University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, Shimoga

The University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, Shimoga, established in 2011, is a premier agricultural education and research institution located in Shimoga, Karnataka. The university operates as a Public State university under the Government of Karnataka, dedicated to advancing agricultural and horticultural sciences in the region. Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), the institution has emerged as a significant centre for agricultural education in South India. The university offers comprehensive academic programmes across multiple disciplines including agriculture, horticulture, agricultural engineering, food technology, forestry, sericulture, and allied sciences. The academic offerings span Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD programmes, designed to create skilled professionals and researchers in agricultural sciences. Spread across multiple campuses with its headquarters at Navile, Shimoga, the university manages several constituent colleges and research stations across Karnataka. Admission to various programmes at the University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, Shimoga is conducted through the Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) for undergraduate programmes and through the University entrance tests for postgraduate and doctoral programmes. The university accepts scores from KCET (Karnataka Common Entrance Test) for undergraduate admissions, whilst postgraduate admissions are based on university-conducted entrance examinations and ICAR AICE examinations.