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The University of Agricultural Sciences Mandya (UAS-M), established in Karnataka, India, has received recognition from the University Grants Commission (UGC) within six months of its formation. This recognition extends to the courses offered by the university. The UAS-M covers five districts and includes facilities transferred from other agricultural universities. Funding has been secured for the construction of a new administrative building. The university now needs to obtain NAAC accreditation and operate within its designated geographical boundaries.

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UAS-Mandya Secures UGC Recognition in Record Time

BENGALURU, November 19, 2025 – The newly established University of Agricultural Sciences Mandya (UAS-M) in Karnataka, India, has been granted recognition by the University Grants Commission (UGC) just six months after its formation. The UGC issued a notification on November 18th, adding UAS-M to the list of recognized higher education institutes in the country.

This recognition means that all courses offered by UAS-M will now be UGC-approved. The university, serving the districts of Mandya, Hassan, Mysuru, Chamarajanagar, and Kodagu, integrates existing agricultural colleges and training centers previously affiliated with the University of Agricultural Sciences-Bengaluru and Keladi Shivappa Mayaka Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences University, Shivamogga.

University representatives stated in a release that the UGC notification is available on the UGC website.

According to UGC regulations, UAS-M will now pursue accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and will operate within its designated five-district jurisdiction.

The university also announced that construction of its administrative building is slated to begin soon, backed by ₹70 crore in allocated funds.

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