Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology, Udaipur

Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology, Udaipur, established in 1999, is a premier State agricultural university located in Udaipur, Rajasthan. The university was created by merging the erstwhile Rajasthan College of Agriculture, Udaipur (founded in 1954) and the Agricultural Research Station. Recognised by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the University Grants Commission (UGC), the institution is a Public university operating under the Government of Rajasthan. The university has earned Rank 20 in the NIRF 2025 Agriculture category, establishing itself as one of India's leading agricultural universities. Spanning approximately 2,000 acres across multiple locations, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology, Udaipur offers comprehensive educational programmes across Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD levels in agriculture and allied sciences. The university provides specialised education in disciplines including Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Agricultural Engineering, Food Technology, Home Science, Dairy Technology, and Veterinary & Animal Sciences. Admissions to various programmes are conducted through multiple entrance examinations including the Common Entrance Test (CET), ICAR AIEEA, JRF, and university-specific entrance tests. The institution maintains seven constituent colleges and numerous Krishi Vigyan Kendras (Farm Science Centres) across southern Rajasthan, serving as a hub for agricultural education, research, and extension activities. With state-of-the-art laboratories, experimental farms, and modern teaching facilities, the university continues to contribute significantly to agricultural development in the region.