B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture
Duration4 Years
Course Fee7.25 Lakhs
Eligibility10+2 *
The B.Sc. (Hons.) Agricultural
The Agricultural Course is a four-year undergraduate degree designed to prepare students with a comprehensive understanding of agricultural and allied sciences. The course majourly talk about the importance of Agriculture, scope, and evolving challenges.
With a balanced combination of theoretical learning and practical on-field exposure, students gain the knowledge and skills that are required to address the real-world agricultural issues. The programme covers the key areas which include plant diseases, insect pests, weed management, and nutrient disorder which allow students to enhance crop productivity and promote sustainable agricultural practices.
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSO)
PSO 01
The student, after graduation, gets a strong foundation and applied knowledge in agricultural sciences that allows them to offer solution in contemporary agricultural challenges in crop production, protection, and sustainable farming practices.
PSO 02
To help graduates develop analytical skills, problem-solving, and research skills among the students for designing innovative solutions and technology-driven agricultural solutions.
PSO 03
Graduates explore successful careers in agricultural, agribusiness, research, and allied sectors while promoting ethical practices and environmental sustainability.
Programme Outcomes (PO)
Students graduating with B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture Degree will be able to
Apply knowledge on different domains of agriculture and allied sciences to provide sustainable solutions to the complex agricultural problems
Understand and analyze the events and issues affecting agricultural development and bridge the gap between past, present and futuristic agriculture, contributing to climate resilient strategies and sustainable resource management.
Design protocols, prototypes, product, etc. and propose economically viable solutions and sustainable plans for agricultural growth and development.
Conduct investigations of complex agricultural problems using research-based knowledge including design of experiment, statistical tools, analysis and interpretation of data to provide valid conclusions.
Select and apply techniques of crop modelling, bio-indicators, remote sensing, GIS, IT tools and modern cutting edge technologies in agriculture and allied sciences.
Analyze and evaluate the societal and environmental aspects while solving complex agricultural problems for its impact on sustainability with reference to economy, health, safety, legal framework, culture and environment.
Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics, human values, diversity and inclusion; adhere to national and international laws.
Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse or multi-disciplinary teams.
Communicate effectively and inclusively witthin the agricultural community and society at large, such as being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentation considering cultural, language and learning differences.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of agri-business management principles and models in one’s own work, as a member and leader to manage multi-disciplinary projects.
Acquire different entrepreneurial and professional skills to create own enterprise or become an asset for any agro-based organization.
Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability for independent and life-long learning; adaptability to new and emerging technologies and critical thinking in the broadest context of technological advancement.
Curriculum Details
| S. No. | Course Title | Credit Hours | Total Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deeksharambh (Induction cum Foundation course) | 2 week (NG) Non gradial | 21 (11+10) |
| 2 | Skill Enhancement Course – I* | 2(0+2) | |
| 3 | Skill Enhancement Course - II* | 2(0+2) | |
| 4 | Communication Skills | 2(1+1) | |
| 5 | Farming based Livelihood Systems | 3(2+1) | |
| 6 | Rural Sociology and Educational Psychology | 2(2+0) | |
| 7 | Fundamentals of Agronomy | 3(2+1) | |
| 8 | Fundamentals of Soil Science | 3(2+1) | |
| 9 | Fundamentals of Horticulture | 3(2+1) | |
| 10 | NSS-I/NCC-I | 1(0+1) | |
| 11 | Introductory Mathematics/ Introductory Biology (need based/ remedial) | 1(1+0) Non-gradial |
| S. No. | Course Title | Credit Hours | Total Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skill Enhancement Course - III* | 2(0+2) | 21 (10+11) |
| 2 | Skill Enhancement Course – IV* | 2(0+2) | |
| 3 | Personality Development | 2(1+1) | |
| 4 | Environmental Studies and Disaster Management | 3(2+1) | |
| 5 | Soil Fertility Management | 3(2+1) | |
| 6 | Fundamentals of Entomology | 3(2+1) | |
| 7 | Livestock and Poultry Management | 2(1+1) | |
| 8 | Fundamentals of Plant Pathology | 3(2+1) | |
| 9 | NSS-II/NCC-II | 1(0+1) |
| S. No. | Course Title | Credit Hours | Total Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skill Enhancement Course – V* | 2(0+2) | 21(9+12) |
| 2 | Entrepreneurship Development and Business Communication | 3(2+1) | |
| 3 | Physical Education, First Aid, Yoga Practices and Meditation | 2(0+2) | |
| 4 | Principles of Genetics | 3(2+1) | |
| 5 | Crop Production Technology-I (Kharif crops) | 3(1+2) | |
| 6 | Production Technology of Fruit and Plantation Crops | 2(1+1) | |
| 7 | Farm Machinery and Power | 2(1+1) | |
| 8 | Fundamentals of Nematology | 2(1+1) | |
| 9 | Principles and Practices of Natural Farming | 2(1+1) |
