College of Horticulture, Munirabad, also known as College of Horticulture, Munirabad (Koppal), is a government constituent college of the University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot (UHSB) in Karnataka. The college is located at Munirabad in Koppal district, in the Tungabhadra Dam area and close to the Koppal–Hosapete region. University records identify the institution as one of the constituent colleges operating under UHS Bagalkot.
The college started functioning from the academic year 2010–11 under a Government of Karnataka order dated 2 June 2010. At the time of establishment, 17 acres of land at the Munirabad dam-site area were provided by the Department of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, along with buildings belonging to the Horticultural Training Centre for running the college.
The institution focuses on undergraduate education in horticultural sciences. Its principal programme is the B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture, which provides students with academic and practical exposure to different areas of horticultural crop production and allied sciences. ICAR's current accreditation listing includes College of Horticulture, Munirabad (Koppal) under the University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot, with B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture covered under the university's accreditation period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2029.
The college's academic environment is supported by practical and field-oriented learning. Its location in the Tungabhadra region provides an appropriate setting for horticultural education, while the university structure connects the institution with the wider academic and research activities of UHS Bagalkot.
College records also show academic areas covering disciplines such as Agronomy, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Fruit Science, Vegetable Science, Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, Post-Harvest Technology, Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Agricultural Engineering and Agricultural Economics.
Highlights
- Started functioning from the academic year 2010–11.
- Established under a Government of Karnataka order dated 2 June 2010.
- Located at Munirabad, Koppal district.
- Situated in the Tungabhadra Dam-site region.
- Constituent college of the University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot.
- Government-managed horticultural education institution.
- Offers B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture.
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture is included in the current ICAR accreditation listing.
- Current ICAR accreditation period extends from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2029.
- Academic activities include horticultural crop production and allied sciences.
- Academic disciplines include Fruit Science and Vegetable Science.
- Includes Floriculture and Landscape Architecture as an academic area.
- Includes Plant Pathology and Entomology.
- Includes Post-Harvest Technology.
- Includes Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry.
- Includes Agricultural Engineering and Agricultural Economics.
Why Choose College of Horticulture, Munirabad?
College of Horticulture, Munirabad provides specialised undergraduate education in horticultural sciences through the University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot. Its dedicated B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture programme gives students an opportunity to study horticulture along with related agricultural and scientific disciplines.
The college's location at Munirabad and its practical orientation support field-based learning. Students are exposed to subjects covering crop production, plant protection, post-harvest management, soil science, floriculture and other areas relevant to horticultural education.
- Specialised horticultural education
- UHS Bagalkot academic framework
- Government constituent college
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture programme
- Current ICAR accreditation
- Field-oriented learning
- Fruit Science studies
- Vegetable Science studies
- Floriculture and Landscape Architecture
- Plant Pathology and Entomology
- Post-Harvest Technology
- Soil and Agricultural Chemistry studies
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The college operates from the Munirabad campus in the Tungabhadra Dam-site area. At its establishment, the institution was provided with land and existing Horticultural Training Centre buildings for academic activities. The college's academic structure includes facilities and spaces supporting classroom teaching, laboratory work and practical horticultural education.
- Academic classrooms
- Teaching and learning spaces
- Horticultural practical facilities
- Laboratory facilities
- Field-based learning areas
- Horticultural training spaces
- Crop study and demonstration areas
- Practical crop-production areas
- Library/academic resources
- Computer and academic support facilities
- Student accommodation facilities
- Campus activity spaces
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College of Horticulture Munirabad Koppal is located in Koppal, Karnataka.
College of Horticulture Munirabad Koppal was established in 2010.
College of Horticulture Munirabad Koppal is a Government institution.
College of Horticulture Munirabad Koppal is affiliated with UHSB.
College of Horticulture Munirabad Koppal is approved / accredited by ICAR.
The campus address of College of Horticulture Munirabad Koppal is: NH-13, Munirabad – 583233, Koppal, Karnataka.
College of Horticulture Munirabad Koppal offers facilities such as: Library, Laboratories.