Agriculture is an important part of our Indian economy and the demand for skilled professionals in the field is growing day by day. After pursuing a graduation or post-graduation degree in agriculture, a person can get a high-paid job in the private as well as government sectors. You can work as an Agriculture Officer, Production Manager, Research Scientist, Farm Manager, and so on.
Those who are looking for a successful career in agriculture should take admission to any reputed institute or university to gain maximum benefits in the form of the best education, good faculty, well-equipped libraries, and placement cell.
10 agricultural colleges & universities in India:
So here are some of the best agriculture colleges in India;
Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Delhi
The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), also known as the 'Pusa' institute, was founded in New Delhi in 1905. IARI was designated as a deemed university in 1958. The Indian Agricultural Research Institute currently consists of 20 divisions, three all-India coordinated research projects, five multidisciplinary centers, two off-season nurseries, eight regional stations, and ten national centers. Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Horticulture, Floriculture, Computer Application, Food Science, Plant Pathology, Seed Science, and Soil Science are among the courses available.
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National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal
NDRI was established in 1923 in Haryana. As one of the top dairy research institutes, NDRI provides high-quality education in the field of dairying. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, Ph.D., and diploma courses. It also has hostel for students from another state.
Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU), Hyderabad
ANGRAU- The University was established under the name of Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University (APAU) on 12 June 1964. In 1996, the name was changed to Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University in memory of Parliamentarian Acharya N.G. Ranga, who rendered significant service for the cause of farmers. The university offers both undergraduate and post-graduate courses in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering & Technology, and Home Science.
University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Bangalore
UAS- was founded in 1963 and is one of the premier agricultural education and research institution in the country offering Under Graduate degrees, Post Graduate studies as well as Non Degree courses.
Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU), Hisar
CCSHAU was established in 1970. The university comprises of four independent colleges - College of Agriculture, College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, College of Home Science and College of Basic Sciences & Humanities. Each college has well-planned lecture rooms, laboratories, seminar rooms, auditorium, computer labs, etc. CCSHAU offers UG, PG, and PhD courses mainly in Agriculture, Home Science, Food Science, Basic Sciences and Food Science.
SKUAST-Jammu
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Jammu, also known as SKUAST-Jammu came into existence on September 20, 1999, after the amendment in Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology Act, 1982, through the State Legislature. The university offers graduate, post-graduate, P.HD, and diploma courses.
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, TNAU had its origin from the establishment of an Agricultural School at Saidapet in Tamil Nadu in 1868 and later was moved to Coimbatore. The University provides 13 UG Programs, 40 Graduate Programs and 26 Doctoral Programs in 14 Colleges. It also has 36 Research Centers and 14 Farm Science Centers.
G B Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUA&T), Uttarakhand
GBPUA&T- The University which was established in 1960 has 2,878 staff members including 763 professors and officials, 59 technical staff, 631 administrative staff, and 1425 class-III employees. The university also offers Under Graduate as well as PG programs in various disciplines like Agriculture, Basic Sciences, Agribusiness Management, Veterinary Science, Fishery Science, and Home Science.
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana
PAU - Founded in 1962, Punjab Agricultural University is the country’s third oldest agricultural institution. On trifurcation of Punjab in November 1966, Haryana Agricultural University was carved out of 'PAU' by an Act of Parliament in February 1970. The Punjab Agricultural University has well-resourced laboratories, lecture rooms and farm facilities. Hostel facility is also available for single/unmarried students.
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Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), Mumbai
CIFE founded in 1961 is the leading National Fisheries University in India. It has a distinguished heritage and has nurtured many well-known scholars and leaders over the years. It offers both undergraduate as well as post-graduate courses.
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut
Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel University of Agriculture &Technology is an agricultural university located at Meerut in Uttar Pradesh. The university was established in the year 2002. For more details click -www.svbpmeerut.ac.in/
Wish you all the best for a great career in Agriculture !!!!
