College of Agriculture

About

About College of Agriculture

College of Agriculture is a government college in Parbhani, Maharashtra, established in 1956. It is affiliated to Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani. Campusbells lists it under Agricultural Science and Technology, with 1 doctoral course: Ph.D. Approvals and accreditation: NIRF, ICAR.

Established in 1972, on Land grant pattern, Marathwada Agricultural University (MAU) Parbhani is one of the four Agricultural universities in state of Maharashtra. Except some industrialization around Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar and Nanded, the entire region has rural setting.

VNMKV is one of four Agricultural Universities in the State of Maharashtra. Prior to original Maharashtra Agricultural University, it was established on May 18, 1972 to fulfil the regional aspirations of agrarian growth. It is entrusted with the responsibilities to provide education in agriculture and allied fields, undertake research and facilitate technology transfer in Marathwada region of Maharashtra. The first college of Agriculture was established in this region at Parbhani in 1956 by Hyderabad State Government just before State reorganization. During Nizam's rule, however, agricultural education was available only at Hyderabad but crop research centres viz., sorghum, cotton, fruits existed in the region.

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

At a glance

Key facts

Established

1956

Ownership

Public / Government

Approvals and accreditation

NIRF, ICAR

Stream

Agricultural Science and Technology

Location

Parbhani, Maharashtra

Affiliated to

Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani

Institution type

Constituent / University College

Management

State Government

AISHE code

C-44523

Academics

Courses offered at College of Agriculture

1 programme listed

Gallery

Campus photos

Photos: vnmkv.ac.in

Campus life

Facilities at College of Agriculture

• Laboratory
• Library
• Bank