Name of the University
University
of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, Karnataka
Year of establishment
20-10-1964
The University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore was established through
University Act. No. 22 of the then Mysore Government in the year 1963 with
jurisdiction of entire State. The University came into existence on 20 October
1964.
Vision
Transforming
University of Agricultural Sciences Bangaluru into World Class Farm University.
Mission
Generate quality
human resource in the area of agriculture and allied disciplines, generate
cutting - edge competitive technologies and evolve efficient disseminating
mechanism so as to serve the farming community of the State and the country.
Mandate of the university included making provision for imparting education
towards development of quality human resource in different branches of
agriculture and allied sciences, furthering the advancement of learning and
conducting research, particularly in agriculture and other allied sciences,
promoting partnership and linkages with national and international educational,
industries, research and other institutions, such other purposes as the State
Government may by notification in the official gazette specify from time to
time, undertaking the extension education of such science and technologies,
especially for the rural people of the State.
Jurisdiction / Area of operation
The University has geographical jurisdiction of 10
(Ten) Districts in the State of Karnataka. The districts are; Bengaluru Rural,
Bengaluru Urban, Kolar, Chikkaballpura, Tumukuru, Ramanagara, Mandya, Hassan,
Mysuru and Chamarajanagara and all these falls under Agro-climatic Zones -4, 5,
6 and 7 comprising of nearly 50 Lakh hectares of the
total geographical area of the State.
Educational programmes offered: UG/PG/Ph. D/Diploma
·
UG Programmes: 07
o
B.Sc. (Hons.)
Agriculture
o
B.Tech. (Agri. Engg.)
o
B.Sc. (Hons.) Sericulture
o
B. Tech. (Biotechnology)
o
B. Tech. (Food
Technology)
o
B.Sc. (Hons.) Agri. Business Management
o
B.Sc. (Hons.) Food,
Nutrition & Dietetics.
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o
M.Sc. (Agriculture) in
Agril. Economics
o
Agril. Extension
Education
o
Entomology
o
Microbiology
o
Agronomy
o
Plant Physiology
o
Food Science and
Nutrition
o
Genetics and Plant
Breeding
o
Horticulture
o
Plant Pathology
o
Seed Science &
Technology
o
Sericulture
o
Soil Science
o
Agril. Marketing &
Cooperation
o
Apiculture
o
Bio-informatics
o
Forestry &
Environmental Science
o
Biochemistry
o
Agriculture Statistics
o
MBA in Agri. Business
Management
o
M. Tech in Processing
& Food Engineering
o
M. Tech in Soil and
Water Conservation Engineering
o
M. Tech in Farm
Machinery & Power Engineering
o
Molecular
o
Biology &
Biotechnology
o
Agril. Meteorology
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Ph. D Programme: 17
o
Ph. D. in Agril. Economics
o
Agril. Extension Education
o
Entomology
o
Microbiology
o
Agronomy
o
Plant Physiology
o
Food Science and Nutrition
o
Genetics and Plant Breeding
o
Horticulture
o
Plant Pathology
o
Seed Science & Technology
o
Sericulture
o
Soil Science
o
Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
o
Forestry and
Environmental Sciences
o
Biochemistry
o
Agribusiness
Management
Major Areas of Research
Farmer Centric Research Programmes have been addressed by the Scientists located
in 12 Agricultural Research Stations spread over in 10 Southern Districts of the
State under the jurisdiction of University of Agricultural Sciences, Bengaluru.
Presently, the research focus is on targeted crop improvement and tailoring
agro-techniques suitable to the changed climatic scenario and market driven
secondary agriculture by reorienting its research activities through:
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Generation of genetic and
genomic resources in mandate crops including whole genome sequencing, genome
editing, transcriptome, metabolomes and haplotypes of specific genes, etc, that
can be utilized for crop improvement.
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Phytosynthesis of
nanoparticles and application of nanotechnology in agriculture.
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Developing climate resilient,
soil conserving and water saving technologies for sustainable production.
·
Metabolic profiling of
agriculturally important microorganisms for better utilization in crop
production practices.
·
Developing engineering
solutions for both large and marginal holding that reduce drudgery and enhance
efficiency.
·
Digital and Internet based
algorithms and solutions for agriculture.
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Rediscovering traditional
foods with scientific validation.
·
Synthesis of multi-nutrient
rich value added products and plant based meat analogues.
·
Gender partnership in
agriculture and gender sensitization.
Highlights of Extension Education (Activities- (including number of KVKs,
training programmes / certificate courses etc.}
The University has well
organized extension network with nested institutes across the jurisdictional
districts for providing defined mandated extension functions for agriculture
development.
The Directorate Extension has the following Extension Units to carry out the planned activities;
Seven (7) Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVK) at; Hassan, Bengaluru Rural,
Chikkaballapura, Ramanagara, Tumakuru, Chamarajnagar and Mandya districts, ; one
Farm Information Unit (FIU), Staff Training Unit (STU), Bakery Training Unit
(BTU), National Agricultural
Extension Project (NAEP), Distance Education Unit (DEU) ,State Agriculture
Management and Extension Training Institute (SAMETI) and
Agricultural
Technology Information Centre (ATIC) Farmers Training Institute (FTI),
Agricultural Sciences Museum at GKVK, Bengaluru and Extension Education Unit
(EEU) at Mysuru. The brief
functional highlights of each of the segmented units are here under.
·
KVKs conducted 24 on farm
testing of technologies on various crops to different locations and factors
where in 92 farmers in an area of 27.83 ha.
·
130 Front line technology
demonstrations were organized involving 1302 farmers in an area of 313.45 Ha on
crop improvement, crop production crop protection, fodder production, value
addition process, cereals, pulses, oil seeds, sericulture, livestock rearing and
home science activities in one school and with SHGS.
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Organized
268 need based on campus training for 10543 farmers on various aspects
agricultural production and process. Similarly,
263 off-campuses
training to benefit
8208 farmers.
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Organized,
28 on campus training to 1173 extension
functionaries of line departments, NGO etc.
on various aspects of agriculture and allied activities.
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Organized
151 group discussion meetings, 1018 field
visits, 122
diagnostic visits,
16
workshops, 31 exhibitions,
consultancy to
28400 farmers, 110 field days,
226
method demonstrations, 07 animal health camps, 12 soil health
camps, 19 bimonthly workshops, and
172
SMS were sent to
67024 registered farmers.
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Delivered 801 lectures as
resource persons, 322 newspapers coverage, 67 extension literature published and
organized 65 exposure visits to farmers.
Diploma and Certificate courses offered
·
One Year Post Graduate Diploma in Agriculture (PGDA) course registered by 14
candidates and 11 have completed.
·
One Year Diploma in Agriculture course registered by 331 candidates and 277 have
completed.
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Organic Farming course registered by 53 candidates and 53 have completed.
·
Seed Production Technologies in Agriculture course registered by 24 candidates and
24 have completed.
·
Agricultural Equipment Maintenance course registered by 14 candidates and 14 have
completed.
Impact of training and demonstrations
·
Due to the training programme the average knowledge gained by the participants
performed to the 18-26%.
·
Training Management Efficiency Index (TMEI) and Subject Matter Efficiency index
was found to be 96-98%.
·
The demonstration conducted it was found that the percentage increased in yields
of crops over farmers practice ranges from 6.85 to 28.57%.
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The technology dissemination to the neighbouring farmers was found to be ranges
from 9-13%.
Strength of the University
With the possible support from ICAR and Government of Karnataka and also from
other research projects funded by DBT, DST etc., the University could create
state of art of class rooms, laboratories, seminar halls field laboratories,
irrigation facilities, sports & games, cultural facilities, and library with
advanced facilities, networking both in colleges as well as in the hostels for
the overall development of student community. The students have excelled in
academics, sports and cultural activities by registering their credentials by
securing a greater number of JRF, SRF (with high ranking at All India Level) and
have won championships with trophies and medals. The University has been
bestowed with several awards at National level recognizing its contributions in
diversified areas.
