Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur

Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur, established in 1987, is a premier State agricultural university located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India. The university was carved out from the erstwhile Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur, with the objective of promoting agricultural education, research, and extension activities in the newly formed state of Chhattisgarh. Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur operates as a Public institution dedicated to advancing agricultural sciences and allied disciplines. The university is accredited by ICAR and follows the ICAR guidelines for its academic programmes. Spread across a sprawling campus, the institution offers comprehensive academic programmes ranging from undergraduate to doctoral levels in agriculture, horticulture, veterinary science, agricultural engineering, forestry, home science, and allied agricultural sciences. The university admits students through various entrance examinations including ICAR AIEEA for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, as well as through merit-based admissions for certain courses. With a strong focus on addressing regional agricultural challenges and developing sustainable farming practices suitable for Chhattisgarh's agro-climatic conditions, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur has emerged as a leading agricultural education hub in central India, producing skilled agricultural professionals, researchers, and entrepreneurs who contribute significantly to the agricultural development of the region and the nation.