Summary

Summary

More than 50 per cent of the population of India is engaged in Agriculture sector & allied industries. It is the backbone of Indian economy. Today, agriculture is not merely about farmers ploughing, sowing and harvesting. Modern-day agriculture includes a vast scope in the advanced fields ofagro-engineering, biotechnology, plant pathology, farm-tool design & technology, research for hybrid varieties of crops, agronomy, seed technology, etc. India is among the top 15 leading nations in terms of agricultural exports. There are countless options for skilled and qualified students in agricultural sector, ranging from a purely academic research perspective to application like supervision and inspection. This field is suitable for those who have a bent for scientific research and development.

Career Prospects

Due to scientific advancements, the scope of agriculture sector has grown manifolds and there are a number of career options available in this field today. Job opportunities exist in public & private bodies, R&D organisations and within agri-business/management as well.

  • Agriculturalist
  • Agrobiologist
  • Agriculture Engineer
  • Crop Consultant
  • Dairy Scientist
  • Agricultural Economist
  • Plant Biologist/ Geneticist
  • Farm Surveyor
  • Agri- Sales & Marketing
  • Food Microbiologist
  • Food Geneticist
  • Biotech Research
  • Agriculture Consulting
  • Agricultural Entomology
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Organic Farming
  • Crop Research
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Stream & Eligibility

To pursue a career in Agricultural Science a student should clear the below given eligibility criteria*

Streams applicable (post-10th)

  • NON-MEDICAL
  • MEDICAL
  • Minimum 50% in class 10th and/or 12th Board examinations from CBSE or an equivalent board
  • It is compulsory to qualify Class 12th examinations for further admission process
  • Some of the colleges consider both merit and an entrance exam score for admission to B.Sc./B.Tech.Courses.
  • Some colleges require English and Mathematics as mandatory subjects in Class 12th.
* For specific courses, kindly refer to the respective college website for eligibility criteria and other details.

Courses/Specialization

Below are a number of courses and specializations that students can pursue in the field of Agricultural Science:

Courses

  • B.Sc. (Agriculture)
  • B.Sc. (Honours) Agriculture
  • B.Sc. (Agronomy)
  • B.Sc. (Agricultural Economics)
  • B.Sc. (Horticulture)
  • B.Sc. (Forestry)
  • B.Sc. (Community Science)
  • B.Sc.(FoodNutrition&Dietetics)
  • B.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering)
  • B.Tech.(FoodTechnology)
  • B.Tech.(DairyTechnology)
  • B.Tech. (Biotechnology)
  • B. Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry
  • B. Fisheries Sciences

Specialisations

  • Agri-Business Management
  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Agricultural Extension Education
  • Agro-meteorology
  • Agriculture Economics
  • Agriculture Entomology
  • Agriculture Genetics
  • Agriculture Microbiology
  • Agronomy
  • Biochemistry
  • Biotechnology
  • Dairy Technology
  • Entomology
  • Floriculture
  • Food Processing & Engineering
  • Food Technology
  • Forestry
  • Horticulture
  • Human Nutrition
  • Hydroponics
  • Irrigation Technology
  • Plant Breeding
  • Plant Genetics
  • Plant Pathology
  • Precision Farming
  • Soil science and Agri chemistry
  • Weed sciences

Skill set/ Interests

For a successful career in Agricultural Sciences, it is preferred to have the following skills:

  • Attention to Detail
  • Scientific Temper
  • Environmental Sensitivity
  • Focus & Dedication
  • Clarity and Concision
  • Innovation
  • Curiosity
  • Empathy for Animals

Major Entrance Exams

NEET(National Eligibility cum Entrance Test)

For UG Medical Courses

www.ntaneet.nic.in

ICAR-AIEEA(ICAR All India Entrance Examination)

75 Agricultural Universities

www.nta.ac.in

CG-PAT(Chhattisgarh Pre Agriculture Test)

Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya

www.igkvmis.cg.nic.in

JEE-Main(Joint Entrance Exam-Main)

For UG Engineering Programmes

www.jeemain.nta.nic.in

GUJ-CET(Gujarat Common Entrance Test)

Agricultural Colleges in Gujarat

www.gujcet.gseb.org

EAM-CET(Engineering Agricultural and Medical Common Entrance Test)

Colleges in Andhra Pradesh

www.sche.ap.gov.in

GBPUAT-CEE(GBPUAT Competitive Entrance Examination)

G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology

www.gbpuat.ac.in

PAU-CET(PAU- Common Entrance Test)

Punjab Agriculture University

www.phd.pau-apms.in

SHIATS(SHIATS entrance exam)

Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences

www.shiats.edu.in

Top Colleges in India

Some of India’s top colleges for pursuing B.Sc. or B.Tech Courses in Agriculture are listed below along with the Entrance exams they conduct or accept as admission criteria:

College / University Entrance Exam Website
Indira Gandhi KrishiVishwavidyalaya CG-PAT www.igkvmis.cg.nic.in
G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology GBPUAT-CEE www.gbpuat.ac.in
Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana PAU-CET www.pau.edu
Junagadh Agricultural University (JAU), Junagadh GUJCET www.jau.in
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore Based on 12th Marks www.tnau.ac.in
Anand Agricultural University GUJCET www.aau.in
University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore KEA-CET www.uasbangalore.edu.in
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur JEE Advanced www.iitkgp.ac.in
Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad AP-EAMCET www.angrau.ac.in
MaharanaPratap University of Agriculture & Technology, Udaipur JET www.mpuat.ac.in
Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur NEET www.kau.in
ICAR-Indian Institute of Agricultural Biotechnology, Jharkhand ICAR-AIEEA www.iiab.icar.gov.in
Mahatma PhuleKrishiVidyapeeth, Pune MHT-CET www.mpkv.ac.in

Top Colleges in Himachal Pradesh

Given below is a list of top colleges of Himachal Pradesh providing courses in Agricultural Sciences/ Engineering:

College / University Entrance Exam Website
Dr. Y.S.Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan ICAR-AIEEA/ Own Entrance Test www.yspuniversity.ac.in
CSK Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University, Palampur Entrance Test / Based on 12th Marks www.hillagric.ac.in
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi JEE Advanced www.iitmandi.ac.in
Baddi University of Emerging Sciences and Technologies (BUEST), Baddi Based on 12th Marks www.baddiuniv.ac.in
Shoolini University, Solan JEE/ HPCET or SU’s Entrance Test www.shooliniuniversity.com
Eternal University - Akal College of Agriculture JEE/ EU Entrance Test www.eternaluniversity.edu.in
Career Point University, Hamirpur Based on 12th Marks www.cpuh.in
Government College, Dharamshala 10th& 12th Marks + Entrance Test www.gcdharamshala.ac.in
Maharaja LakshmanSen Memorial College Based on 12th Marks www.mlsm.in
Vallabh Government College, Mandi Based on 12th Marks www.vgcmandi.in
APG Shimla University, Shimla Based on 12th Marks www.agu.edu.in
Arni University, Kangra JEE/ HPCET www.arni.in
Abhilashi University Entrance Test www.abhilashiuniversity.com

Important Facts