ALLAHABAD AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE

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About Us:

The Allahabad Agricultural Institute was established in 1910 as a Department of Allahabad Christian College (presently known as Ewing Christian College). In 1911, the Agricultural and Technical Departments of the college were shifted across the Jamuna River from Allahabad and Allahabad Christian College on a 264 acre of badly eroded land purchased for the purpose of Agricultural Institute. In April 1913, the Agricultural and Technical Departments were bifurcated from the Arts and Science Departments of the Ewing Christian College under an independent budget. On August 24, 1916, a separate council was constituted with the Principal of the College as its Ex officio Chairman for the management of the Agricultural Department.
In November 1918, the Agricultural & Technical Department was delinked from the Ewing Christian College altogether and was named as "Allahabad School of Agricultural". On February 1, 1919, the School was re-christened as the "Allahabad Agricultural Institute" providing a wider scope for expansion, development and broad educational management. For the purpose of Agricultural Research, Extension, Health and Hygiene, Animal & Dairy Sciences, Engineering & Technology, the Institute purchased land about 650 acres in Jamunapar.

PURPOSE & OBJECTIVES OF THE INSTITUTE:

1. To provide education and learning in areas of agricultural and rural economic development geared to the promotion, advancement and sharing of scientific knowledge, for the development of Christian men and women in particular and for others to the greatest extent possible.
2. To serve and work towards improvement and development of rural life both among the Church and her people, and the general population in the rural areas.
3. To prepare young men and women as citizens imbued with the zeal and spirit of service in keeping with the teachning of our LORD JESUS CHRIST.
4. To give effect to the spirit of national and international goodwill and friendship, as well as desires of the people of other areas and countries to share their best with each other.

Departments:

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE:

The winds of change across the Indian sub-continent presage a bright future for young generation. The transformation from regulation to liberalization from protection to integration in the field of agriculture demands new thinking, new approaches and new technical skills to accelerate the growth of Agriculture production. The essential concerns of the college are for the environment which is very well supported with series of disciplines like Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Pathology and Nematology, Biological Science, Chemistry, Extension & Communication, Agricultural Economics & Rural Sociology and Soil & Environmental Sciences.

Department of Agronomy
Department of Horticulture
Department of Plant Pathology and Nematology
Department of Biological Sciences
Department of Chemistry
Department Extension and Communication
Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Sociology
Department of Soil and Environmental Sciences

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY:

Agricultural Engineer occupies uniquely important position in our modern civilization. He or she has the responsibility for translating the discoveries of teacher or scientist to science and technology in Agriculrural Mechanisation. Agricultural structures, soil and water management within the facilities and services.
The College adopts professional approach to its fields of study which is subjested to resources requirements and candidates qualifications, accommodating specific individual needs. Expertise, for these roles, is developed through integrated course work and research study in following department -

Department Fram Machinery and Power Engineering.
Department of soil, Water, Land Engineering and Management.
Department of Agricultural Structure and Process Engineering.
Department of Engineering.
Department of Computer Science and Technology.
Department of Basic Science and Humanities.

COLLEGE OF FOOD & DAIRY TECHNOLOGY:

The dairy industry is heading towards 2000 A.D. with an accelerating momentum and dairy development fits most appropriately in the country's programme of increasing food production, rural development and equitable distribution. The promise for India's dairy development lies in recognizing the need of substantial increase in production of liquied milk. Presently, milk products fetch relatively higher price than liquied milk and this has directly boosted the output of value added products like table butter, yoghurt, cheese, ice cream and milk powder. Further the indeginous milk preparations also enjoy higher demand and better prices. The growth would call for substantial expansion of existing facilities, covering procrement, processing, transportation, marketing and distribution.

COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT AND COMMERCE:

Allahabad Agricultural Institute is a pioneering educational institute of the national & international status actively involved in modernizing and improving rural life and agricultural sector in India. The institute organizes training programmes for officers, extension works engaged in agriculture & rural development. The last two decades have experienced growth of industries and influx of multinational companies which has increased the need for skilled man power with a competitive edge and quality conciousness for effective management. The programme has been designed to enable participants:
1. To acquire a strong understanding of the concepts, tools and techniques in disciplines on which agribusiness, rural development and business administration is based.
2. To be exposed to fundamental principles and frame works of different functional areas of agribusiness, rural development and business administration.
3. To broaden their prospective in agribusiness, rural development and business administration.

COLLEGE OF DAIRY SCIENCE:

India's Agriculture continues to be dominated by the belief that its base is crop production. Its importance is beyond dispute, since food grains fulfil the first basic need by providing calories for sustenance of the country's population. Having achieved a level of self-sufficiency in cereal production, the base of farming needs to be broadened to enchance the quality in the daily diet, as represented by animal protein, for which the major source is milk and meat. Therefore, dairy has enormous potential to improve the socio economic status of the large percentage of rural population. Cattle perhaps, one of the best tangible asset and mainstay for their security. This improvement in socio - economic status is further supported by various other aspects of livestock enterprises like poultry, piggery, goat keeping, sheep keeping etc.

The College of Dairy Science, with its very well defined purpose, aims to the emergence of dairying as a full-fledged agri-business for enchancing human nutrition, generating mass employment particularly in rural areas. Scientific farming is also helping to develop a symbiotic relationship between the farmer and industry. The College is committed to a sound base for teaching, research, extension and training, with its well balanced educational programmes.

DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL HUSBANDRY:

Animal Husbandry has its existence in India from very ancient and selection of animals for higher productivity was a specialized subject. Such a long association with the art of rearing of animals, the widely varying agro-ecological conditions of the country and origin of the livestock, has resulted in a great deal of diversity in livestock, genetic resources over the years. However, these livestock have adoption to tropical heat and resistance to most of the tropical diseases. With the increasing productivity of dairy animals, poultry, sheep, goats, pigs etc., the farmer is now aware of the need of animal genetic resources and conservation, adequate health care, scientific feeding and management practices to protect the animals and his profit. This growth refects the social, cultural and economic changes in rural India. In recognition of the impact of these changes, the department strives to engender environment awareness and prompts the use of advanced technologies for the solution of complex problems in this field. A broad platform of this study is offered for the students, in order to generate subject and interdisciplinary expertise skill.

COLLEGE OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & SOCIAL ETHICS:

The origional visionary Dr. Sam Higginbottom the founder of the Institute said in his own words that the application of Gospel originated the idea of Allahabad Agricultural Institute and had there been no church/evengelical work in the world, there would not have been the Institute. Once he was asked to give an address to a company of students to answer the question "is not such work as yours capable of being carried on without the religious, Christian motive?" "Can not a person who does not believe in Jesus Christ as the world's only Saviour do such work?" He answered that I was a poor one of whom to ask such a question for I had never tried to do any work apart from religion. My work take to be the expression of the fact that I believe God. I am satisfied that religious motive must be present, that Jesus in the only one who can supply the continuing power to carry on through all circumstances and all the time.

COLLEGE OF HOME ECONOMICS & WOMEN'S DEVELOPMENT:

India like the rest of world, is in the midst of a women's liberalization revolution and simultaneously experiencing an accelerating socio-economic growth. Ambitious women's development programmes place Indian women of the platform which accommodates them in diverse disciplines in todays world. Home Economics is an interdisciplinary field of knowledge and home practices. It provides scientific information for dealing with real life situations and helps individuals to cope with day today problems. This field reinforces the culturally relevant knowledge of Indian women in foods and nutrition, clothing and textiles, child development, family resource management, home science extension education and allied areas.

The College of Home Economics and Women's Development, through its integrated program of teaching, research and extension plays a significant role in improving the socio-economic condition of rural as well as urban families. A systematic approach has been adopted, emphasizing the identification of opportunities and solution of the problems that stand in the way of their realization. Proper synthesis of planning and management in the field of Home Economics is stressed upon keeping in view the impact on environmental, social and economic conditions. The division provides individuals with a supportive environment in which they develop their skills aptitude, helping them to reach their professional goals.

