Official page of Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences-SHUATS. of India, New Delhi vide communication bearing reference No.
As a tribute to the founder Dr. Sam Higginbottom, who through his sincere services, hard work and dedication has contributed greatly towards enhancing the agriculture production in our Country, a proposal was submitted to Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India, New Delhi to re-christened Allahabad Agricultural Institute-Deemed University as “Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agricultur
e, Technology and Sciences”. In view of the above, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. F.13-7/2008-U.3.A, dated September 22, 2009 has permitted Re-Christening of the Allahabad Agricultural Institute-Deemed University as: “SAM HIGGINBOTTOM INSTITUTE OF AGRICULTURE, TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCES” (Formerly Allahabad Agricultural Institute), (Deemed-to-be-University). n 2016, after considering the adequate availability of teaching / non-teaching staff and other essential infrastructure facilities in the Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences - Deemed University(SHIATS), Allahabad, the Uttar Pradesh Legislature decided to upgrade, reconstitute and establish SHIATS as a full-fledged University under the State Act so as to ensure successive development of Agricultural Education, Research, Extension, Science, Technology and other disciplines in the State. The Uttar Pradesh Legislature was pleased to pass the Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology And Sciences, Uttar Pradesh Bill of 2016, and Hon'ble Governor of Uttar Pradesh very kindly gave his assent on the Bill on 27th December, 2016, thus, the SHUATS Act No. 35 of 2016 was published on 27th December, 2016. Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology And Sciences, Uttar Pradesh Act, 2016 has been notified in the official Gazette vide Notification No. 1867/79-V-1-16-1(ka)36-2016 dated December 27, 2016.Vide Notification No. 2473/67-KSA-2016-900(2)/2010, dated December 29, 2016, Hon'ble Governor, Uttar Pradesh was pleased to appoint December 29, 2016 as the date on which the aforesaid Act would come into force. The Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology And Sciences (SHUATS) is striving to acquire a place in the arena of International science and technology while holding a pioneering status in India. The University offers fourty-two (42) undergraduate programmes, hundred and one (101) postgraduate programmes, sixteen (16) diploma programmes and doctoral programe in various disciplines.
12/05/2026
🌱 SHUATS Student Secures ₹15 Lakh Grant! 🌱
Congratulations to Mr Rohit Kushwaha, B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture Final Year student of Naini Agricultural Institute (SHUATS), for securing a ₹15 lakh startup seed grant under the MSME Idea Hackathon 5.0! 🎉
🚀 His innovation “Laser Razor” introduces a portable, laser-based crop protection system that uses controlled, multi-wavelength beams to precisely target weeds and pests. With smart controls, safety mechanisms, and advanced thermal management, it enables efficient, localized, and chemical-free crop protection in the field.
👩🏫 Mentored by: Prof. (Dr) Ir Derrick M. Denis, Dept of Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, VIAET, and Prof. (Dr) Sarita Khandika, Dept of Physics, Faculty of Science, SHUATS
📍 Selected BHU as Host Institution under this prestigious grant.
✨ This accomplishment underscores SHUATS’ unwavering dedication to sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurship, driven by the strong support of the Directorate of Innovation, Projects and Consultancy (IPC).
🌱💡 It stands as a powerful example for students—showing how bold research ideas can be transformed into practical, real-world solutions that create lasting impact.
26/04/2026
🎉 Proud Moment for SHUATS!
(Never too late to share!)
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Rohit Kushwaha and Aashwi Singh, B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture Final Year students of NAI, for securing a ₹5 lakh startup seed grant (under Top 5 Teams) at the Carbon Zero Challenge (CZC) 5.0, hosted by IIT Madras early this year (January 2026).
Participating as Team Agriveer, their registered startup Banavrit Pvt. Ltd. stood out with the project “Banana Trichoderma Nexus – A Zero-Waste Model.” The innovation adopts a Waste-to-Wealth approach by utilizing the banana plant “from top to toe” after harvesting—integrating Trichoderma farming, floating vegetable cultivation using banana pseudostem, banana leaf–based seed treatment, and other sustainable solutions.
👩🏫 Mentored by: Dr. Shikha Singh, Department of Agronomy
This achievement reflects SHUATS’ commitment to sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurship, strengthened by the continuous support of the Directorate of Innovation, Projects & Consultancy (IPC).
✨ A true inspiration for students to transform research ideas into impactful solutions.
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22/04/2026
🎓 Turn Your Passion for Food into a Career! 🍎🔬
Join B.Tech (Food Technology) at SHUATS and step into the future of food innovation, safety, and processing! 🚀
👨🔬 From lab experiments to real-world applications, learn how food is transformed, preserved, and improved for a better tomorrow.
