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Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth - [VNMKV]

Basmat Road, India • 4314023.9(51)
VerifiedEstd. 1972ICAR
Founded
1972

About Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth - [VNMKV]

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.

Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth Highlights

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 Courses

Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth offers courses in the below-mentioned faculties. The information regarding each course is mentioned below in detail:

Courses Details
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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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MBA Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Respective UG degree (B. Sc., B.F. Sc., BBA, B. Tech, etc.) in the same field with 50%-55%
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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.
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Read More: VNMKV Fee Structure

Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth Admissions

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.

How to apply?

  • The admission process for these courses can be done through http://www.maha-agriadmission.in/; it is free of cost if you have given the required entrance exams.
  • Students should fill only one admission form on the website mentioned above.
  • Students should upload the documents requested by the portal after filling the application form.
  • After the admission process is completed, every university will follow the guidelines provided by the Admission Regulatory Authority.
  • The candidate should mention their options for colleges so that each student gets into their desired college/university.

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Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth Placements

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.

Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth Scholarships

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.

Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth Facilities

Established over 48 years ago, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth provides the facilities mentioned below at the university campus.

  • Hostel: The campus has separate boys’ and girls’ hostels that are situated on the campus. The rooms in the hostel are affordable.
  • Sports facilities: The university campus has a lot of state-of-art sports facilities including gymnasium, running track, badminton court, basketball court, etc. The university organizes a lot of sports events across different colleges and at the university level. They also provide NSS camp activities.
  • Library: The library provides resources in the form of books, print journals, periodicals, and dissertations to enhance student learning. There are over 86708 printed books available at the library. ICAR too provides grants to this university so that they can be used for creating modern facilities in the library.
  • Research facilities: The climatic conditions and the topography of the Marathwada region is different from the other regions of Maharashtra. To enhance crop production and the overall agricultural quality, the university has formed a research department to cater to the needs of this specific region. There are several research stations located at different locations across the Marathwada region. Many research recommendations made are available on the university website under the research tab.

Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth Faculty

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
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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Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth FAQs

Ques. Does the university provide admissions to foreign students?

Ans. Yes, the university has some intake of foreign students.

Ques. What are some other agricultural universities in comparison with VNMKV in Maharashtra?

Ans. In comparison with VNMKV, the other universities in Maharashtra are Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, and Punjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola.

Ques. What are the total number of schools and colleges that fall under VNMKV?

Ans. There are 12 constituent colleges, over 43 affiliated private colleges, 5 (granted) constituent technical schools, and 4 (non-granted) constituent technical schools.

Ques. What are the several documents required at the time of UG and PG admission?

Ans. The document required at the time of UG and PG admissions is as follows:

For UG:

  • Marksheet/Grade card of class XIIth.
  • Marksheet of the entrance examination appeared.
  • Xth class marksheet.
  • School/College Leaving Certificate.
  • Bonafide Certificate if seeking admission through ICAR quota.
  • Caste Validity certificate, if applicable.
  • Certificate of Agriculturist, if applicable.

FOR PG

  • Marksheet/ Grade Sheet of qualifying degree,
  • College Leaving Certificate.
  • Bonafide Certificate if seeking admission through ICAR quota
  • Migration Certificate, if unable to provide College Leaving certificate and belonging to any state other than Maharashtra.
  • Domicile Certificate/School Leaving Certificate, if applicable.
  • Caste Certificate, if applicable.
  • Certificate of Agriculturist, if applicable.
  • NCC/NSS certificate.
  • Certificate of Games/Sports issued by competent authority of representation at state, national or international level during degree programme.
  • No Objection Certificate, in case of service candidates from employees.
  • Certificate of Physically Disabled, if applicable.

Ques. What are the best colleges under VNMKV to pursue B.Sc. (Honours) in Agriculture?

Ans. The colleges which are highly ranked under VNMKV to pursue B.Sc. (Honours) in Agriculture are:
  • College of Agriculture, Parbhani
  • College of Agriculture, Latur
Courses & Fees

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Compare fees, eligibility, duration, exams, and specializations in a compact view.

