Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University

What Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University does

Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCS HAU) is a public agricultural university established on February 2, 1970 and renamed in 1991 in honor of India's seventh Prime Minister. It is headquartered in Hisar, Haryana, India, on a 7,219-acre main campus with 1,426 acres of additional outstation land, and is one of Asia's largest agricultural universities. The university operates 8 constituent colleges spanning agriculture, agricultural engineering, basic sciences, biotechnology, fisheries, and community science, serving undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students, with a Nehru Library holding 3.12 lakh volumes and serving over 5,300 patrons. CCS HAU holds an A+ Grade accreditation from NAEAB of ICAR and previously won the 1997 ICAR Best Institute Award.

The university generates revenue through multiple streams: government funding from the Government of Haryana and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), student tuition, sale of seeds and farm produce from university farms, and training fees from the Saina Nehwal Agricultural Technology Training Institute. Its core technology includes a digital e-governance portal, online admission system, digital library with CD-ROM databases (CABI, AGRICOLA, AGRIS), the E-Mausam weather forecasting portal, Online Statistical Analysis Tools (OPSTAT), and a Farmers' Advisory Portal.

Beyond academics, CCS HAU operates a state-wide agricultural extension network through Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), regional campuses at Bawal, Kaul, and Karnal, and farmer outreach programs such as Krishi Mela. The university runs specialized units including an Agribusiness Incubation Centre, an RKVY-RAFTAAR Agribusiness Incubator, a Centre for Bio-Nanotechnology, a Farm Machinery Testing Centre, and a 50-bed campus hospital. It has recently announced an international dual-degree Ph.D. program with Western Sydney University (2026-27 cohort) and partnerships with agMOOCs, NAD, CEC, and PMIS.

Name

Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University

Legal name

Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University

Website

https://hau.ac.in

Company type

Public

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

CCS HAU is a public agricultural university in Hisar, Haryana, India, delivering undergraduate through doctoral education across 8 colleges, conducting agricultural research, and providing extension services to Haryana farmers through KVKs, digital portals, and community outreach.

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Product category

Agricultural Higher Education and Research

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Research Universities with Major Extension & Outreach Missions (EDAHAAAG)

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Public Research Universities with Multi-Campus Systems (EDAHAAAI), University/College Continuing Education (Extension) Programs (EDAAAEAA)

Keywords

• Agricultural education
• Agricultural research
• Higher education
• Extension services
• Agribusiness incubation

Headquarters

HQ city

Hisar

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Academic Tuition Fees: Revenue from student tuition and academic program fees for undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma programs
2. Government Funding: Core operational funding from Government of Haryana and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
3. Seed and Farm Produce Sales: Revenue from sale of seeds, plants, and agricultural produce from university farms through periodic sales notifications
4. Training and Extension Services: Fees from skill development training programs for unemployed youth and farmers through Sayana Nehwal Agricultural Technology Training Institute

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Distribution channels5 records

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Core offering

CCS HAU is a state-funded public agricultural university delivering higher education (undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across 8 constituent colleges in agriculture, engineering, biotechnology, fisheries, and community science), agricultural research through its Directorate of Research and specialized centres, and farmer extension services including crop advisories, weather forecasting, skill development, and technology transfer. The university also operates two agribusiness incubators, a 50-bed hospital, a Nehru Library serving 5,300+ patrons, and 14 hostels supporting its academic mission.

Product overview

Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCS HAU) is one of Asia's largest agricultural universities located in Hisar, Haryana. The university operates as a comprehensive multi-campus institution offering a unified academic portfolio of 9 constituent colleges spanning agriculture, engineering, biotechnology, fisheries, and community sciences. Beyond traditional degree programs, the university provides agricultural research and extension services through its Directorates of Research and Extension Education. The institution supports the agricultural ecosystem through specialized incubators (Agribusiness Incubation Centre, RKVY-RAFTAAR), research centres (Centre for Bio-Nanotechnology, Centre of Food Science & Technology), digital platforms (Online Admission Portal, E-Mausam, Farmers' Advisory Portal), and infrastructure facilities including Nehru Library, University Hospital, Giri Centre for Sports, and hostel accommodations across 14 hostels. The university contributed significantly to India's Green Revolution and White Revolution in the 1960s and 70s, and continues to serve as a leader in agricultural research and education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

