Bareilly: Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University, Bareilly, has taken a historic step in the academic field by establishing a Faculty of Agriculture within its main campus. For the first time, the university is launching B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture and M.Sc. Agriculture programs from the academic session 2025-26 at its main campus. The postgraduate M.Sc. program is available in five major agriculture disciplines: Agronomy, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Entomology, and Horticulture. This initiative is a significant effort towards promoting agricultural education and research in the Rohilkhand region. The university’s objective is to prepare skilled youth, endowed with scientific thinking and practical knowledge in the agricultural sector, who can contribute not only locally but also at the national and global levels. This decision has been taken by the university with the aim of providing high-quality education in agriculture and advancing regional youth towards employment and innovation.
Registration for Admissions Starts on Samarth Portal.
The registration process for admission to the B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture and M.Sc. Agriculture programs has commenced through the Samarth Portal. Interested students can apply by visiting the Samarth Portal. Eligibility criteria, course structure, fee details, and other necessary information are available on the university’s official website, www.mjpru.ac.in, and the Samarth Portal. The university administration has informed that all necessary facilities for the Faculty of Agriculture, such as laboratories, experimental farms, and the appointment of subject expert faculty, are underway. This will ensure students receive high-level and practical education. Special Emphasis on Infrastructure.
The university administration has initiated the process of developing state-of-the-art laboratories, smart classrooms, agricultural research laboratories, and experimental farms for the Faculty of Agriculture. Work is also being done to appoint experienced and subject expert faculty to provide students with a quality teaching experience.
New Doors of Opportunity for Local Youth. This initiative will not only elevate the university’s academic profile to new heights but will also make high-quality agricultural education accessible near home for thousands of students from Bareilly, Pilibhit, Badaun, Shahjahanpur, Rampur, and surrounding districts. This will eliminate the need for students to go elsewhere, allowing them to receive quality education at a lower cost.
Vice-Chancellor Prof. K.P. Singh said on this occasion:
“Considering the agricultural background of the Rohilkhand region, the commencement of agricultural education at the university was extremely necessary. Our aim is not only to empower students academically but also to prepare them for modern agricultural techniques, organic farming, smart agriculture, and entrepreneurship. These courses will provide students with extensive opportunities in research, government jobs, private agricultural sectors, and startups. The launch of agriculture programs at the main campus is a visionary step towards the university’s academic diversity and regional development.”
Report from Akhilesh Chandra Saxena, Bareilly
