Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya: About Us

Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (UBKV) is a public state agricultural university located in Pundibari, about 11 km northwest of Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India. It was established in 2001 by an act of the West Bengal legislature. The university has faculties of agricultural engineering, agriculture, and horticulture. The northern part of West Bengal is endowed with diverse natural resources like rivers, forests, economic plant resources, agro-ecosystems, biodiversity, etc., with extremely responsive rural communities. It comprises old alluvial, terai, and hill zones distributed in eight northern districts of West Bengal (Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, Darjeeling, Jalpaiguri, Kalimpong, Malda, Dakshin Dinajpur, and Uttar Dinajpur). UBKV has played a significant role in transforming agriculture and horticulture crop production, productivity, and cropping patterns in North Bengal since its inception. The university's well-trained faculties and excellent education in a green campus environment help students complete their studies.

Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Vision, Mission, and Objectives

The vision, mission, and objectives of Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (UBKV) are as follows:

• Vision: UBKV aims to be a leading agricultural university in India, providing high-quality education, research, and extension services to its students and the agricultural community.

• Mission: The university's mission is to generate location-specific and farm-centric technology with the long-term objective of enhancing the productivity and sustainability of agriculture and horticulture in the region. UBKV is committed to transforming agriculture and horticulture crop production, productivity, and cropping patterns in North Bengal through its well-trained faculties and excellent education in a green campus environment.

• Objectives: Some of the key objectives of UBKV include:

  • Teaching: UBKV offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses in various fields of agriculture, horticulture, and agricultural engineering to prepare students for careers in the agricultural sector.
  • Research: The university conducts research in diverse areas, such as production and management technology of crops, resource conservation technology, nursery management, and animal health and vaccination camps, to develop and promote innovative solutions for the agricultural industry.
  • Extension and Outreach: UBKV organises various extension programmes like vocational training, demonstrations, farmers' fairs, technology weeks, field days, exhibitions, campaigns, group meetings, and farmer-scientist interactions to disseminate knowledge and technologies to the farming community. The university also conducts training on capacity building and human resource development for the extension wing.

UBKV is dedicated to agricultural development and the empowerment of farmers and rural communities, working in close collaboration with various stakeholders to achieve its vision and mission.courses with duration offered by Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya.

Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Academic Programmes 

Academic programmes are carried out in Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya under three faculties, viz.

1. Faculty of Agriculture

2. Faculty of Horticulture

3. Faculty of Technology

Undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. programmes are carried out under the Faculty of Agriculture and the Faculty of Horticulture. The Faculty of Technology offers a U.G. programme only. The deans act as the functional heads of the faculties. Each faculty has a Faculty Council, which deals with all matters related to academic programmes at the faculty level. There is an apex body, the Academic Council, which is the Academic Authority of the Viswavidyalaya.

• The Faculty of Agriculture consists of ten academic departments.

  • Department of Plant Pathology
  • Department of Agril. Extension
  • Department of Agril. Economics
  • Department of Biochemistry
  • Department of Agronomy
  • Department of Agril. Statistics
  • Department of Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry
  • Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding
  • Department of Agril. Entomology
  • Department of Seed Science and Technology

  The Faculty of Horticulture consists of six academic departments.

  • Floriculture and landscape architecture
  • Forestry
  • Fruit Science
  • Plantations, Spices, Medicinal, and Aromatic Crops
  • Post-harvest Technology
  • Vegetable Science

  Research Facility:

  The research activities of the university are administered by the Research Council, where the Director of Research is the functional head. The Research Council of the University is the highest authority to supervise, direct, and control all the research activities and is the policy-making body for research at the university.

