About Aarya College of Agriculture
Agricultural employers will find that graduates from Aarya College of Agriculture are hands-on operators rather than theoretical researchers. This institution serves rural youth from Solapur and surrounding districts who need practical training to manage regional dryland farms or work in the agribusiness sector. Students spend substantial time on the instructional farm plot, learning to navigate the soil and irrigation challenges specific to Western Maharashtra.
Quick Reference
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Type | Undergraduate |
| Campus | Rural (Manegaon) |
| Total Intake / Seats | 120 (Approximate) |
| Gender Intake | Co-ed |
| Ownership | Private / Trust-run |
Popular Programs
| Degree | Specializations | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture | Agronomy, Horticulture, Soil Science, Agricultural Extension | 12th Science pass with PCB or PCMB, plus a valid MHT-CET score |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture | Fruit Science, Vegetable Crops, Floriculture | 12th Science pass with PCB/PCMB from a recognized Maharashtra board |
Admission Process
Admission is managed through the centralized online counseling rounds organized by the Maharashtra Council of Agricultural Education and Research (MCAER), Pune. Candidates must submit their 12th-grade science marks along with their MHT-CET or NEET scorecard on the official state admission portal. The system generates a merit list based on aggregate percentiles and rural landholder weightages, after which students select their preferred college options during the online choice-filling phase. Once an allotment is made, candidates must report directly to the Manegaon campus with original certificates for final document verification.
Life on Campus
| Facility | Description |
|---|---|
| Library | Stocked with regional farming texts, crop protection handbooks, and Kannada-Marathi bilingual resources tailored to Solapur’s border geography. |
| Transport | Operates regular bus loops linking the Manegaon campus to Madha railway station and central Kurduwadi junction. |
| Gym / Fitness Center | Equipped with basic strength machines and free weights to support the physical fitness requirements of outdoor field labor. |
| Medical / Health Center | Contains a basic first-aid dispensary with an on-call rural medical officer to manage field-related injuries or heat exhaustion. |
| Cafeteria / Canteen | Provides vegetarian meals, featuring local Maharashtrian dishes like bhakri and pitla made with grain sourced from nearby farms. |
