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Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (B.Sc Agriculture) – 2021

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What is B.Sc Agriculture 2021

B.Sc agriculture is an undergraduate course. The total duration of the B.Sc Agriculture course is 4 years and a government-approved professional course. Students enrolled in this B.Sc Agriculture course are likely to be taught about seeds, crops, soil, and the importance of water.

Agriculture is the biggest contributor to the economy of India, which will let students understand the importance of this course. The B.Sc Agriculture course will elaborate on the various modern techniques which can be used for agriculture in the modern-day.

Students will be given do field visit as part of a B.Sc in Agriculture, where they will interact with the farmers and will get to know the ground reality. This will allow the students to know the problems faced by the farmers and accordingly, the students will be able to think of solutions.

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Eligibility Criteria for B.Sc Agriculture – 2021

There are a few eligibility criteria that a student needs to fulfill to be able to take admission in B.Sc Agriculture. The criteria have been mentioned below.

  • Students who have passed their Class 12th Board Exams and equivalent are eligible to apply for B.Sc Agriculture – 2021.
  • Students from Science Stream having Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics are eligible to apply.
  • Students should have an aggregate of 50% in their Board exams to qualify for admission.
  • Few colleges and universities conduct entrance exams of their own. In such a case, students need to follow the official website of the college/university to stay updated for the entrance exam date in 2021.

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Entrance Exams for B.Sc Agriculture – 2021

Few colleges and universities conduct entrance exams for students to be eligible for admission to Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, 2021. A  few of the entrance exams have been mentioned below is for B.Sc Agriculture.

  1. ICAR Entrance Exam
  2. Rajasthan JET
  3. TSEAMCET
  4. MS PAT
  5. AP EAMCET
  6. BCECE Agriculture
  7. UPCATET
  8. PAU CET
  9. GBPUAT
  10. AP AGRICET

Admission Procedure for B.Sc Agriculture – 2021

The admission procedure for B.Sc in Agriculture depends from college to college. Few colleges and universities conduct their entrance exams for B.Sc Agriculture, depending on which admission is given. Others consider the aggregate percentage in Boards yet others give admission based on results of common entrance exams. The admission of a student depends upon the scores in these tests along with the number of seats available in a college/university for that particular course.

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Syllabus for B.Sc Agriculture – 2021

We have listed down the syllabus for B.Sc Agriculture year-wise. The total duration of the B.Sc Agriculture course is of 4 years which is 8 semesters.

1st Year

  • Agriculture Heritage
  • Fundamentals Of Agricultural Economics
  • Fundamentals Of Agronomy
  • Fundamentals Of Plant Biochemistry And Biotechnology
  • Fundamentals Of Soil Science
  • Human Values And Ethics
  • Introduction To Forestry
  • Agricultural Microbiology
  • Fundamentals Of Crop Physiology
  • Fundamentals Of Entomology
  • Fundamentals Of Genetics
  • Fundamentals Of Horticulture
  • Soil And Water Conservation Engineering
  • Statistical Methods

2nd Year

  • Agricultural Finance And Cooperation
  • Agriculture Informatics
  • Crop Production Technology-I
  • Environmental Studies And Disaster Management
  • Farm Machinery And Power
  • Livestock And Poultry Management
  • Fundamentals Of Plant Pathology
  • Agricultural Marketing Trade And Prices
  • Elective 1
  • Crop Production Technology-ii
  • Farming System And Sustainable Agriculture
  • Principles Of Seed Technology
  • Problematic Soils And Their Management
  • Practical Aspects Of Physical Education

3rd Year

  • Elective 2
  • Crop Improvement
  • Educational Tour
  • Entrepreneurship Development And Business Communication
  • Geo-informatics And Nanotechnology For Precision Farming
  • Intellectual Property Rights
  • Renewable Energy And Green Technology
  • Elective 3
  • Crop Improvement
  • Management Of Beneficial Insects
  • Diseases Of Field And Horticultural Crops And Their Management
  • Principles Of Food Science And Nutrition
  • Principles Of Organic Farming
  • Rained Agriculture And Watershed Management

4th Year

  • Agro-industrial Attachment
  • Plant Clinic Attachment
  • Student Project
  • Unit Attachment
  • Village Attachment
  • Agro-industrial Attachment
  • Plant Clinic Attachment
  • Student Project
  • Unit Attachment
  • Village Attachment

Elective Courses for B.Sc Agriculture

  • Agri-Business Management
  • Crop Improvement And Food Safety
  • Integrated Crop Management
  • Applied Horticulture
  • Agro-industrial Training
  • Commercial Beekeeping
  • Mushroom Cultivation Technology
  • Seed Production And Technology
  • Soil, Plant, Water, and Seed Testing
  • Floriculture And Landscape Architecture

B.Sc Agriculture Scope, fee in 2021

An average yearly fee for B.Sc in Agriculture is Rs 2 Lakh – 3 Lakh.

The starting salary for a B.sc Agriculture Graduate in 2021 is 3 LPA to 6 LPA.

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Top Colleges for B.Sc Agriculture 2021

Some of the top colleges for B.sc in Agriculture are:

  • Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi
  • Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, PB
  • University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Bangalore
  • G B Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUA&T), Pantnagar
  • Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology (OUA&T), Bhubaneswar

Job Roles after B.Sc Agriculture – 2021

Students after graduating can apply for the following roles:

  • Agricultural Portfolio Manager
  • Actuarial Analyst
  • Program Manager
  • Agricultural Lecturer
  • Research Analyst
  • Farming Consultant

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Reference Books for B.Sc Agriculture – 2021

  • Soil science – by Dilip Kumar Das
  • Agronomy – by Reddy and Reddy
  • Plant Patholog – by D K Tripathi
  • Agricultural Microbiology – by D.K, Francis

 

 

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FAQ’S for B.Sc Agriculture

1.     What are the job opportunities after B Sc Agriculture?

There are a lot of job opportunities after B.Sc Agriculture. Refer to the job opportunities section in the article.

2.     Is there any entrance exam for BSc agriculture?

Yes, there are entrance exams for BSc agriculture. They are

  • ICAR Entrance Exam
  • Rajasthan JET
  • TSEAMCET
  • MS PAT
  • AP EAMCET
  • BCECE Agriculture
  • UPCATET
  • PAU CET
  • GBPUAT
  • AP AGRICET

 

3.     Which course is best in BSc agriculture?

The top three courses in BSc agriculture are

  • Agronomy
  • Horticulture
  • Floriculture

4.     What is the salary of an agriculture officer?

The salary of an agriculture officer is nearly Rs 40,000 to Rs 80,000.

5.     Are there maths in BSc agriculture?

No, maths is not required for B.Sc Agriculture.

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FAQs

1.     What are the job opportunities after B Sc Agriculture?

There are a lot of job opportunities after B.Sc Agriculture. Refer to the job opportunities section in the article.

2.     Is there any entrance exam for BSc agriculture?

Yes, there are entrance exams for BSc agriculture. They are

ICAR Entrance Exam
Rajasthan JET
TSEAMCET
MS PAT
AP EAMCET
BCECE Agriculture
UPCATET
PAU CET
GBPUAT
AP AGRICET

3.     Which course is best in BSc agriculture?

The top three courses in BSc agriculture are

Agronomy
Horticulture
Floriculture

4.     What is the salary of an agriculture officer?

The salary of an agriculture officer is nearly Rs 40,000 to Rs 80,000.

5.     Are there maths in BSc agriculture?

No, maths is not required for B.Sc Agriculture.