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Agricultural Science

Agricultural science studies how to produce food and fibre sustainably, from better crops to controlling pests. It follows Class 12 with PCM (Physics, Chemistry and Maths) or PCB (Physics, Chemistry and Biology), often through the ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) entrance exam, and leads to work in food safety, horticulture, crop production, genetics and environmental management.

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Introduction

Agricultural science is the study of the science and management of biological systems for the sustainable production of food and fibre. Agricultural sciences include research and development on: Production techniques, improving agricultural productivity in terms of quantity and quality, minimizing the effects of pests, transformation of primary products into end-consumer products, prevention and correction of adverse environmental effects etc.

Branches

Agronomy Animal husbandry Forestry

Horticulture Fishery Science Agriculture Engineering

Floriculture Sericulture

Skill Set

• Good knowledge of science

• Keen and analytical mind

• High level of concentration

• An aptitude for research

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Abundant physical stamina to put in long hours of work and patience

Eligibility

10+2 with PCM/PCB

Top Colleges

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)- AIEEA

All India Entrance Examination for Admission (AIEEA)-UG shall be conducted for admission to Bachelor Degree programmes in Agriculture and allied sciences (other than veterinary sciences), at Agricultural Universities on 15% of the University seats (100% seats in RLB CAU Jhansi, NDRI Karnal and Dr. RP CAU Pusa, Bihar)

Eligibility: 10+2 examination or equivalent/Inter (Agriculture) with PCM/ PCB/

Admission Mode: CUET

State Agricultural Universities

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore

Eligibility:10+2 with 55% marks with PCM/B

Admission Mode: Marks Based

Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana

Eligibility: 10+2 with PCM/B/Agriculture with 50% marks.

Admission Mode: Entrance test

Test Structure

  • The test shall comprise one paper of three hours’ duration.

  • The paper will contain 200 multiple choice type questions.

  • Each question will carry one mark and 1/4 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.

  • The medium of examination will be English only.

  • Physics (Compulsory) 33%

  • Chemistry (Compulsory) 33%

  • Biology or Mathematics or Agriculture (only one to be opted) 34%

Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar

Duration: 4 years No of seats: 80, ICAR SEATS: 14

Eligibility: 10+2 with 50% marks with PCM/B

Admission Mode: Entrance test

  • The medium of examination will be English only.

  • Physics (Compulsory)

  • Chemistry (Compulsory)

  • Biology or Mathematics or Agriculture (only one to be opted)

Note: No negative marking

Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar

Duration: 4 Years

Eligibility:Pass with 60% aggregate marks in 10+2 or Intermediate (with English, Physics, Chemistry and Maths or Biology or Forestry)

Admission Mode: Subject to valid score in LPUNEST or NEET or JEE Main. Merit in qualifying examination, subject to eligibility criteria.

Indira Gandhi KrishiVishwavidyalaya, Chhattisgarh

Duration: 4 Year

Eligibility: 10+2 with 50% marks in PCM/B

Student must not below the age of 16 years on 31st August of the admission year.

Admission Mode: Pre Agriculture Test (PAT)

Exam Pattern:

  • Physics: 60 Marks

  • Chemistry:60 Marks

  • Math/Bio: 80 Marks

G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology,Pantnagar

Course:B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture

Duration: 4 Years

Eligibility:Intermediate Agriculture/Science with Mathematics or Biology

Admission Mode:GBPUAT

CSK, Himachal Pradesh KrishiVidyalaya, Palampur

Course:B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture

Duration: 4 Years

Eligibility:Intermediate Agriculture/Science with Mathematics or Biology

Admission Mode: Entrance

Job Prospect

Veterinary Medical Specialities

Food Safety and Biosecurity

Forest Ecosystem Management

Precision Agriculture Technologies

Biomaterials Engineering

Landscape and Horticulture Crops

Plant and Animal Genetics

Speciality Crops Production

Food and Nutrition Service

Environmental Science and Management

Food System Nanotechnologies

Plant and Animal Inspection

Consumer Information Technologies

Sales and Marketing

Animal Health Care and Well-being

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