Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Cooch Behar

Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Cooch Behar, established in 2001, is a premier agricultural university located in Pundibari, Cooch Behar district of West Bengal, India. Established under the Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Act 2000 (West Bengal Act XIII of 2001), this State Public university was created to cater to the agricultural education, research, and extension needs of the six northern districts of West Bengal. Recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Cooch Behar has emerged as a significant institution in agricultural sciences and allied disciplines. The university is spread across a sprawling campus and serves as a hub for agricultural innovation and rural development in the region. Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Cooch Behar offers a diverse range of academic programmes spanning Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and PhD levels in agriculture, horticulture, veterinary sciences, fishery sciences, agricultural engineering, food technology, and allied disciplines. The university conducts admissions through various entrance examinations including university-level entrance tests and ICAR AIEEA (All India Entrance Examination for Admission). The institution is committed to developing skilled agricultural professionals, promoting sustainable farming practices, and contributing to the socio-economic development of the region through quality education, cutting-edge research, and effective extension services.