Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, [ANGRAU] Hyderabad

Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University [ANGRAU], Hyderabad was established on the year 1964. Since its inception, this university has been working to train the manpower in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering & Technology, and Home Science. The university also assists in the dissemination of the improved technologies to the farmers of the state through development departments of Government. It aspires to promote the transfer of technology through education and research. 

This university is approved by the National Institutional Ranking Framework [NIRF]. Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad also started its International Programme in 2005. This programme is used to promote partnerships with international universities and organisations. The Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University Polytechnic Admissions along with other courses are offered for both Indian and Foreign students.

Apart from academics, ANGRAU Hyderabad also focuses on research and development. The research is dedicated to the problems that are location specific. The Organizational Structure of Research consists of an entire management body. 

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Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University Hyderabad Colleges and Centres:

Considered to be the largest university of the country, Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad has a number of colleges under it. Some of them are mentioned below.

• 10 Colleges [5 in Agriculture, 2 in Agricultural Engineering, 2 in Food Science & Technology and 1 in Home Science]
• 46 Research stations in 9 Agro-climatic zones of the State
• 54 Agricultural Polytechnics, 26 University Polytechnics [21 in Diploma (Agriculture), 2 in Diploma (Seed Technology), and 3 in Diploma (Agricultural Engineering)]
• 28 private polytechnics [17 in Diploma (Agriculture), 3 in Diploma (Seed Technology), and 8 in Diploma (Agricultural Engineering)]
• 22 District Agricultural Advisory, and  the Transfer of Technology Centres [DAATTCs]
• 16 Krishi Vigyan Kendras
• 1 Agricultural Technology and Information Centre [ATIC]
• An Electronic Media Wing apart from an Extension Education Institute [EEI] 
• An Agricultural Information and Communication Centre [AI&CC] 

Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University Hyderabad Campus Facilities:

• Spacious and well-ventilated classrooms
• Well equipped laboratories for all programmes and courses
• Central Library spread in an area of 4645 sq.mt with over 2,00,000 books
• A University Auditorium with a seating capacity of 1000 people
• A Planning and Monitoring Cell keeping in check the progress of the university
• A Regional Agricultural Research Station [RARS] for research purpose

Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University Hyderabad Research Programmes:

Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad has many research programmes and activities going on in a number of fields. Some of the fields are mentioned below.

• Crop improvement
• Conventional breeding
• Crop Management Practices
• Pest & Disease Management
• Discipline Oriented Research
• Dryland Agriculture
• Cropping Systems
• Crop Diversification
• Farming Systems
• Saline Water Management
• Soil Testing and Soil Health cards
• Seed Technology
• Biotechnology
• Nanotechnology
• Biofertilizers
• Biological Control