Though Bidhan
Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya came into existence in 1974,
considering the continued backwardness of agricultural development
of north Bengal, a full-fledged agricultural university; in July,
2000 Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, was established on 1
February 2001.
The University has two faculties,
of Agriculture and horticulture; the former consisting of 10
academic departments and the latter of five departments. National
courses at undergraduate level are offered in 11 disciplines.
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