List of Agriculture Colleges in Karnataka
A. University of Agriculture Sciences, Bangalore (UASB)
In 1899, Maharani Kempa Nanjammanni Vani Vilasa Sannidhi, the Regent of Mysore, donated 30 acres of land for the Experimental Agricultural Station in Hebbal.
after 1956, under the leadership of Sri Kengal Hanumanthaiah, a decision was made to construct a new building for the Agriculture College. on January 25, 1956.
The University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore (UASB) was inaugurated by Dr Zakir Hussain, the Vice President of India on the 21st Aug 1964 in the august. Become the first agriculture university in the state.
Degree programs under UASB
B Sc Agriculture, B.Tech (Ag.Engg), B.Tech. (Biotech.), B.Tech (Food Tech.), B Sc Sericulture, B.Sc. (Ag. MaCo.).
AGRICULTURE COLLEGES UNDER UASB
- College of Agriculture, Bangalore (GKVK)
- College of Community Science, Mandya
- College of Agriculture, Hassan
- College of Agriculture, Chintamani
- Forestry College, Chamaraj Nagar
- College of Agricultural Engineering GKVK
Photo Source: UASB
- The University offers 6 undergraduate degree programs in the faculty of Agriculture. These programs are of 4 years duration.
| Campus | College | Degree offered | Year of start |
| GKVK Campus, Bangalore | College of Agriculture | B.Sc. Agriculture B.Sc. Agri. Business Management | 1965 1976 Nomenclature changed from 2020-21 |
| Mandya Campus | College of Agriculture | B.Sc. Agriculture | 1991 |
| Hassan Campus | College of Agriculture | B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture B.Tech. (Biotechnology) B.Tech. (Food Technology) | 2007-08 |
| Chintamani Campus | College of Sericulture | B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture B.Sc. (Hons.) Sericulture | 2007 1982 |
| Chamarajanagara Campus | College of Agriculture | B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture | 2018-2019 |
| GKVK Campus, Bangalore | College of Agriculture | B.Tech. (Agril. Engg.) | 1996 The college started in 2018-2019 |
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, BANGALORE (GKVK)
The college started undergraduate degree programs and later expanded to postgraduate programs in five disciplines in 1966. Today, offers 23 Master’s and 13 Ph.D. Degree Programmes.
Faculty Departments, College of Agriculture, Bangalore
Dept. of Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Entomology, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Extension, Institute of Agribusiness Management (IABM), Agricultural Microbiology, Agri. Statistics, Applied Mathematics and Computer Science, Apiculture, Biotechnology, Forestry and Environmental Science, Crop physiology, Horticulture Profile, Seed Science and Technology, Animal Science, Plant Pathology, Food Science and Nutrition Profile, Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Genetics and Plant Breeding Profile, Sericulture.
| College of Agriculture, Bangalore | Click Here |
COLLEGE OF COMMUNITY SCIENCE, MANDYA
College of Agriculture V.C. Farm Mandya, which started during the year 1991-92.
Faculty Departments, College of Agriculture, Mandya
Crop Physiology, Horticulture, Computer Science, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Engineering, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Agricultural Economics, Farm Forestry and Environmental Sciences, Soil Sciences and Agricultural Chemistry, Microbiology, and Social Science.
| College of Agriculture, Mandya | Click Here |
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, HASSAN
College Agriculture was started in 1996 for Hassan district. three-degree programs viz. B.Sc. (Agri.), B.Tech. (Biotech.) and B.Tech (Food Tech.) are being offered at this campus.
Faculty Departments, College of Agriculture, Hassan
Dept. of Food Science and Technology, Dept. of Agri Biotechnology, Agricultural (Crop Improvement, Crop Production, Crop Protection, Social Science).
| College of Agriculture, Hassan | Click link |
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, CHINTAMANI
The College of Sericulture established Chickballapur District Chintamani, in 1995. Later in 2007 B.Sc. (Agri.) degree program was added due to increasing demand.
Faculty Departments, College of Agriculture, Chintamani
Department of Agricultural Extension, Sericulture, Agronomy, Crop Physiology, Horticulture, Computer Science, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Engineering, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Agricultural Economics, Farm Forestry & Environmental Sciences, Soil Sciences & Agricultural Chemistry, Microbiology.
| College of Agriculture, Chintamani | Click Here |
FORESTRY COLLEGE, CHAMARAJ NAGAR
College at Chamarajanagar started under the UASB, during the academic year 2018-19. now offering a B.Sc. (Hons) Agri degree program.
| College of Agriculture, Chamaraj Nagar | Click Here |
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING GKVK
University started a four-year Bachelor of Technology in Agricultural Engineering degree program in the academic year 1996-97.
Following departments
- Department of Soil and Water Engineering
- Department of Processing and Food Engineering
- Department of Farm Machinery and Power Engineering
| College of Agriculture Engineering, GKVK | Click Here |
B. UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE SCIENCES, DHARWAD (UASD)
The College of Agriculture in Dharwad is situated within the Yattinagudda Campus, just five kilometers away from Dharwad city, which serves as the headquarters of the University of Agricultural Sciences. Its establishment dates back to May 22, 1947, driven by a forward-thinking vision to cater to the farming community in the Bombay-Karnataka region. Later shifted its affiliation to Karnataka University in Dharwad in 1950.
- The esteemed Maharaja of Mysore, Sri Jayachamarajendra Wadeyar, officially inaugurated the College’s main building on September 9, 1951.
- In 1956, the Department of Agriculture in the Mysore State assumed administrative control of the College, with an affiliation to Karnataka University.
- The College became a constituent of the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, the first agricultural university in the state, on October 1, 1965.
- Exactly 21 years later, on October 1, 1986, it came under the administrative purview of UAS Dharwad, the second agricultural university established in the state.
The college started a new degree program in Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation in 1976, Rural Home Science in 1974, and in Forestry 1985. And Biotechnology was established on 15th December 2004.
At present, the college offers B.Sc. (Agriculture), B.Sc. (Agricultural Marketing and Co-operation), and B.Tech. (Food Technology) UG programmes, M.Sc.(Agri) in 15 disciplines and Ph.D. in 13 disciplines.
The University has a total of 5 Colleges, 6 Agriculture Extension Education Centers, 27 Research Stations, 6 Krishi Vigyan Kendras, and ATIC. Its reach extends across 7 districts namely Belgaum, Bijapur, Dharwad, Bagalkot, Haveri, Gadag, and Uttar Kannada.
Degree programs under UASD: B Sc Agriculture, B Sc Marketing, B Sc Food Science, B Sc Forestry
Photo Source: UASD
AGRICULTURE COLLEGES UNDER UASD
- College of Agriculture, Dharwad
- College of Community Science, Dharwad (Home Science)
- College of Agriculture, Vijaypur
- College of Agriculture, Hanumanmatti
- Forestry College, Sirsi
| Campus | College | Degree offered |
| Dharwad Campus, | College of Agriculture | B.Sc. Agriculture B. Sc. Marketing |
| Dharwad Campus | College of Community | B.Sc. Home Science B.Sc. Food Technology |
| Vijaypur Campus | College of Agriculture | B.Sc. Agriculture |
| Hanumanmatti Campus | College of Sericulture | B.Sc. Agriculture |
| Sirsi Campus | College of Forestry | B.Sc. Forestry |
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, DHARWAD
The University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad (UASD): UASD was established on October 1, 1986.
Faculty Departments, College of Agriculture, Dharwad
Department of Agribusiness Management, Agricultural, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Entomology, Agricultural Extension Education, Agricultural Microbiology, Agricultural Statistics, Agronomy, Animal Science, Biochemistry, Crop Physiology, Environmental Science, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Horticulture, Physical Education, Plant Pathology, Seed Science & Technology, Soil Science, Veterinary Medicine, Agril. Meteorology.
| College of Agriculture, Dharwad | Click Here |
COLLEGE OF COMMUNITY SCIENCE DHARWAD
College of Community Science (Rural Home Science) is the only institution in the state having a rural and agriculture-oriented curriculum.
In 2012, the college introduced the B. Tech. (Food Technology) degree program as part of the University to develop human resources for the growing food processing industry. R&D centers and Food quality assurance laboratories.
Faculty Departments
Community Science: Offer programs including Human Development and Family Studies, Extension and Communication Management, Family Resource Management, Food Science and Nutrition, Textile and Apparel Design.
B. Tech. (Food Technology): Food Processing Technology, Food and Industrial Microbiology, Food Science and Nutrition, Food Engineering, Food Trade and Business Management.
| College of community science, Dharwad | Click Here |
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE VIJAYPUR (BIJAPUR)
India’s First Dryland Farming Research Station was established in 1933 in Vijayapura, popularly called Hittinahalli Farm
After the establishment of the 2nd Agricultural University in the state at Dharwad, Agricultural College at Vijayapura, a long cherished dream of the people of this region came true on 25th October 1990.
Faculty Departments, College of Agriculture, Vijaypur
Agronomy, Agriculture Economics, Agriculture Engineering, Agriculture Entomology, Agriculture Extension and education, Agriculture Microbiology, Agrometeorology, Crop Physiology, Farm Forestry, genetics and plant Breeding, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Seed Science and Technology, Sericulture, Soil Science and chemistry, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Farm Management.
| College of Agriculture, Vijaypur | Click Here |
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE HANUMANMATTI
College of Agriculture, Hanumanamatti established in August 2011 and inaugurated on 5th September 2011.
Faculty Departments, College of Agriculture, Hanumanmatti
Agronomy, Agriculture Economics, Agriculture Engineering, Agriculture Entomology, Agriculture Extension and education, Agriculture Microbiology, Crop Physiology, genetics, and plant Breeding, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Seed Science and Technology, Sericulture, Soil Science and chemistry, Farm Management.
| College of Agriculture, Hanumanmatti | Click Here |
FORESTRY COLLEGE SIRSI
Forestry College, Sirsi established in 1985.
Faculty Departments
- Department of Forest Biology and Tree Improvement: Dendrology, Tree Physiology, Genetics, Seed Science, Plant Protection, Pathology and Entomology, Microbiology, Conservation and Wildlife. The department offers an M Sc in “Forest Genetic Resources”
- Department of Silviculture and Agroforestry: Agroforestry systems Nursery management, Plantation Forestry, Forest Mensuration, Silviculture of Indian trees, Social forestry and Wasteland management, Principles and Practices of Silviculture, Energy plantations and World forestry. The department offers a Master’s program in “Plantation Technology.
- Department of Natural Resource Management: Deforestation, particularly in tropical rainforests, has become a major environmental concern, as it can destabilize the earth’s temperature, humidity, and carbon dioxide levels. The Department addresses these issues. And other disciplines soil science, land use planning, and research on soil and water conservation measures. The department offers an M Sc in”Forest Watershed Management” The department has an excellent GIS lab facility.
- Department of Forest Products and Utilization: Forest products, Wood Museum, and Food Processing Lab, apart from the Laboratory facility.
| Forestry College Sirsi | Click Here |
C. UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURE SCIENCES, RAICHUR (UASR)
Raichur was the oldest establishment for agricultural research in 1932, by the Nizam Government of Hyderabad. later It was elevated to the Regional Research Station, of five districts in Northern Karnataka.
In 1969, the Agricultural Engineering Institute (AEI) was added to the Raichur campus, offering a diploma course in Agri-Engineering. This program later evolved into a B.Tech degree in 1987.
Degree programs under UASR
B Sc Agriculture, B Sc Engineering
AGRICULTURE COLLEGES UNDER UASD
- College of Agriculture, Raichur
- College of Community Science, Bheemarayanagudi
- College of Agriculture, Kalaburgi
- College of Agriculture Engineering, Raichur
- College of Agriculture- Gangavati
Photo source: UASR
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, RAICHUR
The undergraduate in agriculture at Raichur was started in 1984. The Post-graduate program leading to a Master’s degree in six departments was started in 1995.
Faculty Departments, College of Agriculture, Raichur
Department of Agronomy, Animal Science, Crop Physiology, Agricultural Economics, Entomology, Agricultural Extension Education, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Horticulture, Agricultural Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Seed Science and Technology, Soil Science, Molecular Biology and Agril. Biotechnology, Agricultural Extension Education.
| College of Agriculture, Raichur | Click Here |
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, BHEEMARAYANGUDI
In 2001-02, the College of Agriculture in Bheemarayanagudi started. Offers four-year residential B.Sc.(Agri) degree program.
Faculty Departments, College of Agriculture, Beemarayangudi
Plant Pathology, Department of Agronomy, Animal Science, Agricultural Extension Education, Crop Physiology, Horticulture, Agricultural Microbiology, Agricultural Economics, Entomology, Agricultural Extension Education, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Seed Science and Technology, Soil Science, Molecular Biology and Agril. Biotechnology.
| College of Agriculture, Beemarayangudi | Click Here |
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, KALABURGI
In 2011, the College of Agriculture in Kalaburagi was established. offers a four-year residential B.Sc.(Agri) degree program.
| College of Agriculture Kalaburagi | Click Here |
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE ENGINEERING, RAICHUR
Agricultural Engineering Institute in 1969 offered the Diploma course in Agricultural Engineering. in 1987, the College of Agricultural Engineering was established to offer the four-year B-Tech (Ag.Engg) program. The college also offers M.Tech (Ag. Engg) programs specializing in Soil and Water Engineering, Farm Power and Machinery, and Agricultural Processing and Food Engineering.
Faculty Departments, College of Agriculture Engineering, Raichur
Department of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Energy Engineering, Processing and Food Engineering, Soil and Water Conservation Engineering.
| College of Agriculture Engineering, Raichur | Click Here |
COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, GANGAVATI
| College of Agriculture- Gangavati | Click Here |
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D. UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL & HORTICULTURAL SCIENCES, SHIVAMOGGA (UAHS)
In 1990, the College of Agriculture, Shivamogga started for B.Sc. (Agri) course as part of the realization of agricultural education under the University of Agril. Sciences, Bangalore, and became part of the University of Agril. & Horticultural sciences, Shivamogga from September 2012.
Degree programs under the University of Agricultural & Horticultural Sciences, Shivamogga, B Sc M Sc Agriculture and Horticulture.
AGRICULTURE COLLEGES UNDER UAHS
- College of Agriculture, Shivamogga
- College of Horticulture, Mudigere
- College of Forestry, Ponnampet
- College of Horticulture, Hiriyur
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COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, SHIVAMOGGA
Faculty Departments, College of Agriculture, Shivamogga
Department of Agronomy, Animal Science, Crop Physiology, Agricultural Economics, Entomology, Agricultural Extension Education, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Horticulture, Agricultural Microbiology, Plant Pathology, Seed Science and Technology, Soil Science and Agricultural Extension Education.
| College of Agriculture, Shivamogga | Click Here |
COLLEGE OF HORTICULTURE, MUDIGERE
The college offers a four-year B.Sc.(Hort) degree program.
| College of Agriculture, Mudigere | Click Here |
COLLEGE OF FORESTRY, PONNAMPET
Forestry College, Ponnampet: Established in the year 1995. Forestry colleges in the country based on the accreditation of the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) Dehradun in 2017. It has an undergraduate degree program in B.F.Sc and Postgraduate degree program in Forest Resource Management.
| College of Forestry, Ponnampet | Click Here |
Such a great and informative report on the Progress of Agriculture , Horticulture & Allied Colleges and Universites in Karnataka .
Bu the worrying factor is the Lack of proper jobs for all those who Graduate .They get Degrees but are not Industry Ready and its only those who can afford to join Good PG Institutes like IIPM, MANAGE, Vamnicon and the like that can get really good jobs-but sadly mostly in Commercial feilds and end up as Sales Executives or get senior positions. THeir Field Knowledge is almot frozen after 3 years or so.
There should be one Trimester in UG Level to devote on Upskilling students in various aspects ( Communication., Business , Technical etc).
Universities and Reserach Staiins should enourage PGs & Doctorates with good Reserach Projects & Teaching Jobs. Every University MUST have a dedicated Centre to scout for Jobs for the Graduates and PG’s . Itd spointless churning out thousands of Graduates who end up jobless…Very few can have their own Startups (Which usually quickly are only Endups) .
All the VC’s of these Universities should convene a Joint Meeting on priority and form a committee whose goal should be to ensure that not a single Graduate remains unemployed.
Yes, you are correct. Government and agriculture universities focus on skill development, especially in UG programs, and we should also concentrate on this because an agriculture degree is one of the best degree programs as it provides comprehensive knowledge and helps in establishing startup businesses.
Your message highlights an important concern about the lack of proper job opportunities for agriculture graduates. It’s true that many graduates lack industry readiness, and there’s a need for upskilling students in various aspects, such as communication, business, and technical skills. Additionally, universities and research institutions should encourage PGs and Doctorates with research projects and teaching opportunities.