Junagadh Agricultural University is a public state agricultural university focused on education, research, and extension in agriculture and allied sciences. It was officially established on 1 May 2004 under the Gujarat Agricultural University Act (after the original agricultural college began in 1960).

📍 Location: Junagadh, Gujarat, India 🇮🇳
🏛️ Type: Public Agricultural University
🎓 Affiliations: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), University Grants Commission (UGC), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)

🎓 Academics & Courses

JAU offers a wide range of programs across undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate levels in agriculture and allied fields:

Undergraduate (UG):

• B.Sc. Agriculture – 4 years (8 semesters)

• B.Sc. Horticulture – 4 years

• B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering) – 4 years

• B.F.Sc (Fisheries Science) – 4 years

• B.V.Sc & A.H (Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry) – 5 years

Postgraduate (PG) & Doctoral:

• M.Sc. in specialties like Agronomy, Soil Science, Genetics & Plant Breeding

• M.Tech & advanced engineering fields

• M.V.Sc, M.F.Sc and Ph.D. programs in research areas related to agriculture and allied sciences

Diploma & Certificate:

• Polytechnic programs in Horticulture, Agriculture, Agro‑processing, Agricultural Engineering and other agro‑based vocational training.

🔬 Research & Extension

JAU operates numerous research stations and testing centers focused on crop improvement (e.g., groundnut, bajra, castor), sustainable farming technologies, and breed development. It also runs Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) that support farmers with training and extension services.

🎯 Campus Life & Facilities

Students at JAU benefit from:

• Central Library

• Sports Complex & Gymnasium

• Auditorium & Health Centre

• Hostel Accommodation

• Counseling & Placement Support

• Participation in research and agricultural extension programs.