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Top 10 Promising Agriculture Colleges in India - 2025
Agriculture has long been the backbone of India’s economy, feeding over a billion people and shaping the nation’s cultural and economic identity. As the world steps into an era defined by climate change, food security challenges, and technological disruption, the role of agriculture has never been more vital. At the heart of this transformation lie India’s agriculture colleges, institutions that are not only nurturing skilled professionals but also driving innovation, sustainability, and rural development.
From pioneering research in crop sciences, soil management, and agri-biotechnology to harnessing the power of AI, drones, and precision farming, these colleges are equipping the next generation of agri-leaders with cutting-edge knowledge and practical expertise. They bridge the crucial gap between traditional farming practices and modern scientific advancements, ensuring that India remains a global leader in agricultural innovation.
What makes agriculture colleges in India truly remarkable is their impact beyond the classroom. They act as hubs of rural empowerment, offering solutions that improve farmer productivity, ensure food security, and promote sustainable practices. With a strong emphasis on fieldwork, hands-on training, and industry collaboration, they prepare students not only for careers in farming but also in agri-business, research, policy-making, and global food systems.
For aspirants passionate about shaping the future of food and sustainability, agriculture colleges in India offer a unique blend of tradition, technology, and opportunity. They are not just institutions of learning, but engines of change, cultivating minds that will feed the world of tomorrow.
This issue of Higher Education Review talks about some of the professionally managed colleges in the country, which has been nurtured with best technical and professional infrastructure and assistance from efficient and skilled faculties ensuring delivery of quality higher education and research. This issue spotlights a list of ‘Top 10 Promising Agriculture Colleges in India - 2025’, the list has been crafted by a team of Industry veterans, CEOs, VCs and the Higher Education Review editorial team.
Top 10 Promising Agriculture Colleges in India - 2025
College Logo |
College |
Management |
Description |
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Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University
Guntur
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Dr. R Sarada Jayalakshmi Devi, Vice-Chancellor | Provides certificate and diploma courses in areas like organic farming and mushroom cultivation, along with undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in agriculture and related fields |
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Assam Agricultural University
Jorhat
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Dr. Prasanna Kumar Pathak, Dean - Agriculture | The university offers diverse undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across Agriculture, Veterinary Science, and Community Science |
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Central Agricultural University
Manipur
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Prof. Pradeep Kumar Joshi, Chancellor | The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs in agriculture, horticulture, fisheries, veterinary science, and community science |
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G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology
Udham Singh Nagar
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Dr. Manmohan Singh Chauhan, Vice-Chancellor | Offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in agriculture, veterinary sciences, technology, basic sciences, fisheries, and management |
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Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya
Raipur
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Dr. Girish Chandel, Vice-Chancellor | The institute offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in agriculture and allied fields, along with online courses and access to campus facilities |
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Jagannath University
Jaipur
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Prof. Dr P N Kalla, Dean - Agriculture | Offers flagship programs such as B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture and Ph.D. degrees across major agricultural disciplines, focusing on blending scientific theory with practical field exposure |
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Kerala Agricultural University
Thrissur
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Dr. Jacob John, Dean - Agriculture | Provides undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across various disciplines, including Agriculture, Horticulture, Biotechnology, and Engineering |
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Lokmangal College of Agriculture
Solapur
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Hon. Rohanji Dashmukh, Chairman | Provides Agronomy, Horticulture, Soil Sciences, Animal Husbandry and Dairy Sciences, Engineering, Economics, Entomology, Genetics, Botany, and others courses as well |
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Maharaja Agarsen Agriculture College
Ludhiana
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Vipul Gupta, Director | An agricultural university with over six decades in the agriculture education sector and offering courses in agricultural engineering & technology, sciences & humanities, horticulture and forestry |
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Punjab Agricultural University
Ludhiana
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Dr. Satbir Singh Gosal, Vice Chancellor | Offers various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in agriculture and allied fields, such as Agricultural Meteorology, Agronomy, Soil Science, and Horticulture |