About Sardar Krushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural Universi
Sardar Krushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University (SDAU), located at Sardarkrushinagar in Banaskantha District, Gujarat, is a state agricultural university established in 1972. It was created to serve the farming community of North Gujarat, focusing on education, research, and extension activities in agriculture and allied sciences. The university is recognized by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the University Grants Commission (UGC), and it plays a pivotal role in advancing agricultural innovation in arid and semi-arid regions.
SDAU offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Horticulture, Agribusiness, and related fields. Its flagship programs include B.Sc. (Agriculture), B.V.Sc. & A.H., M.Sc. (Agriculture), and Ph.D. in specialized disciplines. Admissions are conducted through state-level entrance examinations such as GUJCET and national-level tests depending on the program.
The Sardarkrushinagar campus is spread across a large area and is equipped with modern laboratories, libraries, hostels, farms, and veterinary hospitals. The university emphasizes practical training, with students gaining hands-on experience in crop production, animal husbandry, and rural development. It also runs Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and extension programs to transfer technology and knowledge directly to farmers.
Guided by its mission to improve agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods, SDAU continues to be a cornerstone of agricultural education and research in Gujarat. It nurtures professionals, scientists, and extension workers who contribute meaningfully to food security, sustainable farming, and rural development across India.
