Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth

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Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth
Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth logo.png
Former name
Marathwada Agricultural University
Type Public
Established1972(53 years ago) (1972)
Chancellor Governor of Maharashtra
Vice-Chancellor Dr. Indra Mani
Location
Campus Multiple sites
Affiliations ICAR, UGC, AIU, NAAC
Website vnmkv.ac.in

Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth (VNMKV), formerly Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth (MKV), is an agricultural university at Parbhani in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

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History

After independence, the first college of Agriculture was established in Parbhani in 1956 by the then State Government of Hyderabad, days before the State Reorganization. And on 18 May 1972, the newly formed State Government of Maharashtra established the Marathwada Agricultural University. [1]

The university's objectives include providing education in agriculture and allied sciences, conducting research based on regional needs, and facilitating technology transfer. It is named after Vasantrao Naik, a former Chief Minister of Maharashtra.

It is funded and regulated by the ICAR, Government of India. [2]

Academics

As of 2025, the university has 12 constituent colleges and 43 affiliated colleges, with a total intake of 4175 students. Constituent colleges have undergraduate, postgraduate and Ph.D. courses, while affiliated colleges have undergraduate courses alone. [3] The university also has 9 constituent and 53 affiliated agriculture schools, with a total intake of 3270 students.[ citation needed ]

Constituent colleges

The constituent colleges are: [3]

Entrance of Vilasrao Deshmukh College of Agricultural Biotechnology, Latur Vilasrao deshmukh college of agricultural biotechnology Latur.jpg
Entrance of Vilasrao Deshmukh College of Agricultural Biotechnology, Latur

Notes

  1. "About VNMKV". VNMKV Homepage. 28 May 2025. Retrieved 28 March 2025.
  2. "Accreditation portal of ICAR".
  3. 1 2 "Education". Maharashtra Agricultural University website.