Pioneering ICAR-Aligned Agricultural Education & Agri-Tech in Punjab
Agriculture dates back to the Neolithic period, approximately 7,000 to 10,000 years ago. While traditional farming methods from the 18th and 19th centuries still prevail in many regions across the globe, agricultural science and technology have undergone tremendous advancements over the years.
With the global food demand rising at an extraordinary rate, it’s no longer just about feeding the current population; it’s about ensuring a sustainable, high-quality food supply for future generations. The challenge is to balance productivity with environmental preservation.
At RIMT, we are equipping our agriculture students with the tools, knowledge, and skills needed to address one of the most critical issues of our time—producing food sustainably for an ever-growing population, without depleting the planet’s limited natural resources. The School provides in-depth knowledge on pressing modern issues like food security, climate change, water scarcity, soil degradation, protecting the environment and sustainability.
Equipped with both knowledge and practical skills, students and agricultural scientists can support farmers in cultivating better crop varieties that are suited to specific climates, soil types, and water availability. Graduates of the Agricultural Science program are well-positioned to build rewarding careers in agriculture, agribusiness, environmental management, and many more.
Throughout their academic journey, students acquire expertise in both fundamental and cutting-edge agricultural technologies. They learn to leverage research and technology to create sustainable, ethical, and profitable food production systems with the potential for global scalability. Students gain in-depth knowledge of soil science, plant growth cycles, plant-soil interactions, livestock production, and innovative farming practices. Additionally, they explore agricultural economics, the industrial use of crops, and the international legal framework surrounding farming and food production, preparing them to be leaders in the global agricultural industry.
Our Programs
Under Graduate Programs
- Approved By: Punjab State Council for Agricultural Education (PSCAE)
- ICAR Curricula
Department Highlights
- Approved by Punjab State Council for Agricultural Education (PSCAE)
- ICAR Curricula
- Qualified Dedicated & Experienced Faculty
- Multicultural Environment
- Laboratories with latest infrastructure and research facilities
- Research farm, Crop Cafeteria & Herbal Garden
- Well-developed Polyhouses & Greenhouse
- Mushroom production & Honey Bee Apiary
- Vermi-compost Unit
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Department News
Educational Visit to ICAR – Directorate of Mushroom Research, Solan
Tree Plantation Drive Organized on World Forest Day by School of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
RIMT Agriculture Students Gain Hands-on Experience in Commercial Floriculture at Beauscape Farm
Educational Visit to the ICAR – Directorate of Mushroom Research (DMR), Solan
World Food Day Celebrated at RIMT University
RIMT University Agricultural Sciences Department Students visit Kisan Mela at PAU Ludhiana
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our agriculture programs
The School of Agricultural Sciences & Technology is a constituent school of RIMT University (Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab) dedicated to education, research, and field training in agricultural sciences. It emphasizes modern crop production, agribusiness, soil management, and sustainable farming technologies.
Yes, the agricultural programs follow the ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) fifth/sixth dean committee curricula and are approved by the Punjab State Council for Agricultural Education (PSCAE).
Admissions are processed both online through the official portal (rimt.ac.in) and offline at the university admissions office. Candidates are evaluated based on their qualifying examination merit and an institutional counseling/interview round.
RIMT University enforces a strict zero-tolerance policy on ragging. The campus has a dedicated Anti-Ragging Committee and mobile Anti-Ragging Squads. Contact numbers of grievance officials are displayed across academic blocks and hostel premises.
The Central Placement Cell coordinates with departmental mentors to deliver soft skills training, mock group discussions, quantitative aptitude workshops, and technical mock interviews prior to on-campus placement drives.
The school offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs:
Undergraduate: B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture (4-year / 8-semester program)
Postgraduate (M.Sc. Agriculture - 2 Years): Specializations include Agronomy, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Soil Science, and Horticulture (Fruit Science)
Management: MBA in Agribusiness (2 Years)
Doctoral: Ph.D. in Agricultural Sciences / Entomology and related disciplines
Graduates can pursue opportunities in:
1. Government & Banking: Agriculture Field Officer (AFO/IBPS), state agricultural departments, FCI, and NABARD.
2. Corporate Sector: Seed technology firms, agrochemical and fertilizer companies, food processing units, and farm machinery manufacturers.
3. Higher Studies: M.Sc. in specialized agricultural disciplines, MBA in Agribusiness, or research positions.
Yes, separate on-campus hostels for boys and girls provide Wi-Fi, 24/7 security, power backup, and dining mess facilities. RIMT also operates a fleet of buses connecting Mandi Gobindgarh with major towns across Punjab
The university campus includes outdoor grounds for cricket and football, an athletics track, a swimming pool, basketball, badminton and tennis courts, shooting range and a fully equipped gymnasium.
Hostel rooms provide basic furniture (bed, study table, chair, and wardrobe). Students are expected to bring personal bedding, two padlocks (for room and cupboard), a bucket and mug, personal toiletries, and standard daily need items.
