Chandrashekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology

What Chandrashekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology does

Chandrashekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology (CSAUA&T) is a state government agricultural university established in 1975 under Uttar Pradesh legislation, with institutional roots tracing to 1893. The university operates eight constituent colleges spanning agriculture, horticulture, forestry, dairy technology, fisheries science, agricultural engineering, and home science, with campuses at Kanpur (headquarters), Etawah, and Lakhimpur Kheri. It runs undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs and awards degrees through a joint UPCATET entrance examination with other UP state agricultural universities.

The university's core technology and infrastructure centers on agricultural research and seed systems: 40 experimental farms across three agro-climatic zones (South-Western Semi Arid Zone, Central Plain Zone, and Bundelkhand Zone), 23 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) for farmer-facing extension, and a Central Library holding 81,384+ books plus access to 3,500+ journals via the CeRA consortium. R&D output includes 55+ released high-yielding vegetable varieties (branded Azad series across brinjal, tomato, pea, okra, and chilli), granted patents, and AICRP main-centre status for onion and garlic research. The library is automated with barcode facilities and 963 digitized theses, and the institution operates a 50 KW solar installation.

The business model is a hybrid public-sector revenue system: tuition and semester-based academic fees from ~120 UG and 150+ PG annual enrolments (₹11,500-26,000/semester by program level); ICAR and state government development grants, scholarships, and fellowships (the largest revenue stream); commercial seed production and sales of breeder, foundation, and certified seeds (~9,000 quintals annual capacity); and ancillary library and extension service fees. Customer segments include students, farmers across 28 districts of Uttar Pradesh (covering ~42% of the state's net sown area), and external researchers accessing inter-library loan and CeRA digital resources.

Name

Chandrashekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology

Legal name

Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology

Website

https://csauk.ac.in

Company type

Public

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Chandrashekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology is a state government agricultural university in Uttar Pradesh operating eight constituent colleges and 40 research farms across three agro-climatic zones, serving students, farmers across 28 districts, and external researchers with education, seed production, and agricultural extension services.

Ownership category

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Product category

Agricultural Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Oilseed and Grain Farming (1111), Oilseed and Grain Combination Farming (111191)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Agricultural Services (700), Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Land-Grant Public Research Universities (EDAHAAAB)

Keywords

• Agricultural education
• Agricultural research
• Seed production
• Agricultural extension
• Higher education

Headquarters

HQ city

Ahmedabad, Gujarat

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Semester-based tuition fees, admission fees, examination fees, laboratory fees collected from undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral students across all programs
2. Government Grants and Funding: ICAR development grants, National Talent Scholarships, Junior/Senior Research Fellowships, Student READY Stipend, Experiential Learning budget from government sources
3. Seed and Farm Product Sales: Production and sale of quality seeds of promising varieties/hybrids of field crops, vegetables, forage crops, and other agricultural products
4. Library and Publication Services: Library membership fees, fine collection from late returns, inter-library loan services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Chandrashekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology is a state government agricultural university providing higher education, agricultural research, and farmer extension services. It operates eight constituent colleges offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, dairy technology, agricultural engineering, fisheries, and home science. The university also produces and distributes quality seeds, develops high-yielding crop varieties, and runs technology transfer programs through 23 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) across Uttar Pradesh.

Product overview

Chandrashekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology is a multi-college agricultural university system comprising eight constituent colleges: College of Agriculture, College of Home Science, College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology (Etawah), College of Forestry, College of Horticulture, College of Dairy Technology, College of Fisheries Science & Research Centre (Etawah), and College of Agriculture (Lakhimpur Kheri). The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, dairy technology, fisheries, and agricultural engineering disciplines. It operates seed and farm production units across 40 farms, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) for extension services, and the Agricultural Technology Information Centre (ATIC). The university also offers specialized programs like MBA (Agri-Business) and Diploma in Agriculture Journalism & Science Communication.

