The College of Agriculture, Pune is one of the first five agriculture colleges established in India. From its very inception, there has been close coordination between research and teaching. After the establishment of Maharashtra Agricultural University in the year 1968, the College of Agriculture, Pune was transferred to the University as a constituent college.
The College of Agriculture, Pune is one of the first five agriculture colleges established in India. From its very inception, there has been close coordination between research and teaching. After the establishment of Maharashtra Agricultural University in the year 1968, the College of Agriculture, Pune was transferred to the University as a constituent college. In 1969, the College was transferred to the Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (Agricultural University), Rahuri established in that year. The B.Sc.(Hort.) the degree program was started in the year 1984. The University headquarters are located in Rahuri, Dist. Ahmednagar is 160 km to the north of Pune.
College of Agriculture is Approved by the (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) and is Affiliated with Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth.
College of Agriculture courses is offered at various levels like Undergraduate Degree i.e Bachelor of Science Honours (B.Sc. Hons.) Horticulture Science etc., Postgraduate Degree i.e. MBA (Master of Business Administration), etc. You can also find a brief overview of the different courses the university offers across various disciplines with their specializations on the Course page.
Infrastructure and Facilities
The College of Agriculture has a sprawling campus that is well-maintained and provides a serene environment for learning. The buildings are modern and equipped with state-of-the-art technology, College of Agriculture makes it easier for students to learn and faculty to teach. The classrooms of the College of Agriculture, lecture halls, and labs are spacious, comfortable, and designed to provide an excellent learning experience. The library is also outstanding, with a vast collection of books, online resources, and knowledgeable librarians.
Some Other Facilities of the College of Agriculture are:
To improve student’s level of confidence and self-esteem through academic and co-curricular activities.
Achieving all-round development of the youth by fostering enterprise skills and molding the students to be morally upright, responsible citizens who can lead and motivate