Established in 1968, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth is a private coeducational university. The UG programs offered by the Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth are B.SC Honours in agriculture, B. Tech in agriculture. At the PG level, MPKV Pune offers M.Sc. in agriculture, MTech in agriculture, and MBA in agriculture. 

At the doctoral level, MPKV Pune offers PhD with specialization in two agricultural streams. The universities offer key specialization in the Agriculture stream and field.

Admission of the candidate is done via merit-based and marks obtained in Common Entrance Test (CET), an exam organized by Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth. However, there is no reservation for any category in Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Pune college. 

MPKV Pune Quick Facts

  • Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth has a library facility that has around 7564 books in it. And around 27660 book volumes of journals. The library of this college also provides an EBooks facility.
  • The MPKV College also has a portal for student complaints. Any student can register to complain if they face any trouble in the college.
  • The college has a Research Team and Section. Till now, two researchers of Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth have got patents.
  • Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth university has Agriculture Technology Information Centre. This center works for the welfare of farmers and promotes agriculture research among students.
  • The MPKV also takes international students and applicants. MPKV has the highest number of foreign students in comparison to other agriculture universities. 
  • MPKV also emphasizes sports programs. The college conducts sports like cricket ground, volleyball ground, tennis court, football ground, running track, badminton court, yoga hall and many more. 
  • The MPKV College is associated with the Communication Centre. The university has a printing press for printing farm lectures and making magazines, booklets, etc. 

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MPKV Pune Ranking

  • The college is on the list of 2019 NIRF Ranking. As per the source, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Pune NIRF ranking 2019
  • The Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth is in the list of Top B.SC Agriculture College in Pune based on the 2021 Ranking. 
  • Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth is ranked 8480 among all the colleges in the world, as per international college ranking 2021. 
  • The MPKV is in the list of Top BE and B. TECH college in Maharashtra, as per the 2021 ranking. 
  • The Mahatma Phule Krishi Phule Vidyapeeth, Pune college is in the list of Top M.sc in Agriculture colleges in Maharashtra, based on 2021 ranking.
  • The MPKV college is also on the list of Top Ph.D. in agriculture colleges in Maharashtra, based on the 2021 ranking. 

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Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth Courses & Fees

Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth College, Pune offers the following courses: 

Program Program Details Selection Basis
B.Sc Hons.  Duration: 4 Years
Fees: INR 1,50,000/-
Eligibility: 10+2 certifications with +2 from science as per Maharashtra Board pattern or any equivalent examination. The subjects in 10+2 should be PCB, PCMB, OR PCM or inter agriculture and English. The minimum marks in 10+2 should be 55%
Specializations: Agriculture, Animal, ABM, Husbandry, Horticulture
Merit-based
B.Tech Duration: 4 Years
Fees: INR 1,50,000/-
Eligibility: 10+2 certifications with +2 from science as per Maharashtra Board pattern or any equivalent examination. The subject in + 2 should be PCB, PCMB, OR PCM or inter agriculture and English. The minimum marks in 10+2 should be 55%
Specializations: Agriculture Engineering, Food Technology, Biotechnology 
M.Sc  Duration: 2 Years
Fees: INR 31,300/-
Eligibility: Candidate must hold valid score in B.Sc. degree or any other equivalent degree from a recognized institution
Specialization: Agricultural Biotechnology, Horticulture, Agriculture
M.Tech Duration: 2 Years
Fees: INR 31,300/-
Eligibility: Candidate must hold valid score in B. Tech (Agriculture) degree or any other equivalent degree from a recognized institution
Specialization: Irrigation & Drainage Engineering, Process and Food Engineering, Soil & Water Conservation Engineering, Farm Machinery and Power Engineering
CET conducted by MAUEB
MBA Duration: 2 Years
Fees: INR 1,16,000/-
Eligibility: Candidate must hold valid score in BBA (Agriculture), B.F.Sc. / B.Tech. (Food Tech.) / B.Sc. (Honours), B.Tech. (Agriculture engineering.) / B.Sc. (Horticulture) / B.Sc. (Forestry), B.Sc. (ABM) / B.Sc. (BBM) / B.Sc. (Agri. Bio-Tech.) B.Sc. (Agri.degree or any other equivalent degree from a recognized institution
Specialization: Agricultural Business Management
CAT/ MAT/ CMAT/, XAT Scores 
PhD Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: Candidate must have MTech (Agriculture) degree to pursue Ph.D. in agriculture engineering and for Ph.D. in agriculture candidate must have a degree in M.Sc. (Agri.) / M.Sc. (Hort.)
Specialization: Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture
CSIR NET

