Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University (SKRAU)

Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University (SKRAU), located in Bikaner, Rajasthan, is a prominent public agricultural university established on August 1, 1987, through the Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner Act, 1987. Initially part of Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, it became an independent entity in 1987 and was renamed in honor of freedom fighter and social reformer Swami Keshwanand in 2009.

Academic Programs

SKRAU offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across its constituent colleges:​

• College of Agriculture, Bikaner: Offers B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, M.Sc. (Agriculture) in disciplines like Agronomy, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Horticulture, Extension Education and Communication, Agricultural Economics, and Biotechnology, along with Ph.D. programs in these fields.

• College of Home Science, Bikaner: Provides B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. programs in Home Science.​

• Institute of Agribusiness Management, Bikaner: Offers MBA (Agribusiness) and Ph.D. programs in Agribusiness Management.

Affiliations and Recognition

The university is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), ensuring the quality and relevance of its academic programs. ​

Research and Extension

SKRAU is committed to agricultural research and extension services, focusing on enhancing agricultural productivity and promoting sustainable farming practices in the arid regions of Rajasthan.