RETIREMENT PLANS AND POST RETIREMENT PENSION PLANS (Details) (Textual) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014
Pensions (U.S. Plans)
Defined Benefit Plans Contributions
Contributions to defined benefit plans	$ 15	$ 15	$ 15	$ 15
Estimated future employer contributions in remainder of current fiscal year	0
Pensions (Non-U.S. Plans)
Defined Benefit Plans Contributions
Contributions to defined benefit plans	6	8	11	15
Estimated future employer contributions in remainder of current fiscal year	$ 15
Employees hired before November 1, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Maximum employer match in the Agilent 401(k) plan			4.00%
Employees hired on or after November 1, 2014
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure
Maximum employer match in the Agilent 401(k) plan			6.00%