- The B.Sc.(Agr.) degree differs from a B.Sc. degree in that the courses focus on agriculture: for example, the student will study agricultural economics rather than economics. Like engineering or forestry, agricultural science courses are infused with practicality.
- The B.Sc.(Agr.) degree is normally not a general degree but requires specialization: for example, majoring in animal science, plant protection, soil science or agricultural engineering.
- There are also variations on the theme: for example, the Bachelor of Agricultural Economics (BAgrEc) degreeEligibility required for Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Eligibilty:
The subjects that need to be taken after class 10th to pursue B.Sc in Agriculture as a career option are :
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology and/or
- Mathematics
The selection of the candidates is carried out on the basis of the marks obtained in the qualifying examination or written exam carried out by the institution that offers the degree. The duration of this course is 3 years. Colleges offering Bachelor of Science in Agriculture are:
- Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University(www.angrau.ac.in)
- Balram Mahavidyalaya(balrammahavidyalaya.org)
- Chaudhary Charan Singh Degree College(www.ccspg.org)
- College of Agricultural Engineering(www.caet.org.in)
- College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences(www.kvasu.ac.in)
- DR. G. C. Negi College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences(www.biotecnika.org/…/dr-gc-negi-college-veterinary-animal-sciences)
- Government College Hoshiarpur(www.govtcollegehoshiarpur.com)
- Government Barjindra College(inspiringbeans.com/college/government-barjindra-college)
- Janta College,Bakewar(www.htcampus.com/college/janta-college-bakewar)
- Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture & Research Institute(www.pajancoa.ac.in)
- Punjab Agricultural University(www.pau.edu)
- Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology(www.skuastkashmir.ac.in)
Job Prospects:
Agriculture sector offers various career opportunities for candidates who have completed their graduation in agriculture. They can find various job positions in firms dealing with:
- Horticulture
- Fisheries
- Veterinary Science
- Organizations involved in food science and dairy technology are also in need of these candidates.
- Public sector enterprises such as Indian Agricultural Research Institute, National Seeds Corporation Limited, etc often recruit aspirants educated in agriculture or related fields. National Diary Development Board is another government organisation where B.Sc Agriculture graduates can apply for jobs.
