Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (PDKV), Akola was established in 1969. It offers programs dedicated to agrarian sciences. The courses offered include B.Sc, B.Tech, M.Sc, M.Tech, and Doctoral Degree programs in the faculties of Agriculture & Engineering. Admissions to the courses are conducted based on various entrance tests for PG programs, and on merit in previous examinations for UG programs. Placements are provided with the top companies to deserving students.

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PDKV Akola Highlights

Established | Type 1969 | Public
Approved AICTE, ICAR, UGC
Courses B.Sc, B.Tech, M.Sc, M.Tech and Doctoral Degree
Admission Criteria Entrance Based, Merit-Based
Application Mode: Online
Entrance Tests MHT CET
Facilities: Canteen, Auditorium, Gym, Classroom, Hostel, etc
Official Website | Contact https://www.pdkv.ac.in | +91-724-2258372

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PDKV Akola Important Dates

Events Dates
MHT CET 2023 Registration Date (B.tech) March 8, 2023 to April 20, 2023
MHT CET 2023 PCM Admit Card (B.tech) May 4, 2023
MHT CET 2023 Exam Date (B.tech) May 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 2023
MHT CET 2023 Answer Key Release Date (B.tech) May 26, 2023
MHT CET 2023 Result  (B.tech) June 12, 2023
MHT CET 2023 Counselling Registration (B.tech) June 24 to July 7, 2023
Document verification for MHT CET Counselling 2023 (BTech) June 24 - July 08, 2023

PDKV Akola Courses

The college offers B.Sc, B.Tech, M.Sc, M.Tech, and Doctoral Degree programs in the faculties of Agriculture & Engineering. The details of the programs are mentioned below: 

Courses Details
B.Sc Duration: 4 Years
Eligibility: 10+2
Specializations: Agriculture, Horticulture, and Forestry
Fees per annum: INR 25120
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B.Tech Duration: 4 Years
Eligibility: 10+2
Specializations: Agricultural Engineering and Biotechnology
Fees per annum: INR 25120
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M.Sc Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: B.Sc. or equivalent
Specializations: Agricultural Economics, Forest Products, and Utilization, Fruit Science, Animal Husbandry, Natural Resource Management, Silviculture and Agroforestry, Forest Biology & Tree Improvement, Agricultural Entomology, Agricultural Extension Education, Agriculture Biotechnology, Agronomy, etc.
Fees per annum: INR 19100
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M.Tech Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: B.Tech. (Agri. Engg)
Specializations: Agricultural Process And Food Engineering, Irrigation And Drainage Engineering, Renewable Energy, Soil Water Conservation Engineering and Farm Power & Machinery
Fees per annum: INR 19100
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Ph.D Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Master’s degree in relevant field
Specialization: Renewable Energy, Animal Husbandry Extension Education, Irrigation & Water Management Engineering, Animal Husbandry & Dairy Science, Floriculture And Landscaping, Fruit Science, Agricultural Entomology, Agriculture Economics, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Plant Physiology, Soil Conservation & Water Management, Soil Science And Agriculture Chemistry, Vegetable Science, Seed Technology, Agricultural Processing & Food Engineering, Food Science & Post Harvest Technology, Farm Power And Machinery and Land Resource Management
Fees per annum: INR 18386
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PDKV Akola Admissions

Admissions to the UG courses are on the basis of merit in the previous examination. However, admission to the PG courses and the Ph.D. course is on the basis of the Common Entrance Test conducted by Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Examination Board (MAUEB), Pune. Some of the seats of each course are filled through the Common Entrance Examination to be conducted by I.C.A.R., New Delhi. 

How to Apply?

  • Visit the official college website and go to the online application site. 
  • Register yourself before filling the form. 
  • Fill in the form. Also, print a copy and send it to ANYONE of the seven Applications Receipt Center (ARC) locations. 
  • Fees for submission of application form :
    • For Open category INR 1000
    • For Reserved category INR 500
  • Pay the fees through Demand Draft or by Challan to State Bank of India, payable to the Financial Advisor, MCAER, Pune at Pune.

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PDKV Akola Facilities

Some of the facilities provided by the college include: 

  • Hostel: The college has separate accommodation facilities for boys and girls, each with 41 rooms, accommodating 82 students. Additional facilities include TV, recreation hall, separate mess building, volleyball ground, etc. 
  • Library: The library houses more than 1.57 lakh books and other reading materials, in addition to 255 journals of agricultural, technical, and allied science interest. It also houses special interest collections and rare books. 
  • Co-Curricular Activities: The College has many sports and physical education facilities. These include a gymnasium, a table tennis board, and a volleyball ground. 
  • Educational Tours: Educational tours for B.Sc. (Agri.) students are arranged every year. The educational tours aim to provide a platform for the students to get acquainted with the practical knowledge and aspects of agriculture and allied sectors in other parts of the country.

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PDKV Akola FAQs

Ques. How do we contact the college for further details?

Ans. The mailing address of the college is Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, P.O. Krishi Nagar, Akola-444104 (MS) India. You can also contact them at +91-724-2258372.

Ques. What is the quota of seats filled through the ICAR Common Entrance Examination?

Ans. 15% of the undergraduate seats are filled through this examination, while 25% of the postgraduate and doctoral courses are reserved for ICAR CEE.

Ques. What is the weightage for selection criteria in the Ph.D. program?

Ans. Admission to all Ph.D. courses shall be on the basis of merit formulated by considering weightage of 70 percent of the CET score and 30 percent of the CGPA of the student.

Ques. Where do I need to send the printed application form?

Ans. You can send it to any one of the seven Applications Receipt Center (ARC) locations Viz. Pune / Aurangabad / Nagpur / Amravati / Ahmednagar / Jalgaon / Kolhapur / Akluj (Dist. Solapur) / Dapoli (Dist. Ratnagiri) / Parbhani / Darwha (Dist. Yavatmal).

Ques. How are the placements?

Ans. The college has a placement record of 40%. Some of the top recruiters include Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, Ballarpur Industries Limited, Marico Industries Ltd, Union Bank Of India and Godrej Consumer Products, among many others.