Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University (APAU) was established on June 12, 1964 at Hyderabad. The University was formally inaugurated on March 20, 1965 by Late Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri, the then Hon'ble Prime Minister of India. Another significant milestone was the inauguration of the building programme of the University by Late Smt Indira Gandhi, the then Hon'ble Prime Minister of India on June 23, 1966.

The University was renamed as Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University on November 7th 1996 in honour and memory of an outstanding Parliamentarian Acharya N.G. Ranga, who rendered remarkable selfless service for the cause of farmers and is regarded as an outstanding educationist, kisan leader and freedom fighter.

The importance of the application of Science and

Andhra Pradesh Agricultural University (APAU) was established on June 12, 1964 at Hyderabad. The University was formally inaugurated on March 20, 1965 by Late Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri, the then Hon'ble Prime Minister of India. Another significant milestone was the inauguration of the building programme of the University by Late Smt Indira Gandhi, the then Hon'ble Prime Minister of India on June 23, 1966.

The University was renamed as Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University on November 7th 1996 in honour and memory of an outstanding Parliamentarian Acharya N.G. Ranga, who rendered remarkable selfless service for the cause of farmers and is regarded as an outstanding educationist, kisan leader and freedom fighter.

The importance of the application of Science and Technology for Agricultural development was realized as early as in the beginning of this century. Among the several commissions appointed for suggesting steps to streamline agriculture development, the Royal Commission (1926) emphasized the need for a strong research base for agricultural development. Subsequently, the recommendations of the Radhakrishnan Commission (1949) on University Educationled to the establishment of Rural Universities for the overall development of agriculture and rural life in the country. Later, the Government of India constituted the First Joint Indo-American Team (1955) that studied the status and future needs of agricultural education in the country.


Institute’s Mission and Goals:
In tune with the mandate of the university which "among others shall be to make provision for education mainly of the rural people of the state of Andhra Pradesh in agriculture in its broad sense and to promote research, field and extension programmes in agriculture and agricultural production", the university has set for itself the following goals.

Provide opportunities for the citizens of the state and the country for education in the field of agriculture in its broad sense and to promote research, field and extension programmes in agriculture and allied sciences. Strengthen UG and PG teaching through periodic revision of syllabi.

Establish the required infrastructure to conduct location specific research in the field of agriculture and allied sciences.
Generate technologies to improve farm production and income to farmers.

Provide the needed assistance to the development departments of the Government and other agencies to test and disseminate the improved technologies developed.

Provide opportunities for rural youth and women for learning and adoption of improved agro-technologies.
Revitalize the extension activities through the creation of specific infrastructure in each district.

Adopt advancements in information technology and computers to improve the formal academic programmes and introduce non-formal distance and contact learning  programmes for the benefit of farmers, rural youth and women.

The Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University is considered as the largest in India with an infrastructure of 9 Colleges, 58 research stations distributed in 9 Agro-climatic zones of the State, 8 Agricultural Polytechnics, 1 Horticultural Polytechnic, 1 Multipurpose Polytechnic, 22 District Agricultural Advisory and Transfer of Technology Centres (DAATTCs), 12 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (Farmer Science Centre), one Agricultural Technology and Information Centre (ATIC) and Electronic Media Wing apart from one Extension Education Institute (EEI) and Agricultural Information and Communication Centre ( AI&CC). Thus, it is an unique multi campus University in the country having its units functioning all over the State with the two Faculties of Agriculture and Home Science showing splendid p

The Acharya N. G. Ranga Agricultural University is considered as the largest in India with an infrastructure of 9 Colleges, 58 research stations distributed in 9 Agro-climatic zones of the State, 8 Agricultural Polytechnics, 1 Horticultural Polytechnic, 1 Multipurpose Polytechnic, 22 District Agricultural Advisory and Transfer of Technology Centres (DAATTCs), 12 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (Farmer Science Centre), one Agricultural Technology and Information Centre (ATIC) and Electronic Media Wing apart from one Extension Education Institute (EEI) and Agricultural Information and Communication Centre ( AI&CC). Thus, it is an unique multi campus University in the country having its units functioning all over the State with the two Faculties of Agriculture and Home Science showing splendid performance of exemplary nature.

Institutional Infrastructure and Expansion of Facilities:
As far as basic infrastructure is concerned, the University had the support of the Government of Andhra Pradesh and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research for establishing a strong base. Therefore, the infrastructure, which was transferred to the University at the time of its establishment, has been further strengthened with addition of classrooms, farmlands, laboratories, computer facilities, workshops and hostels. The irrigation facilities in the teaching campuses have been improved through the installation of lift and micro irrigation facilities and sinking of bore wells. Staff quarters have also been built in most of the colleges.

