School of Agricultural Science
🌱 Vision
“To be a globally recognized hub of agricultural education, research, and innovation that fosters sustainable farming, empowers rural communities, and ensures food security for future generations.”
🌱 Mission
- To deliver quality education in agriculture and allied sciences through diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs.
- To promote innovative research in sustainable agriculture, climate resilience, agri-business, and modern farm technologies.
- To train skilled professionals and entrepreneurs capable of transforming agricultural practices and rural livelihoods.
- To integrate practical field exposure and industry collaboration for hands-on learning and employability.
- To contribute to rural and national development by addressing the challenges of food security, resource management, and environmental sustainability.
🌱 Core Objectives
- Academic Excellence – Provide comprehensive education in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, agri-engineering, and allied sectors.
- Skill Development – Equip students with modern tools, technologies, and entrepreneurial skills for agri-startups.
- Research & Innovation – Foster applied research for sustainable agriculture and rural development.
- Extension & Outreach – Engage with farmers, communities, and industries to bridge the gap between lab and land.
Global Competence – Prepare graduates for international opportunities in agri-business, research, and development sectors.
Program | Type | Duration | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
Certificate in Organic Farming | Certificate | 6 months (max 2 yrs) | 10+2 pass or equivalent; no minimum marks or age limit |
Certificate in Sericulture | Certificate | ~6 months | 10th pass or equivalent, or 2 yrs experience |
Certificate in Beekeeping / Poultry / Water Harvesting | Certificate | ~3–6 months | 8th pass to 10th pass depending on course |
Diploma in Dairy Technology | Diploma | 1 year | 10+2 in any stream |
Diploma in Horticulture | Diploma | 1 year | 10+2 pass, science preferred |
Diploma in Seed Technology / Organic Farming | Diploma | 1 year | 10+2 Science |
PG Diploma in Agribusiness | Post-Graduate Diploma | 1 year | Bachelor’s degree |
Diploma in Seed Production / Plant Protection / Agribusiness / Organic Farming | Diploma | 1 year | 10+2 Science (sometimes interview or entrance) |
Diploma in Agricultural Engineering | Diploma | 3 years | 10th pass with ≥50% marks |
Diploma in Agriculture | Diploma | 2 years | 10+2 Science with ≥50% (45% for SC/ST) |
Other 1-year Diplomas (Horticulture Supervisor, Crop Production, Plant Protection, Value-added products, Watershed management, Agro-industrial mgmt.) | Diploma | ~1 year | 10+2 with ≥50% marks |
Distance & Open-Learning Diploma courses | Diploma | 1 year | 10+2; multiple specializations offered (e.g. organic agriculture, biofertilizers, herbal, food processing) |
Diploma in Agricultural Extension Services for Input Dealers (DAESI) | Diploma | 1 year | 10 or 10+2 qualification from a recognized board or equivalent, and in some cases, a minimum percentage of marks in the qualifying exam |
Program Name | Duration | Typical Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture | 4 years (8 sem) | 10+2 in Science (PCB or PCM), ≥ 50 % aggregate from recognised board; entrance exam (ICAR-AIEEA, CUET or state CET) often required |
B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture | 4 years | Same as BSc Agriculture; many state universities require ≥ 50 % and entrance exam |
B.Sc. Forestry | 3–5 years (commonly 4) | 10+2 with PCB or PCM, ≥ 0 % aggregate; many require entrance; some allow PCM-only |
B.Sc. Agricultural Biotechnology | 3 years | PCM or PCB stream with ≥ 50 %; focused on genetics, biotech; admissions via merit or entrance |
B.Sc. Fisheries Science | 3 years | 10+2 with PCB, ≥ 50 %; covers aquaculture, marine biology, fish tech |
B.Sc. Dairy Science / B.Sc. Dairy Technology | 3 years (BSc) / 4 years (B.Tech) | PCB or PCM; ≥ 50 %; some require separate entrance exams |
B.Sc. Plant Science / Plant Pathology | 3 years | PCB eligibility; covers crop sciences, pathology; ≥ 50 % |
B.Sc. Food Science / Food Technology | 3–4 years | PCB/PCM with ≥ 50 %; includes nutrition, food processing; may require entrance |
B.Sc. Soil & Water Management | 4 years | PCB with ≥ 50 %; focuses on soil science, water management; entrance-based admissions common |
B.Sc. Animal Husbandry / Animal Science | 4 years | PCB eligibility with ≥ 50 %; covers livestock, genetics; entrance test may be required |
B.B.A. Agri-Business Management | 4 years | 10+2 in any stream (preferably PCB/PCM), ≥ 50 %; admissions via university-specific tests or merit |
B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering | 4 years | 10+2 with PCM, ≥ 45–60 % aggregate; JEE-based or ICAR exam; from engineering & agri-universities |
B.Tech. Agricultural & Food Engineering / Dairy Tech | 4 years | PCM eligibility, ≥ 45–60 %; admission via entrance (JEE, ICAR) |
B.Tech. Agricultural Information Technology | 4 years | PCM required; focuses on precision agriculture, IT applications; entrance based |
