Agriculture Courses: Diploma, BSc, MSc & PhD Programs

Courses in Agriculture

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Students who wish to pursue careers in agricultural science need a strong foundation in Botany, Physics, Chemistry, and Maths. There are many undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral courses available that lead to a degree in Agricultural Science.

To enroll in a Bachelor's course (BSc in Agriculture), you must have passed 10+2 with at least 50 percent marks in the Science stream. The course duration is four years. A B.Sc. or B.Tech degree is essential for the two-year master's program. After a master's degree (M.Sc. / M.Tech.), the path to a Ph.D. becomes easier. Several institutions also offer PG diploma courses.

Here are the available courses for building a career in agriculture:

Certificate Course in Agriculture

After 10th or 12th grade, you can enroll in an Agricultural Certificate Program. The duration of this course is typically 1-2 years.

Certificate in Agriculture Science
Certificate in Food and Beverage Service
Certificate in Bio-Fertilizer Production
Certificate in Agricultural Marketing

Diploma Courses in Agriculture

After completing 10th or 12th, you can pursue a diploma in various agricultural fields. The duration is usually 3 years, but depending on the institution and course type, it can range from 1-3 years.

Diploma in Agriculture
Diploma in Agriculture and Allied Practice
Diploma in Horticulture
Diploma in Food Processing

Undergraduate Courses in Agriculture

B.E. or B.Tech Programs are engineering degree courses. These academic programs are 4 years long. For admission, you must have passed 10+2 in the science stream.

B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering
B.Tech in Agricultural Information Technology
B.Tech in Agriculture and Dairy Technology
B.Tech in Agricultural and Food Engineering

BSc (Bachelor of Science) programs are 3 years long. Admission requires passing 10+2 in the science stream.

B.Sc in Agriculture
B.Sc (Honors) in Agriculture
B.Sc in Crop Psychology
B.Sc. in Dairy Science
B.Sc in Fisheries Science
B.Sc in Plant Science

BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) is a graduate-level management program lasting 3 years. To apply, you must have passed 10+2.

BBA in Agriculture Management

Postgraduate Courses in Agriculture

Master's Degrees, PG Diplomas, and PG Certificate Programs are postgraduate-level courses. Candidates who have completed a Bachelor's Degree are eligible.

M.Sc. in Agriculture
M.Sc. in Biological Science
M.Sc. in Agriculture Botany

Doctoral Courses in Agriculture

A Ph.D. is a research-based doctoral program. Candidates who have completed the relevant PG course are eligible.

Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture
Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture Biotechnology
Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Entomology

Admission Process

Most courses require an entrance examination. These exams are conducted by the concerned Institute, University, or the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi. Some select institutes admit students based on ICAR exam ranks. Some private institutes admit students based on marks.

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