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B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture

Programme Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Agriculture is a prestigious four-year, full-time undergraduate degree program designed to provide students with comprehensive knowledge and hands-on training in agricultural sciences. Affiliated with the renowned Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth (MPKV), Rahuri, this program combines theoretical learning, practical fieldwork, and research exposure to prepare students for successful careers in agriculture and allied sectors.

With a strong emphasis on sustainable farming, agribusiness management, and cutting-edge agricultural technologies, this program equips students with the skills needed to address global food security challenges and contribute to India’s agrarian economy.

Programme Duration

• 4 Years (8 Semesters) – Full-time, semester-based curriculum.11
• Includes mandatory internships, rural agricultural work experience (RAWE), and project work for real-world exposure.11

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Examination & Evaluation

Theory and practical examinations are conducted by Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Examination Board (MAUEB), Pune, ensuring standardized and credible assessment.

Graduate Attributes

The graduate will be expected of

1. In depth knowledge about agriculture and intellectual breadth

   • Demonstrated competence in University level knowledge in agriculture and allied sciences along with relevant basic sciences and mathematics for sustainable food, nutritional and livelihoods security

2. Creative thinking & Problem analysis

   • Ability to use appropriate knowledge and skill sets to provide solutions to field and scientific problems in crop sciences, animal sciences, value addition and marketing.

3. Develop solutions & design systems or processes

   • Develop solutions for complex agricultural problems and design agro-ecology specific production system components or processes with an ultimate goal of enhanced productivity and profitability

4. Research & Analytical Ability

   • Ability to analyse critical basic and applied aspects of agriculture including review of literature, design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesize the information to provide valid conclusions to intricate problems.

5. Modern tool usage

   • An ability to create, select, apply, adapt, and extend appropriate techniques, resources, and use of modern scientific tools with an understanding of the associated limitations.

6. Communication & Presentation

   • Ability to use modern knowledge management tools to bridge the communication gap with farming community and also diffuse agricultural technologies, innovations and information to end users

7. The agricultural graduate and the Society

   • Apply reasoning and contextual knowledge to assess issues related to society, public health, safety, legalism, and culture along with the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional agricultural practice

8. Environment and sustainability

   • Understand the impact of the modern agricultural technologies and solutions in the societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development and provide ecosystem services

9. Individual and teamwork

   • Ability to work effectively as a member and leader in teams, preferably in a multi-disciplinary setting

10. Ethics and professional conduct

    • Demonstrate a critical understanding of environmental, economic, social and ethical factors production and consumption systems related to plants and animals nationally and Internationally; appreciate diversity and equality; demonstrate ethical behaviours at all situations

11. Agri-prenuership development

    • Able to identify opportunities for entrepreneurship development in agriculture and allied sectors in conjunction with other disciplines; plan and develop to independently plan and execute a business idea using necessary skills

12. Lifelong learning

    • Understand the value of research, industry and stakeholder networks and technological advances for self-reliance, lifelong learning and career progression

Departments

1. Agronomy

   • Focuses on crop production, soil management, and sustainable farming practices.

2. Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry

   • Studies soil health, fertility, nutrient management, and environmental conservation.

3. Plant Genetics & Breeding

   • Covers crop improvement, hybridization, and biotechnology applications.

4. Horticulture

   • Deals with fruit, vegetable, and ornamental crop production and landscaping.

5. Entomology

   • Examines insect pests, their management, and beneficial insect roles in agriculture.

6. Plant Pathology

   • Focuses on plant diseases, their control, and disease-resistant crop development.

7. Agricultural Economics

   • Addresses farm management, agribusiness, marketing, and agricultural finance.

8. Agricultural Extension

   • Trains students in rural outreach, farmer education, and technology transfer.

9. Animal Science & Dairy Technology

   • Covers livestock management, dairy science, and poultry farming.

10. Agricultural Engineering

    • Integrates technology in farming, including irrigation, machinery, and post-harvest management

Each department is equipped with modern labs, research facilities, and expert & experienced faculty to ensure a blend of theoretical and practical learning.

Academic Calendar

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