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Course - B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture
About Course
India is one of the largest producers of spices and pulses worldwide. Living in her rich soil, agriculture studies are relevant for the society & economy as well as strategies for Career growth. The B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture course at Malwanchal University equips students with all-round knowledge of agriculture sector. It includes the following in the basics:-
- Agronomy: Basics of Agronomy, Kharif and Rabi Crop, Crop Protection, Weed Management, Irrigation Techniques, Water Resource Management, Organic Farming, Sustainable Agriculture.
- Horticulture: Fruit Crops, Medicinal Plants, Aromatic Plants, Flower Production, Spices, Plantation Crops.
- Soil Science: Introduction to Soil Science, Soil Fertility, Soil Chemistry, Fertilizers, Agricultural Chemistry.
- Agriculture Engineering: Agriculture Machinery, Power and Tools, Harvest Technology, Environment Science and Engineering, Renewable Energy.
- Plant Pathology: Crop Diseases, Nematology
- Plant Genetics: Basics of Genetics, Plant Breeding, Seed Technology, Basics of Biotechnology.
- Entomology: Pest Management, Beneficial Insects, Grain Storage and Management.
- Agricultural Economics: Market prices, Trade prices, Marketing, Finance, Agribusiness Management, Farm Management.
- Agricultural Meteorology: Climate patterns, Climatic hazards on Agriculture, Climatic Zones, Weather forecasting.
- Agricultural Extension: Dimensions of Agricultural Extension, Extension Methodologies, Entrepreneurship Development program.
In all the above areas of study, practical sessions related to theoretical knowledge are also built into the course. There are some elective courses, study tours and field trips in some semesters. These vary from university to university.
Eligibility
Interested aspirants for the course should fit into the below-mentioned eligibility criteria.
- Completion of Intermediate in Science Stream
- Physics, Chemistry, Biology and/or Mathematics as the Subjects of Study.
- Apart from this, candidates with Intermediate in Agriculture stream are also eligible to apply.
- A Minimum of 45% Aggregate marks in 10+2 examination from any recognized Board.
Career Prospects
B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture is a Professional Degree. The Graduates from this degree can find jobs in both public and private sectors. It is an offbeat career pathway that stands away from the crowd. It provides awareness in a vital field that happens to lack much in the form of awareness and is recognized for its significance. The graduates can find jobs in agricultural departments, extension services, research organizations, commercial farming etc.
Find below some of the government sectors which have job opportunities for B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture graduates:
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute
- National Seeds Corporation Limited
- State Farms Corporation of India
- Food Corporation of India
- National Dairy Development Board
- NABARD and other banks
- Agricultural finance corporations
- Indian Council of Agricultural Research
- Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
- North Eastern Region Agricultural Marketing Corporation
These are the private sectors which offer jobs to agriculture graduates:
- Agro Industries
- Agriculture Marketing
- Financial Sector with focus on agriculture
- Micro-Finance institutions
- Fertilizer companies
- Agri-Biotech organizations
Here are some job profiles that are offered to B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture graduates:
- Agriculture officer
- Assistant Plantation Manager
- Agricultural Research Scientist
- Agriculture Development Officers
- Agriculture Technician
- Agriculturists
- Business Development Executive
- Marketing Executive
- Seed Technologist
- Junior Agriculture Specialist
Lately, the government has shown much support towards the growth of agricultural studies. Hence, its scope has become significantly wider. The graduates can go on to do higher studies or research, find a job in the agricultural sector and choose to build a career in Rural Business Management, Banking or Bio Technology.
Why B.Sc. Agriculture?
Students have a wide range of scope after completing B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture
The opportunity of government jobs are also there with IBPS, UPSC, FCI and others. Since the student is a graduate the student is eligible to participate in competitive exams for Government Jobs.
- There is also the option of higher studies, pursuing a Masters in Agriculture through various agriculture entrance exams like ICAR, JRF, SRF and several others.
- Colleges and Universities conduct entrance exams once a year to enroll aspiring students in the PG courses
Students who like to study about the agricultural condition of any place and are interested in studying about solid and crops must pursue this course. Disciplines like Genetics and Plant Breeding, Agricultural Microbiology, Soil Science, Plant Pathology, etc are taught here. If such disciplines interest you then you can pursue this course.