Sai Institute Of Management & Technology
B.Sc. Agriculture
The course is an amalgamation of advance knowledge on agriculture, plantation. A bachelor's degree in agriculture
(BSc) covers topics such as soil science, plant pathology, agricultural microbiology, genetics, and plant breeding, and more. It
is a four-year program that focuses mostly on agricultural science research and practices.
This course intends to give instruction on how to apply contemporary agricultural technologies and techniques in practical
settings. Subjects covered in the BSc in Agriculture include Entomology, Soil Science, Plant Biochemistry, Crop Physiology,
Genetics, Horticulture, and Agricultural Economics. Agricultural Officer, Assistant Plantation Manager, Agricultural Research
Scientist, Business Development Executive, Marketing Executive, and other positions are available for those with a bachelor's
degree in agriculture.
• Professionally describe and explain the course.
- It is an undergraduate course that focuses mainly on agricultural science.
- The course duration of B.Sc. Agriculture is four years. This degree deals with various disciplines like Soil Science,
Agrometeorology, Agronomy, Seed Technology, Plant Breeding, Plant Biochemistry, Microbiology, Plant Biotechnology,
Statistics, Plant Pathology etc.
- RAWE (Rural Agricultural Work Experience) is a mandatory course in B.Sc. Agriculture. It involves a semester-long immersive
training where students work on farms, engage with rural communities, and apply theoretical knowledge in real-world agricultural
scenarios. This hands-on experience enhances practical skills and provides insights into
• What to expect when studying this course.
- Students can go for either directly a job (private and government sector) or can pursue further studies (M.Sc., Ph.D.).
After doing further studies, they can try for research or teaching.
A part from these options’ agriculture students have very good options to do entrepreneurship in various
fields like mushroom cultivation, hydroponics, aquaculture, apiculture, sericulture etc.
Related Courses
GOVERNMENT JOBS |
JOB TITLE |
INDUSTRY ASSOCIATED |
JOB DESCRIPTION |
1. Agriculture officer |
Banking |
Manage agricultural loan portfolios, assess risk, and support farmer clients. |
2. Area Development officer |
Government Development department |
Facilitate community development, implement projects, and enhance local well-being. |
3. Agriculture field officer |
Government Agriculture Department |
Monitor crops, provide guidance, and implement agricultural initiatives for farmers. |
4. Horticulture officer |
Horticulture department |
Promote horticultural practices, advise growers, and ensure crop health. |
PRIVATE JOBS |
JOB TITLE |
INDUSTRY ASSOCIATED |
JOB DESCRIPTION |
1. Agriculture extension officer |
NGOs |
Advise farmers, promote sustainable practices, and enhance agricultural productivity. |
2. Farm Manager |
Farms |
Oversee farm operations, manage resources, ensure productivity, and implement strategies. |
3. Project coordinator |
Various agencies like NABARD |
Plan, organize, and execute project tasks for successful completion. |
OWN PRACTICE / SELF EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS |
JOB TITLE |
INDUSTRY |
BRIEF ROLE DESCRIPTION |
1. Nursery development |
- |
Development of nursery using latest technology |
2. Vermicompost production |
- |
Vermicompost, organic manure manufacturing |
3.Dairy industry |
- |
Manufacturing of dairy products. |
4. Mushroom cultivation |
- |
Growing of different types of mushrooms |
5.Aquaculture |
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Fish culture |
6.Hydroponics, aeroponics |
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Growing of various fruits and vegetables crops |
Why Sai Institute?
By hands on trainings, workshops. We mainly focus on practical application as this course needs experimental knowledge.
We arrange seminars, presentations so that students can get confidence and be prepared for further tasks.
• Department has successfully established in year 2015.
• Bachelors as well as masters are successfully running in the Department, which are affiliated by Sri Dev Suman University, Uttarakhand.
• Successfully organized various workshops, trainings etc.
• Successfully cultivated button and oyster mushrooms at the SGI campus.
• Successfully developed hydroponics technique and grown fruits and vegetables by hydroponics.
• Arranged seminars, guest lectures at the SGI campus for students.
• Successfully organized NSS unit for agriculture students.
• Coordinated Rural Agricultural Work Experience for final semester students.
• Organized hands on training in various fields like food processing, mushroom cultivation, apiculture etc.
• Development of Farm for students in college field area.
Admission Criteria
COURSE LEVEL |
UNDERGRADUATE |
Duration |
4 Year |
Eligibility |
10+2 AGRICULTURE P.C.B. / P.C.M. OR Agriculture WITH 45% MARKS |