  Regional Research Stations:

  The university has three Regional Research Stations (RRS) based on the agro-climatic and socio-economic characteristics of the regions, one each for the Hill Zone at Kalimpong, the Terai Zone at Pundibari, Cooch Behar, and the Old Alluvial Zone at Majhian, Dakshin Dinajpur. Each of the RRS has one or more Regional Research Sub-Stations (RRSS). Besides the traditional field crops, tea, tobacco, medicinal and aromatic plants, and orchids are the predominant cash crops in this region. Research work on fundamental and applied aspects of agricultural problems, with special reference to agro-biotechnology, is carried out at different centres of the university. Besides a number of ICAR-sponsored All India Co-ordinated Research Projects, more than 50 externally-funded research projects are operative at the RRSs and RRSSs supported by the Govt. of West Bengal, the Govt. of India (ICAR, DST, DBT, CSIR, Tea Board, NMPB, Ministry of Food Processing & Industries, Ministry of Water Resources, Dept. Earth Science, etc.), and international organisations (ACIAR, CIMMYT, ICARDA, etc.). Research efforts have already witnessed the release of varieties for several field and horticultural crops and other crop management technologies at the state and national levels. The research activities of the university are governed by the Directorate of Research, where the Director of Research is the functional head, while the Research Council of the university is the highest authority to supervise, direct, and control all the research activities and the policy-making body on research in the university.

  The regional research stations and their sub-stations are mentioned below:

  Regional Research Station (Hill Zone): Head Quarter: Kalimpong;

• Sub-station: Pedong, Kalimpong

• Regional Research Station (Terai Zone): Head Quarter: Pundibari, Cooch Behar;

• Sub-station: Kharibari, Darjeeling

• Regional Research Station (Old Alluvial Zone): Head Quarter: Majhian, Dakshin Dinajpur,

• Sub-station: Manikchak, Malda

The extension education activities of the university are administered by the Directorate of Extension Education, where the Director of Extension Education is the functional head, while the Extension Education Council of the university is the highest authority to supervise, direct, and control all the extension activities and the policy-making body on extension education in the university.

The University undertakes such agricultural extension activities as are necessary to uplift the condition of rural livelihood through the transfer of technologies (ToT) generated from research, either from its own research system or from the network of five Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) at Kalimpong, Coochbehar, Chopra, Ratua, and Majhian, or in collaboration with different government and non-government agencies. Their activities have been recognized through several awards (ICAR Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyay Rashtriya Krishi Vigyan Protsahan Puraskar, 2016–17 to the Krishi Vigyan Kendra Uttar Dinajpur; Mahindra Samriddhi Award, 2017–18 for two farmers under KVK Uttar Dinajpur; IARI Innovative Farmer Award, 2018 to a farmer nominated by UBKV from Siliguri).

Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Courses

Course	Duration
B.Sc. Agriculture	4 years
B.Sc. Horticulture	3 years
B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering	4 years
M.Sc. Agriculture	2 years
M.Sc. Horticulture	2 years
M.Sc. Forestry	2 years
Ph.D. Agriculture	3-5 years
Ph.D. Horticulture	3-5 years
Ph.D. Forestry	3-5 years

Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Admission Process

Course Level	Courses	Admission Process
Undergraduate Courses	B.Sc. in Agriculture, Horticulture, and Agricultural Engineering	Merit-based on 10+2 marks
Postgraduate Courses	M.Sc. in Agriculture, Horticulture, and Forestry	Entrance exam
Doctoral Courses	Ph.D. in Agriculture, Horticulture, and Forestry	Entrance exam

