Bachelor of Science (BSc Agriculture) - JB Institute of Technology (JBIT), Dehradun

Mode of Learning:

Full Time

Course Level:

Bachelors Degree

Course Duration:

4.0 Years

Fees:

50000 (Annually)

Eligibility:

10+2 Science stream students (with Physics, Chemistry and Biology / Mathematics subjects) who have passed their board examination from a recognized board are eligible to pursue this course.

Course Description:

JB Institute of Technology (JBIT), Dehradun is offering Bachelor of Science (BSc Agriculture). In this section, learn about the Bachelor of Science (BSc Agriculture) course at JB Institute of Technology (JBIT), Dehradun

It is a 4 years long Undergraduate Bachelor Degree program.

No. of seats: 60

B.Sc. Agriculture program consists of topics such as- agriculture science, use of modern scientific equipment and techniques in agriculture, land surveying, soil science, water resource management, animal and poultry management, basics of biotechnology etc.

The main aim of this program is to use the above mentioned concepts to train students improve agriculture productivity, manage products and pave way for future developments through research activities.

B.Sc. Agriculture syllabus and important subjects
Agronomy: Basics of Agronomy, Field Crops (Kharif), Field Crops (Rabi), Crop Production, Weed Management, Irrigation Techniques, Water resource management, Organic Farming, Sustainable agriculture. Apart from theoretical subjects, practical sessions are also involved, in case of these subjects.

Plant Genetics: Botany, Basics of Genetics, Plant Breeding, Seed Technology, Basics of Biotechnology. Apart from the above mentioned theoretical subjects, practical sessions involving these subjects are also present.

Soil Science: Introduction to Soil Science, Soil Fertility, Soil Chemistry, Fertilizers, Agricultural Chemistry. Apart from the above mentioned theoretical subjects, practical sessions involving the subjects are also present.

Entomology: Pest Management, Beneficial Insects, Grain Storage and Management. Like the above entries, along with theoretical subjects, practical sessions involving them are also present.

Agricultural Economics: Market prices, Trade prices, Marketing, Finance, Agribusiness Management, Farm Management. Along with the theoretical subjects, practical sessions involving them are also present.

Agriculture Engineering: Agriculture Machinery, Power and Tools, Harvest Technology, Environment Science and Engineering, Renewable Energy. Along with the theoretical subjects, practical sessions involving them are also present.

Agricultural Meteorology: Climate patterns, Climatic hazards on Agriculture, Climatic Zones, Weather forecasting. Practical sessions related to the theoretical subjects are also present.

Plant Pathology: Crop Diseases, Nematology. Practical sessions related to the theoretical subjects are also present.

Horticulture: Fruit Crops, Medicinal Plants, Aromatic Plants, Flower Production, Spices, Plantation Crops. Practical sessions related to the theoretical subjects are also present.

Agricultural Extension: Dimensions of Agricultural Extension, Extension Methodologies, Entrepreneurship Development program. Practical sessions related to the theoretical subjects is also present. Biochemistry
Physiology
Microbiology
Computer Education
English
Physical Education
Animal Products

Those were some very important subjects present in the program. Elective subjects will also be present in case of certain semesters. Study tours, field trips, experience earning courses etc are also present in some semesters (varies from one University to another).

Career Scope and Job Opportunities
Lots of Government as well as Private job opportunities are present in front of Graduates. Talking about Government jobs, State Agriculture Departments recruits Graduates to fill up Officer level posts. Government Banks also recruits Graduates to fill up Officer level posts (generally dealing with Loans).

Government Job- fixed salary depending upon Officer Class and Grade.
Private Job- generally between 2-4.5 Lakh Rupees per year.
Entrepreneurship/Own venture- not fixed.
The Research and Development Sector associated with this field is a promising one. After completing relevant M.Sc. and PhD courses, one may build a career in that sector.

Some well known job posts available in front of Graduates are-

Research Officer
Quality Assurance Officer
Agriculture Officer
Agriculture Loan Officer (in Banks)
Production Manager
Operations Manager
Farm Manager
One may also work as an independent consultant after gaining work experience in the above mentioned fields. After B.Sc. Agriculture, one may also go for M.Sc. Agriculture and take up a teaching job, or even go for PhD and build a career in the Research sector associated with the field of Agriculture.

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