
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Pusa came into existence on 7th October 2016 after the conversion of Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa, a state agricultural university, which was established in 1970 by Govt. of Bihar a historical place where the idea of agricultural research and education first took shape. The history of the place dates back to year 1905, when Agricultural Research Institute and College, Pusa was first established by the British Government in light of the recurring food scarcity in the country. In its current role, the university extends its jurisdiction and responsibility in the fields of teaching, research, and extension in context of agriculture and allied sciences to the whole country with special reference to the State of Bihar
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The academic set up of the university comprises of 08 colleges viz. Tirhut College of Agriculture, PG College of Agriculture, College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, College of Community Science, College of Basic Sciences and Humanities, College of Fisheries and Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay College of Horticulture and Forestry, School of Agri Business & Rural Management. University offers under-graduate (UG) programme in 08 disciplines viz. Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, Community Science, Fisheries, Biotechnology, Forestry and Food Technology. In addition, Master’s programme in 27 subjects and Ph.D. programme in14 subjects are also offered by the university. RPCAU is a multicampus university having three campuses, at Pusa (Samastipur), Dholi (Muzaffarpur) and Piprakothi (East Champaran), 18 KVKs (16 under its direct control and 2 under technical control) and 4 research station spread over an area of 2063 acres comprising of lakes, ponds, wetlands, farm land, and arboreal coverage supporting rich flora and fauna, having a rich biodiversity. In light of new National Education Policy, University has started eight (8) Certificate course programmes and three (3) PG Diploma courses to generate industry ready personnel at base and supervisory level. In view of the expanding influence of the University over education in agricultural sciences, the faculties and facilities have been upgraded and modernized to serve the students better. However, despite its modern outlook, the University is still preserving its legacy and to showcase it, fourteen old bungalows and some residential quarters are still maintained to display their imperial touch. The University envisions providing value-based education and not restricting itself to merely imparting technical education.
Course Information
- Class Start: 2024-01-14
- Course Duration: 4 Year
- Student Capacity: Max 300 Students
- Class Time: 16:06am To17:06pm
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The academic set up of the university comprises of 08 colleges viz. Tirhut College of Agriculture, PG College of Agriculture, College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, College of Community Science, College of Basic Sciences and Humanities, College of Fisheries and Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyay College of Horticulture and Forestry
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