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Academic Department Ranchi, Jharkhand University Estd. 1980

Department of Agriculture

Constituent Department of Birsa Agricultural University (BAU), Ranchi

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About Department of Agriculture

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

Ranchi Agricultural College has completed 50 years of its establishment. The foundation stone of this college was laid on 15.8.1955 by Sri Anugraha Narayan Singh, and the college was inaugurated on 29.1.1959 by the then Chief Minister of Bihar late Sri Krishna Singh. Dr. H. N. Mukherjee was the first Principal of the college during 1955-56. Later, after the establishment of Birsa Agricultural University in 1981, it was upgraded as Faculty of Agriculture and Professor M. A. Mohsin was the first Dean of the Faculty.

This college is a premier institution for Agricultural education & research in this country. Scientists & Teachers over the years have significantly contributed in various fields for agricultural development of the State and the country.

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation Birsa Agricultural University (BAU), Ranchi
Campus Location Ranchi, Jharkhand

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Common queries about Department of Agriculture

Where is the Department of Agriculture located?

The Department of Agriculture is an academic teaching department of Birsa Agricultural University (BAU), Ranchi, located in Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Agriculture are conducted as per Birsa Agricultural University (BAU), Ranchi guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Agriculture?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Birsa Agricultural University (BAU), Ranchi.