Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya

What Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya does

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV) is a state agricultural university established in 1974 in Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal, operating under the Government of West Bengal with regulatory oversight from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). It functions across three integrated mandates: agricultural education (UG, PG, M.Tech., and PhD programmes in Agriculture, Horticulture, and Agricultural Engineering across a main campus at Mohanpur plus extended campuses at Bankura and Burdwan), agricultural research (Regional Research Stations at Jhargram, Kakdwip, and Gayeshpur with substations; ICAR-accredited AICRP/AINP projects; the BARC-supported Regional Nuclear Agricultural Research Centre with Gamma Chamber (GC5000) and Blood Irradiator; and the 10-hectare Model Centre for Floricultural Excellence with tissue culture laboratory and germplasm repository), and agricultural extension through five wholly-owned Krishi Vigyan Kendras at Hoogly, Howrah, Nadia, and Purba Medinipur, a Mobile Soil Testing Laboratory funded under RIDF/NABARD, and the award-winning e-Pest Surveillance and Advisory Programme.

The university's underlying technology portfolio spans Package of Practices advisories for twelve-plus crops (potato, wheat, groundnut, litchi, mango, banana, jute, cashew, vegetables, betel vine, pulses, and integrated farming systems), documented characterization of five Bengal Aromatic Rice varieties under PPV&FRA DUS guidelines (with GI and AGMARK filings), geospatial pest surveillance, and agromet advisory services. Research output is indexed across Web of Science, Scopus, Google Scholar, Indian Citation Index, and CABI. Production capability includes 5.7 MT Breeder, 35.5 MT Foundation, 206.9 MT Certified, and 171 MT truthfully labelled seed of rice, oilseeds, pulses, potato, and jute in 2016-17, with breeder seed supplied beyond West Bengal to Maharashtra and Odisha.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across four streams: government grants from ICAR and the Government of West Bengal (the dominant source), regulated tuition and fees across academic programmes, seed and planting material sales, and technology transfer and advisory services. The go-to-market combines a centralized digital presence (bckv.edu.in and admission.bckv.co.in) with a physical extension network of KVKs and research stations; customer segments are split between students (UG/PG/PhD), farmers and farmer organizations across West Bengal, and collaborating research institutions, with no enterprise customer concentration beyond public-sector funding counterparties.

Name

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya

Legal name

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya

Website

https://bckv.edu.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya is a 1974-founded state agricultural university in West Bengal delivering ICAR-accredited education in Agriculture, Horticulture, and Agricultural Engineering, applied crop and seed research, and extension services to farmers through five Krishi Vigyan Kendras.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Education and Research

NAICS

Scientific Research and Development Services (5417), Support Activities for Crop Production (11511), Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating (115112)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Agricultural Services (700)

akta.pro primary industry

Land-Grant Public Research Universities (EDAHAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plant Tissue, Soil & Water Sampling Coordination (Agronomy-Focused) (AFACABAH), Carbon, Sustainability & Farm Certification Support (Agro-Environmental Advisory) (AFACABAL), Biologicals Distribution & Field Application Services (AFABAEAN)

Keywords

• Agricultural education
• Crop research
• Seed production
• Farm extension
• Agricultural engineering

Headquarters

HQ city

Mohanur

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Public university funded by Government of India through ICAR and Government of West Bengal. Receives grants for research, education, and extension activities.
2. Student Tuition and Fees: Revenue generated from undergraduate and postgraduate program fees for B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Tech., and Ph.D. programs in Agriculture, Horticulture, and Agricultural Engineering.
3. Seed and Planting Material Sales: One of the largest producers of quality seeds and planting materials of horticultural crops. Supplied breeder seeds to states like Maharashtra, Odisha etc. Produced 5.7 MT Breeder, 35.5 MT Foundation, 206.9 MT Certified and about 171 MT truthfully labelled seed of rice, oil seeds and pulses as well as about 60 MT potato seed and 1 MT ute seed in 2016-17.
4. Technology Transfer and Advisory Services: Revenue from technology transfer, advisory services, and training programs for farmers and agricultural stakeholders.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV) is a state agricultural university offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in Agriculture, Horticulture, and Agricultural Engineering. It conducts agricultural research across multiple crops (potato, wheat, mango, banana, jute, cashew, vegetables, aromatic rice) and delivers technology transfer and advisory services to farmers through Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and extension programs across West Bengal. The university also produces and distributes quality seeds and planting materials to farmers and other states.

