Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya

Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (JNKVV), also known as Jawaharlal Nehru Agricultural University, is a leading public agricultural university located in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. It was established on October 2, 1964, and named after India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru. The university operates with the motto "Praninam prandda krishi", meaning “Agriculture is the life force of living beings.”

Affiliations and Recognition

JNKVV is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). These accreditations affirm its commitment to maintaining high academic and research standards.

Academic Programs Offered

Undergraduate Programs:

• B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture

• B.Sc. Forestry

• B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering

Postgraduate Programs:

• M.Sc. in Agriculture (various specializations)

• M.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering

• MBA (Agri-Business)

Doctoral Programs:

• Ph.D. in Agriculture

• Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering

• Ph.D. in Forestry

Faculties and Departments

Faculty of Agriculture:

• Agronomy

• Soil Science

• Horticulture

• Entomology

• Plant Pathology

• Agricultural Economics

• Agricultural Extension

• Agricultural Forestry

• Plant Physiology

Faculty of Agricultural Engineering:

• Farm Machinery and Power

• Soil and Water Engineering

• Post Harvest Process and Food Engineering

• Agricultural Structures and Environmental Engineering

• Instrument Development and Service Center

• Applied Physics and Agricultural Meteorology

Research and Extension Activities

JNKVV has made substantial contributions to Indian agriculture, having developed over 300 varieties of 79 crops. It is especially noted for innovations in soybean and chickpea. The university is also India’s largest producer of breeder seed across 90 varieties of 23 crops. Through its Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), JNKVV actively promotes extension services and farmer training.

Campus and Infrastructure

The main campus of JNKVV is located approximately 7 km from Jabalpur city on National Highway 7. Spread over 1,554 hectares, the campus features modern classrooms, laboratories, libraries, hostels, research farms, and field laboratories. It is a vibrant hub for innovation and experimentation in agriculture.

Admission Process

Admissions to UG and PG programs are primarily based on entrance examinations like:

• ICAR AIEEA (for UG and PG)

• MP Vyapam or state-level exams (where applicable)

Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria as outlined by the university for each course.