B.Sc. (Agriculture) is an undergraduate Agriculture Science and Technology course. Agriculture mainly is the name for farming industry. It refers to the production of goods through the growing of plants and fungi and the raising of domesticated animals. The course offered by
different departments is taught to the students on a credit basis. B.Sc. (Agriculture) also includes RAWE (Rural Agriculture Work Experience) training and experimental developing confidence in graduating students of Agriculture. This course opens several job opportunities for aspirants.
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Course highlights:
| Type of course | Degree (Bachelor) |
| Duration | 4-years |
| Eligibility | 10+2 or equivalent |
| Average salary | INR 2 Lacs to 7 Lacs per annum |
| Examination type | Year |
| Higher study | options M.Sc. (Agriculture) Ph.D. (Agriculture) |
Employment Areas: FMCG Companies, Colleges & Universities, Agriculture Sector, Food Processing Companies, Dairy Farms, Fertilizers Companies.
Type of Course:
B.Sc. (Agriculture) is a 4-years undergraduate degree course.
Duration:
The duration of course is 4-years.
Eligibility:
- Candidates should have passed 10+2 with physics, chemistry and biology from recognized board.
- Admission criteria is an entrance test conducted by various institutes which differs from place to place.
Entrance Tests:
- ICAR AIEEA – It is an agriculture entrance exam conducted by Indian Council of
- Agricultural Research (ICAR)
- EAMCET- Conducted for admissions in Agriculture colleges and universities in Andhra Pradesh
- PAU Entrance Exam- Conducted by Punjab Agricultural University KEAM- Conducted for agricultural colleges in Kerala
- IGKV CET- Conducted by Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya
Core Subjects:
- Agronomy
- Plant Genetics
- Soil Science
- Entomology
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agricultural Meteorology
- Plant Pathology
- Horticulture
- Agricultural Extension
- Plant Biochemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Educational Psychology
- Crop Pests and their Management
- Plant Biotechnology
- Irrigation
- Water Management
Possible roles:
Scientist, Assistant Scientific Officer, Product Manager, Business Operations Manager, Agriculture Officer, Assistant Plantation Manager, Agricultural Research Scientist, Business Development Executive, Marketing Executive, Actuarial Analyst, Agriculture Portfolio Manager, Program Manager, Agriculture Officer, Research/Fundamental Analyst, Farming Consultant/Agronomist, Agricultural Lecturer, Rice Breeder, Seed Technologist etc.