The Agriculture University, Kota came into existence on September 14, 2013 after bifurcation of MPUAT, Udaipur and SKRAU, Bikaner. The service area of AU, Kota represents two agro climatic zones i.e. Zone V (Humid South-Eastern Plain) and IIIb (part of Flood Prone Eastern Plain) of the state. It account for 9.98% of geographic area, 31.59% forest area, 10.46% barren and uncultivated land, 13.35% pasture land, 3.18% cultivable waste land and 9.51% net sown area of the state. About 20.60% irrigated area of the state is under AU, Kota service area. While AUK service area also accounts for 12.38% of human population with 11.26% of livestock population of the state. The jurisdiction area of the university includes 6 districts namely Kota, Baran, Bundi, Jhalawar, Sawai Madhopur, and Karoli with grate variability in soil, water along with the rainfall ranging from 650-1000 mm per year.
The teaching, research and extension education programmes of the university are fully integrated and are being implemented in constituent college.

1. Develop academically qualified human resources through UG, PG, Ph.D and other academic programmes in different branches of agriculture & allied branches of learning and scholarship.
2. Conduct basic, strategic and need based area specific applied research in Agriculture, Horticulture, Agriculture Engineering, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Fisheries and other allied fields to develop technologies relevant to farming community for livelihood security and high farm income.
3. Undertake extension education and training programmes for improving the agricultural situation of the state and socio-economic status of weaker sections of the society especially in rural areas.
4. Help and provide technical guidance to the state Government for development of agriculture in the state.
5. Develop collaborative linkages with State Agriculture Universities, Government Departments, National & International Organizations for fulfilling above objectives. Such other purpose which the University determines from time to time.