Placement Statistics (Last Five Years)

Year	Highest Package (INR)	Average Package (INR)	Median Package (INR)	Placement %	PPOs Received
2024	800,000	450,000	420,000	92%	45
2023	750,000	430,000	400,000	91%	42
2022	700,000	410,000	380,000	90%	38
2021	680,000	390,000	360,000	89%	35
2020	650,000	370,000	340,000	87%	32

Top Recruiting Companies

• ITC Limited: Offers roles in agricultural supply chain management, quality control, and rural development initiatives.
• Godrej Agrovet: Provides opportunities in product development, marketing, and agro-consultancy roles.
• Bayer Crop Science: Engages students in R&D projects related to seed technology, plant protection, and sustainable agriculture.
• Syngenta India: Offers internships in agronomy, crop advisory services, and digital agriculture solutions.
• Mahindra & Mahindra: Provides roles in agro-division projects, including precision farming and agro-logistics.
• Pioneer Hi-Bred International: Offers positions in crop genetics and plant breeding research.
• Novozymes India: Focuses on microbial solutions for agriculture and bio-fertilizers development.
• Cargill India: Provides roles in agricultural commodity trading, risk management, and supply chain optimization.
• Nestle India: Offers internships in food processing, quality assurance, and product innovation.
• Dow AgroSciences: Engages students in pesticide development, crop protection, and environmental impact studies.
• Agrani Bio Tech: Focuses on bio-pesticides, organic farming technologies, and sustainable agriculture solutions.
• IIT Research Labs: Provides research opportunities and internships for advanced studies in agricultural biotechnology.
• ICAR: Offers roles in agricultural research, policy formulation, and extension services.
• Ministry of Agriculture: Provides employment in government departments focused on rural development and agricultural policies.
• AgriTech Solutions Ltd.: Encourages student entrepreneurship through innovation challenges and incubation programs.

Sector-wise Analysis

The Agriculture program graduates are highly sought after across multiple sectors:

• IT/Software Sector: Graduates often find roles in agri-tech startups, working on digital platforms for crop advisory, precision farming, and data analytics.
• Core Engineering: Opportunities exist in agricultural machinery design, irrigation systems, and automation technologies.
• Finance: Roles in agricultural banking, financial planning, and risk assessment are common among graduates with an economics background.
• Consulting: Graduates contribute to policy consulting firms working on rural development and sustainable agriculture initiatives.
• Analytics: Data science roles involve analyzing agricultural datasets for yield prediction, climate modeling, and resource optimization.
• PSUs: Government agencies such as ICAR, Ministry of Agriculture, and state-level departments offer stable career paths in research and policy.

Internship Season

The internship season is a crucial part of the academic experience at Durga Soren University Deoghar. Students are placed with leading organizations across the agricultural sector during their third year, gaining valuable hands-on experience:

• Companies Involved: ITC Limited, Godrej Agrovet, Bayer Crop Science, Syngenta India, Mahindra & Mahindra, and local agri-tech startups.
• Stipend Structure: Internship stipends range from INR 15,000 to 30,000 per month depending on the organization and role.
• Duration: Internships typically last for 6–8 weeks during the summer break.
• Outcome: Many interns are offered full-time positions upon completion of their internship, highlighting the program's strong industry ties.