Agriculture University, Kota

What Agriculture University, Kota does

Agriculture University, Kota is a state government agricultural university in Kota, Rajasthan, established on 14 September 2013 by the Government of Rajasthan. It functions as an integrated agricultural education, applied research, and farmer-extension institution serving the southeastern Rajasthan agro-climatic zone. Its operational footprint comprises 3 constituent colleges and 12 affiliated colleges, 6 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) spread across 6 districts, and 13 All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) centres operating on a university farmland base of 829.35 hectares that produces approximately 8,000 quintals of certified quality seeds annually. Service offerings span undergraduate and postgraduate agricultural education, multi-crop and livestock research under the ICAR umbrella, last-mile farmer training and extension through the KVK network, and production and distribution of quality seed to the farming community.

The institution is government-owned and grant-funded; there is no commercial revenue model in the conventional sense. Revenue mechanics consist of state budgetary allocations from the Government of Rajasthan, ICAR scheme funding for KVKs and AICRPs (KVK Kota project funding alone was Rs 17.55 crore, indicative of the order of magnitude of programme-level inflows), internal accruals from sale of farm produce and certified seeds, and nominal regulated tuition fees. The reported 64-employee headcount likely reflects administrative and scientific-technical staff only and does not capture the full affiliated college faculty, contract labour, and KVK extension workforce typical of Indian state agricultural universities.

The university is not a commercial investable entity for PE/VC/M&A purposes; it is a public-sector institution whose strategic intelligence value lies in mapping Rajasthan's agricultural research and extension capacity, the catchment of its KVK-driven farmer outreach, and its seed-production output relevant to regional food security planning.

Name

Agriculture University, Kota

Legal name

Agriculture University, Kota

Website

https://aukota.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Agriculture University, Kota is a Rajasthan state government agricultural university established in 2013, operating 3 constituent and 12 affiliated colleges, 6 Krishi Vigyan Kendras across 6 districts, and 13 AICRP research projects serving southeastern Rajasthan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education / Agricultural Education and Research

NAICS

Oilseed and Grain Farming (1111), Fruit and Tree Nut Farming (1113), Potato Farming (111211)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Agribusiness, Farm Management & Compliance (EDAOAOAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Soil Testing & Nutrient Analysis Services (AFACAKAA), Nutrient Management Planning & Fertility Programs (AFACABAB), Agricultural Production & Farm Operations (EDAOAOAA), Irrigation & Water Use Efficiency Agronomy (AFACABAF)

Keywords

• Higher agricultural education
• Agricultural research services
• Agricultural extension training
• Quality seed production
• Capacity building programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Kota

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Core funding from Government of Rajasthan and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) for agricultural education, research, and extension activities
2. Student Tuition and Fees: Revenue from undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral program fees across constituent and affiliated colleges
3. Seed Sales and Production: Quality seed production and sales including breeder seed, foundation seed, certified seed, and TFL seeds for various crops through mechanized farms and research centers
4. Agricultural Extension Services: Training programs, technology transfer, and advisory services to farmers through KVKs; revenue from processing fees (e.g., honey processing at Rs 5/kg)
5. Nursery and Planting Material Sales: Sale of quality planting material including fruit plants, vegetable seedlings, ornamental plants through KVKs and research centers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Agriculture University, Kota is a public state agricultural university that delivers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral education in agriculture, horticulture, and forestry; conducts applied agricultural research through thirteen AICRP projects, an Agricultural Research Station with four sub-centres, and a mechanised farm producing around 8,000 quintals of quality seed annually; and provides frontline agricultural extension through six Krishi Vigyan Kendras serving six districts of Rajasthan. It also operates specialised service units including a biochemical testing laboratory, a soil and water testing laboratory, a beekeeping and honey processing unit, a biopesticide (Trichoderma) production unit, and a Kisan Call Centre.

