Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU)

Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University (PJTAU), established in 2014, is located in Hyderabad, Telangana. This State Public university was formed after the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh to cater to the agricultural education and research needs of Telangana state. Named after renowned agricultural scientist Professor Jayashankar, the university is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). PJTAU has emerged as a premier agricultural university, ranked Rank 14, NIRF Agriculture 2025, reflecting its commitment to excellence in agricultural education and research. The university offers a comprehensive range of programmes across various levels including Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD programmes in agriculture, horticulture, agricultural engineering, home science, veterinary science, and allied disciplines. PJTAU provides education through multiple constituent colleges spread across Telangana, focusing on developing skilled agricultural professionals to address contemporary agricultural challenges. Admission to various programmes is conducted through state-level and national-level entrance examinations including EAMCET, ICAR AIEEA, and university-specific entrance tests. With state-of-the-art laboratories, experimental farms, and research facilities spread across its extensive campus network, PJTAU continues to contribute significantly to agricultural development in Telangana and beyond.