Horticulture is one of the most important sectors in Chhattisgarh’s agriculture-driven economy. The state has several specialized institutions dedicated to training students in modern horticultural practices, research, and allied technologies. These colleges provide opportunities in areas like fruit and vegetable science, floriculture, post-harvest technology, landscaping, nursery management, and agroforestry. Below is a list of top horticulture colleges in Chhattisgarh, along with their courses, area focus, career scope, and official links.
Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV), Raipur
Courses:
B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture
M.Sc. Horticulture
Area Focus: Fruit science, vegetable science, floriculture, nursery management, landscape gardening, post-harvest technology, crop improvement.
Career Scope: Research & academics, horticulture officer roles in govt., nursery & orchard management, agri-startups, landscaping, food processing industries, consultancy.
Website: https://igkv.ac.in
College of Horticulture & Research Station, Kumharavand (Jagdalpur) – IGKV Affiliated
Courses:
B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture
M.Sc. Horticulture
Area Focus: Regional fruits & vegetables, value-added processing, nursery raising, organic cultivation, field research.
Career Scope: Govt. horticulture departments, extension services, agro-processing units, entrepreneurship in nursery/landscaping, horticultural research.
Website: College page on Bastar Govt. site
Mahatma Gandhi University of Horticulture & Forestry (MGUHF), Durg
Courses:UG & PG programs in Horticulture and Forestry (specialized)
Area Focus: Horticulture + forestry integration, agroforestry, plantation crops, environmental management, silviculture.
Career Scope: Forestry and horticulture research, plantation management, environmental conservation, govt. forestry services, NGOs, agroforestry enterprises.
Website: ugc.gov.in
Chhattisgarh offers strong opportunities for students interested in horticulture through institutions like IGKV Raipur, the College of Horticulture Jagdalpur, and MGUHF Durg. These colleges emphasize both scientific learning and practical training in crop production, processing, forestry, and agro-based entrepreneurship. Graduates from these institutions can pursue careers in government services, research, teaching, agro-industries, or start their own horticultural enterprises, contributing to both agriculture and rural development in the state.
