B.Sc in Agriculture

BSc Agriculture is a 4-year undergraduate degree course consisting of subjects related to agriculture and its practical. This subject also includes agricultural science, horticulture, plant pathology, entomology, soil science, food technology, agricultural economics, home science, fisheries, forestry and veterinary science. It aims to provide modern techniques of agricultural science to improve water resource management, soil formation, poultry management, land survey etc. To Take Admission in this course a candidate must have complete 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as their main subjects. The admission is either done on the basis of Merit and Direct Interview or through BSc Agriculture Entrance Exams. The main objective of this course is to assist the future generation in ways to reduce agricultural productivity and yield as well as improve agricultural productivity. BSc Agriculture course fee is generally INR 2-3 Lakhs in India and INR 10-20 Lakhs abroad (varies according to the university). BSc Agriculture : Entrance Exams Some of the popular BSc Agriculture entrance exams are provided below: * CUET * ICAR AIEEA * AP EAMCET * CG PAT * CG PAT * CG PAT BSc Agriculture : Career options & Job Profile The scope of a career in Agriculture has grown tremendously in recent times with cutting-edge research and continuous innovation in the industry. The agriculture field never face downsizing as food is necessity of the whole world. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is an autonomous body for coordinating, guiding, and managing research and education in agriculture in India. After completing the course, graduates can find jobs in both the public and private sectors. * Agriculture Officer * Assistant Plantation Manager * Agricultural Research Scientist * Agriculture Development Officer * Agriculture Technician * Marketing Executive * Plant Breeder * Seed Technologist * Business Development Executive * Agriculturists BSc Agriculture : Top Recruiters Here is a list of leading companies in India that hire professionals holding a B.Sc degree in Agriculture: * NABARD * Indian Agricultural Research Institute * Agricultural Finance Corporations * Indian Council of Agricultural Research * Council of Scientific and Industrial Research * North Eastern Region Agricultural Marketing Corporation * Food Corporation of India * National Seeds Corporation Limited