B.Sc.AGRICULTURE

The B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture is a four-year undergraduate programme designed in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the recommendations of the ICAR Sixth Deans’ Committee. The programme aims to provide students with strong theoretical knowledge, practical skills, industry exposure, entrepreneurship skills, and confidence to pursue careers in agriculture and allied sectors.

• Duration: 4 years (8 semesters)
• Total Credits: 177 credits, including 167 university credits and 10 credits of online courses
• Foundation Programme: A two-week Deeksharambh programme at the beginning of the first semester introduces students to university life, ethics, leadership, teamwork, social awareness, and professional development.
• First Year: Focuses on fundamental agricultural sciences, skill development, and practical learning. Students completing 42 credits and a 10-week internship may exit with a UG Certificate in Agriculture.
• Second Year: Builds basic and applied knowledge of agriculture along with practical and skill-based courses. Completion of 84 credits and a 10-week internship provides an option to exit with a UG Diploma in Agriculture.
• Third Year: Provides advanced and specialized knowledge in major areas of agricultural science, along with practical exposure and a study tour.
• Fourth Year: Emphasizes specialization, electives, entrepreneurship, industry exposure, and career-oriented practical training industrial attachment, experiential learning, project work, or internship.
• Electives: Students can choose at least 20 credits of elective courses in advanced and emerging areas of agricultural science.
• Online Learning: Students complete a minimum of 10 credits of online courses of their choice through platforms such as SWAYAM, NPTEL, Coursera, edX, etc.
• Holistic Development: The programme also includes activities such as NSS/NCC, physical education, yoga, meditation, communication skills, and social awareness.
• Career Orientation: The curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment, higher education and research, government and private-sector jobs, and entrepreneurship in agriculture and allied sectors.