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Agricultural colleges
are located in the rural settings for a better interaction with farming
community and to acquire practical skills by the students and also to have a
feedback for formulating research projects of need base by the University.
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Research based teaching
in all courses by learned and experienced faculty, Structured Course and
syllabus to suite to contemporary and with mechanisms to make it effective
through ICT enabled learning environment.
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Broad spectrum courses
help in the overall development of the students. Adopted proactive approach in
updating course curricula in line with changing needs and also as per ICAR
guidelines from time to time.
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Colleges enjoys an ideal
student-teacher ratio, favouring individual peer–assisted learning and coaching
with better class room, laboratory and field facilities, research ambience for
pursuit of excellence; sports, games and cultural facilities.
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The faculty is aptly qualified, talented, knowledgeable and dedicated with high
motivational level, diverse skills and competence,
demonstrate
discipline and
Professionalism. Actively participate, collaborative and communicate, display scholarly traits,
work with commitment creating a positive learning environment and enjoy high
reputation in the academia.
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Faculty has strong research potential
with proven records of high quality research and quality publications. Enjoys ample academic freedom for interdisciplinary
research.
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Very
well-organized welfare programmes, good amenities and counseling system/s to
address students’ problems / grievances for overall development of student.
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Coaching classes are conducted for
various competitive examinations. Student competence index in terms of securing
national competitive fellowships for postgraduate studies, securing admissions
in universities abroad for higher education and succeeding in ARS and Civil
examinations.
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Well equipped Library
facilities [CERA, MyLOFT, Digitization of Books], seamless access to e-resources of the
world’s leading online journal databases through EZproxy, Member of Online
Computer Library Centre through WorldCat, Complete automation with Koha Open
Source Software package with RFID -Library -Internet /
Wifi facilities linked to all Hostels and colleges.
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Institutional competence status enhanced by recognition/s / award/s of State and
National level, resulting in students excelling in academic and extracurricular
activities.
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Research Scientists and
infrastructures available in different schemes (30-AICRPs) are the added
advantages to offer regular as well as specialized courses.
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DBT sponsored Bio-Resource
Complex model is the first ever unit aimed at farm level integration of
technology and marketing.
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Indian Bio-resource
Information Net-work, the largest database on Biodiversity in the country is
hosted at UAS (www.ibib.gov.in).
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Well organized extension
network across the jurisdictional districts to disseminate both
physical inputs and technical knowhow on
livelihood farming systems production process.
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UASB has collaboration with twenty eight international institutes. Alumni of the university are spread around the
globe and coordinate with UASB through our Alumni cell in forging ties with top
Agricultural Universities and Institutes.
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UAS. Bengaluru
is choosen as a destination
for higher education by majority of ICAR Students and Foreign nationals of
Africa, Middle East and Asian region.
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Green Initiatives in the
University include Green Certificate program, App based e-cycles, e-scooters and
Battery-operated Buggy, installed solar power generation units, Solar water
heating system, Solar Street lights, Solar photovoltaic pumping system, biogas
power plant, 2730 LED lights to conserve 1016 units of energy/ day.
Major Contribution and achievements (in terms of Product, Technology and
process)
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The University has developed
and released 321 crop varieties of which 140 are in cereals, 5 in potential
crops, 54 in pulses, 40 in oil seeds, 34 in commercial crops, 14 in fodder crop
and 34 in varieties in Horticultural crops. Further, 07 animal breeds have been
released. 14 agreements have by signed by UASB with different companies to
commercially sell 6 hybrids developed by UASB.
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The first inter-specific
cotton hybrid (DCH-3) to be released anywhere in the world was developed by
UASB. University initiated heterosis breeding involving CMS lines in sunflower,
as a result UASB pioneered in developing BSH-1, the first CMS based sunflower
hybrid in the country.
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A unique combination of Indian
and African gene pools led to the development of Indaf and GPU series of finger
millet (Ragi) varieties which changed the economic landscape of millet growing
farmers in the rainfed cropping system of India. MR series of Finger millet, BRG
series in pigeonpea, HA series in field bean and hybrids in Rice (KRH series),
sunflower (KBSH series) and maize (MAH & NAH series) are some of the other major
flag bearers.
