Physics, Chemistry and Biology\/Mathematics as compulsory subjects<\/strong>, or Physics and Chemistry along with specified vocational subjects related to Agriculture or Horticulture.<\/p>\nThe programme currently specifies a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grade<\/strong>, with applicable relaxation for reserved-category candidates. English must also be passed as specified by the university.<\/p>\nStudents should check the latest admission requirements before applying.<\/p>\n
<\/span>What Do You Study in BSc Agriculture?<\/span><\/h2>\nAgriculture is a multidisciplinary subject. A BSc Agriculture curriculum can include science, technology, management and field-based learning.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Agronomy<\/span><\/h3>\nAgronomy deals with crop production and the management of agricultural fields.<\/p>\n
Students can learn about:<\/p>\n
\n- Kharif crops<\/li>\n
- Rabi crops<\/li>\n
- Crop production<\/li>\n
- Weed management<\/li>\n
- Irrigation<\/li>\n
- Organic farming<\/li>\n
- Sustainable agriculture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Soil Science<\/span><\/h3>\nHealthy soil is fundamental to agricultural productivity.<\/p>\n
Students study:<\/p>\n
\n- Soil properties<\/li>\n
- Soil fertility<\/li>\n
- Soil chemistry<\/li>\n
- Fertilisers<\/li>\n
- Soil management<\/li>\n
- Problematic soils<\/li>\n
- Soil and water conservation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Plant Genetics and Breeding<\/span><\/h3>\nPlant genetics helps explain heredity and variation, while plant breeding applies these principles to crop improvement.<\/p>\n
Students can learn about:<\/p>\n
\n- Genetics<\/li>\n
- Plant breeding<\/li>\n
- Seed technology<\/li>\n
- Crop improvement<\/li>\n
- Biotechnology fundamentals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Horticulture<\/span><\/h3>\nHorticulture deals with the production and management of fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices, plantation crops and other horticultural products.<\/p>\n
The curriculum also includes protected cultivation, high-tech horticulture, landscaping and commercial horticulture<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/span>Entomology<\/span><\/h3>\nEntomology focuses on insects and their relationship with agriculture.<\/p>\n
Students learn about:<\/p>\n
\n- Agricultural pests<\/li>\n
- Beneficial insects<\/li>\n
- Pest management<\/li>\n
- Stored-grain pests<\/li>\n
- Integrated pest management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
<\/span>Plant Pathology<\/span><\/h3>\nPlant pathology deals with diseases affecting crops.<\/p>\n
Students learn how crop diseases develop, how they are identified and how they can be managed.<\/p>\n
<\/span>Agricultural Economics<\/span><\/h3>\nAgriculture is also a business.<\/p>\n
Students can study:<\/p>\n