About Programme
Nature has always been the primary source of livelihood for the entire variety of existence on earth. Of all the components of nature, the soil is the primary source for nutrients and energy for all living creatures and plants. It surely has high-end fundamentals associated with its magical powers and acts. The study of these phenomena that make the soil a generator of nutrition and energy for the biosphere is referred to as soil study or soil science.
Earlier, soil study was limited to the agricultural field. But with the advancement in science and its related studies, it has evolved as an essential component of branches like Agronomy, agricultural engineering, agricultural meteorology, agricultural extension, and many more. A larger volume of crop yield always comes associated with a detailed understanding of soil concerned. Hence, soil science is becoming a demanded avenue in the specialized domain of studies with its potential to aid industrial agriculture as well. If studying soil science is on your mind, the future has a lot to offer you in terms of a bright career and massive prospects.
Eligibility & Admission
| PROGRAM FEE | AMOUNT |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee (One Time) | 15,000/-INR |
| Semester Fee | 65,000/-INR |
Scholarship
| Marks in Graduation | Scholarship Per Semester Fee |
| 6 CGPA to 7 CGPA | 45% |
| 7 CGPA to 9.5 CGPA | 50% |
| More than 9.5 CGPA | 100% |
| Disability Level | Scholarship Per Semester Fee |
| 90% & Above 90% | 30% |
| 75% & Below 90% | 20% |
| 50% & Below 75% | 10% |
| Category | Scholarship Per Semester Fee |
| Wards of Param Veer Chakra | 30% |
| Winners of Maha Veer Chakra | 20% |
| Winners of Veer Chakra | 10% |
| Work Tenure | Scholarship Per Semester Fee |
| More than 5 years continuous service | 30% |
| 1 Year – 5 Years continuous Service | 20% |
| Category | Scholarship Per Semester Fee |
| Single girl child | 20% |
| Category | Scholarship Per Semester Fee |
| Parentless | 30% |
Either fatherless or motherless provided the annual family income is less than 2.5 lakh | 20% |
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 The subject revolves around the scientific study of soils and agriculture. This will help to improve the quality of the yield and will also increase the production rate.
- PEO2 The course also provides an integrated understanding of economic and social considerations in the agricultural systems.
- PEO3 To develop a good teaching-learning environment for higher studies and help in selection of professional careers in government and private organization, agro-based industries, educational/ research/extension, institutes etc.
- PEO4 The students will get excellent job offers in areas like Agriculture/Horticulture, and Fertilizer Industries.
Programme Outcomes (POs)
- PO1 To impart first hand knowledge on agriculture and allied sciences
- PO2 To impart in-depth practical knowledge in agriculture and allied sciences.
- PO3 To disseminate different technologies through various extension activities.
- PO4 To Understand the impact of the professional agricultural solution in societal and environmental context.
- 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 various sectors.
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
- PSO1 To provide knowledge on plant and soil association.
- PSO2 Detailed knowledge on soil characteristics, reclamation, amendments and management toward achieving higher agricultural productivity.
Career Prospects
Many Government, as well as private job opportunities exist for passing out professionals. In the govt. sector, state agriculture departments recruit pass outs to fill up Officer level posts. Colleges hire M.Sc. folks to work as Lecturers. Government Banks also hire them to fill up Officer level posts (that primarily deals with Agriculture related loans). In the private sector, graduates find jobs as managers at plantations, as officers at fertilizer manufacturing firms, agriculture machinery industries, agricultural products marketing firms, food processing firms etc.