BSc. (Hons.) Agriculture is a program offered at School of Agricultural Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore campus.
The curriculum is designed through a multidisciplinary approach aligned with international standards and as envisaged by Indian Council of Agricultural Research
Specialty of the Program:
Duration: 8 Semesters
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A pass in 10 + 2 (Class XII) or its equivalent examination with minimum 60% aggregate of marks in Biology, Physics and Chemistry and with not less than 55% in each of these three subjects Age: Candidates, whose date of birth falls on or after 1st July 2003.
To be updated
Students graduating with the B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture degree shall be able to
| Sl. No. | Subject Name | Credit |
| 1 | Fundamentals of Genetics | 3 |
| 2 | Agricultural Microbiology | 2 |
| 3 | Soil and Water Conservation Engineering | 2 |
| 4 | Fundamentals of Crop Physiology | 2 |
| 5 | Fundamentals of Agricultural Economics | 2 |
| 6 | Fundamentals of Plant Pathology | 4 |
| 7 | Fundamentals of Entomology | 4 |
| 8 | Fundamentals of Agricultural Extension Education | 3 |
| 9 | Communication Skills and Personality Development | 2 |
| Sl. No. | Subject Name | Credit |
| 1 | Crop Production Technology – I (Kharif Crops) | 2 |
| 2 | Fundamentals of Plant Breeding | 3 |
| 3 | Agricultural Finance and Cooperation | 3 |
| 4 | Agri- Informatics | 2 |
| 5 | Farm Machinery and Power | 2 |
| 6 | Production Technology for Vegetables and Spices | 2 |
| 7 | Environmental Studies and Disaster Management | 3 |
| 8 | Statistical Methods | 2 |
| 9 | Livestock and Poultry Management | 4 |
| Sl. No. | Subject Name | Credit |
| 1 | Crop Production Technology –II (Rabi Crops) | 2 |
| 2 | Production Technology for Ornamental Crops, MAP and Landscaping | 2 |
| 3 | Renewable Energy and Green Technology | 2 |
| 4 | Problematic Soils and their Management | 2 |
| 5 | Production Technology for Fruit and Plantation Crops | 2 |
| 6 | Principles of Seed Technology | 3 |
| 7 | Farming System & Sustainable Agriculture | 1 |
| 8 | Agricultural Marketing Trade & Prices | 3 |
| 9 | Introductory Agro-meteorology & Climate Change | 2 |
| 10 | Landscaping | 3 |
| Sl. No. | Subject Name | Credit |
| 1 | Principles of Integrated Pest and Disease Management | 3 |
| 2 | Manures, Fertilizers and Soil Fertility Management | 3 |
| 3 | Pests of Crops and Stored Grain and their Management | 3 |
| 4 | Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and their Management – I | 3 |
| 5 | Crop Improvement-I (Kharif Crops) | 2 |
| 6 | Entrepreneurship Development and Business Communication | 2 |
| 7 | Geoinformatics and Nano-technology and Precision Farming | 2 |
| 8 | Practical Crop Production – I (Kharif crops) | 2 |
| 9 | Intellectual Property Rights | 1 |
| 10 | Hi-tech. Horticulture | 3 |
| Sl. No. | Subject Name | Credit |
| 1 | Rainfed Agriculture & Watershed Management | 2 |
| 2 | Protected Cultivation and Secondary Agriculture | 2 |
| 3 | Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and their Management-II | 3 |
| 4 | Post-harvest Management and Value Addition of Fruits and Vegetables | 2 |
| 5 | Management of Beneficial Insects | 2 |
| 6 | Crop Improvement-II (Rabi crops) | |
| 7 | Practical Crop Production –II (Rabi crops) | 2 |
| 8 | Principles of Organic Farming | 2 |
| 9 | Farm Management, Production & Resource Economics | 2 |
| 10 | Principles of Food Science and Nutrition | 2 |
| 11 | Biopesticides & Biofertilizers | 3 |
Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) and Agro-Industrial Attachment (AIA)
This program will be undertaken by the students during the seventh semester for a total duration of 20 weeks with a weightage of 0+20 credit hours in two parts, namely, RAWE and AIA. It will consist of general orientation and on-campus training by different faculties followed by village attachment/unit attachment in university/ college/ KVK or a research station. The students would be attached with the agro-industries to get an experience of the industrial environment and working. Due weightage in terms of credit hours will be given depending upon the duration of stay of students in villages/agro-industries. At the end of RAWE/AIA, the students will be given one week for project report preparation, presentation and evaluation.
