AGRICULTURE SCIENCE
- 1.Agriculture refers to all those activities which are related to cultivation of land for the production of crops.
- 2.Agriculture is backbone of Indian economy and prosperity. It can legely stand for the prosperity of the Indian economy.
- 3.Agriculture in India has a siginificant history. Today, India ranks second worldwide in farm output.
- 4.The 11th five year plane (2007-2012) emphasizes that agriculture development is necessary for rapid economic development of the country.
- 5. Agriculture and allied sectors like forestry and fisgeries contribute 25 percent to India’s GDP.
- 6.Agriculture is demographically the broadest economic sector and plays a significant role in the overall socio-economic fabric of India.
- 7.Agriculture is the largest provider of livelihood in rural India.
- 8.The Growth in agriculture production has been siginificant.
B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture
The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture is the first undergraduate degree awarded by university faculty of agriculture and agricultural colleges.
Eligibility:10+2 Passed student with minimun 50% in PCB/PCM/ABC Duration: 4 Years
B.Sc. Agriculture & MBA(Agri Business)
Bachelor of Science Agriculture & MBA(Agri Business) is a 5-years undergraduate degree awarded by Indian Universities for 10+2 students.
Eligibility:10+2 Passed student with minimun 50% in in PCB/PCM/ABC Duration: 5 Years
B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture
Bachelor of Science (Hons.) Horticulture is a 4-years undergraduate degree awarded by Indian Universities for 10+2 students.
Eligibility:10+2 Passed student with minimun 50% in PCB/PCM/ABC Duration: 4 Years
Diploma in Hi-Tech Farming
Diploma in Hi-Tech Farming is a 6-months diploma programme awarded by Indian Universities for 10th pass students.
Eligibility:10th Pass Duration: 6 Months
Diploma in Organic Farming
Diploma in Organic Farming is a 6-months diploma programme awarded by Indian Universities for 10th pass students.
Eligibility:10th Pass Duration: 6 Months
M.Sc. Master Of Agriculture Science
It is a course of study that usually provides a general knowledge base in plant and pest management, environmental science, food safety, education, and leadership. A master’s degree in agricultural science can often be either a general survey of agricultural topics or be tailored to a student’s particular interest.
Eligibility:B.Sc. (Hons.) Ag./Hotriculture/B.Sc. Ag. & MBA (Agri Business) Duration: 2 Years
MBA (Agri Business)
A Master of Business Administration (MBA) program focusing on agribusiness can teach students how to participate in and advance the food and farming market.
Eligibility:B.Sc. (Hons.) Ag./Hotriculture/B.Tech(Agriculture)/B.Sc. (Home Science)Duration: 2 Years
Ph.D Agriculture Science
Agriculture Ph.D Program Information. Students studying for a Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture take a scholarly approach to land, food, and animal production. These programs prepare students for a wide range of agricultural careers, particularly in teaching and research.
Eligibility:Post Graduation Duration: 3 Years
Career Opportunities
- Development Department of Central and State Government.
- Commercial Bank and Insurance Sector.
- Area development /watershed development agencies including NGO’s.
- Industries dealing with fertilizers and plant nutrients.
- Plant Protection chemicals, insecticides and pesticides manufacturing and marketing companies.
- Industries dealing with Agri. Machinery, Sericulture, Horticulture, Fisheries, Dairy etc.
- Manufacturers and suppliers of irrigation system.
- Agricultural products processing industry.
- Multi-National dealing with production, field evaluation, and markting of agricultural inputs including exports marketing and consultancy services.
- Teaching Agriculture and Allied Subjects is also an option available.
- Those interested in research activities can join IARI as Junior fellow researcher and become Agriculture Scientists.
- Some Agriculture students can engage themselves in innovative farming.
- Open option for higher studies as M.Sc. (Agri), M.Sc. Horti./ABM/PH.D.