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University has 15 patents to
its credit. Of this, 9 are Indian patents, 4 are from Australia and one each
from US and Germany.
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UASB has the credit of
pioneering in sequencing both crop plants [Finger Millet (ML-365) & Horsegram
(PHG-9): Sequenced / decoded for the first time in the World] and pathogens/
microbes [Yellow Mite- attempted for the first time to decode with good
qualitative & quantitative genomic DNA and necessary genomic libraries of
appropriate size have been created] which are available for the scientific
community to improve the traits and thereby increase the production.
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Food based technologies (More
than 50) including ready to cook and serve food products and bakery
confectionaries from maize, millets, quinoa, chia, moringa, jack and coconut are
available for sale. Till date 18 agreements have been signed to transfer the
process and production technology of 34 products.
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UASB has developed more than
25 farm machineries & implements viz., seed-cum-fertilizer drill, harvester,
dehullers, decorticators, dehuskers and solar dryers for direct farm use and
Processing Industry which are available for licensing by interested
entrepreneurs. Two companies have signed an agreement to obtain the licence of
22 equipments.
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A basket of more than 450 sustainable farming technologies
developed by the University have transformed the landscape of the rainfed
agriculture in Southern India by ensuring livelihood of farming community.
Production technologies developed for dry land agriculture have helped in
stabilizing farm productivity even in sparse rainfall years. UASB has also
developed several low costs, eco-friendly technologies for managing pests and
diseases. Most serious pests on rice, ragi, maize, have been tackled in the
recent past. Some of the noted contributions are listed below,
ü
Redefined the Drought Declaration Criteria:
GOI has Updated Manual for Drought Management 2016 and
revised the criteria for declaration of drought in the country based on
recommendations from UASB (research during the period 2011-2017).
ü
Silicon in Soil and Plant Nutrition: UASB has established crop response to external application of
Silicon. This enabled more than 50 companies in India to produce and make
silicon products suitable for Indian agriculture. Accordingly, the Central
Fertilizer Committee, GoI, included Silicon components in Fertilizer Control
Order.
1.
Diatomite Amorphous Silica in
S. O. 1446 (E) dated 2017
2.
Orthosilicic acid (2.0% WSL)
in S. O. 5887 (E) dated 2018 & FCO, 2019b
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Agro-climatic Atlas of Karnataka:
Atlases serves as baseline and presents detailed Climate &
Soil information and Agricultural scenario at micro and meso scale in 176 taluks
of Karnataka. It serves as dictionary of weather that could be used by line
departments.
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LRI atlases (Kannada & English) have been generated for
423 micro watersheds. 3 Hydrological stations
at Halayapura, Devanayakanahalli and Yarehalli
were established. Nearly 81,550 LRI cards were generated and distributed
to the farmers.
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UASB has developed mobile apps
viz., Farm Calculator with more
than 1.57 lakh downloads, 3,800 Scientists from SAUs
and Seed Companies have downloaded the Seed Chain Calculator app
while 1,200 Scientists from SAUs
and Seed Companies have downloaded the Seed Blending Calculator.
Beej Aadhar app, a Common seed platform
has till date recorded with 16,000 downloads with
30 seed companies, 112 dealers, 500
seed producing framers. Till date more than 100 users has downloaded the
Diabetic app from
play store.
Agricultural Pest Prediction and
Advisory app
is under
renewal where older version has recorded 480 downloads.
Awards / prizes/ championship- trophies /Recognition/s
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Sardar Patel outstanding ICAR institution award – 2001 & 2012 by ICAR New Delhi
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UAS, Bangalore was awarded with FIVE STAR institution award by the Department of
Higher Education, GoK during 2020-21
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Chaudhury Devi Lal Outstanding AICRP Award for AICRP on Post Harvest
Technology-2009 by ICAR, New Delhi
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Environmental Excellence Award -2012 By Karnataka Pollution Control Board, GOK.
