Navsari Agricultural University Navsari

Navsari Agricultural University (NAU) is a public university situated in Navsari. It was established in 2004. 

NAU has around 250 students enrolled. The university focuses on education in agriculture.

NAU offers different higher education degrees. These include pre-bachelor's, bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees. Available undergraduate programs are B. Tech B.Sc. and B.V.Sc & AH. Postgraduate programs include MBA, M.Tech, M.Sc. and MVSc The university also provides Diploma, Certificate and PhD courses.

Different departments at NAU include Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Agricultural Engineering and Technology and Agricultural Biotechnology. It has branch campuses in Bharuch, Surat, Bardoli, Waghai, Paria and Gandevi.

Admissions to NAU are merit- and entrance-based. For undergraduate programs 60% weightage is from 12th-grade merit and 40% from GUJCET or JEE Main scores. All postgraduate admissions are based on entrance exams.

Facilities at NAU include separate hostels for boys and girls, a library, departmental laboratories, sports ground, gym, guest room for parents and robust IT infrastructure.

NAU is recognized by the University Grants Commission of India and accredited by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). All eight constituent colleges are accredited by the National Agricultural Education Accreditation Board of ICAR until March 31 2026.

Rankings - NAU was placed in range of 151-200 out of 200 colleges in India by NIRF in 2019. In 2024, it was ranked 352nd in India and 6198th globally.

Placements - Companies that recruit are Amul, Sumul, Kankaria Zoo and Zydus Virbac.