Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (PDKV), Akola was established in 1969 by Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh. The institute is affiliated with Shri Shivaji Agriculture College, Amravati. It is ranked 522 among the country and 9619 among the world. PDKV Akola provides courses on agro sciences. The College of Agriculture & Engineering provides courses like B.Sc., B.Tech., M.Sc., M.Tech., and doctoral degree programs. For PG programs, a variety of entrance exams are used to determine admission, whereas, for UG programs, the results of prior exams are used to determine entry. 

PDKV Akola has recorded the highest package 12 LPA in placement drive in 2022. The top recruiters are Bayer crop science, IFFCO, Mahindra, Reliance Foundation, etc.

PDKV Ranking

Ranking details of the college are mentioned in the table below.

Ranked by Years Rank
Uni Rank 2022 Country rank - 522
Uni Rank 2022 World rank - 9619

PDKV Akola Courses & Fees

Courses offered by PDKV are mentioned in the table below.

Course Name Details Selection Criteria
B.E. / B.Tech
  • Duration: 4 years
  • Fees: INR 2,40,000- 3,00,000.
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with 50% marks in Science subjects.
 ICAR AIEEA
M.E./M.Tech
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 31,300.
  • Eligibility: Graduation with 60% marks.
 ICAR AIEEA
MBA/ PGDM
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 1,16,000- 2,20,000.
  • Eligibility: A bachelor's degree in any stream.
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BSc
  • Duration: 4 years
  • Fees: INR 2,12,000.
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with 50% marks in science subjects.
 ICAR AIEEA
MSc
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 14,186.
  • Eligibility: Graduation with 60% marks.
 ICAR AIEEA
B.Agri
  • Duration: 4 - 5 years
  • Fees: INR 2,44,000.
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with 50% marks.
 Merit-based

PDKV Akola Placements

The college offers placements to its students every year. Around 10% of students of the college are placed every year as per the student reviews. The highest package offered to the students is INR 12 LPA and the lowest package offered is INR 2.5 LPA. Top recruiters of the institute include IFFCO, Bayer Crop Science, Mahindra, etc.

Placement Statistics

Particulars Details
Percentage of students placed 10%
Highest CTC INR 12 LPA
Lowest CTC INR 2.5 LPA

PDKV Akola Scholarships

Scholarships offered by PDKV Akola are mentioned below.

  • National scholarship for UG and PG students.
  • Junior and senior research fellowship.
  • Merit cum means scholarship.
  • Post metric scholarship.
  • Loan facilities are also available in the college.

PDKV Akola Facilities

The college offers a number of amenities, such as

  • Hostel: There are separate dormitories for males and girls in the college, each with 41 rooms that can hold 82 students. Additional amenities include television, a recreation center, a separate mess hall, a volleyball court, etc.
  • Library: The library has 255 journals of interest to agricultural, technological, and allied scientists and more than 1.57 lakh books and other reading materials. It also houses rare books and collections with specialized interests.
  • The college has numerous sports and physical education facilities. Co-Curricular Activities There is a gym, a table tennis table, and a volleyball court.
  • Educational Tours: Every year, educational excursions are organized for B.Sc. (Agri) students. The educational excursions are designed to give students an opportunity to become familiar with the practical knowledge and elements of agriculture and related industries in other parts of the country.

PDKV Akola FAQs

Ques. What percentage of available seats are filled through the ICAR Common Entrance Examination?

Ans:This exam fills 15% of the undergraduate seats, and ICAR CEE is only allowed to enroll students in postgraduate and doctorate programs.

Ques. What is the PhD program selection criteria at PDKV Akola?

Ans: Entrance to all Ph.D. programs will be based on a merit formula that gives the student's CGPA and CET score equal weights of 30% and 70%, respectively.

Ques. What address do I mail the printed application form to?

Ans:The seven Applications Receipt Center (ARC) locations are as follows: Pune, Aurangabad, Nagpur, Amravati, Ahmednagar, Jalgaon, Kolhapur, Akluj (Dist. Solapur), Dapoli (Dist. Ratnagiri), Parbhani, and Darwha (Dist. Yavatmal).

Ques. How many Colleges are part of PDKV Akola?

Ans: The five colleges that make up the main campus include the College of Agriculture, College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, College of Forestry, College of Horticulture, and Post Graduate Institute which are responsible for the educational programs offered there. 

Ques. What is the fee structure for the B.Tech course at PDKV Akola?

Ans: The fee for the B.Tech course at PDKV Akola is INR 2,40,000 - 3,00,000.

Ques. Which cultivar was created by PDKV Akola?

Ans:Two crop varieties, Rabi Hurda Sorghum Trombay Akola Suruchi, and Rice PDKV Sadhana have been made available. At the national level, two crop varieties including sorghum CSV-45 and soybean PDKV Amba have been released.

Ques. Who is PDKV Akola's vice chancellor?

Ans:Dr. Sharad Ramrao Gadakh has been named the next vice chancellor of the Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (PDKV), Akola, by Maharashtra Governor and Chancellor of Universities Bhagat Singh Koshyari.