Located in Allahabad in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Allahabad Agricultural Institute Deemed University (AAI-DU) is a multi-faculty university providing higher education and training in Agricultural Sciences and Technology. The University also offers training programmes in other branches viz sciences and engineering and studies in theology. It has been accredited with B++ accreditation from National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). AAIDU has been recognized as a member of International Association of Universities, Indian Association of Agricultural Universities and Association of Indian Universities.
Educational Streams
Allahabad Agricultural Institute offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctorates courses to choose from. The University has several colleges under its educational banner namely College of Agriculture, College of Forestry, College of Basic Sciences, Gospel & Plough Theological College, College of Education, College Of Humanities, Social Sciences, Arts & Culture, School of Film & Mass Communication, College of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, College of Engineering & Technology, College of Biotechnology & Allied Sciences, College of Food & Dairy Technology, College of Business Studies, College of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry and College of Health & Medical Sciences. The University follows a centralized admission process for admission into all colleges of the University. University admission cell takes care of admission matters in all colleges.
The University’s teaching and research faculties are highly qualified professionals, trained in specialized areas of Agricultural Science and Technology. The University’s academic programmes have been specially designed to provide the students with maximum exposure to various technical training which enables them to develop skills in their respective fields. It has been successfully rolling out farm managers, agricultural scientists, agricultural officers, extension workers, managers, educationists, agricultural administrators, agricultural scientists, bio-technologists, micro-biologists, bio-chemists, engineers, software professionals, dairy technologists, nutritionists, textile designers, theologians and pharmacists.
History
Allahabad Agricultural Institute was declared as a Deemed University by the Government of India on 15th March, 2000. Being a Deemed University, AAIDU does not require any approval from AICTE for technical and management courses. It is empowered to award degrees as specified and notified under section 22 of University Grant Commission (UGC). The University originated from an institute started in 1910, as an institution of the Christian churches and church organizations in India.
Faculties/Departments:
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry
- Faculty of Engineering & Technology
- Faculty of Theology
- Faculty of Basic Science
- Faculty of Humanities, Social Science, Arts & Culture
- Faculty of Business Studies
- Faculty of Film, Media Studies & Technology
- Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences
Sam Higginbottom Institute of Agriculture Technology & Sciences (SHIATS), Allahabad, has issued notification for admission into various UG & PG courses, to be offered in the session 2012. 
