Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University is a premier institution dedicated to advancing agricultural education, research, and extension services in India. Named after the legendary queen and freedom fighter Rani Lakshmi Bai, the university embodies her spirit of courage, resilience, and commitment to the welfare of the people. Located in the heart of India’s agricultural belt, the university serves as a center of excellence in agricultural sciences. 

It offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in various disciplines such as agronomy, horticulture, veterinary science, agricultural engineering, and more. The curriculum is designed to equip students with the latest knowledge and skills needed to address the challenges of modern agriculture and contribute to the nation’s food security and rural development.

The objectives of the university are to impart education in different branches of agriculture and allied sciences, undertake research in agriculture, programmes of extension education and promote linkages with national and international educational institutes. The University became functional with the joining of Dr. Arvind Kumar as first Vice-Chancellor on May 9, 2014. The University headquarter is at Jhansi located in Bundelkhand region covering six districts, namely: Chhatarpur, Damoh, Datia, Panna, Sagar and Tikamgarh of Madhya Pradesh and seven districts, namely: Banda, Chitrakoot, Hamirpur, Jalaun, Jhansi, Lalitpur and Mahoba of Uttar Pradesh.