The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) had its genesis from establishment of an Agricultural School at Saidapet, Madras, Tamil Nadu, as early as 1868 and it was later relocated at Coimbatore. In 1920 it was affiliated to Madras University. TNAU assumed full responsibilities of Agricultural Education and Research and supported the State Agricultural Department by delivering research products. Till 1946, the Agricultural College and Research Institute, Coimbatore, was the only Institute for Agricultural Education for the whole of South India. In 1958, it was recognized as a Post-graduate Centre leading to Masters and Doctoral degrees. The Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai was established in 1965. These two colleges formed the nucleus of the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University while it was established in 1971. In 1972, separate degree programmes of B.Sc. (Horticulture) and B.E.(Agriculture) were started. In 1979, a separate Faculty of Horticulture was established. In 1980, B.Sc.(Home Science) programme was started at Madurai campus. The third Agricultural College was started at Killikulam in 1984 and the fourth at Kumulur (Trichy) in 1989 and later shifted to Navalur Kuttappattu (Trichy) in 1992 which is named as Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural College and Research Institute. During 1985, B.Sc.(Forestry) programme was started at Coimbatore. Presently the B.Sc.(Horticulture) degree programme is being offered at Horticultural College and Research Institute, Periyakulam and B.Sc.(Forestry) degree programme at Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam. In line with technological changes the B.E.(Agriculture) hither to offered is offered as B.Tech.(Agricultural Engineering) from the Academic year 2002-2003 at Agricultural Engineering College and Research Institute, Kumulur, Trichy. B.Sc.(Home Science) degree program is being offered at Home Science College and Research Institute, Agricultural College Campus, Madurai.
View Top Employees from Tamil Nadu Agricultural UniversityWebsite | http://www.tnau.ac.in/ |
Revenue | $14 million |
Employees | 2,225 (563 on RocketReach) |
Founded | 1971 |
Address | Maruthamalai Road, Coimbatore, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641003, IN |
Phone | +91 422 661 1200 |
Fax | +91 422 243 1672 |
Industry | Higher Education, Colleges & Universities, Education |
Keywords | Agricultural Research, Agricultural Education, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, Forestry, Agricultural College, Agricultural Science, Agricultural Technologies |
Competitors | NOTARY, GOVT OF ASSAM/ GOVT OF INDIA, Rothamsted Research, Royal Agricultural University, Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission, TerraVerde Agriculture LTD. |
SIC | SIC Code 822 Companies, SIC Code 82 Companies |
NAICS | NAICS Code 6113 Companies, NAICS Code 61 Companies, NAICS Code 611 Companies, NAICS Code 611310 Companies, NAICS Code 61131 Companies |
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The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University annual revenue was $14 million in 2024.
563 people are employed at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University.
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University is based in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
The NAICS codes for Tamil Nadu Agricultural University are [6113, 61, 611, 611310, 61131].
The SIC codes for Tamil Nadu Agricultural University are [822, 82].