Agriculture University [AU Jodhpur] established in 2013 is a State University. AU Jodhpur is approved by ICAR and UGC. Admission in AU Jodhpur is offered in Engineering, Management and Agriculture at UG/ PG/ Doctorate level.
| Institute Name | Agriculture University, Jodhpur |
| Estd. Year | 2013 |
| Approved/Recognised by | ICAR, UGC |
| Type | State University |
| Programmes offered | UG/ PG/ Doctorate |
| Vice-Chancellor | Prof. (Dr.) B. R. Choudhary |
| Address | Joudhpur Jodhpur - 342304 Rajasthan, India |
| Contact Number | 0291-2570710 |
| Official Website | https://www.aujodhpur.ac.in/ |
Agricultural University was established in the year 2013 under Agriculture University, Jodhpur Act 21 of 2013 by the Government of Rajasthan. This university was founded to provide best quality education and training to the students. AU is approved by UGC and it is recognised by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
The aims and objectives of this university are to promote innovation, research, and excellence by delivering high-quality education and training with a scientific and modern touch. The university focuses on graduating individuals who will work for the betterment of the agriculture & farming community and create new and innovative tools to make the work of the farmers easier.
This state university offers UG, PG, and Ph.D courses to the students that are run under various departments such as Horticulture, Plant Breeding & Genetics, Plant Pathology & Virology, Social Sciences, Agricultural Engineering, Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, Agronomy, etc. The university runs several colleges under its name, such as:
Students interested in being a part of this university can enroll their names for admission. The candidates can visit the website of the university to apply for online admissions by registering their names and they can also apply offline by visiting the campus of the university. AU Jodhpur follows certain rules and admits students to B.Sc and M.Sc courses based on the marks obtained in the Pre PG Test and JET. For admissions, the candidate needs to carry few documents such as:
* The student can contact the university officials directly in case of any confusion or doubt in the admission procedure.
To provide excellent placement opportunities to the students, the university has established a well-functioning and prominent Counselling and Placement Cell. This cell helps the students in developing professional behavior & attitude and trains the students for their future roles. This cell is headed by expert placement officers and they are responsible for maintaining healthy and positive relationships with renowned recruiting companies. This cell is responsible for monitoring the growth of the students and counselling them to choose the right career path. Training and guidance provided by the cell helps the students in developing communication skills, presentation skills, technical skills, and soft skills. The cell also facilitates offers for internship programs to the students so that they can have hands-on experience in the field work and can adapt to important techniques and expertise.
Located at Mandore, Jodhpur, the campus of the university is student-friendly and positive. Students can reach the university easily. The campus is 12.8 km away from the Jodhpur Airport, 10 km away from Jodhpur Railway Station, and 850 meters away from the Mandor Railway Station. Local bus facilities are also available and the nearest Bus Stand is 8 km away from the campus. AU Jodhpur has an Anti-Ragging cum Disciplinary Committee that focuses on providing students with a ragging-free and healthy academic environment. To cheer the students, the university organises recreational and extra-curricular activities like cultural fests, annual functions, award ceremonies, etc. It also organises various solo and group competitions like poetry & essay writing, debates, solo singing & dancing competitions, painting competition, rangoli-making competitions, etc. The university has well-maintained classrooms with learning and teaching tools, an auditorium, Wi-Fi facilities, a computer lab, a cafeteria, and other amenities and facilities like:
