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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:

  • Advanced training in the field of agriculture science through integrating most recent technological advancements.
  • A curriculum aligned with international standards and as envisaged by Indian Council of Agricultural Research.
  • Involvement of expertise at the national and international level in all spheres of the program.
  • Well-disciplined academic and research environment.

Duration: 8 Semesters

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Important Dates
 

Commencement of Application Form : January 3, 2025

Programs Offered

Coimbatore

B.Sc. Programs

  • B. Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture

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Eligibility & Process

Eligibility

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.

Admission Process

To be updated

Program Educational Objectives

  • PEO1: Graduate will be able to acquire skills to enable them as competent individuals to have a professional career both in the public and private sectors and also for self-employment.  
  • PEO2: Graduates will be able to become successful agri-business entrepreneur with social and ethical responsibility or manage such activities. 
  • PEO3: Graduates will be competent for higher studies in national and international institutes. 
  • PEO4: Graduates will be able to critically assess a scenario, and able to propose solutions or carry out pilot studies or research towards resolving the issues. 
  • PEO5: Graduate will have the technical competency to provide sustainable agricultural livelihood options to the growers and resolve problems faced by them. 
  • PEO6: Graduates will acquire skills to serve the society with professional confidence, compassion, social commitment, with due environmental considerations and aiming sustainability. 

Program Outcomes

Students graduating with the B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture degree shall be able to 

  • PO1:Knowledge in Agriculture: Gain knowledge in Agricultural Sciences that can help to identify the complex Agricultural problems at grower level and region as a whole towards finding solution and framing policies.  
  • PO2:Analytical skill: Develop analytical skills and gain hands on experience in laboratory and field techniques in Agriculture and Allied Sciences.  
  • PO3:Gain Competency: Gain advanced skills and competency in the cutting-edge areas of agriculture.  
  • PO4:Problem solving: Provide solution to complex agricultural problems through land- lab – land process of cyclic refining.   
  • PO5:Critical thinking: Apply the critical thinking ability to formulate and implement the solutions to the emerging problems in the field of Agriculture and Allied Sciences.  
  • PO6: Dissemination of technologies: Disseminate the latest agricultural technologies and schemes to uplift the farming community and thereby enhancing the country’s growth and development. 
  • PO7:Entrepreneurship qualities: Develop entrepreneurial skills on basic and emerging technologies of Agriculture and Allied Sciences. 
  • PO8:Research progression: Understand the scientific literatures, real world concerns and 21st century need, and identify the research gap, develop hypothesis and conduct realistic research trials that are on par with international standards in the field of Agriculture and Allied Sciences.   
  • PO9: Holistic agricultural professional: Be a holistic professional with competency in crop production, protection, improvement and natural resources management and be a socially responsible citizen to contribute to the growth of agriculture sector nationally and internationally.  
  • PO10:Ethical standard: Develop ethical standards to carry out professional and civic responsibilities. 
  • PO11:Utilize multidisciplinary approach: Integrate the basic and advanced technical knowledge and utilize multidisciplinary approach to solve complex problems in the field of Agriculture and Allied Sciences. 
  • PO12:Environment and Society: Apply reasoning and resource modeling approach in developing environmental friendly solutions for the benefit of the society. 
  • PO13:Team approach and working as a group: Develop ability to work as a team with multi-cultural people. 

Program Specific outcomes

  • PSO1: Provide solutions to various agricultural problems by critical analysis, review and research utilizing a multidisciplinary approach.
  • PSO2: Integrate technological and scientific advancements towards the welfare of the farming community and evolve as an excellent professional in the public, private and self-employment ventures.
  • PSO3: Provide entrepreneurship options to growers to enhance their livelihood status and towards sustainable environment friendly agricultural systems.
  • PSO4: Demonstrate the most viable environmentally safe farming solutions to the complex problems of the growers with an understanding towards social, ethical, environmental and cultural values. 

Curriculum

Semester 2


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
Semester 3


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
Semester 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
Semester 5


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
Semester 6


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
Semester 7

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
Semester 8


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.
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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

Fee Structure

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 

FAQ

Qn.1. Is Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham affiliated to any University for purpose of recognition of degrees?

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.

Qn.2. What are the job opportunities for this Programme?

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.

Qn.3. At the time of counseling, is the presence of candidate compulsory?

Yes, the candidate along with his parent or guardian shall be present at the counseling desk.

Qn.4. At the time of counseling, is it enough if I produce Photostat copies of my certificates?

Sorry. Original certificates are to be produced.

Qn.5. If I do not receive call letter in time to attend the counseling, what can I do?

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.

Qn.6. Eligibility & Criteria:

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.

Qn.7. Is there an entrance exam for UG Programmes?

Yes, Admissions to Agriculture Programmes are based on the rank secured in Amrita entrance exam.

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School of Agricultural Sciences
J. P. Nagar, Arasampalayam,
Myleripalayam (via.),
Coimbatore, – 642 109
Tamil Nadu, India.

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0422 2619300

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