Overview
- SR University in Warangal secured Indian Council of Agricultural Research accreditation for its School of Agriculture and its B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture program, a first for a private university in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh at both levels.
- The National Agricultural Education Accreditation Board granted the recognition with a five-year validity, reflecting compliance with national standards for faculty, infrastructure, and governance.
- ICAR accreditation serves as the national benchmark in agricultural education, which helps graduates qualify for central government jobs, ICAR fellowships, and entry to top postgraduate programs.
- Leaders said the syllabus follows ICAR Deans’ Committee guidelines and was developed with input from ICAR experts and industry partners to link classroom learning to field needs.
- The school cites 13 laboratories, teaching farmland, polyhouse and shade-net setups, hydroponic systems, and over 25 MoUs for internships and research, which could draw more students and deepen industry ties in the region.