This study is devoted to analyzing the quality of higher education in the agro-industrial complex (AIC) of the Republic of Kazakhstan in the context of planning and allocation of the state educational order. The research examines key changes in the volume and structure of government grants for the training of specialists in agricultural fields, the dynamics of student and graduate numbers, as well as the employment challenges faced by young professionals. Special attention is given to analyzing the mismatch between the scale of specialist training and the actual employment levels in the sector, along with the effectiveness of current recruitment mechanisms and the quota system for rural youth. The results of the study show that despite the declared priority status of the AIC, the share of grants and funding allocated to agricultural education remains low. The current approach to training specialists requires rethinking, with a focus on regional needs, infrastructure support, and the long-term retention of qualified personnel. The paper presents conclusions on the key factors affecting the quality of agrarian education and offers recommendations for aligning educational policy with labor market demands. The findings may serve as a basis for developing strategies to strengthen the human resource potential of agriculture, enhance the attractiveness of agricultural professions, and improve the efficiency of public investment in education.

аgricultural industrial complex (AIC), quality of higher education, training of specialists, agricultural education, state educational order, Employment of young specialists.