B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture
Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal’s
Affiliated to Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri and Approved by MCAER, Pune
B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture
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.
| S. No | Course Title | Credit Hours | Total Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Year I Semester |
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| 1 | Deeksharambh (Induction cum Foundation course) | 1 week (NG) Non-gradial | 21(11+10) |
| 2 | Skill Enhancement course-I* | 2(0+2) | |
| 3 | Skill Enhancement course-II* | 2(0+2) | |
| 4 | Communication Skills | 2(1+1) | |
| 5 | Farming based livelihood systems | 3(2+1) | |
| 6 | Rural Sociology and Educational Psychology | 2(2+0) | |
| 7 | Fundamentals of Agronomy | 3(2+1) | |
| 8 | Fundamentals of Soil Science | 3(2+1) | |
| 9 | Fundamentals of Horticulture | 3(2+1) | |
| 10 | National Service Scheme (NSS-I)/National Cadet Corps (NCC-I) | 1(0+1) | |
| 11 | Introductory mathematics (need based) | 1(1+0) Non-gradial | |
| II Semester | |||
| S. No | Course Title | Credit Hours | Total Credit Hours |
| 1 | Skill Enhancement course-III* | 2(0+2) | 21(10+11) |
| 2 | Skill Enhancement course-IV* | 2(0+2) | |
| 3 | Personality Development | 2(1+1) | |
| 4 | Environmental Studies and Disaster Management | 3(2+1) | |
| 5 | Soil Fertility Management | 3(2+1) | |
| 6 | Fundamentals of Entomology | 3(2+1) | |
| 7 | Livestock and Poultry Management | 3(2+1) | |
| 8 | Fundamentals of Plant Pathology | 3(2+1) | |
| 9 | NCC-II/NSS-II | 1(0+1) | |
| Second Year III Semester |
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| S. No | Course Title | Credit Hours | Total Credit Hours |
| 1 | Skill Enhancement course-V* | 2(0+2) | 21(9+12) |
| 2 | Entrepreneurship Development and Business Communication | 3(1+1) | |
| 3 | Physical Education, First Aid, Yoga Practices and Meditation | 2(0+1) | |
| 4 | Principles of Genetics | 3(2+1) | |
| 5 | Crop Production Technology-I (Kharif crops) | 3(2+1) | |
| 6 | Production Technology of Fruit and Plantation Crops | 2(2+1) | |
| 7 | Fundamentals of Extension Education | 2(1+1) | |
| 8 | Fundamentals of Nematology | 2(1+1) | |
| 9 | Principles and Practices of Natural Farming | 2(2+1) | |
| IV Semester | |||
| 1 | Skill Enhancement course–VI* | 2(0+2) | 21(11+10) |
| 2 | Agricultural Informatics and Artificial Intelligence | 3(2+1) | |
| 3 | Production Technology of Vegetables and Spices | 2(1+1) | |
| 4 | Principles of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management | 2(0+2) | |
| 5 | Crop Production Technology-II (Rabi Crops) | 2(1+1) | |
| 6 | Farm Machinery and Power | 2(1+1) | |
| 7 | Water Management | 2(1+1) | |
| 8 | Problematic Soils and their management | 2(1+1) | |
| 9 | Basics of Plant Breeding | 3(2+1) | |
| V Semester | |||
| 1 | Agricultural Marketing and Trade | 3(2+1) | 22(13+9) |
| 2 | Introduction to Agro-meteorology | 2(1+1) | |
| 3 | Fundamentals of Crop Physiology | 2(1+1) | |
| 4 | Pest management in Crops and Stored Grains | 3(2+1) | |
| 5 | Diseases of Field & Horticultural Crops & their Management | 3(2+1) | |
| 6 | Crop Improvement (kharif crops) – I | 2(1+1) | |
| 7 | Weed Management | 2(1+1) | |
| 8 | Ornamental Crops, MAPs and Landscaping | 2(1+1) | |
| 9 | Introductory Agro forestry | 3(2+1) | |
| VI Semester | |||
| 1 | Fundamentals of Agri Biotechnology | 3(2+1) | 21(12+9) |
| 2 | Basic and Applied Agri Statistics | 3(2+1) | |
| 3 | Crop Improvement (Rabi crops) – II | 2(1+1) | |
| 4 | Renewable energy in Agriculture and Allied Sector | 2(1+1) | |
| 5 | Dryland agriculture/ Rainfed agriculture and watershed management | 2(1+1) | |
| 6 | Agricultural Microbiology and Phyto-remediation | 2(1+1) | |
| 7 | Agricultural Finance & Cooperation | 2(1+1) | |
| 8 | Essentials of Plant Biochemistry | 3(2+1) | |
| 9 | Fundamentals of Seed Science & Technology | 2(1+1) | |
| VII Semester | |||
| 1 | 5 Elective Courses (major or minor) each of 4 (3+1) credits for B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture degree | 20(15+5) | 20(15+5) |
| VIII Semester | |||
| 1 | For B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture Degree Student READY*/RAWE/Industrial Attachment/Experiential Learning / Hands-on Training/ Project Work / Internship |
20 Credits | |
| Total | 167 | ||
| +Online courses | 10 | ||
| Grand Total | 167+10* | ||
Theory and practical examinations are conducted by Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Examination Board (MAUEB), Pune, ensuring standardized and credible assessment.
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
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