Course Duration:
The B.Sc. in Horticulture is a 4-year undergraduate degree program, divided into 8 semesters. This course focuses on the study of cultivation techniques, genetic engineering, pest management, and research in the field of horticultural plants like fruits, vegetables, flowers, and medicinal plants.
Duration:
3 Years (6 Semesters)
Syllabus (Semester-wise Breakdown):
Semester 1:
Fundamentals of Horticulture
Plant Propagation and Nursery Management
Introduction to Soil Science
Introductory Crop Physiology
Biochemistry
Comprehension and Communication Skills in English
Semester 2:
Principles of Genetics and Plant Breeding
Fundamentals of Plant Pathology
Fundamentals of Entomology
Fundamentals of Agricultural Economics
Agricultural Microbiology
Environmental Studies and Disaster Management
Semester 3:
Production Technology of Fruit Crops
Fundamentals of Extension Education
Principles of Organic Farming
Statistical Methods
Water Management in Horticultural Crops
Nematode Pests of Horticultural Crops
Semester 4:
Production Technology of Vegetables
Principles of Plant Biotechnology
Farm Machinery and Power
Post-Harvest Management of Horticultural Crops
Weed Management in Horticulture
Rural Sociology and Educational Psychology
Semester 5:
Production Technology of Plantation Crops and Spices
Breeding of Horticultural Crops
Diseases of Fruit, Plantation, and Medicinal Crops
Management of Beneficial Insects
Protected Cultivation and Post-harvest Technology of Horticultural Crops
Entrepreneurship Development and Business Management
Semester 6:
Production Technology of Flower Crops
Breeding of Vegetable, Flower, and Tuber Crops
Commercial Floriculture and Landscape Gardening
Production Technology of Medicinal and Aromatic Crops
Watershed Management
Project Work (Experiential Learning)
Semester 7:
Experiential Learning Programme (ELP)
Principles of Food Science and Technology
Intellectual Property Rights
Project Work (Part I)
Mushroom Cultivation Technology
Semester 8:
Rural Horticultural Work Experience (RHWE)
Student Ready Program
Project Work (Part II)
Average Fees:
The average fees for B.Sc. in Horticulture across India range between ₹30,000 and ₹1.2 Lakhs per year, depending on the institution and location.
Exams to Attend:
ICAR AIEEA (All India Entrance Examination for Admission): Conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research for admission into top agricultural and horticultural universities in India.
State-level Agriculture and Horticulture Entrance Exams: Different states conduct their own entrance exams for admission into state institutions. For instance, KEAM for Kerala, MHT-CET for Maharashtra.
CUET (Common University Entrance Test): For admission to central universities offering B.Sc. Horticulture programs.
Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India:
Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur
GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar
Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, Andhra Pradesh
Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar
Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, West Bengal
Top 10 Institutions for B.Sc. in Horticulture in Kerala:
Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur
College of Agriculture, Vellayani
College of Horticulture, Thrissur
Kelappaji College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, Malappuram
College of Agriculture, Padannakkad
College of Forestry, Vellanikkara
St. Thomas College, Thrissur
St. Mary’s College, Thrissur
Government College, Kottayam
Bishop Kurialacherry College, Kottayam