ABOUT AGRICULTURE
Agriculture is an extremely important part of the Indian economy. Over 50% of the population of India is working in agriculture-related sectors.
Agriculture contributes to at least 25% of the GDP or gross domestic product of India.
The Agriculture course stands for everything related to harvesting and husbandary, including cultivating plants for food, medicine and biofuel and other resources necessary for human sustenance.
Bachelor of Science in agriculture is an undergraduate course that focuses on gaining theoretical knowledge as well as learning about the latest developments taking place in the agriculture sector.
But not many students opt for this course. Dr. C.V Raman University recognizes the importance of agriculture, which is why a fully functional agricultural department has been established in CVRU Bihar,
and it is considered as one of the best agriculture colleges in Bihar.
CVRU Bihar aspires to raise awareness about agriculture as a course so that students take an interest in this field. With more students opting to study agriculture, the gap can be bridged and challenges can be resolved.
B.Sc. Agriculture Course Details
B.Sc. Agriculture is a graduation course with a duration of 4 years, divided into eight semesters. One can pursue this course right after passing the class 12th examinations.
The course combines classroom learning with interactive practical sessions.
CVRU Bihar has a B.Sc Agriculture college in Bhagwanpur, Vaishali, that focuses on every aspect of agriculture.
The course curriculum is designed to teach students about the new practices of harvesting crops that are safe for the environment.
With global warming and rising pollution, preserving our environment has become more important than before.
Along with this, the course provides practical training to students to learn traditional and latest farming practices, internship programs in food industries, agro-business, etc.
B.Sc Agriculture opens new avenues for students to research and finds out the latest agriculture techniques to increase productivity and to preserve the quality of the crop.
The course combines classroom learning with interactive practical sessions. Activities like field visits, poly house visits, industrial visits, laboratory visits keep the course engaging and fun.
These activities ensure that students are well prepared with both theoretical and practical knowledge. Visiting these sites helps students understand the usage of modern tools and techniques in agriculture.
Students get the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with learning new agricultural practices, soil management through land and soil surveys, water management, and basic biotechnology that is used in agricultural practices today.
This course also provides students with an in-depth study of seeds, farming, cultivation and anything else needed by a student to get a chance to explore a bright future in the field of agriculture.
Through theoretical and practical knowledge students get better job opportunities to make a bright career in the agriculture sector.
With more students opting to study agriculture, the gap can be bridged and challenges can be resolved.
The faculty at CVRU Bihar, one of the leading agriculture colleges in Bhagwanpur, Vaishali, aspires to raise awareness about agriculture as a course so that students take interest in the following subjects.
PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY AGRICULTURE
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture {B.Sc. (Agriculture)}
Eligibility :-
The eligibility requirement for the best agriculture university in Bhagwanpur, Vaishali a is to pass the HSC examinations with Science and Agriculture Subjects.
Duration :-
The course duration is 4 years, divided into eight semesters. Each year has two semesters. One can register for this course right after finishing HSC examinations. The curriculum of the course covers topics like modern agricultural practices, soil sciences, water resource management, basics of biotechnology and animal management. The course aims to make students confident in their abilities of improving agricultural productivity by actually doing the groundwork or by becoming a part of research fellowships to research new and better agricultural practices and new ways of farming.
Program Outcome
Some of the key subjects covered in the course include:
- Soil sciences
- Organic farming
- Forestry
- Agricultural economics
- Seed sciences
- Plant genetics
- Plant chemistry
- Crop diseases
- Climate study
- Horticulture
- Fisheries
- Plant cultivation
- Seed and plant Hybridization
Program Specific Outcome
Some key features of B.Sc(Hons) Agriculture in CVRU :
- State of the art laboratories
- Experienced faculty
- Special focus on Bihar specific agricultural studies
- Training and Placement assistance for every student
- Tie-ups with other top agriculture colleges in India for exchange of knowledge
- Guest lectures from experts in the industry
Career Options
Apart from these jobs, students also have the option to pursue further studies. They can take up courses like M.Sc Agriculture, MBA in Agriculture or take UPSC examinations and start working in civil services. One can also become a teacher.
- Msc Agriculture
- MBA in Agriculture
- M.S Foreign Studies
- UPSC exams
If you would like to know more about the course, do contact us.
FAQs
Q1. What is the eligibility criteria for agriculture courses?
Ans: The eligibility requirement for the agriculture course at CVRU Bihar is to pass the HSC examinations with Science and Agriculture subjects.
Q2. What kind of job opportunities are available for agriculture students?
Ans: Since India is mostly an Agrarian economy, finding job opportunities after completion of the course is not very difficult. Students can find employment in both public and private job sectors.
Students get employed as Research Officer, Quality Control Officers, Agriculture Officer, Agriculture Loan Officer, Production Manager, Operations Manager, Farm Managers and many more.
Several manufacturing units and food processing units also hire students who have studied B.Sc(Hons) Agriculture
Q3. What subjects are taught in agriculture courses?
Ans: Some of the key subjects covered in the course include:
- Soil sciences
- Organic farming
- Forestry
- Agricultural economics
- Seed sciences
- Plant genetics
- Plant chemistry
- Crop diseases
- Climate study
- Horticulture
- Fisheries
- Plant cultivation
- Seed and plant Hybridization
Ans: CVRU Bihar has state of the art facilities with the latest technologies like smart classes and e-learning facilities which help students from all types of backgrounds learn better. The university also has laboratories and a huge library.
Q.5What is the teaching methods used at the agriculture college of CVRU Bihar?
Ans: The faculty uses a combination of theory and practical training to impart knowledge to the students. This makes sure that the students learn about every aspect of the course.