The College of Agriculture, V.C.Farm, Mandya which started functioning during the year 1991-92 has successfully completed 31 years of fruitful academic accomplishment. It was started as part of ruralization of Agricultural education as envisaged by Govt. of Karnataka, in offering B.Sc.(Agri.) degree programme. It is located in Vishvesharaiah Canal Farm Campus popularly known as V.C.Farm Campus under the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore. It is located at about 10 km away from Mandya city on Mandya-Melukote Road. Since the inception of the college, 1557 students passed out in UG(28 batches ), 176 students passed out in PG (8 batches)and 467 students passed out in Diploma (10 batches ) 2200 students have graduated from this college.

At present 503 students are studying in different classes on roll. A total of 423 students are in receipt of various scholarships during the year. Our students have excelled both in academic and extra-curricular activities alike. It is heartening to note that the students of this college have so far obtained a total of 217 University Gold Medals from 56th convocations for obtaining highest grade point in B.Sc.(Agri.) degree programme.

The students have also excelled in extracurricular activities as winners in various athletic meet conducted so far. The college gives special emphasis on field oriented teaching activities through way of raising field crops and conducting field experimentation by the student themselves. The rural work experience programme organized by the college imbibes a kind of special experience with rural background in the student community. The programme enables the students to gain experience in various fields of agriculture. The NSS camp and social service activities are also conducted in the villages.

The college has experienced faculty, well equipped laboratories, computer facilities, computerized library, hostel facilities for both and boys and girls, sports and other facilities to cater to the needs of students.

The Agricultural College V.C.Farm, Mandya located in rural surroundings is a blessing for the children especially of farming community for obtaining quality education in agriculture.
I request all those to make use of this institution in the larger interest of the development of agriculture

• Two years Diploma course in Agriculture has started since 2011-12 with an intake capacity of 52 students – 104 students are on roll at present.
• One year Diploma course in Agricultural Extension Services for Input Dealersis also offered from this college. At present 22 students are on roll to this course.