Programme Overview

B.Sc. Agriculture (Honours) is a four-year undergraduate programme offered at RNTU, Raisen, designed to provide comprehensive knowledge of agricultural sciences. The curriculum covers key disciplines including Agronomy, Horticulture in Fruits and Vegetables, Soil Science, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Agricultural Extension, and Agricultural Economics. The programme integrates biology, technology, and modern scientific methods with traditional agricultural practices to enhance productivity sustainably. It equips students with practical skills, field exposure, and scientific expertise required to address real-world agricultural challenges.

  • 4 Years

    Duration of programme

  • UG

    Level of Study

Key Highlights

Interdisciplinary agriculture science curriculum
Hands-on field and lab training
Focus on sustainable farming practices
Exposure to modern agri technologies
Strong foundation in agri economics and extension

How will you benefit

B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture offers a comprehensive understanding of diverse agricultural disciplines, enabling students to explore multiple career pathways upon graduation.
The programme opens up rewarding opportunities in both government and private sectors. Reputed organizations such as NABARD, IFFCO, Central Warehousing Corporation, and FCI offer promising career prospects.
Graduates can pursue research-oriented careers by qualifying for JRF and opting for higher studies such as M.Sc. in Agriculture or an MBA in Agribusiness, leading to advanced professional opportunities.
The programme also helps students develop essential skill sets, including agri-entrepreneurship, research aptitude, and effective farm management practices.

What will you study

Fundamental concepts and principles of agriculture

Diverse disciplines within agricultural sciences

Comprehensive understanding of agriculture and allied fields

In-depth knowledge for holistic agricultural expertise

  • PO-1. To impart firsthand knowledge of agriculture and allied sciences.
  • PO-2. To impart in-depth practical knowledge in agriculture and allied sciences.
  • PO-3. To provide extensive knowledge on agri-allied sectors like livestock and poultry.
  • PO-4. To disseminate different technologies through various extension activities.
  • PO-5. To identify and overcome the problems encountered in day-to-day agriculture.
  • PO-6. To provide knowledge on commercial agricultural production practices.
  • PO-7. To make students competitive in pursuing higher studies.

  • PSO-1. To provide knowledge from ancient to modern agricultural practices.
  • PSO-2. To impart in-depth practical knowledge in crop cultivation practices.
  • PSO-3. To give detailed knowledge about agri-allied sectors.
  • PSO-4. To provide knowledge on the working of different farm implements.
  • PSO-5. To disseminate recent agricultural technologies through extension technologies.
  • PSO-6. To serve the rural agricultural population.
  • PSO-7. Detailed knowledge of various agri-business activities.

  • PSO-8. Detailed knowledge of horticulture and sericulture practices.

  • PEO-1. Imparting subject-related knowledge along with developing a connection between practical solutions and theory.
  • PEO-2. Encourage personal growth among students and boost their self-confidence, which will give them opportunities to be an integral part of the agro-industry.

  • PEO-3. Making agriculture-related subjects interesting through scientific and experimental evidence.

  • PEO-4. Develop problem-solving skills through practical applications and research.

Curriculum

  • Fundamentals of Horticulture,Fundamentals of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology,Fundamentals of Soil Science,Introduction to Forestry,Comprehension & Communication Skills in English,Fundamental of Agronomy,Introductory Biology / Elementary Mathematics,Agriculture Heritage
  • ,Rural Sociology & Educational Psychology,Human Value and Ethics,ntroductory Biology,NSS/NCC/Physical Education & Yoga Practices

  • Fundamentals of Genetics,Agriculture Microbiology,Soil and Water Conservation Engineering,Fundamentals of Crop Physiology,Fundamentals of Agricultural Economics,Fundamentals of Plant Pathology,Fundamentals of Entomology,Communication Skill and Personality Development,Fundamentals of Agricultural Extension Education,Communication Skill and Personality Development ,Fundamentals of Agricultural Extension Education

  • Crop Production Technology (Kharif Crop),Fundamentals of Plant Breeding,Agricultural Finance and Cooperation,Agriculture Informatics,Farm Machinery and Power,Production Technology of Vegetables and Spices,Environmental Studies and Disaster Management,Statistics Method,Livestock and Poultry Management

  • Crop Production Technology-II (Rabi crops),Production Technology for Ornamental Crops, MAPs and Landscaping.Renewable Energy and Green Technology,Problematic Soils and their Management,Production Technology for Fruit and Plantation Crops,Principles of Seed Technology,Farming System and Sustainable Agriculture,Agricultural Marketing Trade & Prices,Introductory Agro Meteorology & Climate change,Biopesticides & Biofertilizers

  • Principles of Integrated Pest and Disease Management,Manures & Fertilizers and Soil Fertility Management,Pests of Crops and Stored Grain and their Management,Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and their Management - I,Crop Improvement-I (Kharif Crops),Entrepreneurship Development and Business Communication,Geoinformatics and Nano- Technology and Precision Farming,Intellectual Property Rights,Applied Hi-tech Horticulture

  • Rainfed Agriculture & Watershed Management,Protected Cultivation and Secondary Agriculture,Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and their Management-II,Post-harvest Management and Value Addition of Fruits and Vegetables,Management of Beneficial Insects,Crop Improvement-II (Rabi Crops),Practical Crop Production –II (Rabi Crops),Principles of Organic Farming,Farm Management, Production & Resource Economics
  • ,Principles of Food Science and Nutrition,Agriculture Business Management

  • Orientation and survey of village,Agronomical Interventions,Plant Protection Interventions,Soil Improvement Interventions (Soil sampling and testing),Fruits and Vegetable Production Interventions,Food Processing and Storage Interventions,Animal Production Interventions,Extension and Transfer of Technology activities,Agro- Industrial Attachment

  • Organic Production Technology,Commercial Beekeeping,Mushroom Cultivation Technology,Soil, Plant, Water and Seed Testing,Seed Production and Technology,Poultry Production Technology,Commercial Horticulture,Floriculture and Landscaping,Food Processing,Agriculture Waste Management,Production Technology for Bioagents and Biofertilizer,Commercial Sericulture

CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY

Agriculture Officer
Agriculture Analyst
Agriculture Forest Officer
Rural Development Officer

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

12th (PCM/PCB/PCMB/Agriculture) pass out

General- 45%  ST/SC/OBC- 40%

 

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