Central Library:
The central library building with a carpet area of 4645 sq. mts., can accommodate over 2 lakhs books and sitting capacity of about 200 readers. Separate library buildings / spacious and functional halls are available at other branch libraries. All the libraries are well furnished with a congenial atmosphere for in-house use of books and periodicals.

Number of Books and Periodicals:
The University has total collection of over 2,00,000 books and subscribes to 500 Indian and foreign periodicals . The Central Library receives 125 copies of ANGRAU Research Journal from the University press to be exchanged with various National and International Institutes.

The Agricultural Information and Documentation Centre (AGRIDOC) located in the central Library takes care of information need of the scientists at all the 67 University research stations. The publications include union catalog of periodicals in ANGRAU libraries, agricultural dissertations index, agricultural dissertations abstracts, APAU guidelines of presentation of thesis and "Current Agricultural Titles" backed-up with supply of free photocopies of papers from foreign and Indian periodicals.

Computer Centre:
The Computer Centre at Rajendranagar, as a central computing facility of the University, was established in 1982. The centre is equipped with the latest generation computers and operating on various kinds of Operating systems catering to all computing needs of the University.

Recently, computer networking has been introduced in the University to gain access to latest scientific advances and related information across the globe. Almost all departments of the colleges were provided with computers for use by the staff and students. Installation of Local Area Network (LAN) is in progress in all the seven zonal headquarters, colleges as well as University headquarters. The Computer Center and Central Library at Rajendranagar are equipped with the latest facilities including Internet connectivity, to cater to the needs of the faculty and students.

Ruska laboratory (Electron microscope building):
A central microscopy facility was established in May, 2000 with the finances provided under Agricultural Human Resources Development Project (AHRDP). Facilities like Transmission Electron Microscope (TEM) and Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) Optical Microscopy viz. Advance Research Microscope, Student Research Microscope and Stereo Zoom Trinocular Microscope are available. Faculty were trained in Japan is handling the work. This facility is common to all faculties of ANGRAU. It is also extended to staff and students of other institutes and Universities on payment basis.

University Auditorium:
The University has well-designed multi purpose auditorium of International standards constructed at Rajendranagar Campus during the year 2001. It has sophisticated infrastructure to conduct meetings, seminars, symposia, and international conferences covering a plinth area of 5000 square meters. The main hall of the auditorium can accommodate 1000 delegates. It has two seminar halls with a seating capacity of 160 & 110 and a conference hall of 50 seating capacity. The auditorium is furnished with centralized AC facility of 90 ton capacity. It has a central canteen, a huge banquet hall and space for indoor games. The auditorium is equipped with the latest audio video equipment such as projectors, DTS system, Morten stage lighting system with Computer Control Camera coverage, 70 mm screen in the main hall, including automatic language translation system in one of the seminar halls.

Planning and Monitoring Cell:
Individual officers concerned do the planning of various activities of the University and it is then implemented with the approval of Competent Authority. However, during the past 40 years, the University grew very much in size and activities increased enormously. Besides these, the linkages among the Universities, institutions and agencies at State, National and International levels have also increased leading to complex situations. All these necessitated to evolve a suitable mechanism not only for planning but also for monitoring the activities of the University, collecting required data and creating a Data Bank, programme appraisal, monitoring and evaluation of different schemes functioning the University and also suggest corrective measures for implementing the programes of the University from time to time. The ICAR Review Committee for Agricultural University during the year 1978 also reiterated the need for such a cell. Accordingly, the University established a Planning and Monitoring Cell in 1987 headed by a Coordinator under the direct control of the Vice-Chancellor. The cell has the following functions

Preparation of an overall perspective development plan of the University keeping in view the factors like student enrolment, staff requirement, developments of Colleges and Research Departments, infrastructure needs at least for a long period of 15 years and subdividing it later into short term duration plans for five years and annual plans Sponsoring specific research studies on manpower requirements,  admission policies, examination reforms, internal efficiency, pooling of resources etc., and to assess the status of the current programmes of Higher Education, Research etc.

Appointing specific Task Forces with experts to evaluate the works being carried out by Departments, Colleges etc., of the University Building up knowledge base, data base etc., for making proper projections of the future

To maintain linkages with State, National and International funding agencies

The Cell is handed by a Coordinator of the rank of a Professor, who is under the direct control of the Vice-Chancellor with following staffing pattern.