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):
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
Semester 2:
Principles of Genetics
Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
Agricultural Heritage
Fundamentals of Horticulture
Introduction to Forestry
Crop Physiology
Fundamentals of Extension Education
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
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
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
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
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)
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:
Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi
GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, Andhra Pradesh
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar
Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, West Bengal
Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur
Anand Agricultural University, Gujarath
Top 10 Institutions for B.Sc. in Agriculture in Kerala:
Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur
College of Agriculture, Vellayani
Kelappaji College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Malappuram
College of Horticulture, Thrissur
College of Forestry, Vellanikkara
College of Agriculture, Padannakkad
St. Thomas College, Thrissur
St. Mary’s College, Thrissur
Government College, Kottayam
Bishop Kurialacherry College, Kottayam