Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Agriculture

By NCTA Duration: 4 Years Code: UDC-701

Overview:

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture is a 4-year and 8-semester graduate program, offered by various universities across India, and provides students with an insight into agriculture through theory and practicals. The program aims to meet the needs of agriculture, which is an important component of the Indian economy.

The curriculum covers a broad spectrum of topics, including crop production, soils, agricultural systems and practices, techniques, and technologies. Areas like agronomy, plant pathology, agricultural economics, farm management, and other related courses will be taught throughout the course. The program also focuses on practical aspects such as field visits and laboratory experiments so that students can practically apply the learnt theories to agricultural problems.

Besides traditional practices, the course exposes students to advanced practices in the field, including precision farming, organic agriculture, sustainable agriculture, etc. Upon completing the program, students will have a solid knowledge of the theoretical and practical areas of agricultural science that will enable them to access many jobs in the agricultural industry.
 

Course Curriculum:

The course is designed to combine both theoretical and practical elements. Key subjects include:

  1. Principles of Agronomy and Crop Production
  2. Soil Science and Soil Fertility Management
  3. Plant Breeding and Genetics
  4. Agricultural Economics and Farm Management
  5. Entomology and Pest Management
  6. Horticulture and Floriculture
  7. Agricultural Engineering and Farm Machinery
  8. Irrigation and Water Management
  9. Organic farming and sustainable agriculture
  10. Agricultural Marketing and Agribusiness Management


Career Opportunities:

Graduates of B.Sc. in Agriculture can find a wide range of career opportunities  in the agriculture sector. Possible roles include:

  1. Agriculture Officer
  2. Farm manager
  3. Crop consultant
  4. Soil scientist
  5. Agribusiness Manager
  6. Horticulturist
  7. Agricultural research scientist.
  8. Extension Officer
  9. plant breeder
  10. Irrigation Specialist
     

Adoption and practice of technology are increasing day by day in the agriculture industry, so there is a great demand for skilled professionals in this field. The starting salary of the graduates is usually around ₹20,000 - 40,000 per month based on their role and experience level.

Course Features


Course Code UDC-701
Duration 4 Years
Category Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Agriculture
Eligibility XII (Science) from recognized board
Fees 4×30000= 120000

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