✅ Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM / PCB / PCMB / Agriculture
💰 Semester Fee: ₹56,000/-
⏳ Duration: 4 Years
🌟 Build your career in:
• Food Processing Industries
• Quality Control & Safety
• Research & Development
• Packaging & Preservation
• Entrepreneurship 🚀
📍 Study at a prestigious university established in 1910 with a legacy of excellence.
The journey towards empowering rural youth has officially begun! 💪🌱
We are delighted to share glimpses from the kick-off session held today, 15 April 2026, of the Two-Day Workshop on “Empowering Rural Youth through Scientific Apiculture: Awareness Training Programme and Farmers Capacity Building” at SHUATS, Prayagraj.
Sponsored by the Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research, Lucknow, the workshop is being organised by the Department of Entomology, SHUATS.
From inspiring inaugural moments to enthusiastic participation by students, farmers, and experts — the energy in the room reflects a shared vision of sustainable livelihoods through scientific beekeeping 🍯🌾
✨ Together, we are building awareness, skills, and opportunities for a brighter rural future.
Stay tuned for more highlights from Day 1 & Day 2!
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13/04/2026
🧑🎓 ADMISSIONS 2026 OPEN NOW!
COLLEGE OF FORESTRY
(Center of Excellence in Forestry Education in India), SHUATS, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh is accredited with A+ Grade by Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Govt. of India
Kindly visit the below-mentioned website and fill the online application form for taking admission in B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry, M.Sc. Programs, PG Diploma and Certificate Programs in College of Forestry
इस विशेष अंतरराष्ट्रीय सम्मेलन एवं किसान मेले में जानिए—
🌱 नई खेती के आधुनिक तरीके
💰 कम खर्च में अधिक उत्पादन कैसे करें
📱 मोबाइल और नई तकनीक से खेती को आसान बनाना
🐄 खेती और पशुपालन से बेहतर आय के उपाय
🌍 देश-विदेश के वैज्ञानिक और सफल किसान अपने अनुभव साझा करेंगे — ताकि आपको मिले सीधा लाभ!
👨🌾👩🌾 सभी किसान भाइयों, बहनों, युवाओं और बुजुर्गों से निवेदन—
आइए, सीखिए, और अपनी खेती को नई ऊंचाइयों तक ले जाइए!
💚 आपका स्वागत है
🙏 धन्यवाद
03/04/2026
🌾 किसानों के लिए उपयोगी जानकारी एवं आय बढ़ाने के उपाय 🌾
कल दिनांक 01.04.2026 को जसरा, प्रयागराज में आयोजित इंडिया टुडे के कार्यक्रम में “किसान तक” चैनल के माध्यम से किसानों तक महत्वपूर्ण कृषि जानकारियों का प्रसार किया गया।
इस अवसर पर निदेशक प्रसार डॉ. प्रवीन चरन डॉ. शिशिर, केवीके के डॉ. मुकेश पी. मसीह, डॉ. डी.एस. चौहान, डॉ. राना, डॉ. सुबोध एवं डॉ. निमिषा उपस्थित रहे।
👉 फसलों की ग्रेडिंग करके अधिक मुनाफा कैसे कमाएं
👉 पशुपालन की सही देखभाल कैसे करें
👉 समय पर खेती करके अधिक लाभ कैसे प्राप्त करें
👉 अगेती खेती के फायदे क्या हैं
👉 मिट्टी परीक्षण एवं प्रबंधन का महत्व
👉 कृषि में समय प्रबंधन से आय कैसे बढ़ाएं
किसानों को खेती से जुड़ी कई महत्वपूर्ण जानकारियां प्रदान की गईं, जिससे वे अपनी आय में वृद्धि कर सकें। 🚜
🌾किसान मेला, 10–11 अप्रैल 2026, शुआट्स, प्रयागराज🚜
🌾 FARMERS’ FAIR, 10–11 April, SHUATS, Prayagraj 🚜
“The future of India lies in the strength of its farmers and the innovation of its entrepreneurs.”
Prof. (Dr) S. D. Mecarty, Director (Research), SHUATS, calls upon all farmers and agri-entrepreneurs to join the Kisaan Mela & International Conference on Viksit Bharat 2047.
Be part of the change. Be part of the growth. 🇮🇳✨
FarmersEmpowerment
26/03/2026
Empowering minds. Inspiring change. 🌿✨
Prof. (Dr.) Ranu Prasad, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic Affairs), SHUATS, invites youth, farmers, agri-entrepreneurs, and industry experts to be part of the upcoming Kisaan Mela & International Conference on Viksit Bharat 2047 🇮🇳
Let’s come together to innovate, collaborate, and build a sustainable agricultural future.