ilakhe, 19 Shasana 2012, dated 21-09-2012 published in the Special Gazette of Karnataka, part IV – A, No.

Later in 2014 C. Vasudevappa, formerly the dean of post graduation studies at University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore, was appointed as first Vice-Chancellor.

There are regular Janshatabdi & Intercity SF Express trains available from Bangalore, Mysore, Hassan, Tumkur, Chennai, Tirupathi.

It has the following colleges:[6] University presently offers degree programs in Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry disciplines.

[9] The event takes place for 3–5 days where there will be exhibition of agricultural technologies from various parts of the country, private sectors will also participate.

This mega event involves an iconic display of the technologies developed by the university.