Dean : Prof. (Dr.) Mohd. Kaleem
Contact : +91 532 2684297
Fax : +91 532 2684410
Email : sdean_agri@shiats.edu.in
The Sam Higginbottom Institute of
Agriculture, Technology & Sciences (Formerly Allahabad Agricultural
Institute) a premier and foremost Agricultural Institute was established in
1910 in the form of a 'school of agriculture' by the American Presbyterian
missionaries led by Dr. Sam Higginbottom with a mission to 'Serve the Land'
and 'Feed the Hungry' by imparting training and adoption of scientific
technology in production of crops and livestock together through
participatory approach under the Scientist Farmer Interaction Forum. It was
the first of its kind in the country and South East Asia. Presently,
Allahabad School of Agriculture is actively involved in teaching, research
and extension to impart quality teaching and research-extension modules for
the multi dimensional development of the students and the farming community
in and around Allahabad region. The School offers one undergraduate
programme i.e. B.Sc. (Ag.) and thirteen post graduate programmes in various
disciplines as well as Ph.D. programmes.
B.Tech. Agriculture Engg / Food Tech. / Dairy Tech. or B.Sc. Vet. Sc. & AH or B.Sc. Home Sc.or B.Sc. Forestry or B.Sc. Ag. or B.Sc.Horti. or equivalent with at least 50 % marks at graduation level.