Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi

Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi, established in 1981, stands as a pioneering institution dedicated to agricultural education, research, and extension services in Jharkhand. Located in Kanke, Ranchi, this Public State University was created under the Bihar Agricultural University Act of 1980 and later continued under the Jharkhand Agricultural University Act. Recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), the university plays a vital role in transforming agricultural practices across the state and contributing to national food security. Spread across a sprawling campus, Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi offers comprehensive programmes across multiple levels including Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD programmes in various agricultural and allied sciences. The university provides education in disciplines such as Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Agricultural Engineering, Veterinary Science, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries, Home Science, and Sericulture. With constituent colleges located across different districts of Jharkhand, the university extends quality agricultural education to rural areas. Admissions to various programmes at Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi are conducted through multiple entrance examinations including the ICAR AIEEA for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, state-level entrance tests, and merit-based selection for certain courses. The university's commitment to excellence in agricultural education, combined with its focus on region-specific research and farmer-centric extension activities, has positioned it as a leading agricultural institution in eastern India.