Rajendra Agricultural University, Samastipur

Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU), located in Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar, is a prestigious institution committed to agricultural education, research, and extension services. Initially established in 1970 by the Government of Bihar, it was upgraded to a Central University in 2016.

The roots of the university go back to 1905 with the establishment of the Agricultural Research Institute and College in Pusa, which played a pioneering role in structured agricultural education in India.

Academic Programs

RPCAU offers a wide array of programs in multiple disciplines:

• Undergraduate: B.Sc. (Hons) in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, Community Science, Fisheries, Biotechnology, Forestry, and Food Technology.

• Postgraduate: M.Sc. in 27 specializations, M.Tech, MBA (Agri-business), and M.F.Sc.

• Doctoral: Ph.D. programs in 14 disciplines.

Admissions are based on national-level entrance tests like ICAR-AIEEA, CUET UG/PG, and GAT-B.

Campus & Infrastructure

RPCAU has a sprawling campus of over 2,000 acres with excellent infrastructure:

• Modern academic buildings and seminar halls

• Well-equipped laboratories

• A large library with books and digital resources

• Comfortable hostels for boys and girls

• Sports facilities for both indoor and outdoor games

• Over 340 acres dedicated to agricultural research farms

Research & Extension

RPCAU is a front-runner in agricultural innovation, having released 18 crop varieties and over 30 agro-technologies. It operates:

• 16 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)

• Several specialized research stations

• Training and outreach programs for rural and farming communities

Achievements & Recognition

• NIRF Ranking: Ranked 29th in Agriculture and 151–200 in the University category (2024)

• International Collaborations: Ties with leading European universities for research and student exchange

• Awards: Recognized as 'University of the Year' by FICCI in 2021 for institutions over 30 years old