GBPUAT - University in Pantnagar, Tanda Range - Udam Singh Nagar, India

After independence, development of the rural sector was considered the primary concern of the Government of India. In 1949, with the appointment of the Radhakrishnan University Education Commission, imparting of agricultural education through the setting up of rural universities became the focal point. Later, in 1954 an Indo-American team led by Dr. K.R. Damle, the Vice-President of ICAR, was constituted that arrived at the idea of establishing a Rural University on the land-grant pattern of USA. As a consequence a contract between the Government of India, the Technical Cooperation Mission and some land-grant universities of USA, was signed to promote agricultural education in the country.

It is the first agricultural university in India.This university is known as the largest agricultural university in the world.It is the greatest agricultural university in India.Here, training of beekeeping, mushroom production training and various types of training programs are organized by scientists from time to time.Kisan Mela is organized every year for the farmers here.About 300 species have been developed by this university.

College of Agriculture is the most prestigious constituent of G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar. It came into being on 17th November 1960 when Padit Jawahar Lal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, inaugurated the university. It performs a dynamic and innovative education programme to meet the modern challenges of scientific manpower, vital and relevant research and effective extension services. The college has more than 200 faculty members in the above mentioned departments. The college is proud to have the most learned people as their faculty members, who are recognized worldwide for their eminent teaching skills and outstanding research accomplishments. The college provides an atmosphere not only for healthy academic activities but also for all-round growth and development of student's personality. The university has followed a system of education that provides a great deal of openness transparency, flexibility and possibilities for growth. Apart from teaching, the college is also involved in research, extension and consultancy.

Most suitable place for higher education and training.Cafeteria system was best food system in this University. Quality of food was being maintain till july 2015. Due to the shortage of Management and skilled staff quality could not maintained.

It is really good University in the field of Agriculture and technology. I request any student who want to engage in Agriculture sector,they read in this university

A nice and good environment university, inline with vision like Shanti Niketan . There are lot of colleges related to agriculture, technology. Nice place to study not very much away from city and in the lap of nature

India's oldest and largest Agricultural University I went there 3 or 4 times. It's really beautiful and it has 12000 acres' campus. There are 7 Colleges. It's the best for Agriculture ...

Worst University for studying. Bad culture and influence over students. No work life balance. Poor staff and services. This university is just here to loot people and their money.