College of Horticulture, Akola

The College of Horticulture, Akola, was set up in 1984, and it is a specialised college offering horticulture training and research only. This college is located in the Shivani Airport Area of Akola, Maharashtra, and the faculty and curriculum of this college are situated over 52 acres of land.

The institution, however, is relatively small and delivers specialised education to its students, with a total enrolment of 141 students and 20 member faculty with direct student-faculty interaction. The College of Horticulture houses well-equipped departmental laboratories that enable practical teaching that is important in horticulture.

For those who do need a place to stay, there are alternative hostel arrangements for boys and girls, respectively, to give the hosts convenience and comfort. The college library, as an information centre of the institution, provides a vital source of information for learning.

For all-round development, the institution has featured a sports complex that includes a gym to enable students to exercise in order to keep fit in addition to their studies. There is also an auditorium, which is used during occasions such as seminars and the like, making the institution a bustling centre for learning. The B. Sc.

Horticulture (Hons) course that is being taught in the college is a four-year full-time programme that aims at producing a workforce in the horticulture industry. This intake has been approved for 36 students; therefore, the institution pays individual attention necessary for the overall and particularly academic as well as practical development of the students.

Course Name Total Number of Seats Eligibility Criteria B. Sc. Horticulture (Hons) 36 10+2 or any other examination recognised as equivalent thereto College of Horticulture, Akola, admission is usually on a merit basis for agricultural and horticultural courses in India.