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ICAR - Chaudhary Devi Lal Outstanding All India Coordinated Research Project
Award for AICRP on Dryland Agriculture in 2021
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Best AICRP centre award for
Seed technology research (2016), Small millets (2017 & 2022), Agroforestry
(2017), Agrometeorology (2018 & 2019), Dryland Agriculture (2019), Forage crops
(2018, 2021 & 2022), Post-harvest & Engineering technology (2019 & 2022),
Sugarcane (2019) and Weed management (2023)
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Best TSP center award for
AICRP on Honeybees and Pollinators in 2022
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Best AICRP (Oilseeds) centre for the
five years (2017-2021)
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ICAR’s Best KVK Award (biennium 2002-2003) for KVK – Kandali, Hassan
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ICAR’s Best KVK Regional Award: 2012 -13 for KVK, Bangalore Rural District Under
Zone-VIII
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ICAR’s Best KVK Award (Under Zone-VIII) for KVK, Bangalore Rural District during
2014-15
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KVK, Ramanagara received 2nd
Best National KVK award by ICAR during 2020-21
Niche area of excellence
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Karnataka state’s maiden hatchery of Genetically Improved Farm
Thilapia (GIFT) is established at UASB. It is the only all male seed production hatchery for
GIFT, in the State
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UASB is the only SAU in the State, offering hands-on training
on freshwater pearl culture
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Occurrence of
Fall Army Worm, Spodoptera frugiperda on
Maize crop, a New Invasive Pest in Karnataka was first reported by UASB
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Hydroponic systems are
customized and modified according to recycling and reuse of nutrient solution
and supporting media
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Pioneer in Dry land Agriculture
and development of watershed management models
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Integrated Centre for
Drought Research:
Genetic enhancement of crops by molecular approaches and phenotyping- a national
facility first of its kind in Asia supported by ICAR in the
Department of Crop Physiology
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Centre of Excellence in Millets
-addresses the role of millets and other small
grains in securing food and nutritional security in southern part of India
·
Well established phonemics
facility for developing climate resilient crop varieties
·
Bio-fuel Park pioneers the concept of bio-fuels in farming systems of Karnataka for
energy security, soil and water conservation and reduced consumption of fossil
fuels. The model is shared with
other countries
·
Organic Farming Research
station with Incubation unit for production of
biofertilizers has been established at Nagenahalli, Mysore District
·
National Seed Project (crops)
NSP established at GKVK campus, for quality seed production and supply
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Jaggary Park – Value addition
process – Post Harvest Technology
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Water Technology Centre –
water stress research / drought tolerance
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Integrated Farming System
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Bio-resource Complex Model
first ever unit aimed at farm level integration of technology and marketing
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Post-harvest processing and
value addition in grain and fruit crops
·
Bioenergy research and
quality assurance lab
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Farm machinery testing centre
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Quality testing lab for micro
irrigation components
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Seed health and purity
testing Lab
·
30 All India Coordinated
Research Projects on different crops agri –horti-silvi- pasture crops are in
operation
Status of Autonomy
Autonomous
Funding support received (From state and other agencies)
Grants received by UASB (in lakhs) during 2022-23
The university being the state university receives the fund
from Government of Karnataka, Further, being Accredited by Indian Council of
Agricultural Research as developmental grants and through AICRP projects and
adhoc -project receives grants. Besides, also source out fund from the
Government of India –DBT / DST / CSIR / NABARD etc., public sectors/ private
sector and international agencies
through collaborative projects.
Funding support received (From state and other agencies) Rs. in crore.
2022-23 :
State Govt
- 297.87
ICAR
- 40.79
Other funding - 128.15
Total
Funding - 466.81
Faculty position
Sanctioned : 605
In position : 360
Vacant
: 245
Student intake
UG :
1096
PG
: 402
Ph. D. :
145
Contact details
Name of the
vice-chancellor
:
Dr
S.V. Suresha
Telephone (O)
:
080-23332442
Telephone (R)
:
080-23331341
Fax
:
080-23330277
Email
:vc@uasbangalore.edu.in
sureshauas@gmail.com
vcuasb1964@gmail.com
Website
:
www.uasbangalore.edu.in