |
| 10 | NET JRF | 5 years or completion of degree |
| 11 | National Fellowship for PWD | — |
| C. Department of Science & Technology | ||
| 12 | INSPIRE Fellowship |
Rs.37,000/- + HRA (30%) JRF (1st & 2nd Year) Rs.42,000/- + HRA (30%) SRF (3rd Year) |
| 13 | Indo-Africa Fellowship (Ph.D) |
Rs.22,000/- p.m, Medical Insurance Rs.2,000/- p.y Institutional Economic fee Rs.2,68,000/- p.y |
| 14 | Indo-Afghanistan Fellowship | — |
| 15 | Nepal Aid Fund Scheme | — |
| 16 | Post Graduate Stipend | Rs.5,000/- p.m. for 20 Months |
| 17 | Doctoral Stipend | Rs.7,000/- p.m. for 25 Months |
| 18 | FMC Science Leadership |
PG – Rs.20,000/- p.m (02 Years) Ph.D – Rs.40,000/- p.m (03 Years) |
| 19 | ICSSR Fellowship |
Rs.1,30,000/- (1st Year) Rs.1,30,000/- (2nd Year) |
NSS
With the intention of inculcating the spirit of service among youth, the University operates 25 NSS units. Under the supervision of NSS Programme Officers, NSS volunteers actively participate in various programmes and camps such as blood donation camps, health camps, animal health camps, and women and child welfare camps, and also take part in rallies to create awareness on social issues. The volunteers further participate in State and National NSS festivals, bringing laurels to the University.
Alumni Association
The University has a strong and active Alumni Association comprising civil servants, politicians, academicians, entrepreneurs and administrators, who actively contribute to the development of the institution. Alumni support the University through placements, sponsorship of gold medals for meritorious students, and other academic and student-centric initiatives. Alumni meets are organized periodically to strengthen alumni–institution interaction. Recently, efforts have been initiated to link alumni of the constituent colleges through online platforms under the supervision of the University administration.
NCC
The NCC cadets of the University actively participate in training programmes aimed at developing discipline, leadership and national service. The University has NCC units at the College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, and Agricultural College, Warangal.
NCC Equestrian Unit, Raendranagar:
The Telangana Remount and Veterinary (R&V) Regiment, NCC was raised in the erstwhile combined state of Andhra Pradesh in March 1966 with an aim to train students in NCC.
The R&V NCC units are specialised NCC units responsible for mounted training and functioning under the Indian Army’s Remount & Veterinary Corp.
R&V units provide systematic riding training to cadets in:
- Dressage
- Show jumping
- Tent pegging
- Cross-country
R & V NCC unit Trains cadets for mounted parades like
- Republic Day Camp.
- Guard of Honour
- Convocations, Governor/President visits and ceremonial duties.
Inter-Unit & Inter-Group Equestrian Meets
- Inter-Directorate NCC Equestrian Competitions
- National-level NCC Equestrian Championships
- Combined events during RDC / National Camps
- Civil–Military equestrian events (where permitted).
Educational Tour
Students pursuing Third Year, First Semester undertake an annual South India Educational Tour as part of their academic programme. The tour is organized with the objective of providing practical exposure and enhancing experiential learning beyond the classroom, and students participate in the programme accompanied by faculty members.
During the tour, students visit various ICAR institutes, State Agricultural Universities (SAUs), agricultural colleges, and research institutes across South India, including Karnataka (Bengaluru), Tamil Nadu and Kerala. These visits enable students to gain first-hand knowledge of advanced agricultural technologies, research innovations, crop improvement programmes, extension activities and institutional functioning. The educational tour has proved highly beneficial in strengthening students’ academic understanding, professional skills and exposure to diverse agro-climatic conditions and research systems.
Chenu Kaburlu – Student Radio Programme
Chenu Kaburlu is a student radio programme conducted every Wednesday from 1:20 PM to 1:30 PM. The programme is of 10 minutes duration, with five minutes dedicated to agriculture-related content and five minutes to Community Science topics. The programme is recorded at the Electronic Wing of the University.
