B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture

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B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture

Programme Level

Under Graduate

Duration

4 Years

About the Programme

The B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture is a 4-year course under a credit-based semester system. The curriculum is very broad and inter-disciplinary consisting of the following major courses in crop production, crop protection, crop improvement, and value addition. The broad-based major courses include Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Soil Sciences, Horticulture and Agricultural Extension. The core agricultural subjects are supported by courses from basic sciences like Plant physiology, biochemistry, biotechnology, economics, mathematics, and environmental sciences. In semester IV, V and VI students have the flexibility to choose electives from the breadth of courses listed above. Programmes are designed to provide an excellent blend of contemporary theory and practice that align with the curricula of leading agricultural institutions worldwide and ICAR guidelines, thereby readying students for advanced study and careers in India and abroad

Eligibility

XIIth with Science with minimum 50% marks.
Students having CUET Score will be given preference in merit.
For Migration from Other Universities:
1) B.Sc Agriculture Ist year with minimum 50% marks or equivalent
2) XII with Science with minimum 50% marks.

Fee Structure

Duration

4 years

Tuition Fee (per annum)

55,000

Exam Fee (per annum)

20,000

Program Structure

Programme Objectives

A solid foundation in agricultural and horticultural ideas and practices to be competitive internationally.

Enhanced problem-solving abilities that will help them develop a strong interest in agricultural and horticultural technologies, which will encourage them to pursue entrepreneurship and research.

Knowledge of protected cultivation and peri-urban agriculture to meet the needs of the expanding population and the changing environment, as well as disseminate technology for generating income and employment

A sense of obligation to apply scientific knowledge to agriculture in a way that benefits farmers.

Programme Outcomes

Apply science by carrying out pertinent research and test projects for the benefit of industry

Establish sound agricultural practices, assess new approaches, drive innovation, and be able to effectively contribute to the growth of the sector.

Determine, put forward, examine, and assess the scientific and technical data

To operate productively by having improved personal and employability skills and being able to communicate clearly about complex agricultural tasks.

Know the different agricultural techniques that can be used for food security

Become tenacious individuals who practice and employ the knowledge gained to craft expert answers to practical issues in agriculture.

Apply management and agricultural ideas to one's own work or to the management of projects in a team.

Apply ethical principles and uphold professional ethics and responsibility of the agricultural practices

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

To demonstrate written and oral communication.

Understand all aspects of agriculture and involvement of innovative farmers, scientists, extension workers, agro-industrial, students, dealers for agriculture development.

To enhance the employability of students by giving hands on training and experience learning for jobs in input delivery system, supply management/marketing, farming system development, agri-enterprises development, landscaping and hi-tech horticulture production system and in many other public and private sectors.

To demonstrate an ability to engage in collecting data and analyzing local farming situations and providing viable solutions to solve the problems of farming community.

To apply their knowledge and professional competence in practicing smart farming and transforming agriculture for profitable gain.

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