Founded in 1972, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth (Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Agricultural University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Parbhani (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Maharashtra. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Latur, Osamanabad , Ambajogai , Hingoli, Badnapur. Officially recognized by the University Grants Commission of India, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth (VNMKV) is a small coeducational Indian higher education institution. Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth (VNMKV) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 50 years old Indian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. VNMKV also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.