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Bachelors of Agriculture in RIMT University

B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons.)

Agriculture plays a crucial role in the Indian economy. Almost 60 percent of the Indian workforce is involved in agriculture, but that has not resulted in substantial growth of the sector. In fact, its contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has dwindled to less than 25 percent. It is time that students explore this largely unknown arena.

Eligibility and admission

10+2 or equivalent in Science/Agriculture with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/Biology/Agriculture with at least 50% marks in aggregate.

Curriculum highlights

The curriculum varies, from learning about agricultural meteorology, soil science, production and protection of crops, plant breeding, post-harvest technology and agriculture economics as well as statistics with a balanced summation of theory and practical. The last year of the course will comprise hands-on training, which helps in tying up all you have learned in the first three years, to make you job-ready.

Course Curriculum

Semester I

  • Fundamentals of Agronomy
  • Fundamentals of Horticulture
  • Fundamentals of Soil Science
  • Fundamentals of Plant Biochemistry & Biotechnology
  • Comprehension & Communication skills in English
  • Rural Sociology and Educational Psychology
  • Agricultural Heritage
  • Human Values & Ethics
  • Introductory Biology
  • Elementary Mathematics
 

Semester II

  • Introduction to Forestry
  • Fundamentals of Genetics
  • Fundamentals of Plant Pathology
  • Fundamentals of Agricultural Extension Education
  • Farm Machinery and Power
  • Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
  • Fundamentals of Crop Physiology
  • Fundamentals of Agricultural Economics
  • Agricultural Microbiology
  • Basic Statistics
 

Semester III

  • Crop Production Technology-I (Kharif Crops)
  • Livestock and Poultry Management
  • Fundamentals of Entomology
  • Fundamentals of Plant Breeding
  • Production Technology for Vegetable and Spices
  • Agricultural Informatics
  • Agricultural Finance and Cooperation
  • Environmental Studies and Disaster Management
 

Semester IV

  • Crop Production Technology-II (Rabi Crops)
  • Farming Systems and Sustainable Agriculture
  • Introductory Agrometeorology and Climate Change
  • Production Technology for Ornamental Crops, MAP and Landscaping
  • Production Technology for Fruit and Plantation Crops
  • Principles of Seed Technology
  • Problematic Soils and their Management
  • Renewable Energy and Green Technology
  • Fundamentals of Plant Biotechnology
 

Semester V

  • Practical Crop Production-I (Kharif Crops)
  • Rainfed Agriculture and Watershed Management
  • Pests of Crops, Stored Grains and their Management
  • Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and their Management-I
  • Crop Improvement-I (Kharif Crops)
  • Intellectual Property Rights
  • Manures, Fertilizers and Soil Fertility Management
  • Geoinformatics, Nanotechnology and Precision Farming
  • Agricultural Marketing, Trade and Prices
 

Semester VI

  • Practical Crop Production-II(Rabi Crops)
  • Principles of Organic Farming, protected cultivation and secondary agriculture
  • Management of Beneficial Insects
  • Principles of Integrated Pest and Disease Management
  • Post-harvest Management and Value Addition of Fruits and Vegetables
  • Crop Improvement-II (Rabi Crops)
  • Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and their Management-II
  • Principles of Food Science and Nutrition
  • Farm Management, Production and Resource Economics
 

Semester VII

  • Agro-Industrial Attachment / In-Plant Training/ Rural Agricultural Work Experience
 

Semester VIII

  • Experiential Learning Modules

Pedagogy

The programme is of 4 years, spread across 8 semesters. During each semester, students will face different sets of theoretical subjects as well as practical workshops along with laboratory sessions.

Prospects

The demand for trained professionals in the field of agriculture is high in Central/State governments, seed/pesticide/fertilizer companies, banks etc. After completing B. Sc. (Agri.) candidates can look for higher education programs such as MBA in Agri-Business, M. Sc. in Crop Physiology, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Plant Protection, Fruit Science, Vegetable Science, Floriculture & Landscaping, Soil Science, etc.

FEE DETAILS

Program Fee (Per Semester) Amount
Semester Fee 36500
Scholarship Category A 14600
Scholarship Category B 21900
Scholarship Category C 29200
 

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Course Details

Start On 2016-04-27
Duration 4 Years
Level Beginner
Instution RIMT
Branch Mandi Gobindgarh
Seat available 56
Price £200.00