The Research Council is the apex body for research activities in the University and is responsible for formulating research policy and guidelines. The Council consists of all the Directors of the University, Deans of constituent colleges, Associate Directors of Research / Extension, Heads of the Departments of the University, State level officers from Agriculture and allied developmental departments viz., Horticulture, Sericulture, Forestry, Agricultural Marketing, Women and Child Welfare, Watershed Management, Water Resource Development as its permanent members with the Vice-Chancellor as Chairperson and Director of Research as Member Secretary.

Besides these permanent members, one Scientist of Eminence from other State Agricultural University, one Agro-Industrialist and two progressive famers are nominated by the Vice Chancellor. All the members of the Research Council other than the ex-officio members shall hold office for a term of two years and shall not be eligible for re-nomination to any of the authorities of the University, as per the Government of Karnataka Act.No.10 of 2010. This council prioritizes the research programmes and projects undertaken or to be undertaken by different divisions with a view to promote effective coordination. It also acts as a governing body to review physical, fiscal and administrative facilities for implementing research projects. The Council has the responsibility of orienting research to meet the needs of farmers and other stake holders, foster and coordinate public -private partnership in research. In a nutshell, the Research Council sets the research goals and gives an overall direction to the university research programme.

Present Composition of the Research Council

Vision, Mission, Goals and Objectives