Central Agricultural University at Imphal (Manipur) was established by the Government of India. It functions under the governance of the Central Agriculture department and enjoys grants from it. Infrastructure of the University has been constantly upgraded and number of colleges under its affiliation has also increased. The educational jurisdiction of the Central Agricultural University is spread over six North-Eastern Hill States viz, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Sikkim and Tripura.
Educational Streams
Central Agricultural University offers a variety of courses related to the field of agriculture to fulfill its aim of using the aid of science for furthering the cause of agriculture. It provides best teaching methods so that the students can use all the information when they choose a career in agriculture.
The university offers undergraduate courses in agriculture, B.V.Sc. & A.H. (4 years duration), postgraduate courses. M.V.Sc. (2 years duration) in Agronomy, Plant Pathology, Horticulture, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry and Entomology.
Research & extension activities are carried out at College of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry, Aizawl, Mizoram. In addition to these programmes, it offers B.Sc. (Agricultute) & M.Sc. (Agricultute) in Agronomy, Plant Pathology, Horticulture, Plant Breeding & Genetics, Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry and Entomology. Programmes related to horticulture, fisheries, agricultural engineering are also conducted in different colleges.
The university offers undergraduate courses in agriculture, B.V.Sc. & A.H. (4 years duration), postgraduate courses. M.V.Sc. (2 years duration) in Agronomy, Plant Pathology, Horticulture, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry and Entomology.
Research & extension activities are carried out at College of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry, Aizawl, Mizoram. In addition to these programmes, it offers B.Sc. (Agricultute) & M.Sc. (Agricultute) in Agronomy, Plant Pathology, Horticulture, Plant Breeding & Genetics, Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry and Entomology. Programmes related to horticulture, fisheries, agricultural engineering are also conducted in different colleges.
Aspiring students desiring for admission in any of the courses at CAU for degree programmes can obtain the application form through their respective embassies for programmes under which they wish to seek admission. The students are required to clear the Joint Entrance Test which is conducted by the concerned State Departments for admission.
Facilities
Central Agricultural University at Imphal provides all amenities required for conducting research and teaching activities at the higher level. Various facilities provided by the university include separate hostels for men and women, a library which has a vast collection of books and Indian journals on agriculture. Besides all these facilities, it also hosts field excursions and exercises that are undertaken for the students to enable them with hands on experience.
History
Established by an Act of Parliament (the Central Agricultural University Act 1992 (No.40 of 1992), the Central Agricultural University at Imphal was set up on 26th January, 1993, by a vide notification issued by the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Government of India. CAU started commencing its educational activities on 13 September, 1993.
Established by an Act of Parliament (the Central Agricultural University Act 1992 (No.40 of 1992), the Central Agricultural University at Imphal was set up on 26th January, 1993, by a vide notification issued by the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Government of India. CAU started commencing its educational activities on 13 September, 1993.
Faculties/Departments:
- Department of Agriculture
- Department of Horticulture
- Department of Math and Statistics
- Department of English Language
- Department of Animal Sciences
