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{{Short description|Agricultural University in Ranchi, India}}
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|established    = {{Start date and age|df=yes|paren=yes|1981}}
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|chancellor    = [[Governor of Jharkhand]]
|chancellor    = [[Governor of Jharkhand]]
|vice_chancellor= Onkar Nath Singh
|vice_chancellor= Dr. S. C. Dubey
|city          = [[Ranchi]]
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|state = [[Jharkhand]]
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'''Birsa Agricultural University''' is an [[agriculture|agricultural]] [[university]] at [[Kanke]], [[Ranchi]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Jharkhand]]. It was established on 26 June 1981, after its formal inauguration by Prime Minister [[Indira Gandhi]].
'''Birsa Agricultural University''' is an [[agriculture|agricultural]] [[university]] at [[Kanke]], [[Ranchi]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Jharkhand]]. It was established on 26 June 1981, after its formal inauguration by Prime Minister [[Indira Gandhi]]. The University is named in honor of [[Birsa Munda]], a prominent tribal freedom fighter and folk hero.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi - Autonomous University |url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/edugraph/colleges/birsa-agricultural-university-ranchi-baur/590 |access-date=3 March 2025 |website=Telegraph India}}</ref>


==Overview==
==Overview==
Its primary objective is to develop area specific technologies and manpower in the fields of agriculture, animal husbandry and forestry for the development of the plateau region of Bihar and Jharkhand. In addition, economic uplifting of tribal and other backward class population of the region is a priority. The programmes and activities of education, research and extension are carried out through various faculties.
Its primary objective is to develop area specific technologies and manpower in the fields of agriculture, animal husbandry and forestry for the development of the plateau region of Jharkhand. In addition, economic uplifting of tribal and other backward class population of the region is a priority. The programmes and activities of education, research and extension are carried out through various faculties.


==Faculties==
==Faculties==
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*Faculty of Horticulture
*Faculty of Horticulture
*Faculty of Biotechnology (PG)
*Faculty of Biotechnology (PG)
*Faculty of agribusiness management (PG)
*Faculty of [[agribusiness]] management (PG)


== Colleges ==
== Colleges ==
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*College of Horticulture, Chaibasa
*College of Horticulture, Chaibasa
*College of Agricultural Engineering, Ranchi
*College of Agricultural Engineering, Ranchi
*Phulo Jhano Murmu College of Dairy Technology, Hansdiha, Dumka (2017)
*Phulo-Jhano Murmu College of Dairy Technology
Departments-
•Dairy Technology
•Dairy Engineering
•Dairy Microbiology
•Dairy Chemistry
•Dairy Business Management
 
*Centre of Agribusiness Management, Ranchi
*Centre of Agribusiness Management, Ranchi


Ranchi Agriculture College was established in 1955. It was the second oldest agriculture college after Bihar Agriculture College in Sarbour at the time of undivided Bihar. This college was under Ranchi University until the formation of Ranjendra Prashad Agricultural University in Pusa in 1971. On 26 June 1981, it was transferred to Birsa Agricultural University in Kanke. The college is located where the Tropic of Cancer passes through it in Kanke. Its location stands 85°19' E longitude and 23°17'N latitude.
== See also ==
 
*[[List of institutions of higher education in Jharkhand]]
The Jharkhand Combined Entrance Competitive Examination Board (JCECEB) conducts the exam for admission of [[Bachelor of Science|BSc]] ([[Agriculture|Ag]]), [[Bachelor of Veterinary Science|BVSc]]&[[Animal Husbandry|AH]], BSc (Forestry), [[Bachelor of Technology|BTech]] (Agriculture Engineering), BTech (Dairy Technology). In Ranchi Agriculture College, there are 105 seats, of which 90 are for state quota and 15 for [[Indian Council of Agricultural Research|ICAR]].


== See also ==
== References ==
*[[Birsa College, Khunti]]
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*[[Birsa Institute of Technology Sindri]]


==External links==
==External links==
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Birsa Agricultural University
TypePublic
Established1981; 45 years ago (1981)
ChancellorGovernor of Jharkhand
Vice-ChancellorDr. S. C. Dubey
Location, ,
CampusUrban
AffiliationsUGC
Websitewww.bauranchi.org

Birsa Agricultural University is an agricultural university at Kanke, Ranchi in the Indian state of Jharkhand. It was established on 26 June 1981, after its formal inauguration by Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. The University is named in honor of Birsa Munda, a prominent tribal freedom fighter and folk hero.[1]

Overview[edit | edit source]

Its primary objective is to develop area specific technologies and manpower in the fields of agriculture, animal husbandry and forestry for the development of the plateau region of Jharkhand. In addition, economic uplifting of tribal and other backward class population of the region is a priority. The programmes and activities of education, research and extension are carried out through various faculties.

Faculties[edit | edit source]

  • Faculty of Agriculture
  • Faculty of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry
  • Faculty of Forestry
  • Faculty of Dairy Technology
  • Faculty of fisheries science
  • Faculty of Horticulture
  • Faculty of Biotechnology (PG)
  • Faculty of agribusiness management (PG)

Colleges[edit | edit source]

  • Ranchi Agriculture College, Ranchi (1955)
  • Ranchi Veterinary College (1961)
  • College of forestry, Ranchi (1981)
  • College of Bio-Technology, Ranchi
  • College of Fisheries Science, Gumla
  • Rabindra Nath Tagore Agriculture College, Deoghar
  • Agriculture College, Garhwa
  • Tilka Manjhi Agriculture College, Godda
  • College of Horticulture, Chaibasa
  • College of Agricultural Engineering, Ranchi
  • Phulo-Jhano Murmu College of Dairy Technology
  • Centre of Agribusiness Management, Ranchi

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. "Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi - Autonomous University". Telegraph India. Retrieved 3 March 2025.

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