Course-wise syllabus of Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya

Course	Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3	Semester 4	Semester 5	Semester 6	Semester 7	Semester 8
B.Sc. Agriculture	Principles of Agronomy	Crop Physiology	Genetics and Plant Breeding	Production Technology of Fruit Crops	Production Technology of Vegetables and Flowers	Production Technology of Field Crops	Production Technology of Commercial Crops	Agricultural Economics and Farm Management
B.Sc. Horticulture	Principles of Horticulture	Plant Propagation and Nursery Management	Production Technology of Fruit Crops	Production Technology of Vegetables and Flowers	Production Technology of Spices and Plantation Crops	Production Technology of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants	Production Technology of Ornamental Crops	Post-Harvest Management and Value Addition
B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering	Engineering Mathematics	Engineering Physics	Engineering Chemistry	Basic Electrical and Electronics Engineering	Engineering Mechanics	Engineering Graphics	Computer Programming	Engineering Thermodynamics
M.Sc. Agriculture	Agronomy	Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry	Plant Pathology	Entomology	Genetics and Plant Breeding	Agricultural Extension	Seed Science and Technology	Crop Physiology
M.Sc. Horticulture	Principles of Horticulture	Plant Propagation and Nursery Management	Production Technology of Fruit Crops	Production Technology of Vegetables and Flowers	Production Technology of Spices and Plantation Crops	Production Technology of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants	Production Technology of Ornamental Crops	Post-Harvest Management and Value Addition
M.Sc. Forestry	Silviculture and Agroforestry	Forest Ecology and Management	Forest Mensuration and Remote Sensing	Forest Products and Utilisation	Forest Protection and Wildlife Management	Forest Economics and Management	Forest Genetics and Tree Improvement	Forest Biotechnology and Bioinformatics
Ph.D. Agriculture	Advanced Crop Production	Advanced Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry	Advanced Plant Pathology	Advanced Entomology	Advanced Genetics and Plant Breeding	Advanced Agricultural Extension	Advanced Seed Science and Technology	Advanced Crop Physiology
Ph.D. Horticulture	Advanced Principles of Horticulture	Advanced Plant Propagation and Nursery Management	Advanced Production Technology of Fruit Crops	Advanced Production Technology of Vegetables and Flowers	Advanced Production Technology of Spices and Plantation Crops	Advanced Production Technology of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants	Advanced Production Technology of Ornamental Crops	Advanced Post-Harvest Management and Value Addition
Ph.D. Forestry	Advanced Silviculture and Agroforestry	Advanced Forest Ecology and Management	Advanced Forest Mensuration and Remote Sensing	Advanced Forest Products and Utilization	Advanced Forest Protection and Wildlife Management	Advanced Forest Economics and Management	Advanced Forest Genetics and Tree Improvement	Advanced Forest Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for the courses offered by Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (UBKV) are as follows:

• B.Sc. Agriculture and B.Sc. Horticulture:

  • Candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognised board with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Agriculture with a minimum of 60% marks.

• B.Tech. Agriculture Engineering:

  • Applicants should have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.

• M.Sc. in Agriculture, Horticulture, and Forestry:

  • For M.Sc. programmes, candidates must have a B.Sc. degree in the relevant field with at least 60% marks in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology/Agriculture/Horticulture.

• Ph.D. in Agriculture, Horticulture, and Forestry:

  • For Ph.D. programmes, candidates should have an M.Sc. degree in the respective field with a minimum of 60% marks.

The university conducts entrance exams for admission to M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes, while for B.Sc. and B.Tech. programmes, admission is based on the scores of students in the WBJEE or JEE Mains exam.

Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Fee Structure

The fee structure for Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (UBKV) is as follows:

• B.Sc. Agriculture and B.Sc. Horticulture: The course fee for these undergraduate programmes is ₹12,000 per year for general candidates and ₹6,000 per year for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

• B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering: The fee structure for this undergraduate programme is not explicitly mentioned in the search results. However, the general fee for undergraduate programmes is ₹12,000 per year for general candidates and ₹6,000 per year for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

• M.Sc. in Agriculture, Horticulture, and Forestry: The fee structure for these postgraduate programmes is not explicitly mentioned in the search results. However, the general fee for postgraduate programmes is ₹8,000 per year for general candidates and ₹4,000 per year for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

• Ph.D. in Agriculture, Horticulture, and Forestry: The fee structure for these doctoral programmes is not explicitly mentioned in the search results. However, the general fee for doctoral programmes is ₹8,000 per year for general candidates and ₹4,000 per year for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

Note: There might be additional fees, such as registration fees, examination fees, and hostel fees, which may vary depending on the course and the student's category. It is recommended to visit the official website of the university or contact them directly for the most accurate and up-to-date fee structure information.

Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Ranking

Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (UBKV) has been ranked 11th in India by academic influence. The university has also been accredited by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). However, specific ranking scores or positions in other ranking systems are not available in the search results. It is essential to note that rankings can change over time, and it is always a good idea to check the latest rankings and accreditations before considering a university for higher education.

Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Scholarships Programmes

Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (UBKV) offers various scholarship programmes to its students. Some of the available scholarships include:

1. Merit Scholarship for M.Sc. Ag. Students: M.Sc. Ag. students at UBKV are eligible for merit scholarships from the state.

2. Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Ph.D. Students: UBKV offers the Merit-cum-Means Scholarship to Ph.D. students.

These scholarships aim to support the academic pursuits of students and provide financial assistance based on merit and means. For more detailed information about the scholarship programmes, interested individuals can visit the official website of UBKV or contact the university directly.

Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Placements

Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (UBKV) has a placement cell that assists students in finding internships and job opportunities. The campus counselling and placement cell is led by a placement officer, and the university has a partnership with various companies for placements. According to a source, around 20 to 25% of students at UBKV secure placements. The highest salary package offered is 4 to 4.5 LPA. Some of the top recruiting companies include TATA Rallies, Godrej Agrovet, and IDBI Bank.For more information about the placement programmes and opportunities at UBKV, you can visit the official website of the university or contact the placement cell directly.

Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Cut-offs

The specific cut-off scores for admission to Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (UBKV) are not readily available in the provided search results. For the most accurate and up-to-date information on cut-off scores for various courses at UBKV, I recommend visiting the official website of the university or contacting the admission office directly.

Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Achievements

The specific achievements of Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (UBKV) are not explicitly mentioned in the provided search results. However, UBKV, established in 2001 by an Act of the West Bengal legislature, is known for its academic work in the disciplines of agricultural engineering, agriculture, and horticulture. The university is dedicated to agricultural education, research, and extension development, with a focus on agricultural development and the empowerment of farmers and rural communities. While the precise achievements are not outlined in the search results, UBKV's commitment to agricultural education and research is evident. For detailed information on the university's achievements, it is recommended to visit the official website of UBKV or refer to academic and institutional publications.

Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Infrastructure

The infrastructure of Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (UBKV) is reported to be under development, with sufficient classrooms, labs, and a library available on the campus. The university has smart classrooms and Wi-Fi facilities. Additionally, there are seven hostels for undergraduate and postgraduate students, with Wi-Fi available in each hostel, although the service is reported to be of poor quality. The university's infrastructure is in line with the development of essential academic and residential facilities to support the educational and research needs of its students and faculty. For more detailed information on the infrastructure, it is advisable to visit the official website of UBKV or contact the university directly.

Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Facilities

Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (UBKV) provides various facilities to support the academic and residential needs of its students and faculty. Some of the facilities available at UBKV include:

1. Library: The university has a well-equipped central library at the headquarters in Pundibari, as well as at the two outreached regional research stations. The library provides access to books, periodicals, theses, reports, and CD-ROMs relevant to the university's mandate areas.

2. Hostels: UBKV offers hostel accommodation for both male and female students. There are five hostels in total, with two for girls and three for boys.

3. Campus Facilities: The university's campus is equipped with essential amenities to support academic activities, including smart classrooms and Wi-Fi facilities.

For more detailed information on the facilities provided by UBKV, individuals are encouraged to visit the official website of the university or contact the institution directly.

Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Activities

Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (UBKV) offers various activities and facilities to its students, including:

1. Sports Facilities: UBKV has indoor and outdoor sports facilities, including a gymnasium, table tennis, carom board, badminton, and chess. The university also has a playground for multi-sports activities, including football and cricket.

2. Academic Activities: UBKV is dedicated to agricultural education, research, and extension development, with a focus on agricultural development and the empowerment of farmers and rural communities. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses in various fields of agriculture, horticulture, and agricultural engineering.

3. Library: UBKV has a well-equipped central library at the headquarters in Pundibari, as well as at the two outreached regional research stations. The library provides access to books, periodicals, theses, reports, and CD-ROMs relevant to the university's mandate areas.

4. Other Activities: UBKV organises various extension programmes like vocational training, demonstrations, farmers' fairs, technology weeks, field days, exhibitions, campaigns, group meetings, and farmer-scientist interactions to disseminate knowledge and technologies to the farming community. The university also conducts training on capacity building and human resource development for the extension wing.

For more detailed information on the activities and facilities provided by UBKV, individuals are encouraged to visit the official website of the university or contact the institution directly.

