Birsa Agricultural University

The university provides ample learning opportunities to its students to enhance their skills and knowledge. The regular mentoring and orientation of students are done by BAU so that they become efficient in meeting the challenging and ever changing scenarios of the agriculture industry. Students undergo rigorous training and get relevant practical exposure in the field of Agriculture, Forestry, Environmental Science, etc. The university has a Rural Work Experience Program under which students get opportunity to interact with Forest Villagers, Rural People, and Industries.

Students of Birsa Agricultural University are provided with the following Infrastructure and Facilities:

• Central Library: The central library of the university has a spacious reading space equipped with a large shelves and stack area. The central library is spread over an area of approximately 3000 sq. m. The Ground Floor of the library has a Photocopy Room, Staff Room, and Librarian Room. The library also has computer systems and internet facilities so that students can access agricultural databases from online sources. The rich collection of the library includes 13300+ Books, 1900+ Thesis, 1600+ Journals, 15+ Magazines / Periodicals, etc.
• Computer Centre: The campus also has a Computer Centre that has Wi-Fi connectivity and provides students easy access to the internet and meets the computational requirements of students.
• Laboratories: The campus also has multiple labs to perform different experiments and practical’s. These labs include Bio-Fertilizer Production Unit, Bio Control Unit, Plant Clinic, Aquaculture Lab, Gene Bank, Forest Products & Utilisation Lab, Seed Production Unit, Audio Visual and Communication Lab, Leaf Tissue Analysis Lab, etc.
• Houses: The University’s campus has 7 Green Houses, 2 Mist Chambers, 8 Poly Houses, and 4 Glass Houses. These houses are used for demonstration, instruction, and research purposes.
• Instrumentation Facilities: The campus also has a Central Instrumentation Lab for different departments. The lab is equipped with advanced and updated instruments to conduct research based work for different projects.
• Hostel: 5 Girls’ Hostel and 9 Boys’ Hostels are constructed within the campus to provide comfortable accommodation facilities for students. All these hostels have internet connectivity, computer, common rooms, indoor game facilities, etc. One gym and Mess facilities are also provided by the university.
• Sports and Games: The University has around 4 playgrounds to conduct sports activities. Students can take part in outdoor and indoor sports activities.