COLLEGE OF CONTINUING & NON - FORMAL EDUCATION:

India continues to live in villages. The rural poor are increasingly seen as clusters of people rather than as individual. Most of them are engaged in agriculture and over half of them are living below poverty line. More over millions have no land at all and are deeply engulfed in the cycle of poverty. It is therefore essential to create some structure to visualize the effective linkages among various development activities planned for poverty alleviation, information education and training which plays a critical role in creating awareness among benefifiary population equipping them with skills required in the process of being able to sustain their own upgradation. This will serve as a common platform for the community to and share their experiences and complex problems of situation through learning experiences to acquire ever increasing knowledge in all walks of life with a view to improving quality of their life.

ADDRESS:-

ALLAHABAD AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE,
P.O. AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE
ALLAHABAD - 211007

Courses and Eligibility-:

1. DOCTORAL PROGRAMME:

Doctoral research in the Institute is designed to reflect various disciplines like: Agronomy, Horticulture, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Biochemistry, Agricultural Plant Pathology, Agricultural Extension, Microbiology, Animal Sciences, Dairy Technology and Agricultural Engineering and Environmental Sciences.

ELIGIBILITY & CRITERIA FOR D. Phil. :

Master degree or its equivalent as recognized by the Alld. University in the discipline related to the proposed research work. Candidates are required to clear deficiency courses before they become eligible. For candidates from I.C.A.R. Institutions where D.Phil. registration facilities are not available, provision for co-guide could be made. The Institute staff shall be the main guide in such cases.

COURSES FOR D.PHIL. CANDIDATES:

There shall be at least three advance level core courses and three departmental courses to be cleared by each D.Phil. candidate with "satisfactory" remark. These courses are:

A. core courses in one semester:

1. Advance Statistics
2. Instrumentation and Analytical Techniques
3. Research Methodology

B. Three departmental courses in one semester to be formulated by the department concered:

In addition to these courses each candidates shall have to give a seminar on the research topic selected which must be scored " satisfactory" by the research committee. Preliminary qualifying test before submission of thesis is compulsory.

Fees for D.Phil. Candidates - As per the schedule of Institute fees, the D.Phil. candidate are required to submit the fees in five instalments within stipulated time before submission of thesis for the award of D. Phil. From Allahabad University.

2. POST-GRADUATE PROGRAMMES

M.Sc. AGRICULTURE (Two year Course) :

ELIGIBILITY

Post graduate programmes in M.Sc. Agronomy, M.Sc. Horticulture, M.Sc. Ag. Economics. M.Sc.Ag. Extension, M.Sc.Ag. Biochemistry and M.Sc.Ag. Plant Pathology are open to the candidates who have passed the B.Sc. Agriculture Examination (4 Years degree courses) of the Allahabad University or any other examination recognized by Allahabad University or its equivalent. Both men and women are eligible.

3. M.Sc. DAIRY TECHNOLOGY (Two year Course):

ELIGIBILITY

This programme is open to the candidates who have passed the B.Sc. Agriculture (4 Year course) or any other equivalent Degree recognized by Allahabad University or B.Sc. Dairying (D.T.) of a recognized University or B.Sc. followed by IDD (D.T.) or vice-versa or B.V.Sc. & A.H. or its equivalent degree of universities recognized by the Allahabad University. Any candidates whose years of study of any two courses are overlapping will not be considered for admission. Both men and women are eligible.

4. M.Sc. ANIMAL SCIENCE (Two year Course):

ELIGIBILITY

The course in M.Sc. Animal Science is open to candidates who have passed the B.Sc. Agriculture Examination (4 Year course) of Allahabad University or any other equivalent degree recognized by Allahabad University or B.Sc. followed by I.D.D. (D.H.) or vice-versa or B.V.Sc. & A.H. or its equivalent degree recognized by the Allhabad University. Any candidate whose years of study of any two courses are overlapping will not be considered for admission. Both men and women are eligible.

