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Bachelor of Science in Agriculture is one of the most popular specialisations of B.Sc. since India has been largely dependent on agriculture for its economy in the past. It is a 4-years programme and offers varied subjects related to different types of agricultural practices and their benefits. Students who seek careers in agriculture practices, agribusiness and agricultural research will find this course very beneficial. The programme comprises various subjects related to different types of farming practices in order to increase productivity and reduce soil erosion and soil pollution. B.Sc. in Agriculture enables the graduates to work in different departments of agriculture ranging from technical aspects to business prospects and from production to sales.
Name of the Course Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Agriculture
Duration of the Course 03 Years
Eligibility Criteria Science background students who have completed their 10+2 studies
from a recognised Board with at least 50% marks are eligible.
Students should have studied Physics, Chemistry and Biology
mandatorily at the qualifying exam level
Entrance Exams BCECE
PAU CET
AP EAMCET
MP PAT
ICAR AIEEA
Admission Process Both entrance test based and merit-based admission process
Average Course Fee INR 2 Lakh to INR 3 Lakh
Average Beginning SalaryINR 3 LPA to INR 6 LPA
Usual Job Profiles Agriculturist
Agriculture Technician
Agriculture Development Officer
Agricultural Research Scientist
Assistant Plantation Manager
B.Sc – Agriculture Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for B.Sc agriculture admission in Indian institutes/universities are mentioned below in pointers –
There are two ways of getting admission into the B.Sc agriculture programme offered by various colleges/universities –
First Year:
Second Year:
Third Year:
Fourth Year:
India is an agriculture-based economy and offers various opportunities to B.Sc Agriculture graduates. There are various private sector as well as government sector jobs available for graduates. With organisations like NABARD and ministry of agriculture, there is a lot of scope for lucrative jobs in the field of agricultural science. Skilled individuals are required by private firms that produce agricultural products in order to enhance their production techniques as well as business. With the requirement to come up with sustainable methods of agriculture, there is also a lot of scope for research after pursuing B.Sc. in agriculture. Following are some of the profiles that candidates can pursue after completing this course:
Salary of a fresh graduate in this field can vary from Rs. 2 lakh to Rs. 4.5 lakhs depending on the organisation that the individual plans to join. It has been observed that the Government of India pays better salary packages to candidates who have pursued B.Sc. in agriculture as compared to the private firms i.e. Rs. 3.5 lakh to Rs. 4.5 lakh. However, in order to get employment in the government departments, one has to clear the government entrance exams. To enhance the salary scope after pursuing B.Sc. in Agriculture, candidates can pursue MBA in Agribusiness management as this field has a lot of scope in India. Salaries after MBA can vary from Rs. 8 lakh to Rs. 15 lakh.
Degree Bachelors
Full Form Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Duration Course Duration of Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] (Agriculture) is 4 Years.
Age The maximum age limit is 22
Minimum Percentage 50% – 60% in 10+2 from recognised board
Subjects Required Physics, Chemistry and Biology
Average Fees Incurred The average B.Sc course fee ranges from INR 52,000 – 1 lakh per annum
Similar Options of Study B.Sc (Sericulture)
Average Salary Offered The average B.Sc Agriculture salary is INR 6.74 lakhs per annum
Employment Roles Scientist, Asst. Scientific Officer, Business Development Executive,
Senior Product Manager, Executive Assistant, Area Sales Manager,Manager,
Business Operations Manager etc.
Placement Opportunities Rallis India Ltd, Syngenta, Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy [MNRE] New Delhi,Deendayal Research
Institute,NABARD,HPCL Biofuel Limited,NHRDF etc.
Aditya Education trust’s Aditya College of Agriculture,
Telgaon Road, Beed-431 122. (Affiliated to VNMKV, BSc (Agriculture) Seats-180)Private Colleges for BSc Agriculture affiliated to State Agriculture Universities (ICAR)