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Products and services

• College of Agriculture, Hisar Constituent college offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in agriculture and allied sciences disciplines at the main Hisar campus.
• College of Agriculture, Bawal Regional campus offering agricultural education programs to students in the Rewari/Bawal region of Haryana.
• College of Agriculture, Kaul Regional campus offering agricultural education programs in Kaul (Kaithal district) of Haryana.
• College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology College offering degree programs in agricultural engineering, farm machinery, and technology disciplines.
• College of Basic Sciences & Humanities College offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in basic sciences and humanities.
• College of Biotechnology College offering programs in biotechnology and related life sciences disciplines.
• College of Fisheries Science College specializing in fisheries science education and research.
• I.C. College of Community Science College offering programs in home science and community development, renamed as Indira Chakravarty College of Home Science.
• Centre of Food Science & Technology Centre offering programs in food science and technology disciplines.
• Directorate of Research Central research body coordinating all agricultural research activities across the university's departments and research stations in Haryana.
• Directorate of Extension Education Directorate responsible for extending agricultural knowledge and technologies to farmers and rural communities through various outreach programs.
• Nehru Library Central library housing over 3.12 lakh volumes, 693 journals, CD-ROM databases, 2,072+ e-journals, multimedia library, and internet facilities for academic and research support serving 5,300+ patrons.
• Agribusiness Incubation Centre Incubation centre supporting agripreneurs and startup ventures in the agricultural sector.
• RKVY-RAFTAAR Agribusiness Incubator Agribusiness incubator operating under the RKVY-RAFTAAR scheme to support agricultural startups.
• Centre for Bio-Nanotechnology Research centre focusing on bio-nanotechnology applications in agriculture.
• University Hospital Well-equipped 50-bed hospital providing medical services to students, staff, and trainees with 5 doctors and a dentist, plus dispensaries at Kaul, Karnal, and Bawal.
• Giri Centre for Sports Activities Comprehensive sports facility including Giri Centre with indoor badminton courts, squash courts, gymnasium, and international standard synthetic athletic track.
• Online Admission Portal Online admission portal for prospective domestic and international students to apply for various undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
• E-Mausam Weather Portal Weather forecasting and climate advisory service for farmers providing e-Mausam information and weather-based agricultural decision support.
• Farmers' Advisory Portal Portal providing agricultural advisories, crop recommendations, success stories, soil-water testing, farm machinery testing, and farming guidance to farmers.
• Saina Nehwal Agricultural Technology, Training and Education Institute Training institute providing vocational training programs for unemployed youth in agriculture technology and related fields through skill development courses.
• Farm Machinery Testing Centre Testing centre for farm machinery and equipment to ensure quality standards.
• Weather Information and Forecasting System Agricultural portal providing weather forecasts, fog forecasts, air quality forecasts, and district contingency plans for farmers.

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Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Western Sydney University, AustraliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026International academic partnership for dual degree program. Ph.D students from CCS HAU can pursue dual degree with Western Sydney University. Invitation for 2026-27 batch already announced.
• Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGoverning body providing accreditation (NAEAB) and funding support. ICAR awards and rankings for the university.
• Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment skill development initiative enabling students to gain practical experience through internship placements.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana: Parent institution from which CCS HAU was bifurcated in 1970. PAU offers the same comprehensive agricultural education, research, and extension model across crops, engineering, and basic sciences — making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore: State agricultural university with a multi-campus structure, constituent colleges spanning agriculture and allied sciences, and a strong farmer-extension system — closely mirroring CCS HAU's operating model in a different state.
• Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV), Rahuri: Maharashtra state agricultural university with similar multi-college structure, KVK-based extension network, and ICAR-accredited academic portfolio focused on regional agriculture.
• University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore (UAS-B): State agricultural university offering multi-faculty programs in agriculture, sericulture, forestry, and allied sciences with a strong extension-education directorate — closely comparable in mission and structure.
• Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi: India's premier national agricultural research and post-graduate institution under ICAR. Comparable in research depth, faculty strength, and Green-Revolution legacy, with similar multi-disciplinary colleges and extension mandate.
• Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU), Andhra Pradesh: Large state agricultural university offering undergraduate through doctoral programs across agriculture, agricultural engineering, and community science, with comparable ICAR accreditation and farmer outreach structure.
• G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar: India's first state agricultural university with a comparable portfolio of constituent colleges, research stations, and extension services. Operates a similar ICAR-accredited model focused on northern India agriculture.

Broad incumbents

• Wageningen University & Research: Global leader in agricultural and life-sciences education and research. Comparable as a flagship land-grant-style institution with research-extension-education integration, though at international scale and with a broader life-sciences mandate.
• Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi: Broader central university with a Faculty of Agriculture and an Institute of Agricultural Sciences. Overlaps with CCS HAU in agricultural education and research but operates across many more disciplines at national-central scale.

Others

• Kerala Agricultural University (KAU), Thrissur:

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCoHPHYtc3-9AC20oOMaBQzw?disable_polymer=true
• Facebookfacebook.com/Chaudhary-Charan-Singh-Haryana-Agricultural-University-Hisar-1073782446062928
• Instagraminstagram.com/ccshauhisar/?r=nametag
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ccshau-hisar

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