Founded in 1969, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Agricultural University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Akola (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Maharashtra. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (PDKV) is a coeducational Indian higher education institution. Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth (PDKV) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. PDKV also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.