Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth - 2025 Admission, Fees, Courses, Ranking, Placement

Akola , Maharashtra - 444104

Overview

About University

Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola was established on 20th October, 1969 with its head-quarter at Akola. This Agricultural University was named after the illustrious son of Vidarbha Dr. Panjabrao (alias Bhausaheb) Deshmukh, who was the Minister for Agriculture,Govt. of India. The jurisdiction of this university is spread over the eleven districts of Vidarbha. According to the University Act 1983 (of the Government of Maharashtra), the University is entrusted with the responsibility of agricultural education, research and extension education alongwith breeder and foundation seed programme.

The University has its main campus at Akola. The instructional programmes at main campus are spread over in 5 Colleges namely, College of Agriculture, College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, College of Forestry, College of Horticulture and Post Graduate Institute. At this campus 4 degree programmes namely B.Sc.(Agri.) B.Sc. (Hort.), B.Sc. (Forestry) and B.Tech. (Ag. Engg.) , two Master’s Degree Programmes viz. M.Sc.(Agri.) and M.Tech. (Agri.Engg.) and Doctoral Degree Programmes in the faculties of Agriculture and Agril. Engineering are offered.

The University has its sub-campus at Nagpur with constituent College, College of Agriculture which offers B.Sc.(Agri.) and M.Sc.(Agri.) degree programmes. The Nagpur Campus is accomplished with a garden, surrounded by its natural beauty and a well established Zoo which attract the general public and visitors to the city. A separate botanic Garden is being maintained on 22 hectares with a green house for the benefit of research workers.

In addition there are 2 affiliated grant-in-aid colleges and 14 private non-grant-in-aid colleges under the umbrella of this University

A Central Research Station is situated at the main Campus which caters to the need of research projects undertaken by Crop Scientists of the principle crops of the region are Cotton, Sorghum, Oilseeds and Pulses.

Why Choose ?

This region has been divided into four Zones on the basis of precipitation, number of rainy days, soil group, physiology and cropping system. The zone receiving 700-950 mm. precipitation with less than 52 rain days having vertisols of varying depth has been identified as the Assured Kharif Crop Zone consisting of the districts namely, Buldana, Akola, Amravati and a part of Washim district while the districts Yavatmal and Wardha and a part of Nagpur are characterised by its precipitation in the range of 950-1250 mm. , 52-62 rainy days having vertisol soils constituted the Moderate Rainfall Zone. The districts, namely, Bhandara, Gondia, Chandrapur and Gadchiroli have been categorised as the High Rainfall (1250-1700 mm.) Zone. While hilly tracks of Amravati district receiving rainfall in the range of 950-1700 mm. have been categorised as Moderate to High Rainfall Zone. The Vidarbha region is endowed with rich forests. The region has an area of 27.5 lakh hectares under forest which accounts for 52per cent of the total forest area of the State and 28per cent of the geographical area of the Vidarbha region.

Courses

Admission Process

Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth UG Admission

At undergraduate level, Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth offers courses in the fields of Agriculture, Forestry, Food Technology etc., with a number of specialization subjects. All of these specialization courses are offered with the duration of four years.

In order to get admission to the UG courses, candidates need to pass in 10+2 pattern from Maharashtra State Board of Higher Secondary Education or an equivalent Examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English.

Admission to the UG courses are done on the basis of Merit in the pre-qualifying examination.

15% of the total seats for all U.G. Courses shall be reserved to be filled in from all India basis through Common Entrance Examination to be conducted by ICAR, New Delhi (It includes 10% seats over and above the sanctioned intake capacity)
One seat in each of the below mentioned undergraduate degree courses is reserved for the wards of displaced citizens and wards of Officers/Staff advt of Military and Paramilitary Forces/ All India services posted to combat terrorists activities in Jammu and Kashmir State

Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth M.Tech Admission

At postgraduate level, PDKV offers Master of Technology (M.Tech) degree in the field of Agriculture, Farm Technology, Renewable Energy Sources etc., to the aspiring candidates. The duration of the M. Tech. course is two years for regular students.

To get admission in the M.Tech programme, candidates need to hold a Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline from any recognized institute.

Admission to the M.Tech programme is done through Common Entrance Test (CET) which is conducted by the Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Examination Board (MAUEB), Pune. In order to get admission candidates need to sit for the CET and pass the examination with minimum 5.5 CGPA.

25 % seats shall be filled in all India basis through Common Entrance Examination to be conducted by I.C.A.R., New Delhi (It includes 10% seats over and above the sanctioned intake capacity)

However, if among the above seats are found to be vacant then those shall be filled in at College / Institute level immediately after Centralised Admission Process and from the state merit list

Placements

Placement

The training and placement cell aims at providing 100% placement assistance to its students. The college not only provides educational support but also provides analytical career counseling as part of the study program. Most of the students have found good placement in the industry which is nearing 100%.

Placements

Basic Information About The Training & Placement

Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP :

As per our records, PDKV - Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth can offer scholarships for the session 2023-24 for various programs. However, you should enquire about scholarships from the college officials. Remember the minimum fee for the program at this institute is Rs.116,000.

Facility

Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola Facilities

Gym
The university has a Gym facility for the students.
Library
The library is distinct in its mission to acquire information, process, organize and make it available for the present generation and preserve for the future. The home of more than 1.57 lakh books and other reading materials, and 255 journals of agricultural, technical, and allied science interest. The library also houses special interest collections and rare books. The library is continuously revamping and revitalizing its collection so as to make it useful to the community of students, researchers, and faculty that it was set up to serve.
I.T Infrastructure
The university has an excellent IT Infrastructure facility for the students.
Auditorium
The university has an auditorium facility for events and seminars.
Sports
The university has sports facilities for all students.
Laboratories
The university has a departmental-based laboratories facility for the students.
Medical/Hospital
The university has a health center with a first aid facility for the students.
Cafeteria
The university has a canteen facility for staff and students.
Guest Room/Waiting Room
The university has guest house/waiting room facilities for visiting faculty and student family members.
Boys Hostel
The university has a boy’s hostel facility which provides good hostel accommodation for the students.
Girls Hostel
The university has a girl's hostel facility which provides good hostel accommodation for the students.

Transport

The Institution provides transport facility from almost all parts of the city. One need not worry about commuting to the varsity.