B.Sc (AGRICULTURE)
About the Course
B.Sc. Agriculture is a four-year degree course, divided into eight semesters. Agriculture (also called farming) is an applied science, which covers all aspects of crop production as well as horticulture, livestock rearing, dairy farming, and forestry. It utilizes appropriate technologies developed on scientific principles such as crop varieties through breeding, production techniques, natural resources, agricultural engineering, crop protection, economics etc. to maximize the yield and profit. In modern times, agriculture is also a business that aims at maximum net return through the management of land, labour, water and capital, applying the knowledge of various sciences for production of food, feed, fibre and fuel.
During each semester, the course is taught theoretically and practically with seminar presentations as well as assignments (on different subjects) by teachers and students. The course also includes on farm training and hands on experiments enthusing confidence in the graduating students of Agriculture.
During each semester, the course is taught theoretically and practically with seminar presentations as well as assignments (on different subjects) by teachers and students. The course also includes on farm training and hands on experiments enthusing confidence in the graduating students of Agriculture.
Career in B.Sc. Agriculture
Industries:
- Fertilizer
- Pesticides
- Food and Seed Industries
- Companies Supervisors
- Assistant Managers
- Production Managers
- Food Packaging Manager.
Government Departments:
- Agricultural Officer
- Agricultural Extension Officer
- Agricultural Development Officer
- Administrative Officer
- Horticultural Development Officer
- Trial Co-ordinator
- R & D Personnel
- Food Development Manager
- Plantation Manager
- Quality Control Officer
- Food Safety Auditors, etc.
Research organization and NGOs:
- Lab Assistants
- Research Associates
- Field Supervisors
- Consultants
Banking Sector:
Higher Studies:
- Agricultural Officer
- Specialist Officer
- Field Officer, etc.
- ICAR Junior Research Fellow
- Agricultural Research Scientist
- Asstt. Professor
- Today, graduates in Agriculture are readily accepted in the public and private organizations/companies for improvement of agriculture.
Eligibility Criteria
The students who have passed 10+2 exam with Non-Medical & Medical streams are eligible for B.Sc. Agriculture
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