Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur

Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur, established in 2016, is a premier Central agricultural university located in Pusa, Samastipur district of Bihar, India. Named after the first President of India, Dr Rajendra Prasad, this Central institution operates under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. The university is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur offers a comprehensive range of agricultural education programmes across Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD levels, focusing on agriculture, horticulture, forestry, fisheries, agricultural engineering, and allied sciences. The admission process is primarily conducted through the ICAR All India Entrance Examination for UG, PG, and PhD programmes, ensuring merit-based selection of students from across the country. The university's educational framework encompasses disciplines including agronomy, soil science, plant breeding, agricultural economics, animal husbandry, veterinary science, and food technology. With state-of-the-art infrastructure spread across multiple constituent colleges and research stations, Dr Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University, Samastipur serves as a crucial hub for agricultural research, education, and extension activities in the eastern region of India, particularly catering to the agricultural needs of Bihar and neighbouring states.