Product overview

Agriculture University, Kota operates as a multi-component agricultural university offering a unified portfolio of education, research, and extension services. The core offerings include undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral degree programs in agriculture, horticulture, and forestry delivered through three constituent colleges and twelve affiliated colleges. The university operates Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) across six districts providing technology transfer to farmers, and maintains Agricultural Research Centers with specialized AICRP projects for crops including rice, soybean, potato, and others. Supporting infrastructure includes seed production units spanning 829 hectares, biochemical and soil testing laboratories, beekeeping units, biopesticide production facilities, and training programs. The portfolio functions as an integrated system where education feeds research, research generates improved varieties and practices, and KVKs extend innovations to farmers across the service area of southeastern Rajasthan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK): Agricultural Science Centers established in each district for technology transfer to farmers
• Agricultural Research Station (ARS)

Products and services

• Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Doctoral Agricultural Education Programmes Degree programmes in agriculture, horticulture, and forestry offered at UG, PG, and PhD levels across three constituent colleges (College of Agriculture Ummedganj-Kota, College of Horticulture & Forestry Jhalawar, College of Agriculture Hindoli-Bundi) and twelve affiliated private colleges. Admissions routed through JET for UG and ICAR entrance examinations for PG and PhD.
• Frontline Agricultural Extension through Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) Farm advisory, on-farm testing, frontline demonstrations, and capacity-building programmes delivered through six KVKs (one each in Kota, Baran, Bundi, Jhalawar, Karauli, and Sawai Madhopur) to serve farmers, farm women, and rural youth in the jurisdiction.
• Agricultural Research Station and AICRP Projects Applied agricultural research conducted through the Agricultural Research Station at Ummedganj with four sub-centres, executing 13 All-India Coordinated Research Project schemes in partnership with ICAR and national research institutions.
• Quality Seed Production at the Mechanised Agriculture Farm Commercial production of breeder, foundation, and certified quality seed across groundnut, soybean, wheat, mustard, gram, coriander, barley, methi, and isabgol at the university's mechanised farm, supplied against DAC indents to state seed corporations and government agencies.
• Biochemical Testing Laboratory Services Biochemical testing services for crop, soil, and produce quality analysis, available to support research, students, and external stakeholders requiring analytical work.
• Soil and Water Testing Laboratory Services Soil nutrient and water quality testing services offered to farmers and researchers in the university jurisdiction for crop advisory and research applications.
• Beekeeping and Honey Processing Unit Apiculture training and honey processing service supporting farmer capacity-building and allied-income generation in beekeeping.
• Biopesticide (Trichoderma) Production Unit Production and sale of Trichoderma-based biopesticide for biological plant protection, supporting integrated pest management across the university's service area.
• Kisan Call Centre (Farmer Helpline) Telephone-based farm advisory service providing farmers real-time information on agronomy, weather, pest management, and government schemes.
• Capacity Building and Training Programmes Structured training programmes for farmers, farm women, rural youth, and extension functionaries covering crop production, horticulture, forestry, food processing, value addition, beekeeping, and allied enterprises.
• Sale of Planting Material and Nursery Produce Sale of horticultural and forestry planting material produced at university farms and nurseries to farmers and agencies for orchard and plantation establishment.
• University Guest House Accommodation Guest house and accommodation services available for visiting students, officials, training participants, and university guests.

