B.Sc Agriculture: eligibility, duration, admission and careers
Crop science, soil science, horticulture, plant protection, agricultural economics and extension, with field training.
Course at a glance
- Level: Undergraduate degree
- Duration: 4 years
- Eligibility: Class 12 with physics, chemistry and biology or mathematics (agriculture as a subject is accepted by some universities).
- Admission: State agricultural university entrance or CUET-UG; ICAR-quota seats are filled through the national process.
Recognition to check
Agricultural universities and colleges; check accreditation by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Rules, entrance tests and minimum marks change from year to year, so always confirm them in the official admission notice of the university or council.
Career options
- Agriculture officer (state exams)
- Seed, fertiliser and agri-input companies
- Banking (agriculture field officer)
- M.Sc Agriculture
Fees
Fees depend on the college, state and seat type. Compare the full-course fee from each college's official fee notice, and see the colleges in our directory with checked fees.
How we help
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