Shri Shivaji Agriculture College, Amravati was established in the year, 1959 by Late Dr. Panjabrao alias Bhaushaeb Deshmukh (Ex-Union Agriculture Minister). This College is run by Shri Shivaji Education Society, Amravati. which is the largest Educational Society in Vidarbha. The College was affiliated to the Nagpur Univrsity up to 31st May, 1968. On account of establishment to Maharashtra Agricultural University, this College was disaffiliated from Nagpur University and stood affiliated to Maharashtra Agriculture UNiversity.
Then, subsequently, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola was established w.e.f 20th October, 1969, from which date it is affiliated to this University. This college has been providing instructions up to B.Sc. (Agril) degree course and for M.Sc. (Agril) course in the disciplines of Agriculture Economics and Agriculture Extension.