Established on August 5, 2010, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, serves as a foundational and strategic agricultural institution in the state of Bihar. It focuses on providing education at the graduate and postgraduate levels, conducting basic, strategic, applied, and adaptive research, ensuring effective technology transfer, and enhancing the capacity of farmers and extension personnel. The university comprises six academic units (five in agriculture and one in horticulture) and twelve research units across three agro-ecological zones in Bihar. Additionally, it has 22 extension units (Krishi Vigyan Kendras) under its jurisdiction.Bihar Agricultural University, Sabourhas been accredited by the prestigious Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). This accreditation is a testament to its commitment to excellence in agricultural education, research, and innovation.

Bihar State, blessed with abundant natural gifts of soil and water resources, along with diverse climatic conditions, holds immense potential for varied agricultural production. The Bihar Agricultural University's operational domain spans 25 districts in Bihar, including Araria, Arwal, Aurangabad, Banka, Bhabhua, Bhagalpur, Bhojpur, Buxar, Gaya, Jamui, Jehanabad, Katihar, Kishanganj, Khagaria, Lakhisarai, Madhepura, Munger, Nalanda, Nawada, Patna, Purnia, Rohtas, Saharsa, Sheikhpura, Khagaria, and Supaul, addressing the specific needs of these fertile regions. The university's headquarters is situated atSabour, Bhagalpur in the state, actively involved in education, research on farmers' issues, and technology transfer under its extension mandate.