Campus Facilities
At Bharati Vidyapeeth's College of Horticulture, Kadegaon, we provide more than just classrooms --- we offer an environment where students learn, live, and thrive with the best blend of academics, practice, and sustainability.
1) Smart Classrooms
- Our spacious classrooms are designed to foster active learning.
- Equipped with smart boards, projectors, and audio-visual aids.
- Comfortable seating arrangements for interactive sessions.
- Special tutorial rooms for group discussions and practical demonstrations.
- Regular guest lectures and webinars from industry experts.
2) Practical Labs
Practical skills are the backbone of horticulture. We have dedicated, fully functional labs for each major discipline:
Fruit Science Lab: Training in propagation, orchard layout, pruning, and crop management.
Vegetable Science Lab: Techniques in seed production, nursery raising, and protected cultivation.
Floriculture & Landscaping Lab: Designing gardens, preparing flower arrangements, and studying ornamental plants.
Post-Harvest Technology Lab: Practical handling, grading, packaging, storage, and value addition of produce.
Soil Science Lab: Soil sampling, nutrient analysis, soil health management.
Plant Protection Lab: Pest and disease diagnosis, integrated pest management, use of bio-control agents.
Agriculture Engineering Lab: Practical training in farm machinery, tools, irrigation systems, and greenhouse technology.
Biotechnology Lab: Hands-on learning in molecular biology techniques, plant genetics, and crop improvement.
Tissue Culture Lab: Micro-propagation, in vitro regeneration, and production of disease-free planting material.
3) Digital Library
Our library is the knowledge hub of our campus:
- 5000+ books covering horticulture, agriculture, basic sciences, management, and competitive exams.
- National and international journals to stay updated on the latest research.
- Digital access to e-books, online journals, and databases.
- Quiet reading halls, computer systems with high-speed internet.
- Support for project work, thesis preparation, and research publications.
4) Research & Demonstration Farms
Our green campus spreads learning beyond the classroom:
- Well-developed orchards with mango, guava, pomegranate, citrus, and other fruit crops.
- Vegetable plots showcasing seasonal and off-season crops.
- Poly houses and shade nets for protected cultivation training.
- Vermi-composting units and organic farming demonstration areas.
- Students gain real-time experience in nursery management, planting techniques, irrigation systems, and harvesting practices.
- Regular farmer visits and practical workshops are conducted here.
5) Hostel Accommodation
We provide safe, comfortable, and affordable accommodation for students:
- Separate hostels for boys and girls, each supervised by experienced wardens.
- Clean, airy rooms furnished with beds, study tables, and storage.
- Common study rooms for group learning.
- Recreation rooms with newspapers, TV, indoor games.
- Hygienic mess facility serving nutritious meals under proper monitoring.
- Solar water heating systems in both hostels promote renewable energy and reduce our carbon footprint.
- CCTV security and round-the-clock guards for student safety.
6) Sports & Recreation
Physical fitness and teamwork are equally important:
- A large playground for cricket, football, volleyball, kabaddi, and athletics.
- Indoor game facilities for chess, carrom, and table tennis.
- Annual sports meets encourage healthy competition and showcase student talent.
- Special coaching sessions and inter-college sports participation.
7) ICT & Wi-Fi Campus
Technology is the backbone of modern education:
- Campus-wide Wi-Fi enables students to stay connected anywhere on campus.
- Computer labs with the latest systems and licensed software for project work, data analysis, and online learning.
- Access to online agricultural resources, webinars, and virtual labs.
8) Transport Facility
We ensure smooth connectivity for day scholars:
- A fleet of college buses ply to nearby villages and towns, making daily commute safe and convenient.
- Experienced drivers and bus attendants maintain punctuality and discipline.
- Transportation also provided for educational tours, industrial visits, field trips, and extension programs.
9) Canteen & Mess
Good food keeps students energized:
- Campus canteen serving fresh, tasty, and hygienic snacks and meals at affordable rates.
- Mess attached to hostels with rotating menus to ensure variety and balanced nutrition.
- Clean dining halls with proper seating arrangements.
- Periodic checks to maintain high hygiene standards.
10) Extension & Training Centre
Bridging college and community:
- Special training rooms and demonstration units for farmer awareness programs.
- Short-term skill development workshops for students and local youth.
- Extension activities like field demonstrations, soil testing camps, and expert lectures for farmers.
- Collaborations with local Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) and ICAR research stations.