School of Agricultural Science (SAS) formerly known as Integrated Training Centre (ITC) was established in the Year 1981 with an aim to train in-service field staff working under Agriculture, Horticulture, Rural Development Departments and also from the three District Councils of the State namely Lai Autonomous District Council, Mara Autonomous District Council and Chakma Autonomous District Council.
Later on, the institute began to admit fresh candidates for Basic Agriculture Training Course(BAT) which was a two years training course.
By imparting training to young people in the field of Agriculture Service, the institute has played very important role in improvement of Agriculture Scenario of the State.
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Year of establishment |
Dt 4th April, 1981 |
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Date of upgradation |
Dt 9th January, 2020 (upgraded to School of Agriculture Sciences) |
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Total enrollment (till date) |
880 Nos. |
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Total students passing out |
818 + 28 = 846 Nos. |
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Location |
Hnahthial |
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Total area of Campus |
221960 Sqm = 5484 Acres |
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No. of Principal (till date) |
20 Nos. |
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Yearly intake capacity |
30 Nos. |
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Certificate conferred |
i) Basic Agriculture Training Certificate (1981 to 2021) |
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Total no. of Instructors |
6 Nos. |
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No. of the Staff |
6 Nos. |
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Duration of the training |
2 years |
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Affiliation |
Mizoram State Council of Technical Education (MSCTE) |
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Nodal Agency |
Department of Agriculture, Govt. of Mizoram |
Directorate of Agriculture