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Helpline : +91 63841 76766 | 63841 76769The School of Agricultural Sciences (SAS), Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University (DSU), Tiruchirappalli, is committed to nurturing future-ready agricultural professionals through excellence in education, research, innovation, and extension. The School offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes designed in line with ICAR guidelines and Outcome-Based Education, combining strong academic foundations with experiential learning. The School commenced its academic journey in 2021 with the launch of the B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture programme. Building upon this foundation, Doctoral programmes in Agriculture were introduced in 2022. In 2023, SAS expanded its academic portfolio with the introduction of the B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture programme, followed by Doctoral programmes in Horticulture. Continuing its commitment to advanced education and research, the School introduced postgraduate programmes in 2026, offering M.Sc. (Ag.) in Soil Science and Environment and M.Sc. (Ag.) in Genetics and Plant Breeding.
Equipped with modern laboratories, instructional farms, and dedicated research and training facilities, the School provides students with hands-on exposure through field visits, Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE), internships, research projects, and community engagement programmes. A team of experienced faculty members fosters critical thinking, scientific inquiry, innovation, and entrepreneurship while promoting sustainable and climate-resilient agricultural practices.
With a focus on academic excellence, industry collaboration, and farmer-centric extension, the School prepares graduates to excel in agriculture, horticulture, agribusiness, research, higher education, and public service. At SAS, students are empowered to become skilled professionals and responsible leaders committed to advancing sustainable agriculture and rural development.
Dr. K. Chozhan is a reputed academician having serious work experience in the field of Agricultural Entomology. He has obtained B.Sc. Agriculture, M.Sc. Entomology and Ph.D. in Agricultural Entomology from TNAU. He has committed his career to several renowned institutions like Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute, Aaduthurai, Agricultural College and Research Institute, Madurai, Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam, working from Assistant Professor to Dean. Dr. K. Chozhan has put in numerous services to the cause of teaching, research, and extension with the guidance of many students in very large numbers and publications. The achievements ranged from the development of IPM technologies, mulberry germplasm, sericulture units, and handholding to the creation of start-ups. He has been honoured with coveted awards such as the TNAU Medal and Gold Medal by the Agricultural Scientific Tamil Society for exemplary service and contributions.
Agriculture - Agronomy, Agricultural Entomology, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Nano technology, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Soil Science, Plant Pathology, Biotechnology, Agribusiness Management, Seed Science and Technology
Horticulture – Vegetable Science, Floriculture & Landscaping, Plantation, Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic plants

Planting of Tree saplings at DSU Garden land during 2024

Meteorological observatory opening on 24.07.2025
Transplanting of Paddy Seedlings at wet land farm, DSU
Students activities in RAWE programme (2021 batch)

Release of Japanese quail at DSU, Garden land for ELP course

QR code for tree species

UAV Engineer and Drone small class instructor - Vimal Tharma
Parkavi
Dhanush Pandiyan
Mushroom Production