Product overview

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV) operates as an agricultural university established in 1974, offering a comprehensive portfolio of agricultural education, research, and extension services rather than a single product. The core offerings include Package of Practices advisories for multiple crops (potato, wheat, groundnut, litchi, mango, banana, jute, cashew, vegetables, betel vine, pulses), farming systems packages, Mobile Soil Testing Laboratory services, and specialized agricultural products like Bengal Aromatic Rice and quality seeds. BCKV maintains research facilities including the Model Centre for Floricultural Excellence (MCFE) and Regional Nuclear Agricultural Research Centre (RNARC), and provides technology transfer through Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), the e-Pest Surveillance Advisory Programme, and Agromet Advisory Services. The university also offers academic programmes across undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels in agriculture, horticulture, and agricultural engineering disciplines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture Programme Four-year undergraduate honours programme in Agriculture offered through the Faculty of Agriculture, ICAR-accredited, for students pursuing careers in agricultural sciences.
• B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture Programme Undergraduate honours programme in Horticulture covering fruit science, vegetable science, floriculture, and post-harvest technology for students interested in horticultural sciences.
• B.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering) Programme Four-year AICTE-approved undergraduate engineering programme in Agricultural Engineering for students pursuing technical careers in farm machinery, irrigation, and post-harvest engineering.
• M.Sc. (Agriculture) and M.Tech. Programmes Postgraduate programmes offering specialised study in multiple agricultural disciplines including agronomy, plant pathology, entomology, soil science, genetics, horticulture, and agricultural engineering.
• Ph.D. Programmes Doctoral research programmes in agricultural sciences, horticulture, and agricultural engineering for candidates pursuing advanced research careers.
• Package of Practices Advisories Crop-specific scientific cultivation advisories covering potato, wheat, groundnut, litchi, mango, banana, jute, cashew, vegetables, betel vine, and pulses, providing farmers with standardised cultivation protocols, pest management, and fertiliser recommendations.
• Mobile Soil Testing Laboratory Mobile laboratory service providing on-site soil testing and fertilizer recommendation to farmers across West Bengal, funded by NABARD's Rural Infrastructure Development Fund.
• Quality Seeds and Planting Materials Production and sale of breeder seeds, foundation seeds, certified seeds, and truthfully labelled seeds of rice, oilseeds, pulses, potato, and horticultural planting materials for farmers in West Bengal and other states (Maharashtra, Odisha).
• e-Pest Surveillance and Advisory Programme Geospatial-technology-based pest surveillance and advisory service delivering near-real-time pest management recommendations to farmers across West Bengal.
• Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) Services Agricultural extension and training services delivered through KVKs at Hoogly, Howrah, Nadia, and Purba Medinipur, providing farmer training, on-farm demonstrations, and technology transfer to farming communities.
• Bengal Aromatic Rice Research Output Documented characterisation of Bengal Aromatic Rice varieties (Gobindabhog, Radhatilak, Lal Badshabhog, Harina Khuri, Radhunipagal) for 62 traits following DUS Test guidelines of PPV&FRA, with GI status papers and AGMARK proposals submitted.
• Farming Systems Package Integrated farming system models for coastal saline zones, bio-intensive complementary systems, organic farming packages, and small/marginal farmer models combining agriculture, dairy, horticulture, biogas, vermicompost, and fishery.
• Model Centre for Floricultural Excellence (MCFE) 10-hectare floricultural research and demonstration facility featuring hi-tech polyhouse, fogger, drip and sprinkler irrigation, Master Fertigation Control Unit, tissue culture laboratory, and germplasm repository.
• Regional Nuclear Agricultural Research Centre (RNARC) Nuclear agricultural research centre with Gamma Chamber (GC5000) and Blood irradiator facilities for mutation breeding and agricultural radiation research, established with BARC support to serve eastern India.

