B.Sc. in Agriculture

Course Duration:
The B.Sc. in Agriculture is a 4-year undergraduate degree, spread across 8 semesters. This program focuses on agricultural sciences, management of natural resources, and advanced agricultural technology.

Duration:
3 Years (6 Semesters)

Syllabus (Semester-wise Breakdown):

  1. Semester 1:

    • Fundamentals of Agronomy

    • Fundamentals of Soil Science

    • Introductory Plant Pathology

    • Introductory Entomology

    • Agricultural Microbiology

    • Principles of Agricultural Economics

    • Comprehension & Communication Skills in English

  2. Semester 2:

    • Principles of Genetics

    • Soil and Water Conservation Engineering

    • Agricultural Heritage

    • Fundamentals of Horticulture

    • Introduction to Forestry

    • Crop Physiology

    • Fundamentals of Extension Education

  3. Semester 3:

    • Introductory Animal Husbandry

    • Agricultural Biochemistry

    • Agricultural Meteorology

    • Principles of Seed Technology

    • Production Technology for Vegetables and Flowers

    • Statistical Methods

    • Rural Sociology and Educational Psychology

  4. Semester 4:

    • Crop Production Technology – I (Kharif Crops)

    • Renewable Energy and Green Technology

    • Production Technology for Fruit and Plantation Crops

    • Principles of Soil Chemistry, Soil Fertility, and Nutrient Management

    • Farm Machinery and Power

    • Environmental Studies and Disaster Management

  5. Semester 5:

    • Crop Production Technology – II (Rabi Crops)

    • Farming System and Sustainable Agriculture

    • Pests of Crops and Stored Grain and their Management

    • Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and their Management-I

    • Manures, Fertilizers, and Soil Fertility Management

    • Agricultural Marketing Trade and Prices

  6. Semester 6:

    • Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and their Management-II

    • Breeding of Field and Horticultural Crops

    • Watershed Management

    • Post-Harvest Management and Value Addition of Fruits and Vegetables

    • Principles of Organic Farming

    • Protected Cultivation and Secondary Agriculture

  7. Semester 7:

    • Principles of Food Science and Nutrition

    • Intellectual Property Rights

    • Rainfed Agriculture and Watershed Management

    • Entrepreneurship Development and Business Communication

    • Project Work (Experiential Learning)

  8. Semester 8:

    • Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE)

    • Student Ready Program

    • Experiential Learning Programs (ELP)

Average Fees:
The average fees for B.Sc. in Agriculture across India range from ₹40,000 to ₹1.2 Lakhs per year, depending on the institution and location.

Exams to Attend:

  • ICAR AIEEA (All India Entrance Examination for Admission): Conducted by ICAR for admission into top agricultural universities in India.

  • State-level Agriculture Entrance Exams: Each state may conduct its own entrance exams for admissions to state universities, such as KEAM for Kerala or MHT-CET for Maharashtra.

  • CUET (Common University Entrance Test): For admission into central universities offering agriculture programs.

Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India:

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

  2. GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar

  3. Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana

  4. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore

  5. Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, Andhra Pradesh

  6. University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore

  7. Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar

  8. Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, West Bengal

  9. Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur

  10. Anand Agricultural University, Gujarath

Top 10 Institutions for B.Sc. in Agriculture in Kerala:

  1. Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur

  2. College of Agriculture, Vellayani

  3. Kelappaji College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Malappuram

  4. College of Horticulture, Thrissur

  5. College of Forestry, Vellanikkara

  6. College of Agriculture, Padannakkad

  7. St. Thomas College, Thrissur

  8. St. Mary’s College, Thrissur

  9. Government College, Kottayam

  10. Bishop Kurialacherry College, Kottayam