Agricultural College and Research Institute

About

About Agricultural College and Research Institute

Agricultural College and Research Institute is a government college in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, established in 1906. It is affiliated to Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore. Campusbells lists it under Agricultural Science and Technology, with 4 courses (3 undergraduate and 1 postgraduate), including M.Tech, B.E and B.Sc. Approvals and accreditation: NIRF, ICAR.

The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) had its genesis from establishment of an Agricultural School at Saidapet, Madras, Tamil Nadu, as early as 1868 and it was later relocated at Coimbatore.

The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) had its genesis from establishment of an Agricultural School at Saidapet, Madras, Tamil Nadu, as early as 1868 and it was later relocated at Coimbatore. In 1920 it was affiliated to Madras University. TNAU assumed full responsibilities of Agricultural Education and Research and supported the State Agricultural Department by delivering research products. Till 1946, the Agricultural College and Research Institute, Coimbatore, was the only Institute for Agricultural Education for the whole of South India. In 1958, it was recognized as a Post-graduate Centre leading to Masters and Doctoral degrees. The Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai was established in 1965. These two colleges formed the nucleus of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University while it was established in 1971.

As described on the institution’s website (tnau.ac.in)

At a glance

Key facts

Established

1906

Ownership

Public / Government

Approvals and accreditation

NIRF, ICAR

Stream

Agricultural Science and Technology

Location

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Affiliated to

Tamilnadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore

Institution type

Constituent / University College

Management

State Government

AISHE code

C-44926

Academics

Courses offered at Agricultural College and Research Institute

4 programmes listed

Gallery

Campus photos

Photos: tnau.ac.in

Campus life

Facilities at Agricultural College and Research Institute

• Incubation
• Research Centre
• Library
• Hostel
• Lab
• Bus
• Labs