Anand Agricultural University, Anand

Anand Agricultural University, Anand, established in 2004, is a premier State Public agricultural university located in Anand, Gujarat, India. The university emerged from the bifurcation of Gujarat Agricultural University and has since established itself as a leading institution in agricultural education, research, and extension services. Recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Anand Agricultural University offers comprehensive programmes across various agricultural disciplines. The university is ranked among the top agricultural universities in India, securing Rank 8 in the NIRF Agriculture category for 2025. Spread across a sprawling campus, the university provides quality education through its constituent colleges including B. A. College of Agriculture, Anand; College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Godhra; College of Horticulture, Anand; College of Forestry, Navsari; and various regional research stations. The institution offers diverse programmes at Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD levels in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, agricultural engineering, food processing, agribusiness management, and allied sciences. Admissions to various programmes are conducted through entrance examinations including ICAR AIEEA for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, and university-level entrance tests for diploma and PhD programmes. With a strong emphasis on practical learning, research innovation, and rural development, Anand Agricultural University continues to contribute significantly to agricultural advancement and food security in Gujarat and beyond.