Agricultural Education Institutions in Maharashtra

There are four Agricultural Universities in Maharashtra offering various degrees upto Ph.D. in agriculture and allied sciences. The work of these four universities in respect of education, research and extension education is coordinated by the Maharashtra Council of Agricultural Education and Research (MCAER) with its head quarters in Pune at 132 – B Bhamburde, Bhosalenagar, Pune - 411007.

University wise courses offered:

S N. Name of the university and jurisdiction Courses Offered
1.

Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri- 413 722  District – Ahmednagar, Pune, Kolhapur, Dhule, Jalgaon, Nasik, Satara, Sangli, Ahmednagar, Solapur and Nandurbar

B.Sc. (Agri.), B.Sc. (Hort.), M.Sc. (Agri.), B.Tech. (Agri.Engg). M.Tech. (Agril.Engg), B.V.Sc. & A.H., M.Sc. (Agri.) in Agril. Business Management and Ph.D. (Agriculture)
2.

Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola 444 104, Akola, Nagpur, Amravati, Wardha, Chandrapur, Bhandara, Gondia, Yevatmal, Gadchiroli, Buldhana and Washim

B.Sc. (Agri.), B.Sc. (Hort.), B.Sc. (Forestry), M.Sc. (Agri.), B.V.Sc. & A.H., M.V.Sc., B.Tech. (Agri.Engg). M.Tech. (Agril.Engg),B.Tech.(Dairy Technology) Ph.D. (Agriculture) Ph.D. (Vet.)

3. Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani 431 402 Parbhani, Hingoli, Nanded, Osmanabad, Latur, Beed, Jalna, Aurangabad

B.Sc. (Agri.), B.Sc. (Hort.), M.Sc. (Agri.), B.V.Sc. & A.H., M.V.Sc., B.Tech. (Agri.Engg). M.Tech. (Agril.Engg), B.Tech. (Food Science) M.Tech. .(Food Science)B.Sc.(Home science) M.Sc .(Home science) Ph.D (Agriculture) Ph.D.(Home science)

4. Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth
Dapoli 415 712. Dist:-Ratanagiri, Thane, Mumbai, Mumbai Suburban, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurga

B.Sc. (Agri.), B.Sc. (Hort.), B.Sc. (Foresty). B.Tech. (Agri.Engg). M. Sc. (Agril.) B.V.Sc. & A.H., M.V.Sc., B.F.Sc. and M.F.Sc., Ph.D (Agriculture) Ph.D (Vet.) Ph.D.(Fisheries)

2) Eligibility for admission:
Degree Course Qualification
A) Undergraduate courses
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3.

B.Sc. (Agri)

B.Sc.(Hort.)

B.Sc.(Forestry)

XII Std. In 10+2 pattern of Maharashtra State of
Higher Secondary Education or an examination Equivalent there to with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English

Note: - Those who have not offered Mathematics as on of the optional subject at XII Std. Shall have to complete four additional credits in Mathematics. Deficiency credits will not be considered, while calculating CGPA.

4. B.F.Sc.

XII Std. Passed in 10+2 pattern of Maharashtra state of Higher secondary Education or an examination equivalent thereto with Physics,Chemistry, Biology and English

5. B.V.Sc. & A.H.

XII std. Passed in 10+2 pattern of Maharashtra state of Higher secondary Education or an examination equivalent thereto with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English. Candidate should have completed 17 years of age and who have appeared for Entrance Test conducted by Maharashtra University of Health Science, Nashik and obtained 50% of the total marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology taken together in Competitive Entrance Test.

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8.

B.Tech. (Agri Engg.)

B.Tech.(Dairy Technology)

B.Tech.(Food Science)

XII Std. Passed in 10+2 pattern of Maharashtra state of Higher secondary Education or an examination equivalent thereto with Physics,Chemistry, Biology and English
XII Std. Passed in 10+2 pattern of Maharashtra state of Higher secondary Education or an examination equivalent thereto with Physics, Chemistry, Biology,Mathamatics and English .

9.

B.Sc. (Home Science)
(Admission is open for both Male and Female candidates)

XII Std. Passed in 10+2 pattern of Maharashtra state of Higher secondary Education or an examination equivalent thereto with Physics, Chemistry, Biology,Mathamatics and English.

B. Post-Graduate courses:
1. 1. M.Sc.(Agri.)
2. M.V.Sc.
3. M.Tech. (Agri.Engg.)
4. M.Tech(Food Science)
5. M.Sc. (Home Science)
6. M.F.Sc.

Respective aforesaid Bachelor Degree or an examination equivalent thereto

 

Note: -1) Two seats in Horticulture & Genetics and Plant Breeding and one seat in each subject limited to 9 seats except Agronomy & Animal Husbandry & Dairying disciplines for B.Sc. (Hort.) Graduates in each agricultural University for M.Sc. (Agri.) Degree Course.

2) One seat in each subject limited to 7 seats except Agronomy and Animal Husbandry and Dairying disciplines for B.Sc. (Agri) Degree Course Graduates in Dr. P.D.K.V., Akola and K.K.V. Dapoli for M.Sc. (Agri) Degree Course.

7.

M.Sc. (Agri.) in Agricultural Business Management

B.Sc. (Agri.), B.Sc. (Hot), B.Sc. (Forestry), B.V. Sc. & A.H., B Tech (Agri. Engg.), B.Tech. (Food Science), and B.Tech. (Diary Technology)

II 1. Ph.D (Agri.)
2. Ph.D.(Veterinary)
3. Ph.D (Home Science)
4. Ph.D (Fisheries)

Masters Degree in the concerned or related subject of the Agricultural University in Maharashtra or Degree of any other University recognised as such equivalent thereto.

For more details regarding of Colleges & admission capacity, reservation of seats etc. PLEASE REFFER THE PROSPECTUS FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2000-2001.


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