Course Information & Syllabus
Agriculture plays a vital role in the Indian Economy. Almost 60 percent of the Indian work force is involved in agriculture and there is potential for the substantial growth of the sector. The demand for the trained professional in this field is very high both nationally & internationally. A student after completing B.Sc. in Agriculture gets a well paying job right after Graduation and he can also progress towards Post Graduate degree and Research.
Objectives :
=> To cover a wide spectrum of agricultural activities so as to produce graduates who can effectively meet the changing requirements of the farming community & the department of agriculture and allied agencies.
=> To enable students to understand various challenges in a global agricultural environment.
=> To impart exhaustive knowledge with equal emphasis both on theoretical & practical aspects.
=> To provide exposure to the latest technologies in agricultural sectors.
Career Prospectus :
=> Opportunities in NABARD and other Banking sectors.
=> 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 systems.
=> Agricultural products processing industry.
=> Agriculture Insurance of Agriculture Sector.
=> Agricultural Department of Central and State Government.
=> Multi-Nationals dealing with production, field evaluation, and marketing of agricultural inputs including export marketing and consultancy services.
=> Area  development/watershed  development  agencies including NGO's.
=> Innovative farming.
=> Higher studies as M.Sc. (Agr.), M.tech (Agr.), etc. & Ph.D
Number of Seats : 120