About the College

The College of Agriculture, Fatehpur-Shekhawati (District: Sikar) came into existence on September 25, 2013, as a constituent college of Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University, Bikaner, and later became a constituent college of Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner. Fatehpur is a small town, established in year 1451, and is also called the culture capital of Shekhawati. The college is located on NH-52 about 8 km before Fatehpur-Shekhawati town.

The lead function of the college is to impart quality education to students aspiring for higher education in agriculture. Its location is unique as the Agriculture Research Station (ARS) and Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) are nearby, providing students with exposure to all three components of agriculture: teaching, research, and extension.

Dean's Profile

Dr. Sanjay Kumar Attar

Dean

Email: dean.coafatehpur@sknau.ac.in

Contact: 9913147464

Dr. Attar is a distinguished academician and expert in the field of Horticulture, with over 18 years of rich experience in teaching, research, and extension. He specializes in Fruit Science and currently serves as the Dean & Professor (Horticulture) at College of Agriculture, Fatehpur-Shekhawati, Sikar, Rajasthan. He holds both M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Fruit Science from the prestigious Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan (Himachal Pradesh). Prior to his current role, Dr. Attar served at Navsari Agricultural University, Gujarat, for a decade (2008–2018), where he significantly contributed to horticultural research, academic development, and farmer outreach initiatives. Dr. Attar is recognized as a subject expert and master trainer in horticultural crops, especially in nursery management, nutrient management, and post-harvest handling. He has trained thousands of students, farmers, and field officers through various training programs, workshops, and seminars. He has made impactful contributions in Agro-Climatic Zone IIA (Transitional Plain of Inland Drainage Zone, Rajasthan), and has provided practical and research based recommendations for improving horticulture production and management systems suited to this region. Dr. Attar is an active member of several professional bodies and scientific societies, including the Indian Science Congress Association, and other national and regional associations. His active engagement in these forums reflects his commitment to academic excellence, knowledge sharing, and advancement of horticultural science. Dr. Attar has authored over 50 research papers in reputed peer-reviewed national and international journals, several book chapters, and popular articles on horticultural advancements. His work continues to influence horticulture policy, extension services, and farm-level practices.

Former Deans

PG Departments

Following the 2023-24 budget announcement, a PG program was initiated, offering three seats (2 Normal + 1 Payment) in each of the following four departments:

Facilities & Infrastructure

• Classrooms: Four well-equipped smart classrooms with interactive panels.
• Laboratories: Ten modern laboratories, including a computer lab, for practicals.
• Library: A well-stocked library with over 3,800 books, e-journals, and resources for competitive exams.
• Hostels: A newly constructed Girls' hostel and a separate Boys' hostel.
• NSS/NSO: Active units for social service and sports activities.

Staff Details

Photo	Name	Designation	Specialization	Contact & Profiles
	Dr. Sanjay Kumar Attar	Dean	Horticulture	sanjayattar.horti@sknau.ac.in 9913147464 Profile
	Dr. M. L. Meena	Professor	Plant Pathology	mlmeena.coalalsot@sknau.ac.in 9414846306 Profile
	Dr. Raghavendra Porwal	Professor	Horticulture	rporwal.kvk.tabiji@sknau.ac.in 9414283429 Profile
	Dr. Narendra Kumar Pareek	Associate Professor	Agronomy	nkpareek.agro@sknau.ac.in 9414200971 Profile
	Dr. Hanuman Singh Jatav	Assistant Professor	Soil Science	hsjatav.soils@sknau.ac.in 8418940421 Profile
	Dr. Laxman Prasad Balai	Assistant Professor	Plant Pathology	laxman.ppath@sknau.ac.in 8441061023 Profile
	Dr. Indu Bala Sethi	Assistant Professor	Agronomy	ibsethi.agro@sknau.ac.in 9027997764 Profile
	Dr. Deepak Gupta	Assistant Professor	GPB	deepakgupta.pbg@sknau.ac.in 6375084714 Profile
	Dr. Sangeeta Jhajharia	Assistant Professor	English	Sjhajharia.eng@sknau.ac.in 7733009289 Profile
	Dr. Pushpa Lamba	Assistant Professor	Livestock Production & Management	plamba.lpm@sknau.ac.in 9636280993 Profile
	Dr. Vijay Kumar Baldodiya	Assistant Professor	Agri. Economics	vijaykumar.ageco@sknau.ac.in 8359830168 Profile
	Sh. Tagaram Choudhary	Assistant Librarian	Library and Information Science	trchoudhary.library@sknau.ac.in 9413117996 Profile

Photo	Name	Designation	Contact
	Sh. Damodar Dhabhai	Clerk Gr.I	ddhabhai.ars.fatehpur@sknau.ac.in Ph: 9460414555
	Sh. Sajjan Singh	Clerk Gr.II	sajjannehra21@gmail.com Ph: 9667967141
	Netram	Farm Manager/Technical Assistant
	Sh. Atul Sharma	Clerk Gr.II	Atul01082000@gmail.com Ph: 9929298956
	Bhagirath Kumar Kanjar	Agriculture supervisor	bhagirathkanjar@gmail.com
	Manjit Devi	Matron	rahulkaswan700@gmail.com
	Nikita	Lab Assistant	mhaiinikita@gmail.com
	Garima	Lab Assistant	Ph: 9068168407
	Pulkit Bhukar	Lab Assistant	Ph: 8690890735
	Sh. Kalyan Singh	Lab. Attendant	kalyansinghgarinda@gmail.com Ph: 9672166759
	Sh. Rajendra Singh	Watch Man	rajucoaftr@gmail.com Ph: 9660315717

Achievements

Since its establishment, the college has been making strides in academic excellence and student development.