Quantifiable outcome

• Seed production increased from 341 quintals (2013-14) to 932 quintals (2022-23) at ARS Akelera
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ICAR-IARI, Pusa, New DelhicoreTechnology or Integration · 16 February 20265-year partnership (Feb 2026 to Feb 2031) for agricultural research collaboration with premier institute
• ICAR-IIWBR, KarnalcoreTechnology or Integration · 6 January 20265-year partnership (Jan 2026 to Jan 2031) for wheat and barley research
• ICFRE - Arid Forest Research Institute, JodhpurcoreTechnology or Integration · 18 August 20255-year partnership (Aug 2025 to Aug 2030) for arid forestry research
• Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU), HisarminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 August 20255-year partnership (Aug 2025 to Aug 2030) for agricultural research and education collaboration
• University of Agder, Kristiansand, NorwaycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 April 2025International university partnership continuing from April 2025, involving Swedeshi Sodh Sansthan Delhi, Indira Gandhi National Tribal University Amarkantak, and IARI Pusa New Delhi
• University of Kota, KotacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 20255-year partnership (Mar 2025 to Mar 2030) for inter-university academic collaboration
• Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan, Himachal PradeshminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 June 20245-year partnership (Jun 2024 to Jun 2029) for horticulture and forestry research collaboration
• National Horticultural Research and Development Foundation (NHRDF), New DelhicoreTechnology or Integration · 30 May 20245-year partnership (May 2024 to May 2029) for horticultural research and development
• Jagannath University, JaipurminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 April 20245-year partnership (Apr 2024 to Apr 2029) for academic collaboration
• Dhanuka Agritech Pvt. Ltd., New DelhiminorOthers · 11 April 20243-year partnership (Apr 2024 to Apr 2027) for agricultural input technology collaboration and demonstrations
• ICAR - National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR), New DelhicoreTechnology or Integration · 28 March 20245-year partnership for plant genetic resources conservation and utilization
• Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology (MPUAT), UdaipurcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 20245-year partnership (Feb 2024 to Jan 2029) - parent university from which AU Kota was carved out; continued collaboration for academic and research activities
• Gramin Krishi Mausam Sewa - India Meteorological Department (GKMS-IMD), New DelhicoreTechnology or Integration · 25 October 20235-year partnership (Oct 2023 to Oct 2028) for agro-meteorological advisory services to farmers
• International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), HyderabadcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 October 2023International research organization partnership for 3 years (Oct 2023 to Mar 2026) focusing on semi-arid tropics agricultural research collaboration
• ICAR - National Research Centre on Seed Spices (NRCSS), AjmercoreTechnology or Integration · 12 October 20235-year partnership (Oct 2023 to Oct 2028) for seed spices research collaboration
• Satya Shashi Renewables Pvt. Ltd., JaipurminorOthers · 5 September 202325-year RESCO model partnership (Sep 2023 to Sep 2048) for solar renewable energy projects
• ICAR - Indian Institute of Soil & Water Conservation (IISWC), Regional Station, KotacoreTechnology or Integration · 28 July 20215-year partnership (Jul 2021 to Jul 2026) for soil and water conservation research in the region
• Green First Power Ventures Pvt. Ltd., JaipurminorOthers · 6 August 202025-year RESCO model partnership (Aug 2020 to Aug 2045) for renewable energy/solar power projects on university campus
• ICAR - Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New DelhicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 July 2019Umbrella MOU with ICAR continuing from July 2019 for coordination of agricultural research, education, and extension activities under ICAR system

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry: Located in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, this is a horticulture and forestry-focused state agricultural university and a current AU Kota partner (5-year MOU Jun 2024 - Jun 2029). It is directly comparable in scale and mission to AU Kota's College of Horticulture and Forestry at Jhalawar.
• Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology (ANDUA&T): ANDUA&T in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh, is a state agricultural university of comparable vintage and scale to AU Kota, offering UG/PG/PhD programs, AICRP research, and KVK-based extension. It is a strong structural peer for benchmarking operating efficiency and commercialization pathways.
• Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology (MPUAT): MPUAT Udaipur is the parent state agricultural university from which AU Kota was bifurcated in 2013, with a continuing 5-year partnership MOU (Feb 2024 - Jan 2029). It offers the same model of agricultural education, research, and KVK-based extension, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU): TNAU Coimbatore is a southern Indian state agricultural university with the same three-pillar structure (constituent colleges, AICRP research stations, KVKs). It is a relevant peer despite regional differences, given shared mandate, governance model, and revenue mix.
• Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University (SKRAU): SKRAU Bikaner is the other parent university that contributed territory and assets to AU Kota in 2013. It operates the same three-pillar model (education, research, extension) across northern Rajasthan, with comparable constituent colleges, AICRP participation, and KVK network.
• Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU): CCSHAU Hisar is a peer state agricultural university and an active AU Kota partner (5-year MOU signed Aug 2025). It delivers a similar integrated portfolio of UG/PG/PhD education, AICRP research, and KVK-based extension across Haryana's farming systems.

Broad incumbents

• G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology: GB Pant University in Uttarakhand is one of India's oldest and largest state agricultural universities, offering a directly comparable integrated education-research-extension model. It is significantly larger in scale and represents an established benchmark in the same peer set as AU Kota.
• ICAR - Indian Council of Agricultural Research: ICAR is the apex national body governing agricultural research and education in India, with which AU Kota has an umbrella MOU (Jul 2019, continuing). ICAR provides accreditation, AICRP coordination, and grant funding, making it a structural counterparty rather than a direct competitor but a critical peer in the same ecosystem.
• ICRISAT - International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics: ICRISAT is an international agricultural research organization partnered with AU Kota via a 3-year MOU (Oct 2023 - Mar 2026) for semi-arid tropics research. It conducts overlapping crop research (chickpea, pigeon pea, sorghum) and operates globally, making it a broader-scope peer.
• Punjab Agricultural University (PAU): PAU Ludhiana is India's premier state agricultural university and a direct functional peer to AU Kota in education, AICRP research, seed production, and KVK extension. It is significantly larger and more established, serving as the benchmark state agricultural university in northern India.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries8 records

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