Programmes
Under Graduate Programmes
Industry Scenario
- A large population and rising urban and rural income is driving the demand. External demand is driving export from agriculture sector.
- The Indian agriculture industry is expected to reach a value of INR 125350 Billion by 2026, exhibiting a CAGR of 12% during 2021-2026.
Salient Features
- State of the art infrastructure
- Well stocked library
- Experienced and highly qualified faculty
- Placement assistance through training and placement cell
Career Options
- Actuarial Analyst
- Sales Officer
- Agriculture Officer
- Research/Fundamental Analyst
- Management Executive
- Horticulture Assistant
- Agro Meteorology Observer
- Junior Scientific Officer
Programme Details
It is a 4-year long Undergraduate Bachelor Degree Programme. Bsc Agriculture Programme consists of topics such as agriculture science, use of modern scientific equipment and techniques in agriculture, land surveying, soil science, water resource management, animal and poultry management, basics of biotechnology etc. The main aim of this Programme is to use the above-mentioned concepts to train students improve agriculture productivity, manage products and pave way for future developments through research activities. Important subjects in this programme are:
Agronomy: Basics of Agronomy, Field Crops (Kharif), Field Crops (Rabi), Crop Production, Weed Management, Irrigation Techniques, Water resource management, Organic Farming, Sustainable agriculture.
Plant Genetics: Botany, Basics of Genetics, Plant Breeding, Seed Technology, Basics of Biotechnology.
Soil Science: Introduction to Soil Science, Soil Fertility, Soil Chemistry, Fertilizers, Agricultural Chemistry.
Entomology: Pest Management, Beneficial Insects, Grain Storage and Management.
Agricultural Economics: Market prices, Trade prices, Marketing, Finance, Agribusiness Management, Farm Management.
Agriculture Engineering: Agriculture Machinery, Power and Tools, Harvest Technology, Environment Science and Engineering, Renewable Energy.
Agricultural Meteorology: Climate patterns, Climatic hazards on Agriculture, Climatic Zones, Weather forecasting.
Plant Pathology: Crop Diseases, Nematology.
Horticulture: Fruit Crops, Medicinal Plants, Aromatic Plants, Flower Production, Spices, Plantation Crops.
Agricultural Extension: Dimensions of Agricultural Extension, Extension Methodologies, Entrepreneurship Development Programme.
Note: Along with the theoretical subjects, there are also practical sessions involving the aforementioned subjects.
IMPORTANT: ICAR does not give approval for permission to open/start/close of college/institution/university to offer programmes on agricultural science. Click to view the public notice issued by ICAR.
Advisory Board member
Dr. Manas Mohan Adhikary
Professor (Rtd) & Former Vice-Chancellor,
Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya
