Academic Council

A. Vice Chancellor 
1Dr. V. P. Chovatia 
Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, 
Junagadh Agricultural University, 
Junagadh
Chairman
B. Director of Research and Dean PG Studies 
2Dr. A. G. Pansuriya 
Director of Research & Dean PG Studies, 
Junagadh Agricultural University, 
Junagadh
Member
C. Director of Extension Education 
3Dr. N. B. Jadav 
Director of Extension Education, 
Junagadh Agricultural University, 
Junagadh
Member
D. Dean of Faculties 
4Dr. P. D. Kumawat 
Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, 
Junagadh Agricultural University, 
Junagadh
Member
5Dr. D. K. Varu 
Dean, Faculty of Horticulture, 
Junagadh Agricultural University, 
Junagadh
Member
6Dr. H. D. Rank 
Dean, Faculty of Agricultural Engineering & Technology, 
Junagadh Agricultural University, 
Junagadh
Member
E. Head of Dept. & Research Scientist nominated by the Hon?ble Vice Chancellor 
7Dr. D. R. Mehta 
Professor and Head, 
Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, 
Junagadh Agricultural University, 
Junagadh
Member
8Dr. B. N. Kalsariya 
Professor and Head, 
Department of Agricultural Extension, 
Junagadh Agricultural University, 
Junagadh
Member
9Dr. H. L. Sakarvadia 
Professor and Head, 
Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, 
Junagadh Agricultural University, 
Junagadh
Member
10Dr. R. M. Javia 
Research Scientist (Pulse), 
Pulse Research Centre, 
Junagadh Agricultural University, 
Junagadh
Member
11Dr. K. D. Mungra 
Research Scientist (Pearl Millet), 
Main Pearl Millet Research Station, 
Junagadh Agricultural University, 
Jamnagar
Member
12Dr. D. S. Hirpara 
Research Scientist (Dry Farming), 
Main Dry Farming Research Station, 
Junagadh Agricultural University, 
Targhadia
Member
F. Co-opt members 
13Dr. R. R. Hanchinal 
Former Chairperson, 
Protection of Plant Varieties & Farmers Rights Authority (Secretary Rank) 
Government of India
Co-opt Member
14Dr. H. M. Gajipara 
Retired Director of Research, 
Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh
Co-opt Member
15Dr. P. M. Chauhan 
Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, 
Shri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, 
Jobner (Rajasthan)
Co-opt Member
16Dr. M. P. Trada 
Principal, Commerce and BBA College, 
Junagadh
Co-opt Member
17Dr. B. K. Sagaraka 
Retired Principal & Dean, 
Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh
Co-opt Member
18Dr. M. V. Ramdevputra 
Retired Principal, 
Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh
Co-opt Member
19Dr. Bimlesh Mann 
Assistant Director General (EP & HS), 
Agricultural Education Division, 
ICAR, Krishi Ansuandhan Bhavan-II, Pusa, 
New Delhi
Co-opt Member
20Dr. R. M. Solanki 
Director of Students Welfare, 
Junagadh Agricultural University, 
Junagadh 
Ex-officio
Co-opt Member
21Dr. K. C. Patel 
Director(IT), Information Technology Cell, 
Junagadh Agricultural University, 
Junagadh 
Ex-officio
Co-opt Member
G. Registrar 
22Dr. Y. H. Ghelani 
Registrar, 
Junagadh Agricultural University, 
Junagadh
Secretary

(Updated on 01.01.2026)