Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Cooch Behar : Admissions 2026, Courses, Fees & Placements

Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (UBKV), Cooch Behar (West Bengal) is a specialized state agricultural university established in 2001, located at P.O. Pundibari, District Cooch Behar – 736165. Recognized by the UGC and affiliated with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), the university was founded to promote education, research, and extension in agriculture and allied sciences in the northern districts of West Bengal. UBKV offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in disciplines such as Agriculture, Horticulture, and Agricultural Engineering. Popular courses include B.Sc. (Agriculture), B.Sc. (Horticulture), B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering), M.Sc., M.Tech, and Ph.D. programs. Admissions are conducted through state-level entrance exams, ICAR tests, and merit-based selection. The university emphasizes research and innovation in crop science, horticulture, farm machinery, irrigation, and rural development, with dedicated research stations and extension centers serving farmers across the region. Its mission is to strengthen food security, sustainable agriculture, and rural upliftment. The campus is equipped with modern laboratories, experimental farms, greenhouses, libraries, and student hostels, ensuring practical exposure and holistic development.