University Of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) Bangalore

Gandhi Krishi Vignana Kendra, New Airport Road

State Public University - Bangalore, Karnataka

Description

University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore (UASB) is an educational institute focused on agricultural studies. It was established in 1963 and was first State Agricultural University in Karnataka. University operates as a State Public University in Bengaluru.

The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs with the BSc in Agriculture being the flagship course. It has multiple departments like Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Entomology and Agricultural Extension.

The university has about 4,800+ students and around 400 faculty members. It includes multiple affiliated colleges and provides facilities like a library, sports areas, hostels and medical services. UASB accepts KCET and COMEDK-UGET exam scores for admissions and conducts its own entrance exam for certain courses. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has accredited UASB with an "A" Grade. In 2019, it ranked 101-150 out of 200 colleges in India according to NIRF.

UASB has collaborations with Purdue University and IOWA State University in the USA and multiple others in countries like Germany, Canada, Japan and Belgium. Placements - University has placed its students in companies like NABARD and Axis Bank. Placement rate for agriculture courses is approximately 60 percent.

University/Institute Name	University of Agricultural Sciences Bangalore
Popular Name	UASB
Affiliated with	--
Approved by	--
Accredited By	ICAR (A Grade)
Exams Accepted	KCET, COMEDK-UGET, own exam
Courses offered	Undergraduate and postgraduate programs in agriculture
Hostel Facilities	Yes
Ranking	101-150 (NIRF 2019)
Flagship Programs	BSc in Agriculture
Campus Size	--
Placements	Around 60% placement rate for agriculture courses