B.Sc Agriculture
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
B.Sc Agriculture Syllabus 2026
The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (B.Sc Agriculture) syllabus covers a structured programme spanning 4 Years designed to build both foundational knowledge and specialised expertise. The curriculum varies by specialisation, with 4 specialisations available including Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Horticulture. Below is the detailed semester-wise subject breakdown and programme structure.
B.Sc Agriculture Semester-wise Subjects
B.Sc Agriculture Syllabus & Subjects
The B.Sc Agriculture syllabus follows the ICAR Fifth Dean's Committee recommendations, which standardise the curriculum across all agricultural universities in India. The programme covers a broad spectrum of agricultural sciences including crop production, soil management, plant protection, agricultural engineering, and rural development. The final year includes a mandatory 6-month RAWE (Rural Agricultural Work Experience) programme.
Core Subjects
Specialisation / Elective Areas
Practical & Field Work Components
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Farm Practicals | Hands-on crop cultivation, nursery management, field preparation, and harvesting on university farms (every semester) |
| Laboratory Work | Soil testing, plant tissue analysis, seed testing, pest/disease identification, and microbiological studies |
| Field Visits & Study Tours | Visits to research stations (ICAR institutes, KVKs), progressive farms, agro-industries, and food processing units |
| Experiential Learning Modules | Hands-on training in specific areas like mushroom cultivation, vermicomposting, bee-keeping, poultry, or micro-irrigation |
| RAWE (Rural Agricultural Work Experience) | Mandatory 6-month rural posting in final year — students work in villages, KVKs, and agricultural department offices to gain real-world exposure |
B.Sc Agriculture Programme Structure & Credit Distribution
B.Sc Agriculture Year-wise Curriculum
The 4-year (8-semester) curriculum is structured as per ICAR's Fifth Dean's Committee guidelines. The first two years focus on foundational agricultural sciences, the third year covers advanced and applied subjects, and the fourth year is dedicated to experiential learning, RAWE, and a project/seminar.
First Year — Agricultural Foundations
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Agronomy | Crop Production Technology (Kharif Crops) |
| Fundamentals of Soil Science | Fundamentals of Plant Biochemistry |
| Introduction to Forestry | Fundamentals of Entomology |
| Fundamentals of Horticulture | Fundamentals of Plant Pathology |
| Rural Sociology & Educational Psychology | Fundamentals of Agricultural Economics |
| Agricultural Heritage | Agricultural Microbiology |
Second Year — Core Agricultural Sciences
| Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
|---|---|
| Crop Production Technology (Rabi Crops) | Crop Improvement (Breeding of Field Crops) |
| Soil & Water Conservation Engineering | Manures, Fertilizers & Soil Fertility Management |
| Fundamentals of Genetics | Principles of Seed Technology |
| Crop Pests & Their Management | Diseases of Field & Horticultural Crops |
| Production Technology of Vegetables | Production Technology of Fruits & Plantation Crops |
| Livestock & Poultry Management | Agricultural Marketing, Trade & Prices |
Third Year — Applied & Advanced Agriculture
| Semester 5 | Semester 6 |
|---|---|
| Principles of Organic Farming | Farming System & Sustainable Agriculture |
| Farm Management & Agricultural Finance | Entrepreneurship Development & Business Communication |
| Problematic Soils & Their Management | Agricultural Biotechnology |
| Intellectual Property Rights in Agriculture | Protected Cultivation & Post-Harvest Technology |
| Geoinformatics & Nano Technology | Elective I (Seed Production Technology / Precision Farming) |
| Renewable Energy & Green Technology | Elective II (Medicinal Plants / Floriculture & Landscaping) |
Fourth Year — RAWE, Project & Experiential Learning
| Semester 7 | Semester 8 |
|---|---|
| RAWE — Village Attachment (8–10 weeks in adopted village) | Experiential Learning Module I (Mushroom/Vermicompost/Bee-keeping etc.) |
| RAWE — KVK/Research Station Posting (4–6 weeks) | Experiential Learning Module II (Organic Production/Seed Production etc.) |
| RAWE — Agro-Industry Attachment (2–4 weeks) | Project Work / Seminar & Presentation |
| RAWE — Report Preparation & Evaluation | Comprehensive Viva-Voce |
Skills Developed in B.Sc Agriculture
Skills Developed in B.Sc Agriculture
Technical & Scientific Skills
Crop Production & Management
Planning crop rotations, selecting seed varieties, managing Kharif and Rabi cropping systems, and optimising yield through agronomic practices including irrigation scheduling and nutrient management.
Soil Analysis & Fertility Management
Conducting soil testing (pH, NPK, organic carbon), interpreting soil health cards, recommending fertilizer doses, and managing problematic soils (saline, alkaline, acidic).
Plant Protection
Identification and management of crop pests, diseases, and weeds. Integrated Pest Management (IPM), bio-control methods, safe pesticide application, and disease forecasting techniques.
Plant Breeding & Genetics
Understanding hybridisation techniques, varietal selection, seed production and certification, genetic principles, and basics of molecular breeding and biotechnology applications.
Practical & Field Skills
Farm Machinery & Irrigation
Operating and maintaining farm equipment (tractors, seed drills, sprayers), designing micro-irrigation systems (drip, sprinkler), and understanding watershed management.
Horticulture & Protected Cultivation
Nursery management, orchard layout, vegetable cultivation, floriculture, greenhouse and polyhouse technology, and post-harvest handling of perishable produce.
Agricultural Extension & Communication
Farmer training and demonstration techniques, rural communication skills, participatory rural appraisal (PRA), and technology transfer from lab to land.
Farm Business & Economics
Farm budgeting and cost analysis, agricultural marketing, commodity pricing, agri-entrepreneurship, project report preparation, and understanding government agricultural schemes.
Key Competencies Gained
B.Sc Agriculture Specialisations
The syllabus and curriculum differ by specialisation. Explore all 4 available specialisations: