Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, previously known as Marathwada Agricultural University (MAU), is one of the first few agricultural universities in Maharashtra. Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth has been ranked ‘45th’ by the ICAR for the year 2018. VNMKV offers various UG, PG, and Doctoral programs such as B.Sc, B.Tech, B.FSc, M.Sc, MBA, M.Tech, etc. Admission to the courses is based on various entrance exams which students need to qualify for. The application process for admission is online through the official website.
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Established | Institute Type | 1972 | State |
Recognized By | Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) |
Accredited By | National Agricultural Education Accreditation Board (NAEAB) |
Courses Offered | B. Sc. (Honours), B.F. Sc., B. Tech., M. Sc., M.F. Sc., M. Tech., M.B.A. (Agri.), and Ph.D. |
Admission Criteria | Merit-based & Entrance Test |
Entrance Exam | MHT-CET/ JEE/ AIEEA-UG, GAT-B |
Application Mode | Online |
Top Recruiters | Reliance, Pest Control India, Tata Chemicals. |
Facilities Available | Gymnasium, Running Track, Library, Hostel |
Official Website | http://www.vnmkv.ac.in/index.htm |
Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth offers courses in the below-mentioned faculties. The information regarding each course is mentioned below in detail:
Courses | Details |
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B. Sc. (Honours) | Duration: 4 years Eligibility: Must have passed 10+2 with PCM or PCMB and English with 40%-50%; merit-based on entrance examinations like MHT-CET/ JEE/ AIEEA-UG Selection Criteria: Merit-based; Centralized Admission Process Specializations: Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, and Community Science Read More |
B.FSc | Duration: 4 years Eligibility: Must have passed 10+2 with PCM or PCMB and English with 40%-50%; merit-based on entrance examinations like MHT-CET/ JEE/ AIEEA-UG Selection Criteria: Merit-based; Centralized Admission Process Specialization: Fishery Science Read More |
B.Tech | Duration: 4 years Eligibility: Must have passed 10+2 with PCM or PCMB and English with 40%-50%; merit-based on entrance examinations like MHT-CET/ JEE/ AIEEA-UG Selection Criteria: Merit-based; Centralized Admission Process Specializations: Agricultural Engineering, Food Technology, and Biotechnology Read More |
M.Sc | Duration: 2 years Eligibility: Respective UG degree (B. Sc., B.F. Sc., BBA, B. Tech, etc.) in the same field with 50%-55%; merit-based on common entrance examinations of the same faculty conducted by MAUEB. Selection Criteria: Merit-based; Centralized Admission Process; GAT-B (for Agricultural Biotechnology) Specializations: Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Agricultural Biotechnology, Home Science, and Post-Harvest Management. Read More |
M.FSc | Duration: 2 years Eligibility: Respective UG degree (B. Sc., B.F. Sc., BBA, B. Tech, etc.) in the same field with 50%-55%; merit-based on common entrance examinations of the same faculty conducted by MAUEB Selection Criteria: Merit-based; Centralized Admission Process; GAT-B (for Agricultural Biotechnology) Specialization: Fishery Science Read More |
M.Tech | Duration: 2 years Eligibility: Respective UG degree (B. Sc., B.F. Sc., BBA, B. Tech, etc.) in the same field with 50%-55%; merit-based on common entrance examinations of the same faculty conducted by MAUEB Selection Criteria: Merit-based; Centralized Admission Process; GAT-B (for Agricultural Biotechnology) Specializations: Agricultural Engineering and Food Technology Read More |
MBA | Duration: 2 years Eligibility: Respective UG degree (B. Sc., B.F. Sc., BBA, B. Tech, etc.) in the same field with 50%-55% Read More |
Ph.D. | Duration: 3 years Eligibility: Respective PG degree (M. Sc., M.F. Sc., M. Tech, etc.) in the same field with 60%-65%; merit-based on common entrance examinations of the same faculty conducted by MAUEB Selection Criteria: Merit-based; Centralized Admission Process Subjects: Agriculture, Fisheries, Agricultural Engineering, Home Science, Food Technology, and Agricultural Biotechnology. Read More |
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The admissions at Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth is based on the merits obtained by the students either in the MHT-CET/ JEE/ NEET/ AIEEA-UG exams or competent exams conducted by MAUEB. Students must meet all the eligibility criteria mentioned in the above table.
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The university has a dedicated placement cell for the provision of jobs and internships to the students. The university also provides a semester of Rural Awareness Works Experience Scheme (RAWE) for students currently studying in the agricultural sciences UG course with a stipend of INR 1000 approx. Based on some student reviews, the placement cell is very efficient in providing jobs to aspiring job seekers with a median salary of INR 12000 for the UG students.
There are a variety of jobs in the food sector companies for the B.Tech. graduates. Reliance, Kalash seeds, Mapro, Tata Chemicals are some of the companies that recruit students from the colleges under Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth.
Out of the 645 students who passed their UG course, 7 students got ICAR-PG Scholarship for their outstanding academic excellence. Since the Ph.D. courses in agricultural universities are not declared as professional courses, the availability of Scholarships to students is close to nothing.
Established over 48 years ago, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth provides the facilities mentioned below at the university campus.
As of 2018, the distribution of staff (faculty) amongst all the colleges and technical schools that fall under Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth in different departments are as follows:
Departments | No. of staff members |
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College Staff | 206 |
Research Staff | 64 |
All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) | 51 |
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) | 15 |
Around 6.25% of the faculty have earned their Ph.D. degree.
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Course | Fees | Eligibility | Action |
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B.Tech 3 Courses | ₹18,850 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 | |
B.Sc {Hons.} 3 Courses | ₹15,650 - 18,850 (1st Year Fees) | Pass in 10+2 + HORTICET | |
M.Sc 5 Courses | ₹13,466 - 46,300 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation | |
M.Tech 2 Courses | ₹46,300 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation with 55% + MCAER PG CET | |
B.Sc 1 Course | ₹18,850 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 |
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Events | Dates |
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JEE Main 2025 Exam Date | Jan 25, 2025 - Jan 31, 2025 |
MAHCET Registration Timeline | Jan 11, 2025 - Feb 12, 2025 |
MAHCET Admit Card | Feb 28, 2025 |
MAHCET Exam Date | Mar 09, 2025 |
MAHCET Result Date | Apr 28, 2025 |
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MAHCET Counselling Start Date | Jul 09, 2024 |
MHT CET Result Date | May 30, 2024 |
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MAHCET Registration Timeline | Jan 11, 2025 - Feb 12, 2025 |
MAHCET Admit Card | Feb 28, 2025 |
MAHCET Exam Date | Mar 09, 2025 |
MAHCET Result Date | Apr 28, 2025 |
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MAHCET Counselling Start Date | Jul 09, 2024 |
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JEE Main 2025 Exam Date | Jan 25, 2025 - Jan 31, 2025 |
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MHT CET Result Date | May 30, 2024 |
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