Manipur has got three major universities and Central Agricultural University, Imphal is one of them. The session for different courses in this university starts in the month of August every year. Let us have a close look at the various courses offered here:

1. B.Sc. (Agriculture): This is a four year duration course. In order to be eligible for this course the students are required to clear their 10 + 2 with subjects, namely, English, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology/Agriculture with an aggregate score of 60%. This eligibility is 50% for SC/ST and in service candidates with regular service of at least 3 years.

2. M.Sc. (Agriculture): In order to be eligible for this course the student should be B.Sc. (Agriculture) pass with at least OGPA of 2.6 on a scale of 4 points or 6.5 on a scale of 10 points or equivalent grade for general category. In case of SC/ST and in service candidate for at least 3 years , there is a relaxation of 5% in the eligibility marks.

a. Agronomy

b. Plant Pathology

c. Horticulture

d. Plant Breeding & Genetics

e. Soil Science & Agriculture Chemistry

f. Entomology

There are total 12 departments in this university with total faculty of 36. This university concentrates on agricultural studies considering the fact that India is a agriculture based country. Agriculture has a great impact on the economy of India and this institute like few others in the country is devoted to produce good professionals in the field of agriculture in India. Below mentioned are the twelve departments of this university:

1. Agronomy

2. Horticulture

3. Botany and Plant Pathology

4. Plant Breeding & Genetics

5. Soil Sciences and Agriculture Chemistry

6. Entomology

7. Agriculture Economics

8. Extension Education

9. Agriculture Engineering

10. Animal Sciences

11. Mathematics and Statistics

12. English Language