Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya

Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Gwalior

Among Indian universities, Rajmata Vijaya Raje Scindia Krishi Vishwavidyalaya is placed 26th by India Today and 7th by ICAR. The college offers advanced courses in plant genetics, biotechnology, agronomy, engineering, and agricultural economics. The university provides research courses at the bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. The VYAPAM and ICAR entrance exams are used to grant admission. Regular placements occur in various financial institutions and seed research firms.

Highlights of University

Established in	2008
Institute Type	Public
Courses Offered	4 UG Courses and 2 PG Courses
Popular Courses	B.Sc, M.Sc, Ph.D.
Application Mode	Online
Admission Criteria	Entrance Test
Entrance Exam	PAT, JEE Bhopal
Entrance Mode	Online
Official Website	https://www.rvskvv.net/

Courses at University

The institute offers various courses in B.Sc, M.Sc, and Ph.D. programs. Below is the table of the courses offered in the different disciplines.

Courses	Specializations	Eligibility	Duration
B.Sc	Environmental Science Agricultural Economics Agronomy	Intermediate graduate with Maths/Biology/forestry as one subject with 45% aggregate	3 Years.
M.Sc	Environmental Science Genetics & Plant Breeding Agriculture statistics	Graduate in B.Sc. with minimum 45% marks	2 Years
Ph.D.	Genetics & Plant Breeding Soil science & agriculture	Master’s degree from a recognized University with minimum 45% marks	5 Years

Admissions at University

Merit-based admission is used at university, whereas entrance exams are used for admission to several courses. UG course admissions are managed by ICAR or VYAPAM. Based on the merit rank obtained in the exam and the results of the medical exams, admissions are made. GPA results will be used to determine admission to PG programs. Additionally, MP-PAT entrance exams are accepted for admission.

Placements to University

The placement cell helps students find employment and supports them while they are on placement. Additionally, the cell regularly offers career counseling and assistance to students in search for scholarships.

HDFC, Bank of India, Dhanuka Agritech Limited, Genetics India Limited, Rajiv Gandhi Mission for Watershed Management, Pioneer Seeds Pvt. Ltd., Dhan Foundation, Pradan, Bayer Crop Science Ltd., Hariyali Kisaan Bazaar, MonsantoVardaan Biotech Pvt. Ltd., and Nagarjuna Fertilizers and Chemicals are among the companies and organizations where the students are employed.

Scholarships for Students

Scholarships are available to students by the college. Staff members in the administrative office are committed to helping students navigate the entire process. Here aresome student scholarships that are available:

National Talent Scholarship:     Rajmata Scindia Krishi Vishwavidyalaya students are eligible to apply for a National Talent Scholarship.
Junior Research Fellowship:    Scholars pursuing Ph.D. at the institute are eligible to apply for the Junior Research Fellowship.
Vikramaditya Yojna:    Students at V.V. are also eligible for this scholarship. To apply for this award, candidates must submit an application to the university.

Facilities at University

The Rajmata College offers an excellent range of resources to help students succeed in their professional endeavors. Students are provided with various study and research facilities in addition to their curricula. Some college's facilities are listed below:

E-library:   The e-library comprises around 712 printed books, 1298 gifted books, textbooks, reference books, 139 e-books, 52 e-journals, 07 printed journals, and 1538 theses for UG, graduate, and doctoral degrees. The e-library has curricula in various subjects, including agriculture, horticulture, and animal husbandry.

Hostel:   The hostel has all the contemporary conveniences and separate facilities for boys and girls. The institute offers eating rooms, common areas, and recreational spaces in addition to the refrigerator. Students are also given access to periodicals and newspapers.

Research:   The candidates can benefit from the institute's organizational structure for research.

Faculty at University

Prof. (Dr.) Surapaneni Koteshwara Rao serves as the vice-chancellor of Rajmata Krishi College. The college's departments are headed by 14 scientists in addition to the vice chancellor. For example, the Head of the Department of Entomology is Dr. VK Shrivastava, and the Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics is Dr. J.S. Raghuwanshi. Both Dr. B.S. Kansana and Dr. Shailendra Singh Kushwah are agronomy scientists.