Central Agricultural University, Imphal
- Fees / year
- ₹1.18L
- Courses
- 3+
- NIRF Agriculture
- #24
- Established
- 1993
About Central Agricultural University, Imphal
Central Agricultural University (CAU) is a central university for agricultural education in north-east India, headquartered at Lamphelpat in Imphal, Manipur. Parliament created it through the Central Agricultural University Act, 1992, which came into force on 26 January 1993, and its jurisdiction covers seven hill states: Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura. It works through 13 constituent colleges spread across these states, starting with the College of Agriculture at Imphal in 1993, and it also runs six Krishi Vigyan Kendras.
The colleges teach agriculture, horticulture, forestry, fisheries, veterinary science and animal husbandry, agricultural engineering, food technology and community science, while a postgraduate college at Umiam in Meghalaya concentrates on master's and doctoral study. Most undergraduate seats are filled by nominations from the seven states, with a smaller all-India share allotted by ICAR on the basis of CUET (UG). Master's and Ph.D. places are mainly decided by CAU's own entrance test, and self-financed seats use CUET (UG), or NEET (UG) for veterinary science. In NIRF 2025 it is ranked 24th in agriculture and falls in the 151-200 band both overall and among universities.
Highlights
The essentials students check first.
- Established
- 1993
- Institution type
- Government
- Location
- Imphal, Manipur
- Affiliation
- Central Agricultural University
- Approvals
- UGC
- NIRF 2025
- #24 Agriculture
- Programmes
- 3Management, Science, Agriculture
- PG fees
- ₹1.18L a year
- Students enrolled
- 2,3372023–24
- Website
- cau.ac.in
Placement and student figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025. Fees: first-year tuition as listed for each programme.
NIRF 2025 Rankings
National Institutional Ranking Framework (Ministry of Education), one list per category.
- #24AgricultureScore 52.97 (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- 151–200OverallRank band (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
- 151–200UniversityRank band (opens the ranking list on nirfindia.org)
Source: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Data submitted by the institution (PDF)
Courses and Fees
3 programmes offered, with first-year tuition
| Course | Level | Specialisations | First-year tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. Agriculture | Undergraduate | 1 | — |
| Master of Business Administration | Postgraduate | 1 | ₹1,18,400 |
| Master of Science | Postgraduate | 1 | — |
Admission 2027
85% of undergraduate seats are filled by nomination from the seven north-eastern states under CAU's jurisdiction and 15% through ICAR's all-India counselling based on CUET (UG); self-financed UG seats are open to all of India on CUET (UG) 2026 merit, or NEET (UG) 2026 for B.V.Sc. & AH. For master's and Ph.D. programmes, 75% of seats go through CAU's own entrance test (held at the College of Post Graduate Studies, Umiam/Barapani) and 25% through ICAR's all-India quota.
Scholarships and Fee Reimbursement
84.6%
of students reimbursed
1,978
students with full tuition reimbursed
In 2023–24, 1,978 of 2,337 students at Central Agricultural University, Imphal (84.6%) had their full tuition fee reimbursed by government schemes, the institution or private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).
Central Agricultural University, Imphal: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NIRF ranking of Central Agricultural University, Imphal?
In the NIRF 2025 rankings, Central Agricultural University, Imphal is ranked #24 in Agriculture, in the 151–200 band overall and in the 151–200 band among universities.
What is the fee at Central Agricultural University, Imphal?
First-year tuition at Central Agricultural University, Imphal is ₹1,18,400 for Master of Business Administration - Agri-Business Management. Fees are per year and may change for new batches; confirm with the college before paying.
Which courses does Central Agricultural University, Imphal offer?
Central Agricultural University, Imphal offers 3 programmes in Management, Science and Agriculture, including Master of Business Administration, Master of Science and B.Sc. Agriculture.
Which entrance exams does Central Agricultural University, Imphal accept?
Depending on the course, admission to Central Agricultural University, Imphal is through CUET-UG and NEET-UG.
What is the admission process at Central Agricultural University, Imphal?
85% of undergraduate seats are filled by nomination from the seven north-eastern states under CAU's jurisdiction and 15% through ICAR's all-India counselling based on CUET (UG); self-financed UG seats are open to all of India on CUET (UG) 2026 merit, or NEET (UG) 2026 for B.V.Sc. & AH.
Is Central Agricultural University, Imphal a government or private institution?
Central Agricultural University, Imphal is a government institution in Imphal, Manipur, established in 1993. It is affiliated to Central Agricultural University.
Which bodies approve or accredit Central Agricultural University, Imphal?
Central Agricultural University, Imphal lists approval or accreditation from UGC.
Do students at Central Agricultural University, Imphal get scholarships or fee waivers?
In 2023–24, 1,978 of its 2,337 students had their full tuition fee reimbursed: 1,720 through state and central government schemes, 257 by the institution and 1 by private bodies (NIRF 2025 data).
How many students study at Central Agricultural University, Imphal?
2,337 students were enrolled across its programmes in 2023–24, 58.8% of them women (NIRF 2025 data).
Sources
Rankings: NIRF India Rankings 2025, Ministry of Education. Placement, student and fee-reimbursement figures: data submitted by the institution to NIRF 2025.
Courses and fees: as listed for Central Agricultural University, Imphal on CollegeChalo; confirm current fees with the college before applying.
Last updated 10 October 2026.
