Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) (Hons) Agriculture

About Programme

Agriculture plays a crucial role in the Indian economy. Almost 60 per cent 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 per cent. It is time that students explore this largely unknown arena.

Eligibility & Admission

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

PROGRAM FEE	AMOUNT
Application Fee (One Time)	1,000/-INR
Registration Fee (One Time)	15,000/-INR
Security (One Time – Refundable)	8,000/-INR
Semester Fee	60,000/-INR

Scholarship

Marks in 10+2	Scholarship Per Semester	Applicable Fee After Scholarship Per Semester
50% – 60%	20%	48000/-INR
More than 60% to 70%	40%	36000/-INR
More than 70% – 80%	50%	30000/-INR
More than 80% – 100%	60%	24000/-INR

Disability Level	Scholarship Per Semester	Applicable Fee After Scholarship Per Semester
90% & Above 90%	30%	42000/-INR
75% & Below 90%	20%	48000/-INR
50% & Below 75%	10%	54000/-INR

Category	Scholarship Per Semester	Applicable Fee After Scholarship Per Semester
Wards of Param Veer Chakra	30%	42000/-INR
Winners of Maha Veer Chakra	20%	48000/-INR
Winners of Veer Chakra	10%	54000/-INR

Work Tenure	Scholarship Per Semester	Applicable Fee After Scholarship Per Semester
More than 5 years continuous service	30%	42000/-INR
1 Year – 5 Years continuous Service	20%	48000/-INR

Category	Scholarship Per Semester	Applicable Fee After Scholarship Per Semester
Single girl child	20%	48000/-INR

Category	Scholarship Per Semester	Applicable Fee After Scholarship Per Semester
Parentless	30%	42000/-INR
Either fatherless or motherless provided the annual family income is less than 2.5 lakh	20%	48000/-INR

Learning Outcomes

Students will understand and analyze the current events and issues that are occurring in agriculture and how they affect your future in agriculture.
Students will be able to recognize and examine the relationships between inputs and outputs in their agricultural field to make effective and profitable decisions.
Students will understand how all aspects of agriculture combine and are used by scientists, marketers, and producers.
Students will understand how employer characteristics and decision-making at various levels enhance the success of an agricultural enterprise.
Students will be able to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills as they apply to a variety of animal and or plant production systems.

Programme Education Objectives (PEOs)

PEO1 To provide the in depth knowledge in agriculture and allied subjects required to solve common problems in management of crop cultivation, improvement, livestock rearing and their marketing.
PEO2 To develop a good teaching-learning environment for higher studies and help in selection of professional careers in government and private organization, agrobased industries, educational/ research/extension, institutes etc.
PEO3 To develop the skills for leadership, ethical integrity, and professional engagement in agriculture and allied sciences
PEO4 To provide ample information about natural and other resources through a course curriculum for the betterment of life.

Programme Outcomes (POs)

PO1 Knowledge Enhancement: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of essential facts, concepts, principles and theories relating to Soil Science, Agronomy, Horticulture, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Entomology and other such areas of agriculture.
PO2 Professional Enhancement: Understanding the value and processes of life-long learning and professional development
PO3 Entrepreneurship Skills: Understanding the processes of setting up and managing viable business ventures.
PO4 Communication & Extension Skills: Developing appropriate communication skills for effective transfer of knowledge and technologies through extension programs.
PO5 Team Work: Play effective roles in multidisciplinary teams.
PO6 Educational Leadership: Recognize and meet emerging agriculture challenges of global society in the 21st century and developing leadership and strong linkages in the agro-industrial setup.
PO7 Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of the scientific practice.
PO8 Computational Skills: Recognize, analyze problems and plan strategies for their solutions with the help of computer skills.
PO9 Data Handling: Collect, analyze and interpret scientific data.
PO10 To make students competitive in pursuing higher studies.
PO11 To provide knowledge on commercial agricultural production practices.
PO12 This programme will also help students to enhance their employability for jobs in different sectors.

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

PSO1 Apply knowledge of basic science through Agricultural microbiology, Plant biochemistry and Biotechnology.
PSO2 Impart knowledge and understanding of fundamental concepts of crop production, its management and need for sustainable development.

Career Prospects

Our graduates qualify for positions such as project managers, account managers, product developers, commercial technologists and customer-service directors. You could also work in processing and technology, become a production or quality manager, or even work at the Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority. The choice will be vast, as your studies will have prepared you for expertise in all of these areas. Depending on your chosen specialization, you will be able to work in one of the specialist fields like Food Process Engineering, Food Innovation Management, Food Safety Manager.