AGRICULTURE UNIVERSITY, KOTA

Agriculture University, Kota (AUK) is an agricultural university situated in Kota, Rajasthan, India. It was established in 2013 by the Government of Rajasthan under the Agriculture University, Kota Act, 2013. The university was created by bifurcating Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology and Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University. Its jurisdiction extends over six districts, namely Kota, Baran, Bundi, Jhalawar, Karauli and Sawai Madhopur. Dinesh Chandra Joshi was appointed as the vice chancellor of the university in 2019. The university comprises two colleges: the College of Horticulture and Forestry, located in Jhalawar, and the College of Agriculture, located in Ummedganj, Kota. These colleges serve the educational and research needs of the region under the university's jurisdiction. The institution focuses on agricultural education within the districts it covers, providing specialized programs through its constituent colleges. Beyond its establishment history, administrative jurisdiction, and leadership, no further details about the university's academic programs, faculty, or achievements are provided in the available text.