Agriculture University, Kota (AUK) is an agricultural university[1] situated in Kota, Rajasthan, India. It was established in 2013 by the Government of Rajasthan under Agriculture University, Kota Act, 2013,[2] by bifurcating Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology and Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University. Its jurisdiction covers six districts, namely Kota, Baran, Bundi, Jhalawar, Karauli and Sawai Madhopur.[3] Dinesh Chandra Joshi was appointed vice chancellor in 2019.[4]
Type | Public |
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Established | 2013 |
Affiliation | ICAR |
Vice-Chancellor | A. K. Vyas |
Location | , , 25°10′55″N 75°53′20″E / 25.182°N 75.889°E |
Website | aukota |
The university includes two colleges, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Jhalawar and College of Agriculture, Ummedganj, Kota.[5]