BSc. Agriculture Course Syllabus
BSc in Agriculture program includes a broad syllabus providing students with important knowledge and practical skills in agriculture. An academic curriculum covers various subjects such as Crop Production, Horticulture, Plant Diseases, Soil Science, Insect Science, Agricultural Economics, and Farm Engineering. Below is the list of academic syllabus categorized into 4 semesters:
| SEMESTER I | SEMESTER II |
| Fundamentals of Horticulture | Fundamentals of Plant Breeding |
| Fundamentals of Genetics | Agricultural Microbiology |
| Fundamentals of Soil Science-I | Soil and Water Conservation Engineering |
| Communication Skills and Personality Development | Fundamentals of Plant Pathology-I |
| Fundamentals of Agronomy-I | Fundamentals of Entomology |
| Fundamentals of Crop Physiology | Fundamentals of Agricultural Extension Education |
| Fundamentals of Agricultural Economics | Fundamentals of Plant Biochemistry |
| Introduction to Forestry | – |
| SEMESTER III | SEMESTER IV |
| Crop Production Technology – I (Kharif Crops) | Crop Production Technology –II (Rabi Crops) |
| Agricultural Finance and Cooperation | Production Technology for Ornamental Crops, MAP and Landscaping |
| Agri- Informatics and Computer Application | Renewable Energy and Green Technology |
| Farm Machinery and Power | Problematic Soils and their Management |
| Production Technology for Vegetables and Spices | Production Technology for Fruit and Plantation Crops |
| Environmental Studies and Disaster Management | Principles of Seed Technology |
| Fundamentals of Statistical Methods | Farming System & Sustainable Agriculture |
| Livestock and Poultry Management-I | Agricultural Marketing Trade & Prices |
| Fundamentals of Plant Pathology-II | Introductory Agro-meteorology & Climate
Change |
| Fundamentals of Plant Biotechnology | – |
BSc Agriculture Distance Education Eligibility Criteria
Candidates seeking admission to the undergraduate degree courses under Agriculture subject shall meet all the eligibility criteria for admission. Online enrollment is done based on the merit of a candidate. The candidates are advised to go through the instructions thoroughly on the university website before filling up the online application form for the BSc Agriculture distance education program.
- Candidates must have passed the qualifying examination in 12th standard. with minimum 50% marks for General category and minimum 40% marks in aggregate for reserved categories.
- Students must have studied an intermediate exam in Science stream.
- The age of the candidate should be 16 years as on the last date of submission of admission process.
BSc Agriculture Distance Education Application Process
The candidates applying to undergraduate program in Agriculture have to follow some of the simple steps:
Step 1: For admission to BSc Agriculture course applicants have to select the university they want to apply at.
Step 2: After the selection of an institute candidates are advised to visit the homepage of a particular university.
Step 3: Download the academic prospectus of a particular course and read all instructions carefully.
Step 4: Now, click on the “New Registration” tab.
Step 5: Create your applicant Id entering all required details like applicant name, Id proof, email address, and phone number.
Step 6: Now log in using your credentials like student Id and password.
Step 7: Once logged in fill out all sections like academic, personal, contact, and documents section carefully.
Step 8: Double check all the information and make changes if required.
Step 9: Proceed further and upload all the documents in the same size as instructed in the guidelines.
Step 10: Make a payment of a specific application fee through UPI, demand draft, Card payment, NEFT, RTGS, and many more.
Step 11: Once a successful payment, click on the “Submit Button”.
Step 12: Now, for future reference download your application form.
BSc Agriculture Required Documents
A list of documents that needs to be uploaded while applying at any university for admission to BSc Agriculture course are mentioned below. It shall be noted all the documents shall be in the same size as per the guidelines.
- Passport size photograph
- Scanned copy of signature
- Caste certificate (if required)
- Domicile certificate
- ID proof certificate
- Marksheet of 10th grade
- Marksheet of 12th grade
- Provisional certificate
B.Sc Agriculture Distance Education FAQ
Q1: What are the BSc Agriculture fees in government colleges in India?
Ans: The course fee fixed for some of the government colleges in India for BSc Agriculture course is INR 15000 to 100000.
Q2: What is the basic salary offered to candidates who have completed a BSc Agriculture course?
Ans: The BSc Agriculture salary offered to those candidates after the completion of the same is INR 3.2 LPA to INR 4.2 LPA.
Q3: What is the last date to take admission in BSc Agriculture course for the academic year 2025-26?
Ans: For the academic year 2025-26 applicants can enroll until the last date of 30 May 2025 for BSc Agriculture course.