Quantifiable outcome

• Produced 5.7 MT Breeder, 35.5 MT Foundation, 206.9 MT Certified and 171 MT truthfully labelled seed in 2016-17
• +3 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical and financial support from BARC for establishing Regional Nuclear Agricultural Research Centre (RNARC) with advanced facilities including Gamma Chamber (GC5000) and Blood irradiator. The centre has potential to provide leadership in entire eastern India for agricultural research under the Evergreen Revolution initiative.
• Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICAR is the governing body for agricultural education accreditation. BCKV receives ICAR accreditation for its programs and participates in ICAR Nodal activities, NIRF rankings, and AICRP/AINP research projects. The university is part of the national agricultural education ecosystem under ICAR.
• Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Authority (PPV&FRA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCKV has documented Bengal Aromatic Rice varieties following DUS Test guidelines of PPV&FRA. Status Papers for geographical indication (G.I.) and Proposals for AGMARK for 'Bengal Aromatic Rice' varieties have been submitted to respective authorities.
• IGNOUminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic collaboration with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) for providing distance education programs in agriculture and related fields through BCKV as a study centre.
• All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerB.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering) program is approved by AICTE, ensuring compliance with technical education standards for engineering programs.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR): ICAR is the apex national body that governs and accredits agricultural education and research in India, including funding BCKV's programs. It functions as the broad incumbent that sets curriculum standards, manages accreditation, and operates its own national research institutes competing for similar talent and funding.

Direct peers

• Punjab Agricultural University (PAU): PAU is one of India's oldest state agricultural universities with comprehensive UG, PG, and PhD programs and a strong extension network. It is highly comparable to BCKV in its tripartite education-research-extension mission and ICAR accreditation status, though PAU is significantly larger and more nationally recognized.
• Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU): TNAU is a state agricultural university offering integrated education, research, and extension services with strong seed production programs across multiple crops. It is directly comparable to BCKV in operating model (state-level agricultural university) and crop advisory portfolio.
• Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology (CSAUA&T): CSAUA&T Kanpur is a state agricultural university in Uttar Pradesh with comprehensive education, research, and extension services. Comparable to BCKV as an ICAR-accredited state institution with multiple faculties and a wide extension network.
• Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV): MPKV is a Maharashtra state agricultural university offering similar UG/PG/PhD programs in Agriculture, Horticulture, and Agricultural Engineering with extensive research stations. It serves as a close parallel to BCKV's operational structure across multiple disciplines and ICAR accreditation.
• Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI): IARI is India's premier national agricultural research and education institution, offering UG, PG, and PhD programs with ICAR accreditation across multiple disciplines. It is the most comparable Indian agricultural university to BCKV in scope, mission, and accreditation status, though IARI is centrally administered and significantly larger.
• G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology: Pantnagar-based state agricultural university with similar education, research, and extension mandate, offering programs in agriculture, horticulture, and agricultural engineering. It is comparable to BCKV as a state-level institution covering multiple agricultural disciplines with ICAR accreditation.
• Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU): ANGRAU is a state agricultural university in Andhra Pradesh/Telangana offering UG, PG, and PhD programs with extensive research stations and KVK network. Comparable to BCKV in scope of operations across multiple campuses, research stations, and extension services.
• University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore (UAS-B): UAS Bangalore is a state agricultural university with comparable academic programs, seed production activities, and extension network in Karnataka. Directly comparable to BCKV in the tripartite land-grant-like mission of education, research, and extension.

Emerging players

• National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI): NDRI is a deemed university under ICAR focused on dairy and animal sciences with similar education-research-extension mandate. While narrower in focus (dairy vs. broad agriculture), it is comparable to BCKV as a specialized agricultural higher education and research institution.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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