Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri

Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, established in 1968, is a premier State Agricultural University located in Rahuri, Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra. The institution stands as a testament to agricultural education and research excellence in India, dedicated to advancing agricultural sciences and rural development. As a Public institution under the Government of Maharashtra, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri has been recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC), accredited by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), and holds NAAC accreditation with a commendable grade. The university sprawls across a vast 1500 acres campus, providing state-of-the-art facilities for agricultural education, research, and extension activities. Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri offers comprehensive programmes spanning Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD levels across various agricultural disciplines including Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, Food Technology, Forestry, and allied sciences. The institution has consistently secured notable rankings in agricultural education, maintaining its position as one of the leading agricultural universities in western India. Admission to various programmes at Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri is conducted through merit-based selection and entrance examinations including MHT-CET; ICAR AIEEA; university-specific entrance tests, ensuring quality intake of students passionate about agricultural sciences. The university's commitment to creating skilled agricultural professionals has resulted in excellent placement records and successful alumni contributing to agricultural development nationally and internationally.