Courses
5
Lowest Fee
₹18,850
Highest Fee
₹46,300
Streams
3
EngineeringScienceManagement
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Accepted Exams
JEE Main2025
02 Apr 25 - 09 Apr 25
MHT CET2025
09 Apr 25 - 27 Apr 25
Specializations
3 available
Food Technology
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Food Technology)
1st Year Fee
₹18,850
Total Fee
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Biotechnology
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Biotechnology)
1st Year Fee
₹18,850
Total Fee
N/A
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Agricultural Engineering
Bachelor of Technology [B.Tech] (Agricultural Engineering)
1st Year Fee
₹18,850
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Accepted Exams
HORTICET2025
26 Jul 25
Specializations
3 available
Agriculture
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] {Hons.} (Agriculture)
1st Year Fee
₹18,850
Total Fee
₹44,050
Cutoff
N/A
Horticulture
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] {Hons.} (Horticulture)
1st Year Fee
₹15,650
Total Fee
N/A
Cutoff
N/A
Community Science
Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] {Hons.} (Community Science)
1st Year Fee
₹18,850
Total Fee
₹44,050
Cutoff
N/A
Admission
N/A
Start: N/A
Last Date: N/A
Cutoff
Value: 22-2256
Exam: MCAER-PG-CET
Year: 2018
Ranking
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Category: N/A
Specializations
5 available
Agriculture
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Agriculture)
1st Year Fee
₹46,300
Total Fee
₹85,700
Cutoff
22-2256(MCAER-PG-CET)
Home Science
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Home Science)
1st Year Fee
₹46,300
Total Fee
₹85,700
Cutoff
N/A
Agriculture Biotechnology
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Agriculture Biotechnology)
1st Year Fee
₹46,300
Total Fee
₹85,700
Cutoff
N/A
Horticulture
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Horticulture)
1st Year Fee
₹46,300
Total Fee
₹85,700
Cutoff
N/A
Forestry
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Forestry)
1st Year Fee
₹13,466
Total Fee
₹27,852
Cutoff
N/A
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Accepted Exams
MCAER PG CET2025
31 May 25 - 02 Jun 25
Specializations
2 available
Food Technology
Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Food Technology)
1st Year Fee
₹46,300
Total Fee
₹85,700
Cutoff
N/A
Agricultural Engineering
Master of Technology [M.Tech] (Agricultural Engineering)
1st Year Fee
₹46,300
Total Fee
₹85,700
Cutoff
N/A
Admission
Extended Date for Submission of Application Form MAH-CET 2025 [MBA]
Start: 11 Feb 2025
Last Date: 25 Feb 2025
Cutoff
Value: N/A
Exam: N/A
Year: N/A
Ranking
Rank: N/A
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Accepted Exams
MAHCET2025
01 Apr 25 - 03 Apr 25
Specializations
1 available
Agriculture
Master of Business Administration [MBA] (Agriculture)
1st Year Fee
₹46,300
Total Fee
₹85,700
Cutoff
N/A

Admission Process

Admission to Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth - [VNMKV] is based on various entrance exams and merit. The college offers multiple courses with different admission criteria.

Accepted Entrance Exams

JEE MainMHT CETHORTICETMCAER PG CETMAHCET
Placements & Recruiters

Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth - [VNMKV] Placement Details

Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth - [VNMKV] in Parbhani, Maharashtra, India placement details include salary insights, top recruiters, and hiring trends to help students understand career outcomes and campus opportunities.

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Campus Facilities

Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth - [VNMKV] Facilities

Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth - [VNMKV] in Parbhani, Maharashtra, India offers campus facilities such as library, hostel, laboratories, sports, transport, cafeteria, medical support, Wi-Fi, and more for a better student experience.

Students often look for practical campus amenities before applying. This section gives a quick overview of the key facilities available for academics, student life, daily comfort, and overall campus experience in Parbhani, Maharashtra, India.

Total Facilities
6
Academic Support
2
Student Life
4
  • Medical
    Student Life

    Medical

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Library
    Academic

    Library

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Laboratory
    Academic

    Laboratory

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Sports
    Campus Life

    Sports

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Auditorium
    Campus Life

    Auditorium

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

  • Cafeteria
    Student Life

    Cafeteria

    Essential campus support designed to improve academic experience, student comfort, and day-to-day convenience.

Faculty

Dr. B. Venkateswarlu

Vice-Chancellor

Dr. B. Venkateswarlu

Vice Chancellor

Dr. A.S. Dhavan

Director of Instruction

Dr. D.L. Jadhav

Registrar

Shri. B.M. Gore

Deputy Registrar (Academic)

Contact Information

Basmat Road<br> India

Pincode: 431402

Admission Cell: 02452-223801

Principal: 2223002

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