Reviews about Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya

There are limited direct reviews of Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (UBKV) available in the provided search results. However, the university is known for its academic work in the disciplines of agricultural engineering, agriculture, and horticulture. It offers degree courses in these fields and was established in 2001 by an Act of the West Bengal legislature. The university is dedicated to agricultural education, research, and extension development, with a focus on agricultural development and the empowerment of farmers and rural communities. While specific reviews from students or alumni are not readily available, the university's focus and academic offerings are outlined in the search results. For more detailed reviews, it is recommended to visit official university review websites or contact the university directly.

Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Highlights 

University Name	University of North Bengal
Type	Public research university
Establishment	1-Jun-62
Official Website	https://www.nbu.ac.in
Address	Raja Rammohanpur, Siliguri, Darjeeling district, West Bengal, India
Motto	samāno mantraḥ samitiḥ samānī (With same ideology, unanimous in judgment)
Academic Affiliations	NAAC
Budget	₹103.7269 crore (US$13 million) (2021–22 est.)
Chancellor	Governor of West Bengal
Vice-Chancellor	C M Ravindran
Academic Staff	269 (2023)
Students	5,114 (2023)
Undergraduates	578 (2023)
Postgraduates	3,187 (2023)
Affiliated Colleges	62
Campus	Midsize city, 315.99 + 31.50 acres (127.88 + 12.75 ha)
Academic Programmes	Undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, and post-doctoral programs
Notable Departments	Department of History
Notable Alumni	Dr. Anirban Ganguly, Dr. Dipak Kumar Ghosh, and Dr. Sabyasachi Bhattacharya

Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya's FAQs

Q: What is the admission process at Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya?

Admission is based on higher secondary performance for UG courses and entrance exams for PG and Ph.D. programmes.

Q: What are the eligibility criteria for UG and PG programmes at Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya?

A: Eligibility varies; generally, UG requires higher secondary completion, and PG needs a relevant bachelor's degree.

Q: Can you provide information about the fee structure at Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya?

A: Detailed information on fees for different courses can be obtained from the university.

Q: What undergraduate and postgraduate programmes does the Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya offer?

A: UBKV offers various UG and PG programmes in agriculture, horticulture, and agricultural technology.

Q: What are the specific courses offered by the Faculty of Agriculture, Horticulture, and Agricultural Technology in Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya?

A: The Faculty of Agriculture offers courses in agronomy, plant pathology, etc. Horticulture covers floriculture, forestry, etc.

Q: How is the placement scenario at UBKV?

The university has a placement cell that facilitates placements in various organisations. Detailed placement data can be obtained from the cell.

Q: What is the Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya ranking?

A: UBKV holds the 55th rank in the ICAR agricultural university ranking list for 2019.

Q: Are there any scholarships available for students in Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya?

A: Yes, the university may offer scholarships. Details can be obtained from the scholarship office.

Q: Tell me about the faculty at UBKV.

A: The university has experienced faculty members in various departments. Faculty profiles can be found on the official website.

Q: How strong is the alumni network of UBKV?

The university has a growing alumni network contributing to various fields. Alumni events and achievements are regularly updated.

Q: How can I check my exam results at Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya?

Results are generally available on the university's official website. Students can check for updates and notifications.

Q: What are the cut-off marks for admission at Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya?

A: Cut-off marks may vary each year and depend on factors like the number of applicants and available seats.

Q: Does UBKV offer distance education programmes at Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya?

A: Currently, the university may not offer distance education. Check with the official sources for any updates.

Q: What facilities are available on the campus at Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya?

Facilities include a central library, hostels, sports facilities, and a well-equipped agricultural experimental farm.

Q: Where can I find reviews about UBKV?

A: Student reviews can be found on various platforms, and the university's official website may also provide testimonials.

Q: How can I stay updated with the latest news and notifications in Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya?

A: The university website regularly posts news and notifications. Follow the official social media accounts for instant updates.

Q: Can you provide information on recent placements in Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya?

Details of recent placements can be obtained from the placement cell or official university publications.

Q: What extracurricular activities are available at UBKV?

A: The university offers a range of activities, including sports, cultural events, and student clubs.

Q: How is the infrastructure at UBKV?

A: The university has well-developed infrastructure, including classrooms, labs, and research facilities.

Q: Tell me about the campus life at UBKV.

Campus life involves academic, cultural, and sports activities. The campus provides a conducive environment for learning and growth.