B.Sc. (Agriculture) Bachelor of Science in Agriculture-

B.Sc. (Agriculture)

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Duration:	4 Years
Level:	Graduation
Type:	Degree
Eligibility:	10+2 or Equivalent

B.Sc. Agriculture or Bachelor of Science in Agriculture is an undergraduate Agriculture Science and Technology course. Agriculture is the classifications name for the farming industry. It refers to the production of goods through the growing of plants and fungi and the raising of domesticated animals. The study of agriculture is known as agricultural science. The related practice of gardening is studied in horticulture. The duration of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture is four years. The course offered by different departments (theoretical and practical) is taught to the students on credit basis. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture also includes on farm RAWE (Rural Agriculture Work Experience) training and hands on experimental developing confidence in the graduating students of Agriculture.

B.Sc. Agriculture Eligibility

• The minimum qualification required to apply for B.Sc. in agriculture is 50-60% (depends on institute to institute) in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology.
• Admission criterion is an entrance test conducted by various institutes which differs from place to place.

B.Sc. Agriculture Syllabus

Syllabus of Agriculture as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Sr. No.	Subjects of Study
A	Basic Science & Humanities
1	Comprehension and Communication Skills in English
2	Rural Sociology and Constitution of India
3	Educational Psychology
4	Introduction to Computer Applications
5	Plant Biochemistry
B	Agricultural Sciences (Agricultural Economics)
1	Principles of Agricultural Economics
2	Agricultural Finance and Co-operation
3	Production Economics and Farm Management
4	Agricultural Marketing, Trade and Prices
5	Fundamentals of Agribusiness Management
C	Agricultural Engineering
1	Principles of Soil and Water Engineering
2	Farm Power and Machinery
3	Protected Cultivation Structures and Agro-Processing
4	Energy Sources and their Application in Agriculture
D	Agricultural Entomology
1	General Entomology
2	Economic Entomology
3	Crop Pests and their Management
4	Sericulture
E	Agricultural Extension Education
1	Dimensions of Agricultural Extension
2	Extension Methodologies for Transfer of Agricultural Technology
3	Entrepreneurship Development and Communication Skills
F	Agricultural Microbiology
1	Agricultural Microbiology
2	Soil Microbiology
G	Agricultural Statistics
1	Fundamentals of Statistics
H	Agronomy
1	Introductory Agriculture, Principles of Agronomy and Agricultural Meteorology
2	Field Crops-I (Kharif)
3	Practical Crop Production I
4	Practical Crop Production II
5	Weed Management
6	Irrigation Water Management
7	Field Crops II (Rabi)
8	Rain-fed Agriculture and Watershed Management
9	Farming Systems, Organic Farming and Sustainable Agriculture
10	Experimental Techniques in Agricultural Research I
	A. Natural Resource Management (NRM)
	B. Crop Protection
	C. Horticulture
	D. Agribusiness Management
	E. Social Sciences
	F. Integrated Livestock Farming (Animal Science and Veterinary)
	G. Bio-inputs
	H. Commercial Agriculture
	I. Genetics and Biotechnology
A
1	Fundamentals of Agribusiness Management
2	Protected Cultivation Structures and Agro-Processing
3	Crop Pests and their Management
4	Sericulture
5	Irrigation Water Management
6	Rain-fed Agriculture and Watershed Management
7	Soil Microbiology
8	Environmental Science
9	Vegetables and Ornamental Horticulture
10	Diseases of Field Crops and their Management
B
1	Energy Sources and their Application in Agriculture
2	Entrepreneurship Development and Communication Skills
3	Farming Systems, Organic Farming and Sustainable Agriculture
4	Experimental Techniques in Agricultural Research I
5	Experimental Techniques in Agricultural Research II
6	Principles of Plant Biotechnology
7	Breeding of Field and Horticulture Crops
8	Post-Harvest Management and Value Addition to Fruits and Vegetables
9	Diseases of Horticultural Crops and their Management
10	Soil Fertility and Manures
C
1	Rural Agricultural Work Experience
D
1	Experiential Learning

B.Sc. Agriculture Colleges

• Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, Raipur
• Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Jammu
• University of Agricultural Sciences - Raichur, Raichur
• Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya - JNKVV, Jabalpur

B.Sc. Agriculture Course Suitability

• India being an agricultural country from the very beginning so most of the families here are agrarian in rural areas and doing cultivation. Therefore, candidates from such families are most suitable for this agriculture course.
• Applicants those who want to become lecturer and scientist are also most suitable for it.
• They should have a good knowledge in science, and be familiar with crops, pastures, soil types, agricultural and horticultural chemicals etc.
• Applicants must have a keen and analytical mind, a high level of concentration, an aptitude for research, ability to work as part of a team, abundant physical stamina to put in long hours of work and patience.
• Other essential skills are good observation, communication skill, organizing skills, written and oral skills, the ability to give presentations and knowledge of common business concepts.

How is B.Sc. Agriculture Course Beneficial?

• A lot of career opportunities are in the agricultural industries from farmer to consumer, plough to plate as agriculture being the lucrative industry in India and at the global level.
• They can seek employment in Central and State Government ministries and departments; Agricultural finance corporation research institutions; nationalized banks and rural banks; Krishi Vigyan Kendras; Agro - Industry Sector; Agricultural universities and various agricultural service organizations.
• They can also be employed as agricultural managers/inspectors in farm related organisations, agro-industries, food-processing unit, dairy fields, NGO's and breeding centres.
• They can also set up their own business in primary economic sector such as farming, plantations, fisheries, mining, cattle rearing, poultry farming etc.

B.Sc. Agriculture Employment Areas

• FMCG Companies
• Colleges & Universities
• Agriculture Sector
• Food Processing Companies
• Dairy Farms
• Fertilizers Companies

B.Sc. Agriculture Job Types

• Actuarial Analyst
• Agriculture Portfolio Manager
• Program Manager
• Agriculture Officer
• Research/Fundamental Analyst
• Farming Consultant/Agronomist
• Agricultural Lecturer

Advance Courses in B.Sc. Agriculture

• M.Sc. (Agriculture)
• Ph.D. (Agriculture)