Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri

The University of Maharashtra, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, is one of the best universities in Maharashtra with a mandate of agricultural education, research, and extension. Libraries play a pivotal role in the dissemination of knowledge and information to students and readers in their education, research, and extension activities. To cater to the needs of the readers, the University Library started functioning at Central Campus in the year 1968 with a merged collection of 2070 books only. It has been developing steadily under the able guidance of the Vice-Chancellor and Chairmanship of the Library Advisory Committee and rendering various services to the readers, scientists, teachers, students, etc. for the last fifty years. The University Library is fully automated. The University library purchased Slim 21 Special Library Management Software, and as per guidelines/instructions from ICAR, New Delhi, we have migrated all data from Slim21 to KOHA Library Management software and used it for all operations (i.e., Acquisition, Cataloguing, Circulation, Serials & Web OPAC). All e-Resources are made available in the library for faculty members, scientists, and students.

The University has a departmental-based laboratory facility for the students.

The University has Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, which has good networking for the alumni association.

The University has sports facilities for all students. Boys' Students Running Track (400 m. 1X 8 lane) Basket Ball Courts (2 courts with flood Lights) Volley Ball Ground (2 courts with flood Lights) Kho-Kho Ground (2) Kabaddi Ground (2) Badminton Court (4) Table Tennis Hall Yoga Hall Cricket Ground Football Ground Girls' Students Badminton Courts (2) Tennis Tables (2) Carrom

The University has a Swimming Pool facility for the students.

The University has a boys’ hostel facility which provides good hostel accommodation for the students.

The University has a girls' hostel facility which provides good hostel accommodation for the students.

The University has an extracurricular facility for the students.

The University has a Classroom facility for the students.

The University has a health center with a first aid facility for the students.