Agriculture University

What Agriculture University does

Agriculture University, Jodhpur (AUJ) is a state agricultural university established on 14 September 2013 by the Government of Rajasthan under the Agriculture University, Jodhpur Act 21 of 2013. It operates as a public educational and research institution serving the arid and semi-arid regions of Western Rajasthan, covering 9 districts (Jodhpur, Balotra, Barmer, Jalore, Sirohi, Pali, Nagaur, Didwana Kuchaman, Phalodi) that constitute 28% of the state's geographic area and sustain roughly 20.8% of its human and 28.4% of its animal population. The university delivers a three-pillar mandate of teaching, research, and agricultural extension under affiliations with ICAR, AICTE, and UGC.

The university's core infrastructure comprises 6 constituent colleges (College of Agriculture at Jodhpur, Sumerpur, Nagaur, and Baytu/Barmer; College of Dairy and Food Technology, Jodhpur; College of Technology and Agriculture Engineering, Jodhpur) offering B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, B.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering), B.Tech. (Dairy Technology), and B.Tech. (Food Technology) programs along with postgraduate and doctoral research. Research is conducted through 2 Agricultural Research Stations (ARS Mandor, ARS Keshwana) and 3 Agricultural Research Sub-Stations covering three agro-ecological zones, with focus on pearl millet, mungbean, mothbean, cluster bean, sesame, castor, cumin, isabgol, and mustard. Technology dissemination to farming communities occurs through 8 Krishi Vigyan Kendras and a Kisan Kaushal Vikas Kendra (KKVK) under RKVY. Digital infrastructure is limited to a Student Management System portal and an Employee Intranet.

AUJ's revenue model is governmental rather than commercial: it is funded through state budget allocations from the Government of Rajasthan, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) grants, student fee income, and research project funding. There are no shareholders, no venture capital, and no public listing; ownership and control reside with the Government of Rajasthan through the Vice Chancellor and Board of Management. No specific revenue, ARR, or financial figures are publicly disclosed, consistent with standard practice for Indian state agricultural universities.

Name

Agriculture University

Legal name

Agriculture University, Jodhpur

Website

https://aujodhpur.ac.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Agriculture University, Jodhpur is a state agricultural university operating 6 constituent colleges, 2 research stations, 8 Krishi Vigyan Kendras, and skill training centers, funded by the Government of Rajasthan to deliver education, research, and extension services across arid Western Rajasthan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Agricultural Education

NAICS

Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating (115112), Oilseed and Grain Farming (1111), Oilseed (except Soybean) Farming (111120), Other Vegetable (except Potato) and Melon Farming (111219)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200), Dairy Products (2020), Farm Machinery & Equipment (3523)

akta.pro primary industry

Agricultural Production & Farm Operations (EDAOAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Animal Husbandry, Dairy & Livestock Management (EDAOAOAD), Agribusiness, Farm Management & Compliance (EDAOAOAN), Irrigation Systems & Water Management (Ag) (EDAOAOAG), Hoof Care & Livestock Husbandry Services (Trimming, Dehorning, Castration Support) (AFACAEAJ), Carbon, Sustainability & Farm Certification Support (Agro-Environmental Advisory) (AFACABAL)

Keywords

• Agricultural education
• Agricultural research
• Rural extension services
• Skill development training
• Arid zone agriculture

Headquarters

HQ city

Jodhpur

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Agriculture University, Jodhpur is a state agricultural university that delivers higher education (B.Sc. Agriculture, B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering, B.Tech. Dairy Technology, B.Tech. Food Technology, postgraduate and doctoral programs), conducts need-based agricultural research for arid and semi-arid regions, and transfers technologies to farming communities through Krishi Vigyan Kendras. It operates six constituent colleges, two Agricultural Research Stations, three Agricultural Research Sub-Stations, eight KVKs, and one KKVK across nine districts of Western Rajasthan.

