Course Overview:

The Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) in Agriculture & Farm Management is a specialized undergraduate program that combines agricultural sciences with commerce principles. This program prepares students to manage agricultural enterprises and develop a business approach towards farm management. The curriculum covers agricultural production, marketing, finance, and rural management.

Duration:

3 years (6 semesters)

Syllabus (Semester-wise)

Semester 1:

1. Introduction to Agriculture and Farm Management

2. Principles of Microeconomics

3. Fundamentals of Accounting

4. Agricultural Marketing and Trade

5. Business Mathematics

6. Environmental Studies

Semester 2:

1. Crop Production & Farm Practices

2. Principles of Macroeconomics

3. Cost Accounting

4. Rural Development and Policies

5. Farm Mechanization

6. Business Communication

Semester 3:

1. Farm Financial Management

2. Indian Economy and Agricultural Reforms

3. Soil Science and Irrigation Techniques

4. Corporate Law and Business Regulations

5. Financial Accounting

6. Business Statistics

Semester 4:

1. Livestock and Dairy Management

2. Agricultural Finance and Banking

3. Entrepreneurship in Agriculture

4. Advanced Farm Accounting

5. Income Tax Law and Practice

6. Supply Chain Management in Agriculture

Semester 5:

1. Agri-Business Management

2. Agricultural Export and International Trade

3. Human Resource Management in Agriculture

4. Marketing Research in Agriculture

5. Farm Risk Management and Insurance

6. Project Work (Practical Farm Management)

Semester 6:

1. Precision Farming and Smart Agriculture

2. Cooperative Management in Agriculture

3. Sustainable Agriculture Practices

4. Agricultural Project Management

5. Farm Machinery and Equipment

6. Final Project & Viva Voce

Average Fees:

INR 25,000 to INR 1,50,000 per year depending on the institution.

Exams to Attend:

• Entrance exams may vary based on institution. Common exams include:

• National-level exams like CUET (Common University Entrance Test)

• State-level entrance exams

• Institution-specific entrance exams

Top 10 Ranking Institutions for B.Com in Agriculture & Farm Management in India (Combined Ranking)

1. Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi

2. Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana

3. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore

4. Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar

5. Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Guntur

6. Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar

7. University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore

8. Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Pune

9. Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur

10. Anand Agricultural University, Gujarat

Top 10 Institutions for B.Com in Agriculture & Farm Management in Kerala

1. Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur

2. College of Agriculture, Vellayani

3. College of Horticulture, Thrissur

4. St. Albert’s College, Ernakulam

5. St. Thomas College, Thrissur

6. Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (KUFOS), Kochi

7. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kollam

8. Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram

9. St. Teresa’s College, Ernakulam

10. Sacred Heart College, Kochi