Bachelor of Science in Agriculture is an undergraduate agricultural science and technology course. Agriculture is the taxonomic name of agro-industry. The Bachelor of Science course in Agriculture refers to the production of goods through the growing of plants and fungi and the rearing of domesticated animals. The study of agriculture is known as agronomy. The practice of gardening is studied in horticulture.
The duration of the Bachelor of Science course in Agriculture is four years. The courses (theoretical and practical) offered by the various departments are taught on credit basis to the students. The Bachelor of Science program in Agriculture also includes on-farm RAW (rural farming experience) training and self-confidence development among agricultural graduate students.
B.Sc Agriculture Eligibility
- Interested students must have passed 10+2 class with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as subjects from a recognized school board.
- The admission criteria is an entrance exam conducted by various institutes which varies from place to place.
B.Sc Agriculture Course Suitable
- India being an agricultural country from the very beginning, most of the families here are agricultural and do farming in rural areas. Hence, candidates from such families are best suited for this agriculture course.
- Applicants who want to become Lecturer and Scientist are also best suited for this.
- They should have good knowledge of science and should be familiar with crops, pastures, soil types, agricultural and horticultural chemicals etc.
- Applicants should have a keen and analytical mind, high level of concentration, aptitude for research, ability to work as part of a team, abundant physical stamina and patience to work long hours.
- Other skills required are good observation, communication skills, organizing skills, written and oral skills, ability to give presentations and knowledge of general business concepts.
How to Apply B.Sc Agriculture Admission Form
Candidates can register themselves through online mode or offline mode. Before applying, candidates are advised to have a B.Sc Agriculture Information brochure carefully. Candidates should follow the following steps while applying online application form.
- Visit University Website
- Go to the notification page
- Fill the application form.
- Upload all documents (Only in JPEG Format)
- Submit the application form and proceed to pay the fee.
- Pay fee through online mode by Credit Card / Debit Card / Net-Banking.
B.Sc Agriculture Document Required
- Graduation Mark sheet and certificate.
- Post-Graduation Mark sheet and certificate.
- Class X and XII Mark sheet and certificate.
- Valid entrance test scorecard.
- Original and photocopy of application form.
- Migration certificate if needed,
- Passport size photographs
B.Sc Agriculture Syllabus
B.Sc Agriculture Syllabus Semester-I
- Agricultural Heritage
- Fundamentals of Genetics
- Fundamentals of Soil Science
- Fundamentals of Horticulture
- Fundamentals of Agronomy
- Elementary Mathematics or Basic Agriculture 2
- Introduction to Forestry
- Introductory Animal Husbandry
- Introductory Biology or Basic Agriculture 1
- Rural Sociology & Educational Psychology
B.Sc Agriculture Syllabus Semester-II
- Fundamentals of Entomology-I
- Fundamentals of Plant Pathology
- Fundamentals of Crop Physiology
- Food Processing and Safety Issues
- Fundamentals of Plant Biochemistry
- Fundamentals of Agricultural Economics
- Fundamentals of Agricultural Extension Education
- Principles of Organic Farming
- Production Technology for Vegetables and Spices
- Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
B.Sc Agriculture Syllabus Semester-III
- Agricultural Microbiology
- Agricultural Finance and Cooperation
- Crop Production Technology 1 (Kharif crops)
- Dairy Science
- Environmental Studies & Disaster Management
- Farm Machinery and Power
- Fundamentals of Entomology-II
- Fundamentals of Plant Breeding
- Principles of Integrated Disease Management
- Crop Production 1 (Kharif crops) Lab
B.Sc Agriculture Syllabus Semester-IV
- Crop Production Technology II (Rabi crops)
- Entrepreneurship Development and Business Communication
- Introductory Agro-meteorology & Climate Change
- Principles of Seed Technology
- Poultry Production & Management
- Problematic soils and their Management
- Production Technology for Ornamental Crops, MAP and Landscaping
- Renewable Energy and Green Technology
- Crop Production II (Rabi crops) Lab
B.Sc Agriculture Syllabus Semester-V
- Agricultural Marketing Trade & Prices
- Crop Improvement-1 (Kharif crops)
- Communication Skills and Personality Development
- Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and their Management-I
- Geo-informatics and Nanotechnology
- Intellectual Property Rights
- Principles of Food Science & Nutrition
- Protected Cultivation and Secondary Agriculture
- Production Technology for Fruit and Plantation Crops
- Pests of Crops and Stored Grain and their Management
- Rainfed and Dryland Agriculture
- Elective-1
B.Sc Agriculture Syllabus Semester-VI
- Beneficial insects and Pest of Horticultural Crops and their Management
- Crop Improvement-II (Rabi crops)
- Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and their Management-II
- Farm Management, Production & Resource Economics
- Farming System, Precision Farming & Sustainable Agriculture
- Manures, Fertilizers and Soil Fertility Management
- Post-harvest Management and Value Addition of Fruits and Vegetables
- Watershed and Wasteland Management
- Elective-2
B.Sc Agriculture Syllabus Semester-VII
- General orientation & On-campus training by different faculties
- Project Report Preparation, Presentation, and Evaluation
B.Sc Agriculture Syllabus Semester-VIII
- Commercial Beekeeping
- Mushroom Cultivation Technology
- Production Technology for Bioagents and Biofertilizer
- Seed Production and Technology
- Soil, Plant, Water, and Seed Testing
B.Sc Agriculture Course Benefits
- From farmer to consumer, from plow to plate, there are a lot of career opportunities in agriculture industries because agriculture is a lucrative industry in India and globally.
- They can also be appointed as agricultural managers/inspector in agriculture-related organizations, agro-industries, food-processing units, dairy sectors, NGOs and breeding centres.
- They can also set up their business in primary economic sectors like farming, plantation, fisheries, mining, animal husbandry, poultry, etc.
- They can seek employment in Central and State Government Ministries and Departments; Agricultural Finance Corporation Research Institute; nationalized banks and rural banks; Krishi Vigyan Kendra; agro-industry sector; Agricultural universities and various agricultural service organizations.
After B.Sc Agriculture Job Types
- Actuarial Analyst
- Agriculture Officer
- Agricultural Lecturer
- Agriculture Portfolio Manager
- Farming Consultant / Agronomist
- Program Manager
- Research
Advanced Courses After B.Sc Agriculture
- M.Sc. (Agriculture)
- Ph.D. (Agriculture)