The initiative aims at dissemination of scientific knowledge to farmers in a simple and understandable manner. It also provides students with hands-on experience in communicating effectively with farming communities, helping them develop practical communication skills. The programme is conducted under the guidance and supervision of a faculty member, ensuring accuracy of content and effective delivery.
Village Adoption Programme
Under the Village Adoption Programme, each constituent college of the University adopts a village located within a 15 km radius of the campus for a period of three years. The programme aims to ensure inclusive rural development by covering all sections of the population. A systematic gap identification process is undertaken to assess local needs related to crops, livestock, women’s health, child health and education. Based on the identified gaps, need-based technical, awareness and training programmes are conducted by faculty and students to address local challenges.
The adopted villages are further supported through the implementation of state- and national-level programmes, ensuring alignment with ongoing development initiatives. After completion of the three-year adoption period, the University undertakes follow-up activities to assess impact and ensure sustainability of the interventions, thereby strengthening long-term university–community engagement.
Career Guidance Centre (CGC)
The Career Guidance Centre (CGC) aims to guide and mentor students for Civil Services and other national- and state-level competitive examinations by providing structured coaching, counselling and academic support. The Centre seeks to create awareness about competitive examinations, particularly among students from rural and economically disadvantaged backgrounds, and enable them to prepare effectively without dependence on expensive private coaching. It also works towards identifying, motivating and nurturing deserving students through continuous mentoring, counselling and capacity-building programmes to enhance their success in competitive examinations and career pathways.
Honourable Vice-Chancellor Sri Aldas Janaiah Sir, along with DSA and AD, interacting with the Civil Services aspirants of the College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, in a programme organised by the Career Guidance Center, shared valuable insights, and assured the students of the University’s continued support in their journey.
Rural connect- Student Social Responsibility Programme (R-SSRP)
The Rural Connect – Student Social Responsibility Programme (R-SSRP) was introduced by the University with the objective of strengthening students’ social responsibility, community engagement and experiential learning, in alignment with the University’s mandate of serving rural Telangana. Recognising the need to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world rural challenges, the University designed this programme to enable students to apply their academic knowledge for the benefit of farmers and rural communities.
R-SSRP is a voluntary, credit-based and student-led initiative, through which students plan and implement independent social and community-oriented activities related to agriculture, food systems, agricultural engineering and community development. The programme aims to promote leadership, innovation, teamwork, social consciousness and voluntary action, while also strengthening collaboration and mutual learning between the University and rural communities of Telangana.
The programme is open to all undergraduate students of Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Food Science & Technology and Community Science. Under this scheme, students are required to earn a total of 10 credits during their four-year degree programme, with one credit equivalent to 15 hours of effective social service in rural areas. Students must complete a minimum of one credit per semester, amounting to 150 hours for final certification.
The social and community activities undertaken by students are evaluated semester-wise by the College Evaluation Committee based on effectiveness, innovation and social impact. Students who successfully complete the required credits are awarded a Certificate in Student Social Responsibility (Rural Connect) by the University.
The programme is implemented across all constituent colleges from the Academic Year 2025–26, with Associate Deans responsible for coordination, monitoring, submission of semester-wise reports and certification, ensuring systematic implementation and institutional accountability.
Green Graduation Ceremony
The University launched the Green Graduation Ceremony across all constituent colleges from the Academic Year 2025–26 with the objective of promoting environmental responsibility and sustainability among students. As part of this initiative, every newly admitted student is required to plant a sapling at the time of joining the institution and take responsibility for nurturing its growth throughout the study period. Upon completion of graduation, the photograph of the grown plant is to be included on the student’s degree certificate, symbolizing the student’s contribution to environmental conservation. To ensure effective implementation, Green Graduation Committees have been constituted at the college level involving students, under the supervision of the Associate Deans, for smooth execution of the programme and to inculcate eco-friendly values and sustainable practices within the academic community.
