Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology (SVPUAT), Meerut is a premier state agricultural university established on 2 October 2000 by the Government of Uttar Pradesh. Recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and approved by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), the university has built a strong reputation for quality education, research and extension services in agriculture, veterinary sciences, biotechnology and allied sciences.

The university operates through its well-known constituent colleges including the College of Agriculture, College of Veterinary & Animal Science, College of Biotechnology, College of Horticulture and College of Technology, all located on a single sprawling campus at Modipuram, on the Delhi–Dehradun highway (NH-58), about 12 km from Meerut city. This integrated campus setup gives students access to modern laboratories, research farms, a central library, advanced computer facilities, sports infrastructure, hostels and dedicated training centres under one roof.

SVPUAT Meerut offers a wide spectrum of programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels, including B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture, B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering, Biotechnology, Dairy Technology, Food Technology), B.V.Sc & Animal Husbandry, M.Sc, M.Tech, M.V.Sc and Ph.D programs across dozens of specialisations. Admissions are entrance-based through UPCATET, with ICAR AIEEA (PG) scores also accepted for postgraduate programs. As a public university, SVPUAT offers highly affordable fee structures along with scholarships, fellowships and fee waivers for meritorious and reserved-category students.

With a special mandate for the overall development of rural Uttar Pradesh, SVPUAT actively runs Krishi Vigyan Kendras and outreach programs that connect classroom learning with real farming communities. Graduates find opportunities in agribusiness companies, dairy and food industries, banks, research institutions, state agriculture departments and higher education, making SVPUAT a value-driven destination for students aspiring to build careers in agriculture and allied sciences.