Birsa Agricultural University is a premier public agricultural university located in Ranchi. Established on 26 June 1981, the university was inaugurated by former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and is named after the tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda. It is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and plays a key role in agricultural education, research, and rural development in Jharkhand. Birsa Agricultural University Ranchi is dedicated to promoting agriculture, animal husbandry, forestry, and allied sciences, especially for the plateau regions of Jharkhand. The university focuses on developing region-specific technologies and skilled manpower to improve agricultural productivity and uplift rural and tribal communities. Its academic structure is built around education, research, and extension activities, making it a comprehensive agricultural institution. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in fields such as Agriculture, Veterinary Science, Forestry, Dairy Technology, Fisheries Science, Horticulture, Biotechnology, and Agribusiness Management. Popular courses include B.Sc Agriculture, BVSc & AH, M.Sc (Agriculture), MVSc, and Ph.D programs, designed to meet modern agricultural and scientific demands. Birsa Agricultural University has multiple constituent colleges and faculties, including the Faculty of Agriculture, Faculty of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry, and Faculty of Forestry, along with specialized colleges like the College of Fisheries Science and College of Agricultural Engineering. These institutions provide both theoretical knowledge and hands-on field training to students.