Product overview

Agriculture University, Jodhpur is a higher education institution established in 2013 by the Government of Rajasthan under the Agriculture University, Jodhpur Act 2013. The university operates a multi-college structure offering undergraduate programs through six constituent colleges: College of Agriculture (Jodhpur, Sumerpur, Nagaur, Baytu), College of Dairy and Food Technology, and College of Technology and Agriculture Engineering. Academic programs include B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture and B.Tech. degrees in Agriculture Engineering, Dairy Technology, and Food Technology. The university provides research services through two Agricultural Research Stations (Mandor and Keshwana) and three Agricultural Research Sub-Stations across three agro-ecological zones. Extension services are delivered through eight Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and the Kisan Kaushal Vikas Kendra (KKVK) for skill training. The university also operates digital platforms including a Student Management System and Employee Intranet. Research focuses on arid and semi-arid agriculture covering major crops including pearl millet, mungbean, mothbean, cluster bean, castor, sesame, cumin, isabgol, and mustard.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture Program - College of Agriculture, Jodhpur Undergraduate degree program (B.Sc. Hons. Agriculture) offered by the flagship constituent college, covering Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Breeding, Entomology, Plant Pathology, and Soil Science disciplines, designed for students pursuing careers in agriculture.
• B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture Program - College of Agriculture, Sumerpur Undergraduate degree program (B.Sc. Hons. Agriculture) offered in the Marwar area of Rajasthan through the Sumerpur constituent college, serving students in Pali district and surrounding regions.
• B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture Program - College of Agriculture, Nagaur ICAR-accredited undergraduate degree program (B.Sc. Hons. Agriculture) with annual intake of 120 students, with a specific focus on spices production including Naguari Pan Methi, for students from Nagaur district and Western Rajasthan.
• B.Tech. Dairy Technology and B.Tech. Food Technology - College of Dairy and Food Technology, Jodhpur AICTE-approved B.Tech. (Dairy Technology) and B.Tech. (Food Technology) programs with a combined intake capacity of 120 students per year, designed for students pursuing careers in dairy and food processing industries.
• B.Tech. Agriculture Engineering - College of Technology and Agriculture Engineering, Jodhpur AICTE-approved B.Tech. Agriculture Engineering program with annual intake of 40 students, covering Farm Machinery, Agricultural Processing, Soil and Water Conservation, Irrigation, and Renewable Energy Engineering for students pursuing careers in agricultural engineering.
• B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture Program - College of Agriculture, Baytu, Barmer Undergraduate degree program (B.Sc. Hons. Agriculture) using ICAR Deans' Committee curriculum, with annual intake capacity of 60 students, serving the Barmer region of Western Rajasthan.
• Agricultural Research Stations (ARS) Research service delivering need-based agricultural research for arid and semi-arid regions, focusing on pearl millet, mungbean, mothbean, cluster bean, sesame, castor, cumin, isabgol, and mustard crops for researchers, scientists, and the agricultural community.
• Agricultural Research Sub-Stations (ARSS) Research sub-station service supporting zonal research activities at Sumerpur, Nagaur, and Samdari, enabling location-specific agricultural research across three agro-ecological zones.
• Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) ICAR-established extension service operating across eight districts providing vocational training, on-farm testing, frontline demonstrations, and farm advisory services to farmers in agriculture and allied fields in Western Rajasthan.
• Kisan Kaushal Vikas Kendra (KKVK) RKVY-sanctioned skill training service providing vocational training in agriculture and allied sciences to make rural youth employable and enable enterprise development.
• Student Management System (SMS) Online digital platform for student registration, login, and academic management services used by prospective and enrolled students across all constituent colleges.
• Employee Intranet (AUJ Intra) Internal digital platform providing administrative services and information access for faculty and staff of Agriculture University, Jodhpur.

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Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICAR is the apex body for coordinating agricultural research and education in India. AU Jodhpur operates under ICAR's framework with KVKs established under ICAR's guidance and funding. The university follows ICAR Deans' Committee recommendations for curriculum and syllabus.
• All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAICTE approves technical education programs including B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering and B.Tech. Dairy/Food Technology at AU Jodhpur. College of Dairy and Food Technology received AICTE approval on 15th July 2021.
• University Grants Commission (UGC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUGC provides recognition and regulatory oversight for higher education institutions in India. AU Jodhpur operates under UGC guidelines for academic standards.
• Government of RajasthancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished under Agriculture University, Jodhpur Act 21 of 2013. The state government provides funding, administrative support, and policy direction. Multiple departments (Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Finance) are represented in university governance.
• ICAR ATARI Zone-II, JodhpurmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural Technology Application Research Institute provides technical backstopping and monitoring for KVKs under AU Jodhpur's jurisdiction.
• National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAARM provides capacity building programs and training for agricultural research management professionals from AU Jodhpur.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour: ICAR-affiliated state agricultural university operating a parallel teaching-research-extension model; Dr. Durga Prasad (Controller of Examinations, AUJ) previously served there, evidencing cross-institutional mobility in this peer segment.
• Agriculture University, Kota: Carved out of MPUAT in 2013 alongside AUJ, providing agricultural education and KVK-based extension in the Hadoti region. Same vintage, same regulatory architecture, and similar scale make it a near-twin peer.
• National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal: ICAR-deemed university specializing in dairy and food technology—the same verticals as AUJ's College of Dairy and Food Technology; comparable for the dairy technology academic programme and dairy research infrastructure benchmark.
• Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology (MPUAT), Udaipur: ICAR-affiliated Rajasthan state agricultural university with a research, teaching and extension mandate covering southern/western Rajasthan; serves as a sister institution with overlapping faculty lineages (several AUJ directors previously held posts at MPUAT).
• Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University (SKRAU), Bikaner: Predecessor parent university from which AUJ's constituent colleges were carved out in 2013; same state, similar arid-region mandate, and overlap in crops (pearl millet, mustard) and KVK network. The most direct structural peer.
• Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology (ANDUAT), Ayodhya: State agricultural university with KVK-based extension and constituent colleges; Dr. Durga Prasad (Controller of Examinations, AUJ) previously served as Assistant Professor at Banda University of Agriculture & Technology, a related Uttar Pradesh state AU in the same ICAR governance model.

Broad incumbents

• Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana: Iconic Indian state agricultural university with a more established KVK and package-of-practices dissemination system; serves as the benchmark state-AU model that newer universities including AUJ emulate.
• Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR): Apex national body that funds and supervises KVKs, sets curriculum via Deans' Committees, and accredits AUJ's programmes; operates the ATARI Zone-II network under which AUJ's KVKs function. Comparability is through regulatory and funding relationship rather than peer competition.
• Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (HAU), Hisar: One of India's oldest and largest state agricultural universities with a comparable mandate in teaching, research, and KVK-based extension; Dr. S K Moond (Director Education, AUJ) obtained his PhD here, illustrating the cross-institutional academic network.

Others

• Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI), Jodhpur: ICAR research institute headquartered in Jodhpur with overlapping arid-zone research priorities (drought-tolerant crops, livestock management, soil conservation); a natural institutional neighbour and potential research partner rather than a competitor.

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