B.Tech. Horticultural Science | 4 years | PCM or PCB, ≥ 50 %; often entrance exam; offered by select agri colleges |
Program | Duration | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
M.Sc. (Agriculture) | 2 years | B.Sc. Agriculture or related fields (e.g. Horticulture, Biotech, Microbio) with ≥50 % marks (relaxations for reserved categories) |
M.Sc. (Horticulture) | 2 years | B.Sc. Horticulture or B.Sc. Agriculture with relevant specialization, ≥50 % aggregate |
M.Sc. (Forestry) | 2 years | B.Sc. Forestry or B.Sc. Agriculture with forestry-related subjects, ≥50 % marks |
M.Sc. (Food & Nutrition/Community Science) | 2 years | B.Sc. (Food & Nutrition, Home Science, Community Science) with ≥50 % marks |
M.Sc. (Genetics & Plant Breeding / Soil Science / Plant Pathology / Entomology / Agronomy / Remote Sensing / Biotech / Environmental Science / Nanoscience …) | 2 years | B.Sc. in relevant scientific/agricultural field, ≥50 %, with specialization alignment to chosen streams |
M.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering streams) | 2 years | B.Tech / B.E. in Agricultural Engineering or related engineering discipline, generally ≥60 % |
M.V.Sc. (Veterinary Science) | 2 years | B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree with minimum aggregate grade/percentage, as per VCI norms |
M.F.Sc. (Fishery Science) | 2 years | B.F.Sc or related bachelor degree, ≥50 % marks (ICAR norms) |
MBA / M.Sc. Agri-Business Management | 2 years | Graduation in any discipline with minimum marks (often ≥50 %), plus valid entrance score (ICAR, university-specific, CAT/MAT etc.) |
Branch / Discipline | Duration | Typical Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
Agronomy | ~36 months | Master’s in Agronomy or relevant specialization with ≥ 60% marks |
Genetics & Plant Breeding | ~36 months | PG in Genetics/Plant Breeding with ≥ 60% |
Soil Science | ~36 months | PG in Soil Science with ≥ 60% |
Plant Pathology | ~36 months | PG in Plant Pathology or Agriculture with ≥ 60% or ≥ 65% (institution-specific) |
Entomology | ~36 months | PG in Agricultural Entomology or Agriculture with ≥ 60% or ≥ 65% |
Agricultural Economics | ~36 months | PG in Agri Economics with ≥ 60% or ≥ 65% |
Agricultural Statistics | ~36 months | PG in Statistics or Agricultural Statistics with ≥ 60% or ≥ 65% |
Agricultural Extension Education | ~36 months | PG in Agriculture or related fields ≥ 60% |
Vegetable Science | ~36 months | PG in Vegetable Science or Horticulture ≥ 65% or ≥ 70% (some universities) |
Fruit Science | ~36 months | PG in Fruit Science or related ≥ 65% |
Floriculture & Landscaping | ~36 months | PG in Horticulture or related with ≥ 60–65% |
Sericulture | ~36 months | PG in Sericulture or allied field (mark threshold varies ~60%) |
Post-Harvest Management | ~36 months | PG in Horticulture with ≥ 65% |
Food Science & Technology | ~36 months | PG in Food Science/Tech or Horticulture with ≥ 60–65% |
Remote Sensing / GIS | ~36 months (semester pattern) | PG in Remote Sensing, Soil Science or Agrometeorology with ≥ 70% plus English proficiency tests (IELTS/TOEFL) for international entry |
Molecular Biology & Biotechnology | ~36 months | PG in Biotechnology/MB Tech ≥ 70% plus English proficiency tests |
Nano Science & Technology | ~36 months | PG in Nanoscience/Technology with ≥ 70% plus English proficiency tests |
Farm Machinery & Power Engineering | ~36 months | PG in Agricultural Engineering with ≥ 60–65% |
Renewable Energy Engineering | ~36 months | PG in Agri-Engineering or related with ≥ 60–65% |
Processing & Food Engineering | ~36 months | PG in Food Processing/Engineering with ≥ 60-65% |
Soil Conservation Engineering | ~36 months | PG in Soil Conservation Engineering with ≥ 60-65% |
Agricultural Meteorology | ~36 months | PG in Agrometeorology or related ≥ 60% |
Program Level & Examples | Typical Job Roles | Average Salary (INR p.a.) | Key Sectors / Employers |
|---|---|---|---|
Diploma / Certificate e.g. Diploma in Agriculture, Agro-Business, Certificate in Organic Farming, Bee-Keeping | Agri Supervisor, Farm Technician, Field Assistant, Input Sales Agent | ₹2.5-4 LPA | Agri input firms, nurseries, farm estates, extension centers |
Undergraduate (B.Sc. / B.Tech.) | Agricultural Officer, Farm Manager, Crop Consultant, Agri-Business Executive | ₹3.5-6 LPA | State Govt. Agri Dept., Krishi Vigyan Kendras, agribusiness firms |
Postgraduate (M.Sc. Agri / MBA / M.Tech) | Agronomist, Research Scientist, Extension Officer, Agribusiness Manager, Lecturer | ₹4-9 LPA (entry), up to ₹10 LPA+ | ICAR, NABARD, banks (AFO), universities, agri-tech startups, corporates |
M.V.Sc. / M.F.Sc. | Animal Breeder, Veterinary Consultant, Fishery Scientist | ₹4-8 LPA | Veterinary colleges, fisheries departments, dairy/food industry 🔬 |
Specialized PG (e.g. Agri-Tech, Extension) | Extension Specialist, Climate Resilience Expert, CSR Manager, Agritech Consultant | ₹3-6 LPA → Mid: ₹8-12 LPA+ | NGOs, international agencies (FAO), CSR arms, precision-agri startups |
Postgraduate with NET/PhD | ARS Scientist (ICAR), University Professor, Senior Research Fellow | ₹6-12 LPA (up to ₹15 LPA+) | ICAR / ASRB research labs, central & state universities, public service commissions (PSC) |