Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani
One of the first few agricultural universities in Maharashtra is Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, formerly known as Marathwada Agricultural University (MAU). According to the ICAR, university is placed "45th" for 2018. Various UG, graduate, and doctoral programs, including B.Sc., B.Tech., B.FSc., M.Sc., MBA, M.Tech., and others, are available at university. Students must pass various admission tests for admission to the program. Applying for admission is done online through the official website.
Highlights of University
Established in | 1972 |
Institute Type | State University |
Recognized By | Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) |
Accredited By | National Agricultural Education Accreditation Board (NAEAB) |
Courses Offered | B. Sc. (Honours), B.F. Sc., B. Tech., M. Sc., M.F. Sc., M. Tech., M.B.A. (Agri.), and Ph.D. |
Admission Criteria | Merit-based & Entrance Test |
Entrance Exam | MHT-CET/ JEE/ AIEEA-UG, GAT-B |
Application Mode | Online |
Top Recruiters | Reliance, Pest Control India, Tata Chemicals. |
Facilities Available | Gym, Running Track, Library, Hostel |
Official Website | https://www.vnmkv.ac.in/ |
Courses at University
University offers courses in the below-mentioned faculties. The information regarding each course is mentioned below in detail:
Courses | Specializations | Eligibility | Selection Criteria | Duration |
B.Sc. (Honours) | Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, and Community Science | 12th with PCM or PCMB and English with 40%-50%; merit-based on entrance exams like MHT-CET/ JEE/ AIEEA-UG | Merit-based; Centralized Admission Process | 4 years |
B.FSc | Fishery Science | 12th with PCM or PCMB and English with 40%-50%; merit-based on entrance exams like MHT-CET/ JEE/ AIEEA-UG | Merit-based; Centralized Admission Process | 4 years |
B.Tech | Agricultural Engineering, Food Technology, and Biotechnology | 12th with PCM or PCMB and English with 40%-50%; merit-based on entrance exams like MHT-CET/ JEE/ AIEEA-UG | Merit-based; Centralized Admission Process | 4 years |
M.Sc | Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Agricultural Biotechnology, Home Science, and Post-Harvest Management | Respective UG degree (B. Sc., B.F. Sc., BBA, B. Tech, etc.) in the same field with 50%-55%; merit-based on common entrance exams | Merit-based; Centralized Admission Process; GAT-B (for Agricultural Biotechnology) | 2 years |
M.FSc | Fishery Science | Respective UG degree (B. Sc., B.F. Sc., BBA, B. Tech, etc.) in the same field with 50%-55%; merit-based on common entrance exams | Merit-based; Centralized Admission Process; GAT-B (for Agricultural Biotechnology) | 2 years |
M.Tech | Agricultural Engineering and Food Technology | Respective UG degree (B. Sc., B.F. Sc., BBA, B. Tech, etc.) in the same field with 50%-55%; merit-based on common entrance exams | Merit-based; Centralized Admission Process; GAT-B (for Agricultural Biotechnology) | 4 years |
MBA | Respective UG degree (B. Sc., B.F. Sc., BBA, B. Tech, etc.) in the same field with 50%-55% | 2 years | ||
Ph.D. | Respective PG degree (M. Sc., M.F. Sc., M. Tech, etc.) in the same field with 60%-65%; merit-based on common entrance exams | Merit-based; Centralized Admission Process | 3 years |
Admissions at University
University admits students based on their performance in the MHT-CET, JEE, NEET, AIEEA-UG, or competent exams conducted by university. All eligibility requirements listed in the above table must be met by students.
Steps to Apply:
Placements at University
To help students find employment and internships, the institution maintains a specialised placement unit. For students registered in agricultural sciences undergraduate programs, the institution also offers a semester of the Rural Awareness Works Experience Scheme (RAWE), which comes with a stipend of about INR 1000. The placement cell is quite effective at finding prospective employees with a typical wage of INR 12,000 for UG students, according to several student reviews.
Graduates with B.Tech. can find a range of positions in the food industry. Companies that hire students from the colleges under university include Reliance, Kalash Seeds, Mapro, and Tata Chemicals.
Scholarships at University
7 of the 645 students who completed their UG studies were awarded ICAR-PG Scholarships in recognition of their exceptional academic achievement. There are very some scholarships available to students registered in Ph.D. programs at agricultural universities because these programs are not recognised as professional programs.
Facilities at University
Hostel: There are separate hostels for boys and girls on campus. The hostel's rooms are reasonably priced.
Sports facilities: There are various modern sports facilities on the university campus, such as a basketball court, badminton court, jogging track, and gymnasium. Various athletic events are arranged by the institution for both the university and its colleges. Additionally, they offer NSS camp activities.
Library: To improve student learning, the library offers materials in the form of books, print journals, magazines, and dissertations. The library has more than 86708 printed books available. Additionally, university awards grants to this university for the construction of contemporary library facilities.
Research facilities: Compared to other parts of Maharashtra, the Marathwada region has a different climate and topography. The university has established research department to meet the demands of this particular area to improve crop output and the general quality of agriculture. Throughout the Marathwada region, there are numerous research stations situated in various locations. Various research recommendations can be found under the research tab on the university's website.
Faculty at University
The following is the staff (faculty) distribution among all colleges and technical institutions under university in various departments as of 2018:
Departments | No. of staff members |
College Staff | 206 |
Research Staff | 64 |
All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) | 51 |
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) | 15 |
College Name | Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth |
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Short Name | VNMKV |
Institute Type | State |
Established In | 1972 |
Distance Mode | NO |
Courses Offered | 9 |