Navsari Agricultural University
Navsari Agriculture University (NAU) is an agricultural university located in Navsari, Gujarat, India. NAU became an independent institution on May 1st 2004 when it separated from the Gujarat Agricultural University after the Gujarat Agricultural Universities Act 2004. The education establishment covers Navsari, Surat, Bharuch, Valsad, Tapi, Narmada, and Dang district. Through education research and extension activities the university maintains its status as an institution that solves agricultural challenges affecting both regional and national levels.[1][2][3]
History
The educational foundation of NAU began when it established the Navinchandra Mafatlal College of Agriculture during 1965.[4] The first agricultural educational institute in South Gujarat region transformed into a part of the Gujarat Agricultural University. The university became a self-governing state agricultural university during 2004 and subsequently developed new educational resources and advanced educational programs.[4][5]
Academics
University provides education through six faculties which offer undergraduate postgraduate and doctoral programs.[1][6]
- Agriculture
- Horticulture
- Forestry
- Agribusiness Management
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agricultural Biotechnology
Key programs
- Undergraduate: B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry; B.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering.
- Postgraduate: M.Sc., M.Tech., M.V.Sc., and MBA in Agribusiness Management.
- The institution provides Ph.D. programs across 21 subjects which encompass Crop Science and Animal Husbandry among others.
Collaboration
Affiliation
University collaborates with national and international organizations which include:
- Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) for research funding.
- Rubber Board for rubber cultivation projects.
- FAO and private companies for technology commercialization.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 UniversityKart. "NAU - Navsari Agricultural University: Courses, Admission 2025, Fees, Scholarship, Placements, Ranking". universitykart.com. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
- ↑ Services, Indian Educational. "Navsari Agricultural University Gujarat: Admission, Courses, Fees, Reviews". www.iesonline.co.in. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
- ↑ Zollege. "Navsari Agricultural University". zollege.in.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Navinchandra Mafatlal College of Agriculture : Contact details, Fees, Admission 2025, Courses, Placements". easyshiksha.com. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
- ↑ "Home | Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari". nau.in. Retrieved 2025-04-02.
- ↑ "Navsari Agricultural University Admission 2025: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria". collegedunia.com. Retrieved 2025-04-02.