SYLLABUS for B.Sc.
1st Semester/ 1st Year
- Fundamentals of Agronomy
- Introduction to Forestry
- Fundamentals of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology
- Fundamentals of Soil Science
- Fundamentals of Entomology
- Comprehension & Communication Skills in English
- Introductory Biology*
- Elementary Mathematics*
- Agricultural Heritage*
- Rural Sociology & Educational Psychology
2nd Semester/ 1st Year
- Principles of Genetics
- Agricultural Microbiology
- Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
- Fundamentals of Crop Physiology
- Fundamentals of Agricultural Economics
- Fundamentals of Plant Pathology
- Insect Ecology and Pest Management
- Fundamentals of Agricultural Extension Education
- Communication Skills and Personality Development
- Fundamentals of Horticulture
3rd Semester/ 2nd Year
- Crop Production Technology – I (Kharif Crops)
- Fundamentals of Plant Breeding
- Agriculture Finance and Cooperation
- Agri- Informatics
- Farm Machinery and Power
- Production Technology for Vegetables and Spices
- Environmental Studies and Disaster Management
- Statistical Methods
- Livestock and Poultry Management
4th Semester/ 2nd Year
- Crop Production Technology –II (Rabi Crops)
- Production Technology for Ornamental Crops, MAP and Landscaping
- Renewable Energy and Green Technology
- Problematic Soils and their Management
- Production Technology for Fruit and Plantation Crops
- Principles of Seed Technology
- Farming System & Sustainable Agriculture
- Agricultural Marketing Trade & Prices
- Introductory Agro-meteorology & Climate Change
- Elective Course*
5th Semester/ 3rd Year
- Principles of Integrated Disease Management
- Manures, Fertilizers and Soil Fertility Management
- Pests of Crops and Stored Grain and their Management
- Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and their Management- I
- Crop Improvement-I (Kharif Crops)
- Entrepreneurship Development and Business Communication
- Geoinformatics and Nano-technology and Precision Farming
- Practical Crop Production – I (Kharif crops)
- Intellectual Property Rights
- Elective Course*
6th Semester/ 3rd Year
- Rainfed Agriculture & Watershed Management
- Protected Cultivation and Secondary Agriculture
- Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and their Management-II
- Post-harvest Management and Value Addition of Fruits and Vegetables
- Management of Beneficial Insects
- Crop Improvement-II (Rabi crops)
- Practical Crop Production –II (Rabi crops)
- Principles of Organic Farming
- Farm Management, Production & Resource Economics
- Principles of Food Science and Nutrition
- Elective Course*
7th Semester/4th Year
Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE)
Activities | No. of weeks | |
1. | General orientation & on-campus training by different faculties | 1 |
2. | Village attachment | 8 |
Unit attachment in Univ./ College. KVK/ Research Station attachment | 5 | |
3. | Plant clinic | 2 |
4. | Agro-industrial attachment | 3 |
5. | Project report preparation, presentation and evaluation | 1 |
Total weeks for RAWE & AIA | 20 |
Agro-Industrial Attachment: The students would be attached with the agro-industries for a period of 3 weeks to get an experience of the industrial environment and working.
RAWE Component-I
Village Attachment Training Programme
Sr. No. | Activity | Duration |
1. | Orientation and Survey of Village | 1 week |
2. | Agronomical Interventions | 1 week |
3. | Plant Protection Interventions | 1 week |
4. | Soil Improvement Interventions (Soil sampling and testing) | 1 week |
5. | Fruit and Vegetable Production Interventions | 1 week |
6. | Food Processing and Storage Interventions | 1 week |
7. | Animal Production Interventions | 1 week |
8. | Extension and Transfer of Technology activities | 1 week |
RAWE Component –II
Agro-Industrial Attachment
- Students shall be placed in Agro-and Cottage industries and Commodities Boards for 03 weeks.
- Industries include Seed/Sapling production, Pesticides-insecticides, Post harvest-processing value addition, Agri-finance institutions, etc.
Activities and Tasks during Agro-Industrial Attachment Programme
- Acquaintance with industry and staff
- Study of structure, functioning, objective and mandates of the industry
- Study of various processing units and hands-on trainings under supervision of industry staff
- Ethics of industry
- Employment generated by the industry
- Contribution of the industry promoting environment
- Learning business network including outlets of the industry
- Skill development in all crucial tasks of the industry
- Documentation of the activities and task performed by the students
- Performance evaluation, appraisal and ranking of students
8th Semester/ 4th Year
Modules for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
A student has to register 20 credits opting for two modules of (0+10) credits each (total 20 credits) from the package of modules.
Title of the module
- Production Technology for Bioagents and Biofertilizers
- Seed Production and Technology
- Mushroom Cultivation Technology
- Soil, Plant, Water and Seed Testing
- Commercial Beekeeping
- Poultry Production Technology
- Commercial Horticulture
- Floriculture and Landscaping
- Food Processing
- Agriculture Waste Management
- Organic Production Technology
- Commercial Sericulture
*Elective Courses: A student can select three elective courses out of the following and offered during 4th, 5th and 6th semesters.
- Agribusiness Management
- Agrochemicals
- Commercial Plant Breeding
- Landscaping
- Food Safety and Standards
- Biopesticides & Biofertilizers
- Protected Cultivation
- Micropropagation Technologies
- Hi-tech. Horticulture
- Weed Management
- System Simulation and Agro-advisory
- Agricultural Journalism