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MPKV Pune Placements

The MPKV College conducts career counseling programs and guest lectures for the students to give direction to students. Top-notch companies visit the campus of Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Pune. Students get special training for CV enhancement skills, industry-related skills, and other skills required for their careers.

MPKV conducts mock interviews also among students, to give them ideas regarding real interview sessions. As college provides specialization in Agriculture, many agriculture companies visit campus-like fertilizer industries.

Placement Highlights

  • The average package offered to students of Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Pune was 3 LPA.
  • The highest package offered to students was 10 LPA inside the campus.
  • The lowest package offered to students was 4 LPA inside the campus.
  • The college also arranges seminar for the students, to polish their skills
  • The package offered in the college varies from, 25000 per month to 50000 per month
  • The institution organizes workshops to give industry-related experience.

Top Recruiters

Here’s a list of recruiters that visit Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Pune

Mahindra Motors John Deere Insecticides India Samsung Blackberry
BASF India Sumitomo Chemicals NOKIA AMAZON VIVO

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MPKV Pune Scholarships

The MPKV offers many scholarships to meritorious and needy students. Here is a list of scholarship that is available to the students of Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Pune:

Scholarship Name How to Avail? 
Government of India Merit-cum-means Scholarship To avail of this scholarship, the candidate must have passed the previous final examination or equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks. The annual income of the candidate must not exceed 2.50 Lacs.
Free Studentship to the students of Economically Backward Classes To avail of this scholarship, the candidate is meritorious to pursue higher education. The family income of the candidate must be less than 8 Lacs per Annum for eligibility. The candidate will get 10,00 per annum for three years and then 20,000 per annum for the fourth and fifth years.
Government of India National Loan Scholarship The candidate must be meritorious and pursuing higher education. The annual family income of the candidate must not exceed 6 Lacs per Annum to avail of this scholarship.

Other Scholarships

Apart from these scholarships, there are many scholarships that are provided by the Maharashtra State Government. The names of the scholarships are listed below: 

  • Jawaharlal Nehru University Scheme
  • Maintenance Allowance for SC Students in Professional Courses
  • Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Shikshan Shulk Shishyavrutti Yojna
  • Chief Minister Fellowship (CMF) Program State Government Dakshina Ahichatra Scholarship
  • Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Merit Scholarship. 

Educational Loan

Many educational loans with low interest are provided by many banks in India. Banks like State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, Central Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, Kotak Mahindra Bank, HDFC Bank, and many more provide loans to students. Students can go to the bank of their choice and see the details regarding interest rate etc. 

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MPKV Pune FAQs

Ques. What is the scope of a Ph.D. in Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth?

Ans. Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth is a renowned highly acknowledged agricultural university. All the courses offered are well valued and evaluated by the authorities. So, Ph.D. holds a great value in MPKV. You can get placement after a Ph.D. on campus and out of campus also.

Ques. Does Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth provide a hostel facility?

Ans. Yes, MPKV, Pune provides hostel facilities for both boys and girls. Around 590 boys hostels are there for boys, and around 400 hostels are there for girls. The hostel rooms are big and spacious. The hostel has a 24*7 electricity facility with a water purifier, mess facilities and is surrounded by greenery. The hostel also has a cupboard and study table, bed with storage capacity for students. The hostel wardens are also nice. 

Ques. How is the course curriculum of Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Pune?

Ans. The course curriculum of the MPKV college is well organized. The students are given academic plus practical knowledge. Students are often taken on field trips to give them LIVE and practical knowledge of course. The exams in the college are well organized. 

Ques. Does Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth have MCAER counseling?

Ans. Yes, the college has MCAER counseling. It is conducted every year by the college for the selection of righteous students. To register yourself with the counseling you need documentation like a school leaving certificate, college leaving certificate, caste certificate, residential certificate, school, and college mark sheets.