Contrary to the conventional teaching and research in the field of agriculture sciences, In Amrita, students get advanced training in the field of agriculture science through integrating technological advancements. The curriculum is designed through a multidisciplinary approach aligned with international standards and as envisaged by Indian Council of Agricultural Research. Expertise available at the national and international level will be involved in all spheres of the programme.
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Required Qualification: B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture. Four-year undergraduate degree from SAUs, CAUs, ICAR Deemed Universities, ICAR-listed Central Universities, or NAEAB (ICAR) accredited Institutes.
Commencement of Class: February 05, 2025
Admission Tuition Fee Structure in Rs.
| Fees | Period | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | Per Semester | 95000 /- |
| Caution Deposit | One Time | 10000/- |
Hostel and Mess Fee in Rs.
| Fees | Period | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hostel Fees | Year | 40000 /- |
| Mess Fees | Year | 40000 /- |
| Minimum Requirement | Credits |
| a) Major courses (include compulsory courses+ optional courses in the field of Agronomy) | 20 |
| b) Minor courses | 8 |
| c) Supporting courses | 6 |
| d) Common courses (pass or fail courses but compulsory) | 5 |
| e) Seminar | 1 |
| f) Research | 30 |
| e) Value Added Course | 2 |
| Total | 72 |
| S.No. | Course No. | Course Title | L | P | C |
| 1. | 25AGR501 | Modern concepts in crop production | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2. | 25AGR502 | Principles and practices of soil fertility and nutrient management | 2 | 2.5 | 3 |
| 3. | 25AGR503 | Principles and practices of weed management | 2 | 2.5 | 3 |
| 4. | Minor Course (any) | ||||
| 5. | Minor Course (any) | ||||
| 6. | Supporting Course (any) | ||||
| 7. | 25PGS501** | Library and information services | 0 | 2.5 | P/F |
| 8. | 25PGS504** | Basic concepts in laboratory techniques | 0 | 2.5 | P/F |
| 9. | 25AGR598 | Master’s research-I | 0 | 2.5 | 1 |
* * Pass/Fail course
| S.No. | Course No. | Course Title | L | P | C |
| 1. | 25AGR504 | Principles and practices of water management | 2 | 2.5 | 3 |
| 2. | Optional Major Course (any) | ||||
| 3. | Optional Major Course (any) | ||||
| 4. | Optional Major Course (any) | ||||
| 5. | Minor Course (any) | ||||
| 6. | Supporting Course (any) | ||||
| 7. | 25PGS502** | Technical writing and communication skills | 0 | 2.5 | P/F |
| 8. | 25PGS503** | Intellectual property and its management in agriculture | 1 | 0 | P/F |
| 9. | 25PGS505** | Agricultural research, research ethics and rural development programmes | 1 | 0 | P/F |
| 10. | 25AGR599 | Master’s research-II | 0 | 2.5 | 1 |
| 11 | 25AVP501 | Mastery Over Mind | 1 | 2 | 2 |
* * Pass/Fail course
Any mandatory credits requirements will be met by offering any of the listed courses during Semester II or III
| S.No. | Course No. | Course Title | L | P | C |
| 1. | 25AGR697 | Master’s seminar | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2. | 25AGR698 | Master’s research-III | 0 | 35 | 14 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
| S.No. | Course No. | Course Title | L | P | C |
| 1. | 25AGR699 | Master’s research-IV | 0 | 35 | 14 |
| Total Credits | 14 |
This includes compulsory courses and optional courses
Based on the requirement, minimum 20 credits are to be offered from the major courses including all the compulsory courses (12 credits) and there need to be a minimum of 8 credits from any of the remaining optional courses.
| Course Code | Course Title | L# | P# | C# |
| 25AGR501* | Modern concepts in Crop Production | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 25AGR502* | Principles and practices of soil fertility and nutrient management | 2 | 2.5 | 3 |
| 25AGR503* | Principles and practices of weed management | 2 | 2.5 | 3 |
| 25AGR504* | Principles and practices of water management | 2 | 2.5 | 3 |
| 25AGR505 | Conservation Agriculture | 1 | 2.5 | 2 |
| 25AGR506 | Agronomy of major cereals and pulses | 2 | 2.5 | 3 |
| 25AGR507 | Agronomy of oilseed, fibre and sugar crops | 2 | 2.5 | 3 |
| 25AGR508 | Agronomy of medicinal, aromatic and underutilized crops | 2 | 2.5 | 3 |
| 25AGR509 | Agronomy of fodder and forage crops | 2 | 2.5 | 3 |
| 25AGR510 | Agrostology and Agro- Forestry | 2 | 2.5 | 3 |
| 25AGR511 | Cropping system and Sustainable Agriculture | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 25AGR512 | Dryland farming and watershed management | 2 | 2.5 | 3 |
| 25AGR513 | Principles and practices of organic farming | 2 | 2.5 | 3 |
*Indicates major compulsory courses
# L Number of hours of lecture per week
# P Number of hours of practical per week
# C Number of Credits
Based on the requirement, minimum eight credits are to be offered from any of the courses closely related to Agronomy from the list below
Based on the requirement, minimum six credits are to be offered under the supporting courses.
| Course Code | Course Title | L | P | C |
| 25STA501 | Mathematics for applied sciences | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 25STA502 | Statistical methods for applied sciences | 3 | 2.5 | 4 |
| 25STA503 | Experimental designs | 2 | 2.5 | 3 |
| 25STA504 | Basic sampling techniques | 2 | 2.5 | 3 |
| 25STA505 | Applied regression analysis | 2 | 2.5 | 3 |
| 25STA506 | Data analysis using statistical packages | 2 | 2.5 | 3 |
| 25MCA501 | Computers fundamentals and programming | 2 | 2.5 | 3 |
| 25MCA502 | Computer organization and architecture | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 25MCA503 | Introduction to communication technologies, computer networking and internet | 1 | 2.5 | 2 |
| 25MCA504 | Information Technology in agriculture | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 25BIC505 | Basic biochemistry | 3 | 2.5 | 4 |
| 25BIC506 | Techniques in biochemistry | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Course
Code |
Course Title | L | P | C |
| 25PGS501 | Library and information services | 0 | 2.5 | P/F |
| 25PGS502 | Technical writing and communication skills | 0 | 2.5 | P/F |
| 25PGS503 | Intellectual property and its management in agriculture | 1 | 0 | P/F |
| 25PGS504 | Basic concepts in laboratory techniques | 0 | 2.5 | P/F |
| 25PGS505 | Agricultural research, research ethics and rural development programmes | 1 | 0 | P/F |
| Course Code | Course Title | L | P | C |
| 25AGR697 | Master’s seminar | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Course Code | Course Title | L | P | C |
| Master’s research-I, II, III, IV | 0 | 75 | 30 |
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