Navsari Agricultural University

What Navsari Agricultural University does

Navsari Agricultural University (NAU) is a State Agricultural University established on May 1, 2004 under the Gujarat Agricultural Universities Act 2004, headquartered in Navsari, Gujarat, India, with statutory jurisdiction over seven South Gujarat districts (Narmada, Bharuch, Surat, Tapi, Navsari, Dangs, and Valsad). The institution operates a tripartite mandate — Education, Research, and Extension Education — delivered through eight constituent colleges (N.M. College of Agriculture, College of Agriculture Bharuch, College of Agriculture Waghai, ASPEE College of Horticulture, College of Forestry, ASPEE Shakilam Biotechnology Institute, College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, and ASPEE Agribusiness Management Institute), six polytechnics, and more than 20 specialized research stations covering rice, sugarcane, cotton, wheat, sorghum, pulses, castor, mango, and small millets.

The university's research platform is anchored by domain-specialized centres including the ASPEE Shakilam Biotechnology Institute (the first Agricultural Biotechnology College in Gujarat), a Main Rice Research Centre, a Main Sugarcane Research Station, a Main Cotton Research Station, a Fruit Research Station at Gandevi (established 1935), a Livestock Research Station with purebred Surti buffalo germplasm, and the ICAR-sanctioned MEGA SEED project (Rs. 317.06 lakhs outlay) for certified seed production infrastructure. Extension services are delivered through five Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and an Agricultural Technology Information Center (ATIC), with direct farmer engagement via training programs, demonstrations, and seed/planting material sales.

Revenue mechanics are public-sector rather than commercial. Primary inflows are Government of Gujarat plan and non-plan grants plus ICAR project funding for research infrastructure and operations (e.g., MEGA SEED, NMNF). Secondary inflows include student tuition across UG, PG, diploma, MBA-ABM, and Ph.D. programmes; transaction-based revenue from seed and planting material sales (Turmeric GNT-4, Chickpea GG-6, Green Gram GT-104, Soybean KDS-344, mango saplings including Navpari); and professional-services revenue from training programmes, food quality testing, and consultancy. Customer segments span smallholder farmers (primary), tribal farmers of the Dangs (specialized), mango and dairy producers, students, and government/ICAR partner institutions. Distribution is overwhelmingly regional (South Gujarat) via direct admissions, on-station sales, and the KVK extension network.

Name

Navsari Agricultural University

Legal name

Navsari Agricultural University

Website

https://nau.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Navsari Agricultural University is a state agricultural university serving South Gujarat's seven districts through eight colleges, six polytechnics, 20+ research stations, and five Krishi Vigyan Kendras, delivering agricultural education, applied crop research, and farmer extension services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Educational Support Services (611710), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Vegetable and Melon Farming (1112), Wheat Farming (11114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Agricultural Services (700), Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Applied Research & Innovation Universities (EDAHAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB), Agriculture & Food Production (EDABALAA), Agribusiness, Farm Management & Compliance (EDAOAOAN), Plant Tissue, Soil & Water Sampling Coordination (Agronomy-Focused) (AFACABAH)

Keywords

• Agricultural higher education
• Agricultural research
• Farmer extension services
• Horticulture and forestry education
• Agricultural biotechnology research

Headquarters

HQ city

Navsari

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Core funding from Government of Gujarat and Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) for research projects, infrastructure development, and operational expenses. The university receives plan and non-plan grants for various development schemes.
2. Student Fees and Tuition: Revenue from undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate programs across multiple colleges including N.M. College of Agriculture, ASPEE College of Horticulture, College of Forestry, College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, and various polytechnics.
3. Extension Services Revenue: Training programs, seed sales, planting material sales (mango cultivars like Navpari, fruit tree saplings), dairy products from Livestock Research Station, and commercial nursery operations.
4. Seed Production and Sales: Production and sale of certified seeds for pulses, castor, rice, wheat, mango varieties, and various crops through research stations. Includes Turmeric seed (GNT-4: Amruta), Green Gram seed, Chickpea seed, Soybean seed, and other varieties.
5. Consultancy and Testing Services: Food Quality Testing Laboratory services, soil testing through Soil Science Department, and Agricultural Technology Information Center providing agricultural technology information to farmers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Navsari Agricultural University is a state agricultural university delivering higher education in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, agricultural engineering and biotechnology through eight constituent colleges and six polytechnics; it conducts applied agricultural research across more than twenty research stations plus the ASPEE Shakilam Biotechnology Institute and AABMI; and it provides farmer extension services through five Krishi Vigyan Kendras covering seven districts of South Gujarat. The university also produces and supplies foundation and certified seeds as part of its research-to-extension mandate.