Agri-Clinic - Vikram
The School of Agricultural Sciences is equipped with well-established laboratories in the Departments of Agronomy, Soil Science and Environment, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Agricultural Biotechnology, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering, Biochemistry, Agricultural Extension and Agricultural Economics. These laboratories are equipped with modern instruments and facilities to support practical classes, research activities, and project work. They provide students with hands-on training, enabling them to develop technical skills, conduct scientific experiments, and gain practical exposure that complements classroom learning and prepares them for professional careers and higher education.
Classrooms
Classroom at Garden land
Soil Science and Environment Lab
Agricultural Entomology Lab
Plant Pathology Lab
Genetics and Plant Breeding lab
Horticulture Lab
Computer Lab
Compost Production Unit
Mushroom Production Unit
Agro Meteorological Observatory
Nursery Production Unit
Library
Visit to Indian Institute of Soil and Water Conservation, Ooty on 14.07.2026 & 15.07.2026
Visit to Sericulture department at Mettupalayam on 19.06.2026 & 20.06.2026
Visit to Government Cocoon market, Bengaluru on 15.05.2026
Visit to VC & RI, Orathanadu, Thanjavur Dt. on 03.06.2026
Visit to NIFTEM, Thanjavur on 22.05.2026
Visit to NIFTEM and Food Museum (FCI), Thanjavur on 08.12.2025
Swachh Bharat Mission programme at Sanamangalam village on 21.01.2026
Visit to AGMARK Lab on 22.01.2026
All India Study tour (27.01.2026 to 13.02.2026)
Educational visit to HRS, Ooty on 04.12.2025
Visit to Tulya Beverages Pvt. Ltd., Preambalur on 05.12.2025
RAWE (08.12.2025 to 23.02.2026) – 2022 batch B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture students Exhibition also completed their RAWE programme in 8 different blocks of Tiruchirappalli district
VISIT to SACON, Coimbatore on 24.07.2025
Educational Visit to Tropical Butterfly Conservatory and Park, Tiruchirappalli on 17.06.2026
Orathnadu block – Thanjavur Dt.
Perambalur block – Perambalur Dt.
RAWE Programme (223 students have attended RAWE programme in various blocks of Trichy, Thanjavur and perambalur districts from feb to April 2025)
ICRISAT, Hyderabad
ICAR-Indian Institute of Wheat and Barley Research, Karnal
21 days All India Study Tour of 2021 batch (27th Jan to 17th Feb 2025)
Biocontrol Laboratory Visit, Preambular On 25.09.2025
Visit to TNAU, Coimbatore on 23.07.2025
Exposure visit to Dr. M.S.S.AC&RI, Thanjavur on 24.10.2024
Visit to the District Rural Developmental Agency (DRDA), Trichy on 06.10.2023
Visit to Vaseegara Veda factory situated at Thanjavur district on 16.11.2023
Visit to Periyar Community Radio station at Periyar Maniyammai University, Thanjavur on 17.11.2023
| Category of Achievements | Position secured |
|---|---|
| Participated in Freedom cultural event at ADAC & RI, Trichy on 16.07.2026 & 17.07.2026 | Overall Mr. Freedom winner male Number of Prize winning events – 8 |
| March Past on Independence day and Republic day | First prize on 15.08.2024 & 26.01.2025, Second prize on 15.08.2025, II Runner on 26.01.2026 |
| Cultural on Independence day and Republic day at DSU, Trichy | First Prize on 15.08.2024, Second prize on 15.08.2025, II Runner on 26.01.2026 |
| Anantara -2025 at DSU, Trichy | Runner up |
| Participated in Talentia-25 at AC&RI, Madurai on 23.06.2025 & 24.06.2025 | Best Entertainer |
| Participated in Zyra cultural fest at SRMCAS, Chennai on 01.07.2025 & 02.07.2025 | Runner up |
| Participated in Freedom cultural event at ADAC & RI, Trichy on 29.07.2025 & 30.07.2025 | Special Award (Versatile Vocalist of Freedom 25), Number of Prize winning events – 10 |
| Participated in “The great Guinness World Record Marathon” on 20.07.2025 at Thanjavur | 5th position and 7th position (5 kms) |
| Long Jump boys at Coimbatore conducted by Triumph Sports Foundation | First |
| Participated in BIO-DE_FIEST State Leve Inter-College Technical Fest organized by St. Joseph College, Trichy on 17.09.2025 | Won three prizes |
| Participated in “Pollachi Marathon” on 02.10.2025 at Pollachi | Official Finisher (5 kms) |

Won II Runner for March past on Republic day, 2026

Won II Prize for Cultural on Independence day, 2025
Participated in Talentia-25 at AC&RI, Madurai on 23.06.2025 & 24.06.2025
Participated in Zyra cultural fest at SRMCAS, Chennai on 01.07.2025 & 02.07.2025
Participated in Freedom 2k24 at ADAC, Trichy (30 & 31 August, 2024)
Participated in Grand finale of Smart India, Hackathon 2023 held at Jaipur

