CHANDRA SHEKHAR AZAD UNIVERSITY
OF
AGRICULTURE & TECHNOLOGY, KANPUR
(Established on March 1, 1975)
Chandra Shekhar Azad
University of Agriculture & Technology,
Kanpur - 208002 (U. P.), INDIA
Tel.
Nos. 0512-2294557, 2542643 (O); 2294558 (R)
Fax: 0512-2210408
e-mail: sbs_csau@hotmail.com
Mission and Mandate:
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Making provision for the education of rural people of Uttar Pradesh in different branches of agriculture, including rural industry and business and other allied subjects.
Furthering the prosecution of research in agriculture and allied sciences; and
Undertaking field and extension programmes.
Admission to B.Sc. Ag. (Hons.), B.Sc. (Home Science), M.Sc. Ag., M.Sc. (Home Science) and Ph.D, (Agriculture) programme are being taken through a competitive entrance examination during May-June every year. The academic session of all the courses starts in July-August.
Courses of studies faculty wise:
| Degree Programme | Duration Years (Semesters) | Admission Capacity |
| B.Sc. Ag. (Hons.) | 4(8) | 132 |
| B.Sc. (Forestry) | 4(8) | 30 |
| M.Sc Ag. | 2(4) | 156 |
| Ph.D Agriculture | 3(6) | 28 |
| B.Sc. (Home Science) | 4(8) | 35 |
| M.Sc. (Home Science) | 2(4) | 45 |
| B.Tech. (Agril. Engineering) | 4(8) | 60 |
| B.Tech. (Computer Science) | 4(8) | 24 |
| B.Tech. (Electronics) | 4(8) | 35 |
| Agri-Business Management | 2(4) | 20 |
| Ph.D. (Home Science) | 3(6) | 2 |
Jurisdiction: The University is dedicated to the development of agriculture and animal husbandry in 28 districts of 5 divisions (Allahabad, Agra, Jhansi, Kanpur and Lucknow) spread in the three-agroclimatic zones (South-western semi-arid, Bundelkhand and the Central plains) of Uttar Pradesh. Agricultural and rural sector researches were recognized by placing greater emphasis on production oriented, reed based and problem solving projects with no let down in the mission oriented fundamental and strategic researches of high order.
Lab Facilities: Every department of each College has separate labs for UG and PG, besides the Central Instrumentation Lab for accessible to all the research students.
Scholarships, Aids and Awards: The University receives specific funds for giving financial assistance to the students, who have good academic records and are getting good grades in the examination. To the indigent students belonging to schedule and backward classes, the University provides a number of stipends, free ships and scholarships. Financial assistance for postgraduate studies is also available to deserving cases from ICAR, State Government and other sources
Sports: DSW is organizing the games and sports activities of the University. From time to time the teams of the University are participating in tournaments conducted by AIU. University conducts the activities of games and sports with the help of councilors of various games and game president. The councilor and games president is nominated among the faculty members who have attained excellency and proficiency in specific game during their student period.