B.Sc. - Agriculture

B.Sc. Agriculture or Bachelor of Science in Agriculture is an undergraduate Agriculture Science and Technology course. Agriculture is the classifications name for the farming industry. It refers to the production of goods through the growing of plants and fungi and the raising of domesticated animals. The study of agriculture is known as agricultural science. The related practice of gardening is studied in horticulture. The duration of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture is four years. The course offered by different departments (theoretical and practical) is taught to the students on credit basis. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture also includes on farm RAWE (Rural Agriculture Work Experience) training and hands on experimental developing confidence in the graduating students of Agriculture.

Agricultural sector in India employs the largest workforce. However the sector is still underdeveloped. The sector is in need of a professional workforce. Therefore the scope of growth and jobs is immense.
The Indian Government is a major provider of jobs in the agriculture sector. The State Agriculture Departments recruit Graduates for posts at different levels. A major activity of Government Banks involves agricultural loans. Jobs in such profiles are most suitable for Agriculture graduates.
The private sector has a number of jobs for Agriculture graduate. Such jobs are available in rubber plantations, tea gardens, vegetable farms, orchards, Fertilizer Manufacturing firms, Agriculture Machinery, Food processing, Agricultural Products and Marketing firms.
A number of job profiles available for Agriculture graduates are Quality Assurance Officer, Production Manager, Loan Officer and Agriculture Officer. People with work experience may work as independent consultants.

Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University.

Govt. of Uttarakhand

10+2 with min 45% in PCB and Mathamatics as subject or Intermediate in Agriculture.