B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture

Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture is a four-year undergraduate degree program that covers topics related to the field of agriculture and its application. The subject also has further streams such as Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant pathology, Entomology, Soil science, Food technology, Agricultural economics, Home science, Fisheries, Forestry, and Veterinary science. The aim of the course is to provide modern methods of agricultural sciences to improve water resource management, soil texture, poultry management, land surveying etc.

The main purpose of this course will be to help the next generation in improving agricultural productivity and yield along with minimizing the crop loss.

Duration: 4 years

Program Highlights

• Providing practical training in various aspects of agriculture, including Crop production, Soil management, Livestock farming, Agricultural economics, and Agricultural engineering.
• Students gain skills in areas such as farm management, crop cultivation techniques, pest control, irrigation methods, and agricultural research, which are highly valued in the agriculture industry.
• BSc Agri. programs often include field visits to farms, agricultural research centres, and agro-industries, enabling students to gain practical exposure and understand the real-world challenges faced by the agriculture sector.

Program Benefits

• The agriculture sector offers a wide range of career options in areas such as Agricultural research, Farming, Agribusiness, Food processing, Agricultural consultancy, and Agricultural education.
• Helps the students to promote sustainable agricultural practices, ecological conservation, and the adoption of environmentally friendly farming methods, contributing to sustainable development and a greener future.
• The graduates can explore entrepreneurship in the agriculture sector by starting their own farming ventures, agricultural consultancy firms or agribusinesses, leveraging their knowledge and skills.
• These programs also help farmers adopt modern technologies, improving efficiency and reducing waste

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must have completed class 10+2 in Science from a recognized board with PCB (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) subjects with a minimum of 50% in aggregate for General category and 40% marks in aggregate for SC and ST.

Selection procedure

• Students are offered admission based on the marks acquired in the entrance exam, and merit marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
• Scores of AP EAMCET and CUET are considered for application / selection process.