5. M.SC. AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING (Two year Course):

ELIGIBILITY

This course is open to the candidates who have passed B.Tech.Ag. Engg., Examination of the Allahabad University or any other equivalent examination recognized by the Allahabad University or have passed section A and B examination of Institute of Engineers India, in the field of Mechanical, Civil, Industrial and Electrical Engineering. Both men and women are eligible.

6. M.Sc. FOOD SCIENCE & APPLIED NUTRITION (Two year Course):

ELIGIBILITY

The course is open to women candidates who have passed B.Sc. Home Economics or B.Sc. home Science (3 Year course) examination of Allahabad University or any other equivalent degree of a University recognized by Allahabad University.

UNDER GRADUATE PROGRAMMES

B.Sc. AGRICULTURE (FOUR YEAR COURSE):

ELIGIBILITY

Admission to this programme is open to any candidate who has passed the intermediate examination with at least second division marks in agriculture or science (physics, chemistry and maths/biology), or the board of intermediate education, U.P. or any other equivalent examination recognized by the allhabad University. Both men and women are eligible.

B.TECH. AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING (FOUR YEAR COURSE):

ELIGIBILITY

Admission to this programme is open to any candidate who has passed the intermediate examination with at least second division marks in agriculture or in science (Maths group) of the board of intermediate education, U.P. or any other equivalent examination recognized by the Allahabad University. It is also open to the candidate having a three year diploma in mechanical or Electrical or Civil Engineering. Both men and women are eligible.

B.Sc. HOME ECONOMICS (Three Year course):

ELIGIBILITY

Women candidates who have passed the Intermediate examination with at least second division marks in science or Intermediate Home Science (Chemistry, Biology and Home Science) from U.P. Board or an equivalent examination recognized by the Allahabad University are eligible.

INDIAN DAIRY DIPLOMA:

This programme is furnished to train the students with two specific fields - Dairy Husbandry and Dairy Technology. It prepares the students for Govt. or private dairies and allied organizations.

INDIAN DAIRY DIPLOMA ,DAIRY TECH. (Two year course):

ELIGIBILITY

Candidates both men and women, who have passed Intermediate examination with at least second division marks in Maths or Inter Agriculture of the Board of Intermediate Education U.P. or any other equivalent examination are eligible.

INDIAN DAIRY DIPLOMA DAIRY HUSB. (Two year course):

ELIGIBILITY

Candidate both men and women, who have passed Inter Science with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Maths or Inter Agriculture of the Board of High School, and Intermediate Education U.P. or any equivalent examination are eligible.

MANAGEMENT PROGRAMMES

Two years (Full time) management programmes are as follows:

Post Graduate Diploma in Agri-Business Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Agricultural Extension Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration

ELIGIBILITY

COMPUTER EDUCATION

Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (One Year)
Diploma in Computer Science (One Year)

ELIGIBILITY

INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION PROGRAMME

The Institute endeavours to promote the study of the various aspects of Agriculture and Home Economics at the Intermediate level (U.P.Board) in the light of the above approach the students are being visualized and there after trained to adopt agriculture, agricultural engineering/home economics as a profession. The duration of these programmes is two years.

Intermediate (Agriculture) (Two year Course)

Intermediate (Home Science) (Two year Course)

ELIGIBILITY

Intermediate (Agriculture) : This programme is open to both boys and girls who have passed U.P. Board High School Examination (with Science or Agriculture group) or its equivalent.

Intermediate (Home Science) : This programme is open to girl candidates only who have passed the High School Examination of the U.P. Board or its equivalent.

Fees Structure:-

ALLHABAD AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE
FEE STRUCTURE
DOCTORAL PROGRAMME

Facilities:-

HOSTEL FACILITY - Available for men's and Women's.

COMPUTER FACILITY - Available for men's and Women's.

LIBRARY FACILITY - Available for men's and Women's.

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