Product overview

Navsari Agricultural University operates as a platform of multiple specialized colleges and research stations serving South Gujarat's agricultural sector. The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate education through eight colleges (Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Agricultural Engineering, Biotechnology, Agribusiness Management) and five polytechnic institutes. Research capabilities span 17+ specialized stations covering crops (rice, sugarcane, cotton, sorghum, wheat), horticulture, vegetables, floriculture, and livestock. Extension services include Krishi Vigyan Kendra network across five districts and the Agricultural Technology Information Center. Together, these components form an integrated agricultural education, research, and dissemination platform.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• N.M. College of Agriculture Constituent college of Navsari Agricultural University delivering undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs in agriculture for students seeking higher education in agricultural sciences under the university's South Gujarat jurisdiction.
• ASPEE College of Horticulture & Forestry Constituent college of NAU offering degree programs in horticulture and forestry, providing higher-education options for students pursuing specialization in horticultural sciences and forestry under the South Gujarat agricultural university.
• College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology Constituent college of NAU delivering degree programs in agricultural engineering and technology, producing graduates equipped for engineering roles in agriculture and allied sectors.
• ASPEE Shakilam Biotechnology Institute Constituent institute of NAU focused on biotechnology research and education, providing specialized programs and laboratory capability to support the university's biotechnology teaching and research mandate.
• Agriculture Polytechnics (six polytechnics offering six-month agricultural diploma) Six agricultural polytechnics under NAU delivering six-month diploma programs in agriculture for students seeking sub-degree-level technical agricultural training across the South Gujarat jurisdiction.
• Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) extension services Five Krishi Vigyan Kendras operated by NAU that deliver farmer-facing extension services — training, on-farm demonstrations, and transfer of improved practices — to farming communities across the seven South Gujarat districts.
• Agricultural research stations program A network of more than twenty agricultural research stations under NAU conducting applied research and producing improved crop varieties, including the development and release of the mango hybrid NMI-1429.
• Foundation and certified seed production Production and supply of foundation and certified seed of improved varieties developed by the university's research program, distributed to farmers and used as a technology-transfer channel alongside the KVKs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 16% higher mango yield (Navpari vs Sonpari)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerICAR is the primary funding and regulatory partner for NAU. Major projects include MEGA SEED project (Rs. 317.06 lakhs) for seed production infrastructure, ICAR-sponsored training programs, and ICAR-affiliated research projects. KVKs operate under ICAR's institutional framework for agricultural technology dissemination.
• Government of Gujarat - Department of AgriculturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment of Gujarat provides plan and non-plan grants for university operations, development schemes, and agricultural research. National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) approved for five KVK centers during 2025-26. The state government also funds construction of hostels and infrastructure.
• MANAGE HyderabadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational Institute of Agricultural Extension Management conducts training programs for NAU staff and facilitates capacity building programs in agricultural extension and agribusiness management.
• Under The Mango Tree SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative organization for Western India Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on beekeeping and sustainable agriculture. Participated in dialogue on bees' role in climate resilience and pollination services.
• Australian Consulate GeneralminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Western India Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue organized to highlight bees' role in sustainable agriculture and climate resilience in Gujarat.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth: Maharashtra state agricultural university with similar mandate covering Western Maharashtra. MPKV's research station network, college structure, and KVK deployment mirror NAU's operational model in an adjacent state.
• Punjab Agricultural University: Historic Indian state agricultural university with comprehensive college structure across agriculture, engineering, veterinary science, and home science. PAU's established research output and Green Revolution legacy provide benchmark comparable operations to NAU.
• G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology: First agricultural university in India (established 1960) with similar comprehensive college portfolio (agriculture, veterinary, engineering, home science, fisheries) and ICAR-aligned research stations. Comparable scale and operating model to NAU.
• Tamil Nadu Agricultural University: One of India's largest and oldest state agricultural universities offering similar tripartite mandate at significantly larger scale (12+ constituent colleges, 40+ research stations). TNAU demonstrates the institutional ceiling for state agricultural universities and serves as a benchmark peer.
• University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore: Major South Indian state agricultural university with multi-campus structure and tripartite mandate similar to NAU. UAS Bangalore's horticulture and plantation crop focus provides regional parallel to NAU's South Gujarat specialty.
• Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI): India's premier national-level agricultural research and education institution under ICAR. IARI operates at higher academic tier (national importance) but provides the apex peer for research output benchmarking and faculty quality standards.
• Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University: Haryana state agricultural university with parallel college, research station, and KVK structure. HAU's wheat and rice research emphasis provides comparable operational benchmark to NAU's regional crop portfolio.

Regional players

• Kerala Agricultural University: South Indian state agricultural university with comparable tripartite mandate but geographically focused on Kerala's plantation and spice crops. KAU's specialized regional mandate parallels NAU's South Gujarat focus.

Direct peers

• Anand Agricultural University: Gujarat-based state agricultural university with overlapping mandate in agricultural education, research, and extension. AAU operates the same tripartite model with similar college structure (agriculture, dairy science, veterinary, agricultural engineering) and serves as the most direct intra-state peer to NAU.
• Junagadh Agricultural University: Sister Gujarat state agricultural university covering Saurashtra region with equivalent college network and research station mandate. JAU's crop focus (groundnut, cotton, spices) parallels NAU's regional specialization model, making it the closest functional peer in governance structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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