Bachelor of Science Honors in Agriculture is an undergraduate Agriculture Science and Technology course. Agriculture is a science or practice of farming, which involves cultivating the soil to grow crops and raise animals. The duration of the Bachelor of Science Honors course is three years (a four-year program in some colleges). Agriculture includes the study of various methods of agriculture, the use of modern fertilizers for the improvement of crops and methods of improving the present techniques of agriculture with the help of modern techniques.
The study under Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Hons) involves the use of various technical aspects for the betterment of agriculture. The degree course is important as most of the population of India is engaged in this field; After its successful completion it opens many career opportunities for the candidates.
B.Sc (Hons) in Agriculture Eligibility
- Students should have completed 10+2 or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as subjects
- In many institutes, they ask for minimum 50% marks in 10+2 as eligibility criteria to secure admission in this degree course.
- Some very reputed colleges and institutes also conduct entrance exams to get admission in their B.Sc (Hons) (Agriculture) degree courses.
- The selection for degree courses in these colleges is based on the final merit i.e. marks obtained in 10+2 final examination and aggregate marks in the entrance examination.
B.Sc (Hons) in Agriculture Course Benefits
- The BSc (Hons) (Agriculture) degree serves as the basis for further higher studies in this field such as M.Sc, Ph.D., and M.Phil. Degree in Agriculture, the successful completion of which makes one eligible for the post of Lecturer in a University/College.
- B.Sc (Hons) (Agriculture) degree holders eligible to pursue MSc Agriculture in a large number of specializations like Agricultural Botany, Agricultural Bio-technology, Agro-Chemistry, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Science, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture Huh. Statistics, Agricultural Entomology, Forestry, Social Forestry, Agricultural System Management, etc.
- The candidates also have the option to join the Agricultural Research Centers in the government sector.
B.Sc (Hons) in Agriculture Syllabus
B.Sc (Hons) in Agriculture Syllabus Semester-I
- Elementary Mathematics
- Fundamentals of Genetics
- Fundamentals of Agronomy
- Fundamentals of Soil Science
- Fundamentals of Horticulture
- Fundamentals of Crop Physiology
- Introductory Biology
- Rural Sociology & Educational Psychology
B.Sc (Hons) in Agriculture Syllabus Semester-II
- Agricultural Microbiology
- Fundamentals of Entomology
- Fundamentals of Plant Pathology
- Fundamentals of Agricultural Economics
- Fundamentals of Agricultural Extension Education
- Fundamentals of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology
- Introduction to Forestry
- Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
B.Sc (Hons) in Agriculture Syllabus Semester-III
- Agri-Informatics
- Agricultural Finance and Cooperation
- Crop Production Technology–I
- Environmental Studies and Disaster Management
- Farm Machinery and Power
- Fundamentals of Plant Breeding
- Livestock and Poultry Management
- Production Technology for Vegetables and Spices
- Statistical Methods
B.Sc (Hons) in Agriculture Syllabus Semester-IV
- Agricultural Marketing Trade & Prices
- Crop Production Technology –II (Rabi Crops)
- Farming System & Sustainable Agriculture
- Introductory Agro-Meteorology & Climate Change
- Principles of Seed Technology
- Problematic Soils and their Management
- Production Technology for Fruit and Plantation Crops
- Production Technology for Ornamental Crops, MAP and Landscaping
- Renewable Energy and Green Technology
- Elective Course
B.Sc (Hons) in Agriculture Syllabus Semester-V
- Crop Improvement-I (Kharif Crops)
- Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and their Management-I
- Entrepreneurship Development and Business Communication
- Geoinformatics and Nanotechnology and Precision Farming
- Intellectual Property Rights
- Manures, Fertilizers and Soil Fertility Management
- Pests of Crops and Stored Grain and their Management
- Principles of Integrated Pest and Disease Management
- Crop Production-I (Kharif Crops) Lab
- Elective Course
B.Sc (Hons) in Agriculture Syllabus Semester-VI
- Agriculture & Watershed Management Crop Improvement-II (Rabi crops)
- Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and their Management-II
- Farm Management, Production & Resource Economics
- Management of Beneficial Insects
- Principles of Organic Farming
- Principles of Food Science and Nutrition
- Protected Cultivation and Secondary Agriculture
- Post-harvest Management and Value Addition of Fruits and Vegetables Rainfed
- Crop Production-II (Rabi crops) Lab
- Elective Course
B.Sc (Hons) in Agriculture Syllabus Semester-VII
- Rural Agricultural Work Experience - RAWE (VSP + ADA / KVK + NGO + Agro-Industry)
B.Sc (Hons) in Agriculture Syllabus Semester-VIII
- Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
How to Apply B.Sc (Hons) in Agriculture Admission Form
Candidates can register themselves through online mode or offline mode. Before applying, candidates are advised to have a B.Sc (Hons) in 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 (Hons) in 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
After B.Sc (Hons) in Agriculture Job Types
- Agricultural Scientist
- Agricultural Engineer
- Agricultural Science Teacher
- Breeding Manager
- Cattle Foreman
- Crop Consultant
- Farm Manager
- Field Agronomist
- Food Technologist
- Feed Plant Manager
- Plant Geneticist
- Pest Control Technician
Advanced Courses After B.Sc (Hons) in Agriculture
M.Sc. (Agriculture)
M.Sc. (Hons) (Agriculture)
Ph.D. (Agriculture)