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Products and services

• College of Agriculture Constituent college offering B.Sc. (Ag.) Hons., 13 Master's programmes, and 13 Doctorate programmes in Agronomy, Agricultural Biochemistry, Agricultural Extension, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Crop Physiology, Entomology, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Soil Science, Agricultural Economics, Soil Conservation and Water Management, and Seed Technology.
• College of Home Science Constituent college offering programs in Human Development & Family Studies, Clothing & Textile, Food Science & Nutrition, Family Resource Management, and Extension Education & Communication Management.
• College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, Etawah Engineering college offering B.Tech programs in Agricultural Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering.
• College of Forestry Forestry college offering B.Sc. (Forestry) degree program focused on forest management and environmental sciences.
• College of Horticulture Horticulture college offering programs in Fruit Science and Vegetable Science at postgraduate and doctoral levels.
• College of Dairy Technology Dairy technology college offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs in dairy science and technology.
• College of Fisheries Science & Research Centre, Etawah Fisheries science college offering undergraduate (B.F.Sc.) and postgraduate programs in fisheries science and research.
• College of Agriculture, Lakhimpur Kheri Regional agricultural college in Lakhimpur Kheri district offering agricultural education programs.
• Seed & Farms Production University's seed production unit producing Breeder, Foundation and Certified seeds of field and vegetable crops across 40 farms in three agro-climatic zones covering 28 districts of Uttar Pradesh, with annual production capacity of 9000 quintals.
• Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) Agricultural extension centers providing technology dissemination, training, and advisory services to farmers in various districts of Uttar Pradesh.
• Agricultural Technology Information Centre (ATIC) Single-window system for providing information, technology advisory services, seeds, and expert consultation to farmers and stakeholders.
• MBA (Agri-Business Management) Master of Business Administration program specializing in Agri-Business with 43 total seats for graduates in agriculture and allied disciplines.
• Diploma in Agriculture Journalism & Science Communication Diploma program focusing on agricultural journalism and science communication skills.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55+ high yielding vegetable varieties developed and released for general cultivation
• +3 more outcomes

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Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Integration7 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICAR provides development grants, National Talent Scholarships, JRF/SRF fellowships, Student READY Stipend and Experiential Learning budget. Nodal Cell established in 2016-17 for coordination with ICAR Education Division. University participates in AICRP (All India Coordinated Research Projects) for various crops.
• Consortium for e-Resources in Agriculture (CeRA)coreTechnology or IntegrationCeRA is a repository of e-Resources provided by ICAR providing access to more than 3500 Journals in Agriculture for university library and researchers
• Uttar Pradesh State Agricultural UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint entrance examination (UPCATET) conducted together for admission to all courses across three State Agricultural Universities. Collaborative research and extension activities.
• National Sugar Institute, KanpurminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerInter-library loan arrangement for resource sharing with National Sugar Institute, HBTU Kanpur and other institutions for research support
• Dr. B.R. Ambedkar National Institute of Technology (NIT)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHBTU Kanpur and other institutions have inter-library loan arrangements for research material sharing

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Banaras Hindu University (BHU): Premier central university with agriculture and veterinary science faculties. While broader than CSA, it offers competing UG/PG programs in agriculture and has stronger NIRF ranking, making it a competitor for top students and faculty in UP.

Direct peers

• Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU): State agricultural university in Coimbatore with 14 constituent colleges and strong ICAR ranking. Comparable to CSA in regional agro-climatic specialization, seed production, and KVK-led extension model.
• Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI): India's premier national agricultural research and education institute under ICAR. Focuses on postgraduate education and cutting-edge crop research; comparable to CSA in seed variety development and agronomic research mission.
• Punjab Agricultural University (PAU): State agricultural university in Ludhiana serving Punjab's Green Belt. Operates a multi-college system with similar research-extension-education mandate and strong seed production programs to CSA.
• Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (HAU): State agricultural university in Hisar, Haryana with strong wheat and rice research programs. Directly comparable to CSA in NCR-region agriculture, seed production, and farmer extension services.
• Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya (JNKVV): State agricultural university in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh serving the agro-climatic zones bordering UP. Comparable in scale, multi-college structure, and central India agricultural research focus.
• Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology: India's first state agricultural university, established in 1960 in Uttarakhand. Provides comprehensive UG/PG/PhD programs in agriculture, veterinary, and home science; comparable in research focus, extension services, and constituent college structure to CSA.
• Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU): State agricultural university in Andhra Pradesh with 8 constituent colleges offering agriculture, agricultural engineering, and home science programs. Direct parallel to CSA in state-wide mandate and multi-college structure.
• Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI): Premier national veterinary and animal sciences research institute under ICAR. Comparable to CSA's College of Dairy Technology and Animal Husbandry programs in livestock research and education mandate.
• Central Agricultural University, Imphal: Central university with multi-state mandate across northeastern India. Operates 13 constituent colleges including agriculture, horticulture, and fisheries; comparable in multi-college structure and broad agricultural mandate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries8 records

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