Shri Shivaji Agricultural College, Amravati was established in 1959 by Late Dr. Panjabrao alias Bhausaheb 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 Nagpur University.

On account of establishment of Maharashtra Agricultural University, Shri Shivaji Agricultural College was disaffiliated from Nagpur University and stood affiliated to Maharashtra Agricultural University.

Then subsequently, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akla was established in 20th Oct. 1969 from which date affiliated to this University.