Students can pursue a course in Agriculture at both undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) levels. Given below is generic eligibility criteria for agricultural courses offered at both levels. It may be noted that the eligibility criteria mentioned below might vary depending on the course and specialization/ branch chosen by a candidate.
UG level: Candidates should clear class 12th in science stream with at least 45%-50% aggregate marks.
PG level: Candidates should obtain a bachelor’s degree with at least 45%-50% aggregate marks.
Some of the top/ popular agriculture entrance exams in India include: -
Top Agriculture Entrance Exams
| ICAR AIEEA | MCAER CET |
| CG PAT | UPCATET |
Students can pursue degree, diploma, and certificate agriculture courses at UG, PG and PhD levels. Students can also pursue short-term courses after completing class 10th. Students can study these courses as full-time, part-time, and correspondence/ distance programmes.
Given below is the list of agriculture courses at different levels: -
| UG Level Agriculture Courses | PG & PhD Level Agriculture Courses |
|---|---|
| BSc | MSc |
| BTech | MTech |
| BA | MBA |
| Diploma | PhD |
| BVoc | PG Diploma |
| Certificate | - |
Agriculture courses in India are offered across a broad range of branches/ specializations. Given below are some popular agriculture branches in India: -
Popular Agriculture Branches in India
| Livestock Production | Crop Production |
| Agricultural Economics | Agricultural Engineering |
| Plant Pathology | Entomology |
| Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry | Plant Breeding and Genetics |
| Agronomy | Horticulture |
| Agriculture Statistics | Extension Education |
| Seed Technology | Nematology |
| Plant Physiology | Forestry |
| Agricultural Biotechnology | Food Production |
| Food & Beverage Service | Agricultural Entomology |
| Dairy Technology | Dairy Engineering |
| Poultry Farming | Fisheries Science |
Subjects taught in an agricultural programme depend on the course and branch chosen by a candidate. However, given below are Agriculture subjects that are usually taught in some of the popular Agriculture courses in India: -
BTech Agricultural Engineering Syllabus/ Subjects
| Engineering Mathematics | Engineering Physics |
| Engineering Chemistry | Basic Electrical & Electronics Engineering |
| Technical English Communication | Engineering Mechanics |
| Environmental Studies | Computer Programming |
| Elements of Mechanical and Civil Engineering | Engineering Properties of Biological Materials and Food Quality |
| Soil and Fluid Mechanics | Strength of Materials and Design of Structures |
| Farm Power and Renewable Energy Sources | Heat and Mass Transfer & Refrigeration and Air Conditioning |
| Soil and Water Conservation and Structures | Crop Process and Drying and Storage Engineering |
| Theory of Machines | Crop Production Technology |
| Machine Drawing and Machine Design | Electrical Machines and Power Utilization |
| Farm Machinery and Equipment | Ground Water, Wells and Pumps |
| Watershed Hydrology | Irrigation and Drainage Engineering |
| Tractor Systems and Controls | Dairy and Food Engineering |
| Agricultural Structures and Environment Control | Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship Development |
| Food Packaging Technology | Development of Processed Products and Equipments |
| Food Processing Plant Design and Layout | Systems Engineering |
| Environmental Engineering | Design and Maintenance of Greenhouse |
| Micro Irrigation System Design | Watershed Planning and Management |
| Minor Irrigation and Command Area Development | Gully and Ravine Control Structures |
| Remote Sensing & GIS Applications | Reservoir and Farm Pond Design |
| Tractor Design and Testing | Hydraulic Drive & Controls |
| Farm Power and Machinery Management | Production Technology for Agricultural Machinery |
BSc Agriculture Subjects/ Syllabus
| Basic Science & Humanities | Agricultural Economics |
| Agricultural Engineering | Agricultural Entomology |
| Agricultural Extension | Agronomy |
| Plant Biochemistry | Applied Mathematics |
| Principles of Environmental Sciences | Educational Psychology |
| Sericulture | Principles of Plant Biotechnology |
| Breeding of Field and Horticulture Crops | Agricultural Marketing, Trade and Prices |
Some of the popular agriculture job profiles in India include: -
Popular Agriculture Job Profiles
| Agricultural Scientist | Agriculture Officer |
| Production Manager | Farm Manager |
| Food Microbiologist | Food Researcher |
| Crop Specialist | Fertilizer Sales Representative |
| Plant Geneticist | Soil Surveyor |
| Agricultural Engineer | Agricultural Food Scientist |
| Agricultural Inspector | Agricultural Manager |
| Agronomist | Aquatic Ecologist |
| Arborist | Horticulturalist |
| Forester | Conservation Planner |
| Water Conservationist | Soil And Plant Scientist |
| Soil Engineer | Silvicultural Researcher |