The students would be required to record their observations in field and agro-industries on daily basis and will prepare their project report based on these observations.
| Course Code | Course Title | Theory Hrs/w | Practical Hrs/w | Credit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19AEX401 | RAWE – Village Attachment | 0 | 35 | 14 |
| 19AEX402 | RAWE – Plant Clinic | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| 19AEX403 | RAWE – Agro Industrial Attachment | 0 | 10 | 4 |
| Total | 50 | 20 |
| Sl. No. | Subject Name | Credit |
| 1 | Students can choose any two modules There will also be a student project as experiment attached to any of these areas. |
10 |
| 1. Production Technology for Bioagents and Biofertilizer 2. Seed Production and Technology 3. Mushroom Cultivation Technology 4. Soil, Plant, Water and Seed Testing 5. Commercial Beekeeping and Sericulture 6. Commercial Horticulture 7. Floriculture and Landscaping 8. Food Processing 9. Agriculture Waste Management 10. Organic Production Technology 11. AI and Modeling in Agriculture 12. Nanotechnology in Agriculture |
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Annual Tuition Fee : Rs 2,25,000/-
Fee Structure 25% of the seats will be reserved for high ranked students with scholarship fees.
Annual Tuition Fee : Top 25% Candidates, Rs. 1,25,000
Others: Rs. 2,25,000
| 1. Withdrawal Requests received before the commencement of the programme | The entire academic fee after deducting the processing fee of Rs.1000/- will be refunded. |
| 2. Withdrawal Requests received within 10 days after the commencement of classes | The entire academic fee after deducting 10% will be refunded. |
| 3. Withdrawal Requests received after 10 days and within 20 days from the commencement of classes | The entire academic fee after deducting 20% will be refunded. |
| 4. Withdrawal Requests received after 20 days and within 30 days from the commencement of classes. | The entire academic fee after deducting 50% will be refunded. |
| 5. Withdrawal Requests received after 30 days | No refund of any academic fees |
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is a University established under sec 3 of UGC Act 1956. Being a University, the question of affiliation to another university does not arise. Since the university is recognized by UGC and Ministry of HRD,Govt. of India, the courses offered by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham are recognized. The University is accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council(NAAC )with ‘A++’ Grade in 2021. The HRD Ministry’s Panel Report (2010) on Deemed Universities has graded Amrita in Category 1.
The curriculum is designed to train students through a multidisciplinary approach by integrating technological advancements and the offered courses are in tune with international standards and as envisaged by Indian Council of Agriculture Research. At present, our Corporate and Industrial Relations Directorate is linking students with various industries and helping them with placements depending on industrial demands. Specifically, students get placement in government departments as Agricultural or Extension Officers and in banks as Agricultural Development Officers. In addition, students are eligible to apply for any jobs where a general science degree/agriculture is set as eligibility condition. For example, students can apply for Indian Civil Service examination after securing a degree in Agricultural Science.
Yes, the candidate along with his parent or guardian shall be present at the counseling desk.
Sorry. Original certificates are to be produced.
The rank list and counseling schedule will be published in the university website. Candidates who do not get the intimation letter shall check the website and if their rank is included for counseling, they may attend the counseling on the specified date with all their original certificates as specified. Moreover they may contact the university office in this regard before the date of counseling.
A pass in 10 + 2 (Class XII) or its equivalent examination with minimum 60% aggregate of marks in Biology, Physics and Chemistry and with not less than 55% in each of these three subjects.
Yes, Admissions to Agriculture Programmes are based on the rank secured in Amrita entrance exam.
School of Agricultural Sciences
J. P. Nagar, Arasampalayam,
Myleripalayam (via.),
Coimbatore, – 642 109
Tamil Nadu, India.
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Email
admagri@cb.amrita.edu
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