Contact Information

Address:
Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology
Kumarganj, Ayodhya – 224229, Uttar Pradesh, India

Phone: +91 5270 262035

Location of the Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology:

Established: Kumarganj, Uttar Pradesh, India 1975
Type:

Affiliation to a Public Agricultural University: The motto of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is ” “Jai Jawan, Kisan” is the motto of Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology (ANDUAT), one of India’s most well-known institutions devoted to agricultural education, research, and outreach. The university is essential for advancing agricultural science, assisting the farming community, and increasing regional agricultural productivity.

Introduction and Goals Vision:

With a focus on sustainability, technological innovation, and knowledge dissemination to empower the farming community, ANDUAT hopes to make a significant contribution to agricultural research and rural development.

Mission:

to develop trained personnel in agriculture and related sciences and to encourage excellence in agricultural research, education, and extension.

Objectives:

Conduct research on agriculture to solve problems at the local and global levels.
Offer high-quality instruction in agricultural, veterinary, and other related fields.
bolster rural development and raise farmers’ socioeconomic status.
Utilize extension services to carry out the transfer of technology.

Academic Structure

ANDUAT offers programs for undergraduates, postgraduates, and doctoral students in a variety of fields related to agriculture, forestry, horticulture, and veterinary sciences. The structure of the university is broken up into several colleges and departments, each of which focuses on a specific field of study and research.

College Departments and Key Programs College of Agriculture B.Sc., M.Sc., B.V.Sc. & Ph.D. in Agronomy, Soil Science, and Horticulture College of Veterinary Sciences M.V.Sc., A.H., B.Sc., Animal Genetics, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Ph.D., Veterinary Medicine M.Sc. College of Technology B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering Agricultural Structures, Farm Machinery College of Fisheries B.F.Sc., in Horticulture & Forestry Floriculture, Fruit & Vegetable Crops M.F.Sc., Ph.D. in Fisheries Aquaculture, Fish Handling
Scholastic Projects

Undergrad Projects:

B.Sc. Agriculture B.V.Sc. and a B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering A.H.
B.Sc. B.F.Sc. Horticulture ( Bachelor of Science in Fisheries) Graduate Programs:

M.Sc. M.V.Sc. in Fisheries, Agriculture, and Horticulture Doctoral Programs: Master of Veterinary Sciences) M.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering
Specialized Ph.D. programs are available in agriculture, horticulture, veterinary sciences, and related fields.

ANDUAT’s activities are centered on addressing the critical issues that the agriculture sector faces. Research and Development Research is a cornerstone of ANDUAT. Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) and dedicated research centers at the university collaborate to develop and implement novel agricultural practices.

Key Research Subjects:

Sustainable Agricultural Practices, Crop Protection, Animal Husbandry, and Veterinary Medicine, Fisheries, Aquaculture, Agroforestry, and Horticulture

Seed Research Center: Dedicated to the production of high-quality seeds.
Fodder Research Center studies animal nutrition and forage crops.
The Agricultural Technology Park showcases cutting-edge farming techniques.
Through its Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), the university runs a comprehensive extension and outreach program. These centers are essential for establishing direct connections between the farming communities in the area and the university’s innovations and research.

Important Extension Projects:

Programs for farmer education on advanced farming methods and sustainable farming.
on-farm demonstrations of new agricultural techniques to demonstrate their efficacy.
farmers can benefit from workshops, seminars, and mobile advisory services.
Production and distribution of extension literature, brochures, and agricultural bulletins.

Library: Campus Facilities
The ANDUAT central library provides faculty and students with access to a vast collection of agricultural literature, journals, periodicals, and electronic resources.

Laboratories:
For soil testing, crop analysis, animal diagnostics, and biotechnology research, the university has well-equipped labs.

Housing and Hostels:
The university community has access to staff quarters and separate male and female student hostels for comfortable lodging.

Recreation and sports:
A balanced student life is made possible by the campus’s facilities for sports like football, cricket, basketball, and indoor games.

Health Facility:
Students and staff can get medical care and emergency services from the health center of the university.

Admissions Entrance tests, such as UPCATET (Uttar Pradesh Combined Agriculture and Technology Entrance Test) and other national exams like ICAR AIEEA (for agriculture), are used to determine admission to ANDUAT’s undergraduate and graduate programs.

Eligibility:

UG programs: Completion of the 10+2 examination with relevant subjects and admissions-qualifying scores.
Programs for PGs: a relevant undergraduate degree and passing the entrance exam

Partnerships and Collaborations

ANDUAT promotes knowledge exchange and joint research initiatives with a variety of agricultural organizations, universities, and research institutes on a national and international scale.

Important Partners:

Placements and Career Opportunities

The university’s placement cell facilitates recruitment drives and internship programs, connecting students with potential employers in agriculture and related industries. State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) Government agencies, agricultural corporations, research institutions, and private agribusiness companies employ graduates.

The best recruiters:

Agribusiness Corporations like Mahyco, Monsanto Food Processing Units, Research Institutes, and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) ANDUAT continues to expand its impact on agricultural education and research, producing skilled professionals dedicated to advancing sustainable agriculture and rural development.