Newspaper clippings in RAWE programme (2021 batch)
Workshop attended by faculties at ADAC&RI, Trichy
Drone pilot License from Nova Aerospace
Horticulture Sales Outlet
Dr. CHOZHAN. K
DeanEntomology
Dr. DINESH. VP
Associate ProfessorNanotechnology
Dr. SEEVAGAN. L
Assistant ProfessorSoil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
Dr. AASIF. M
Assistant ProfessorAgronomy
Mr. GOWTHAM. A.V
Assistant ProfessorAgronomy
Dr. VENKATRAMAN. M
Assistant ProfessorHorticulture
Dr. DINESH KUMAR. S
Assistant ProfessorAgricultural Extension
Dr. KAMARAJ KENNEDY. R
Assistant ProfessorBiotechnology
Dr. KEERTHIVARMAN. K
Assistant ProfessorGenetics and Plant Breeding
Dr. MANGAIYARKARASI. R
Assistant ProfessorHorticulture
Dr. BARANIDHARAN. R
Assistant ProfessorHorticulture
Dr. VIJAI ANANTH. A
Assistant ProfessorHorticulture
Dr. GOKUL.. D
Assistant ProfessorSoil Science & Agricultural Chemistry
Mr. NARENDHIRAN. V
Assistant ProfessorHorticulture
Dr. ARAVINTH KUMAR. P
Assistant ProfessorSoil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
Mrs. PREETHI VARDHINI. S
Assistant ProfessorAgicultural Engineering
Dr. KEERTHI DE
Assistant ProfessorAgronomy
Dr. POORVASANDHYA. R
Assistant ProfessorPlant Pathology
Dr. MANGAIYARKARASI. S
Assistant ProfessorEntomology
Dr. SUBHASHINI. S
Assistant ProfessorGenetics and Plant Breeding
Dr. AISHWARYA. B
Assistant ProfessorAgri Business Management
Dr. ASHOK. S
Assistant ProfessorCrop Physiology
Dr. KAMESH. T.M
Assistant ProfessorAgricultural Economics
Ms. DIVYADHARSHINI. S
Assistant ProfessorAgricultural Meteorology
Dr. APARNA JAYAN. R
Assistant ProfessorAgricultural Extension
Dr. PONSIVA. S.T
Assistant ProfessorGenetics and Plant Breeding
Dr. MATHIVANAN. M
Assistant ProfessorForestry
Ms. NIVETHA. N
Assistant Professor - JuniorEntomology
Mr. MANIKANDAH. K
Assistant Professor - JuniorPlant Pathology
Mr. ARAVIND. K
Assistant Professor - JuniorGenetics and Plant Breeding
Ms. V. DEEPIKA
Assistant Professor - JuniorMathematics
| S. No. | Committee Structure | Name & Address of Committee Member | Committee Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Respective Dean | Dr. K. Chozhan, Dean, SAS, DSU. Mobile: 9791914473 |
Chairperson | |
| One Civil representative | Kangavel, Managing Trustee, PEAS TRUST, Poovalur Road, laludi, Trichy District. Mobile: 9443963065 |
Member | |
| One Police representative | Mr. Jayaseelan, sub-inspector, Samyapuram police station, Trichy. Mobile: 9498158261 |
Member | |
| One media representative | R. Marimuthu, 3/197B Rengal Nagar Extension,
Palur, Kuthur (Post) – 621216
. Dinamalar Media Executive, Mobile: 8248927601 |
Member | |
| Representative of faculty members | Dr. L. Seevagan. Assistant Professor, School of Agricultural Sciences, Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan University, Trichy. Mobile: 7539910743 |
Member | |
| Representative of Parents | M. Pushpalatha, 5/70A middle street, Peruvalapur Post, Trichy dt. III – B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture,
Roll No. 11623021023
. Mobile: 6379290921 |
Member | |
| Representative of students | R. M. Sibivarman, III- B.Sc., (Hons.) Agriculture,
Roll No: 11623011117, Mobile: 9123585860 |
Member | |
| Representative of non -teaching Staff | Mrs. Chitrakala, Office Assistant,
School of Agricultural Sciences, DSU.
Mobile: 6380331910 |
Member |
| S. No. | Name | Category | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. J. Pathma | Associate professor | Chairperson | |
| Dr. V.P. Dinesh | Associate Professor | Member | |
| Dr. L. Seevagan | Assistant Professor | Member | |
| Dr. M. Aasif | Assistant Professor | Member | |
| Mr. A.V. Gowtham | Assistant Professor | Member (OBC Category) | |
| Ms. A.Nithiya Shri (Reg. No. 1621011130) | Special Invitee | Student Member |
| S. No. | Name | Category | Contact No | Designation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. VP Dinesh | Associate Professor | 94896 09171 | dineshvp.agri@dsuniversity.ac.in | ARS | |
| Dr. R. Kamaraj Kennedy | Assistant Professor | 97891 18142 | kamarajkennedyr.agri@dsuniversity.ac.in | ARS | |
| Dr. R. Sathiya Shanthi | Assistant Professor | 87783 40062 | sathiyashanthi.agri@dsuniversity.ac.in | ARS | |
| Dr. R. Oviya | Assistant Professor | 97913 09515 | oviyar.agri@dsuniversity.ac.in | ARS |