Programme Overview
B.Sc. (Agriculture) at SRI, Dehradun is a 4-year full time undergraduate programme to get the students acquainted with various facets of agriculture and its related specializations. The syllabus is very exhaustive in tune with the industrial as well as Govt. jobs requirements, Agro – Industry Sectors like food processing, grain and seed processing, dairy processing, feed manufacturing and service sectors like agricultural consultants, agricultural statisticians, agriculture officers in banks and foreign agricultural service etc. There are several Government agencies at center, state and district levels, which appoint agriculture graduates.
CURRICULUM
Divided into Eight semesters, B.Sc. Agriculture is an Under Graduate Program centered on comprehensive study of Agricultural science. Bsc Agriculture syllabus focuses on agricultural science practices & research.
Why B.Sc Agriculture
WHY B.SC. AGRICULTURE AT SRI Dehradun?
- No capitation fee.
- Scholarships up to 100% in tuition fees for meritorious students.
- Course structure as per ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) approved syllabus.
- UGC recognized / Affiliated with Govt. University. Graduated students are eligible for employment anywhere in the country and abroad.
- Agricultural Farm is attached to the college campus.
- Fine-tuned with the industrial and Govt. jobs requirements.
- Highly experienced well qualified (Doctorates) from institutes of repute, engaged in consultancy, research, and publication to add immense value to academic life.
- Live Projects and demonstrations in the areas of crop production, nursery raising, organic farming, floriculture, vegetable crop production, medicinal plants, orchard management, ornamental horticulture, etc.
- Forest inventory & socio-economic surveys, wildlife habitat studies, attachment with the state forest department and forest-based industries, etc for making the students versatile for the industry.
- Experiential Learning Activities: Students are exposed to Commercial farms to know-how that creates an opportunity for students to engage and tone up their endurance, confidence, and management skills.
- Innovative Pedagogy: Emphasis on case studies and inter-personal based teaching to develop skills in analytical thinking and reflective judgment by reading and discussing complex, real-life scenarios.
- Well-equipped Labs with necessary field equipment and research facilities for demonstration and independent project work.
- Opportunity for inter-personal development by having association with MBA and PGDM students from India & abroad.
Career Prospects
Career Prospects
- Agriculture Research Scientist (Specialist in different Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)
- Extension Officer
- Field Officer
- Agriculture Officer
- Farm Manager
- Plantation Manager
- Research Officer
- Officer in Quality Assurance in Related Fields
- Agriculture Loan Officer in Banks
- Production Manager Operations Manager in Fertilizer Units
- Business Development Manager
- Food Processing Units in Government
- Agri-Preneurship
- Entrepreneurship -Seed Technologies Firm
Career Opportunities
Agriculture would continue to be the most self-sustaining and economically gratifying sector of an economy. Students equipped with a professional degree can choose to work as agro entrepreneurs or innovators or in the Agri policy reform sector as well. The food processing sector is also brimming with opportunities. You can find lucrative work profiles like Agriculture Development Officers (ADO) and Block Development Officers (BDO). Specializations or research projects were done in agronomy, soil sciences, horticulture, plant breeding and genetics, entomology, plant biochemistry, agro-economy biotechnology, etc adds to the employability quotient of a student.
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Eligibility & Fees
Eligibility & Fees
Duration: 4 yrs.
The candidates should have passed Senior Secondary (10+2) examination from a recognized Board/University with subjects including English as one of the subjects or equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics or Agriculture stream with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST categories).
Course | Tuition Fee P.A. | Other Facilities | Value-Added Programs | Course Fee
(In Rs.) |
B.Sc Agriculture | 60,000/- | 7,000/- | 5,000 /- | 72,000/- |
Advantage
Advantage
- Dehradun – A Safe, Beautiful & Cosmopolitan Education City.
- Bundle of Industry Integrated Value-Added Certificates.
- Students from 08 States are on campus.
- Degree from Govt. Universities.
- Multiple Placements for all.
- More than 100+ Companies for Campus Placement.
- Possibilities of International Exposure.
- Located at the heart of Dehradun City.
- Impressive scholarship schemes for meritorious students.
- Happening campus life with a variety of sports and cultural events.
Project Based Learning
Project Based Learning
- The course follows an interactive and practical approach that helps the students acquire new skills and competencies
- Students get to take part in LIVE agro projects and learn life skills of team working, analytical thinking, decision making, and impactful communication
- Enhancing the employability quotient with personality development grooming sessions. Students are trained in advocacy and policy reforms as well
- Inculcating ethical and motivational behavior to encourage social responsibility amongst students
Course Objective
Course Objective
- To create agriculture professionals with expertise in yield enhancement and food processing
- To contribute to agriculture development by assuming the role of innovators or entrepreneurs
- To interact with their peers in other disciplines in their workplaces/society and contribute to the economic growth of the country
- To create awareness among the agrarian community towards adopting healthy farming practices worthy of adding value to society and economy
- To create professionals having expert knowledge in Soil science and Agri chemistry so to help the farmers
Course Outcome
- Inculcating an ability to contribute to the betterment of agriculture and rural development
- Gaining insightful knowledge of the subjects related to contemporary and market-oriented farming
- Inculcating a deeper understanding of techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for implementing best agricultural practices
- Sharpening advocacy skills to create awareness about farmers’ problems and agri-reforms
- Working closely with research and industry to expand the yield and returns in agriculture