| S. No. | Course Title | Credit Hours | Total Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skill Enhancement Course - VI* | 2(0+2) | 21 (11+10) |
| 2 | Agricultural Informatics and Artificial Intelligence | 3(2+1) | |
| 3 | Production Technology of Vegetable and Spices | 2(1+1) | |
| 4 | Principles of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management | 2(2+0) | |
| 5 | Crop Production Technology- II (Rabi Crops) | 3(1+2) | |
| 6 | Fundamentals of Extension Education | 2(1+1) | |
| 7 | Water Management | 2(1+1) | |
| 8 | Problematic Soils and Their Management | 2(1+1) | |
| 9 | Basics of Plant Breeding | 3(2+1) |
| S. No. | Course Title | Credit Hours | Total Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agriculture Marketing and Trade | 3(2+1) | 22 (13+9) |
| 2 | Introduction to Agro-meteorology | 2(1+1) | |
| 3 | Fundamentals of Crop Physiology | 3(2+1) | |
| 4 | Pest Management in Crops and Stored Grains | 3(2+1) | |
| 5 | Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and their Management | 3(2+1) | |
| 6 | Crop Improvement (kharif crops) – I | 2(1+1) | |
| 7 | Weed Management | 2(1+1) | |
| 8 | Ornamental Crops, MAPs and Landscaping | 2(1+1) | |
| 9 | Introductory Agro forestry | 2(1+1) | |
| 10 | Study Tour (10-14 days) | 2(0+2) (Non-gradial) |
| S. No. | Course Title | Credit Hours | Total Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fundamentals of Agri Biotechnology | 3(2+1) | 21 (12+9) |
| 2 | Basic and Applied Agricultural Statistics | 3(2+1) | |
| 3 | Crop Improvement (Rabi crops) – II | 2(1+1) | |
| 4 | Renewable Energy in Agriculture and Allied Sector | 2(1+1) | |
| 5 | Dryland agriculture/Rainfed Agriculture and Watershed Management | 2(1+1) | |
| 6 | Agricultural Microbiology & Phyto-remediation | 2(1+1) | |
| 7 | Agricultural Finance & Cooperation | 2(1+1) | |
| 8 | Essentials of Plant Biochemistry | 3(2+1) | |
| 9 | Fundamentals of Seed Science and Technology | 2(1+1) |
| S. No. | Course Title | Credit Hours | Total Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elective Course – I# | 4(3+1) | 20 (15+5) |
| 2 | Elective Course – II# | 4(3+1) | |
| 3 | Elective Course – III# | 4(3+1) | |
| 4 | Elective Course – IV# | 4(3+1) | |
| 5 | Elective Course - V# | 4(3+1) |
| S. No. | Course Title | Credit Hours | Total Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Student READY: RAWE/Industrial Attachment/ Experiential Learning/ Hands-on-Training/ Project Work/ Internship | 20(0+20) | 20 |
| Total | 167 | ||
| 2 | Online Courses** (NPTEL/SWAYAM/ mooKIT/Edx/Coursera/or any other portal) | 10 (non gradial) | 10 |
| 3 | 10 weeks Training Programme | 10 | 10 |
| Grand Total | 167+10 |
| S. No. | Course Title | Credit Hours | Total Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agribusiness Management | 4(3+1) | |
| 2 | Management of Natural Resources | 4(3+1) | |
| 3 | Agrochemicals | 4(3+1) | |
| 4 | Agricultural Journalism | 4(3+1) | |
| 5 | Landscaping | 4(3+1) | |
| 6 | Commercial Plant Breeding | 4(3+1) | |
| 7 | Food Safety and Standards | 4(3+1) | |
| 8 | Bioformulations & Nanoformulations | 4(3+1) | |
| 9 | Biopesticides & Biofertilizers | 4(3+1) | |
| 10 | System Simulation & Agro-Advisory | 4(3+1) | |
| 11 | Hi Tech Horticulture | 4(3+1) | |
| 12 | Protected Cultivation | 4(3+1) | |
| 13 | Climate Resilient Agriculture | 4(3+1) | |
| 14 | Biotechnology of Crop Improvement | 4(3+1) | |
| 15 | Geoinformatics & Remote Sensing, Precision Farming | 4(3+1) | |
| 16 | Micropropagation Techniques | 4(3+1) | |
| 17 | Commercial Seed Production | 4(3+1) | |
| 18 | Principles & Practices of Organic Farming/Conservation Agriculture | 4(3+1) | |
| 19 | Food Science & Nutrition | 4(3+1) | |
| 20 | Post-Harvest Technology & Value Addition | 4(3+1) |
| S. No. | Course Title | Credit Hours | Total Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mushroom Production Technology | 2(0+2) | |
| 2 | Commercial Beekeeping | 2(0+2) | |
| 3 | Vermicomposting | 2(0+2) | |
| 4 | Floriculture and Landscaping | 2(0+2) | |
| 5 | Processing and Preservation of Horticultural Crops | 2(0+2) | |
| 6 | Hydroponics Production Technology | 2(0+2) | |
| 7 | Nursery Production and Management | 2(0+2) | |
| 8 | Seed Production Technology | 2(0+2) | |
| 9 | Biofertilizer Production Technology | 2(0+2) | |
| 10 | Agricultural Waste Management | 2(0+2) |
Career Path
- Science and Engineering
- Agribusiness/Food production
- Banking sector
- Horticulture
- Agricultural Journalism
- Marketing pathways
Fee Structure
yearly
| 1st Year | 2nd Year | 3rd Year | 4th Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₹2,00,000 | ₹1,75,000 | ₹1,75,000 | ₹1,75,000 |
Semester Wise
| 1st Sem | 2nd Sem | 3rd Sem | 4th Sem | 5th Sem | 6th Sem | 7th Sem | 8th Sem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ₹1,12,500 | ₹87,500 | ₹87,500 | ₹87,500 | ₹87,500 | ₹87,500 | ₹87,500 | ₹87,500 |
Admission Process
Complete the Application
Appear for Entrance test and interview
Get shortlisted and Received the offer letter
B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture Admission Requirement
To take admission in the B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture programme, candidates must have passed 10+2 from CBSE or an equivalent examination with Agriculture or Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects, along with one of the following: Mathematics, Biotechnology, Biology, or a Technical Vocational subject. In addition, candidates are required to appear for the GATA (Goenka Aptitude Test for Admission) and a Personal Interview.
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