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Bachelor Of Science In Agriculture

B Sc. in Agriculture (Hons.)

B Sc. Agriculture (Hons.) deals with rendering knowledge about various aspects of agriculture and its related specializations. B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons.) from DBUU covers an in-depth study of subjects such as Agronomy, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Soil Science, Food Technology, Agricultural Economics, Genetics, Plant Breeding, Horticulture, Food Microbiology, Animal Husbandry, Basic Sciences, Humanities, and Agricultural Engineering.

The School of Agriculture, at DBUU, one of the best B.Sc. agriculture colleges in Dehradun, follows modern teaching pedagogy, which deals with a stable teaching approach, thus including the practical and theoretical phases of the subject. Agriculture Course includes imparting relevant theoretical knowledge about topics like machinery and techniques and the use of modern scientific instruments in Plant and Animal- Land Surveying Soil Science, Water Resource Management, Based Farming Systems, Animal and Poultry Management, basics of Biotechnology etc.; also, make sure to enhance the intellectual and pragmatic skills of the students through adequate exposure to make them industry-ready. B.Sc. in Agriculture (Hons.) possesses an agricultural farm inside the college campus that is maintained and managed by the students to give hands-on understanding and experience of the real environment, working environment, and industry.

Salient Features

  • 19+ years of academic experience
  • Focus on student-centered learning
  • Problem-based learning and industry-relevant curriculum
  • Best placement opportunities to get placed in high-end and reputed companies
  • Industrial training in reputable firms and organizations
  • The privilege of 100% placement guidance and support
  • Industry visits, seminars, workshops, and guest lectures by eminent researchers and industry practitioners
  • Active student clubs and bodies
  • The multi-cultural and vibrant teaching environment

Admissions Open 2024!!

Merit-based admission process with online application at Dev Bhoomi Uttarakhand University.

Eligibility & Fee Details

Duration & Eligibility

4 Years

The candidate must have passed 10+2 examination or equivalent with Mathematics/Biology/Agriculture group from any recognized Board/University with minimum 45% marks and relaxation in marks for reserved category candidates shall be given as per GOI/ University rules

Fee Structure

Course Total Fees
Academic fee ( Per Sem) ₹ 40000/-

One Time Fee

Application Fee (Non-Refundable) Admission Fee (Non-Refundable) University Enrollment Fee (Non-Refundable)
₹ 1,500 ₹ 7,000 ₹ 3,000
Exam fees ( Per Semester) ₹ 4,500/-

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Programme Educational Objectives (PEO's)


PEO-1 To impart students the subject-related knowledge along with generating an association between practical solutions and theory
PEO-2 To work towards the personal growth among students and boost their self-confidence, which will grant them opportunities to be an indispensable part of the agro-industry
PEO-3 To develop economic, scientific, and environmental principles underpinning agricultural production and land use among the students.
PEO-4 To promote problem-solving skills through practical applications and research among the students and motivate them to pursue higher education and research at the international and national levels in the field of agricultural science.

Program Specific Objectives (PSO's)


PSO-1 To understand, interpret, comprehend the design and develop innovative products and solve real-life dilemmas
PSO-2 To understand and examine the current events and problems that are occurring in the agriculture domain and how they influence futuristic agriculture
PSO-3 To adopt modern techniques, scientific and organic fundamentals, advanced agro meteorological methods needed to solve industrial and societal problems
PSO-4 To illustrate research-based knowledge of the legal and ethical environment affecting agriculture organizations and present an understanding and comprehension of the ethical implications of decisions

Program Grid Structure

Semester's

Semester 1 (BIOLOGY GROUP)

Course Code Course Credit
21BSAG101 FUNDAMENTALS OF HORTICULTURE 1
21BSAG102 BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2
21BSAG103 FUNDAMENTALS OF SOIL SCIENCE 2
21BSAG104 INTRODUCTION TO FORESTRY 1
21BSAG105 FUNDAMENTALS OF AGRONOMY 3
21BSAG106 RURAL SOCIOLOGY & EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 2
21BSAG191 COMPREHENSION & COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN ENGLISH 1
21BSAG192 HUMAN VALUES & ETHICS (NON GRADIAL) 1
21BSAG111 AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE* 1
21BSAG112 INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY* 1
Practical
21BSAG181 FUNDAMENTALS OF HORTICULTURE 1
21BSAG182 FUNDAMENTALS OF PLANT BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 1
21BSAG183 FUNDAMENTALS OF SOIL SCIENCE 1
21BSAG184 INTRODUCTION TO FORESTRY 1
21BSAG185 FUNDAMENTALS OF AGRONOMY 1
21BSAG186 COMPREHENSION & COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN ENGLISH 1
21BSAG187 NSS/NCC/PHYSICAL EDUCATION & YOGA PRACTICES 2
21BSAG188 INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY* 1
TOTAL 24

Semester 1(MATHEMATICS GROUP)

Course Code Course Credit
21BSAG101 FUNDAMENTALS OF HORTICULTURE 1
21BSAG102 FUNDAMENTALS OF PLANT BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 2
21BSAG103 FUNDAMENTALS OF SOIL SCIENCE 2
21BSAG104 INTRODUCTION TO FORESTRY 1
21BSAG105 FUNDAMENTALS OF AGRONOMY 3
21BSAG106 RURAL SOCIOLOGY & EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY 2
21BSAG191 COMPREHENSION & COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN ENGLISH 1
21BSAG192 HUMAN VALUES & ETHICS (NON GRADIAL) 1
21BSAG111 AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE 1
21BSAG113 ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS* 2
Practical
21BSAG181 FUNDAMENTALS OF HORTICULTURE 1
21BSAG182 FUNDAMENTALS OF PLANT BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY 1
21BSAG183 FUNDAMENTALS OF SOIL SCIENCE 1
21BSAG184 INTRODUCTION TO FORESTRY 1
21BSAG185 FUNDAMENTALS OF AGRONOMY 1
21BSAG186 COMPREHENSION & COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN ENGLISH 1
21BSAG187 NSS/NCC/PHYSICAL EDUCATION & YOGA PRACTICES 2
TOTAL 24

Semester 2

Course Code Course Credit
21BSAG201 FUNDAMENTALS OF GENETICS 2
21BSAG202 AGRICULTURAL MICROBIOLOGY 1
21BSAG203 SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION ENGINEERING 1
21BSAG204 FUNDAMENTALS OF CROP PHYSIOLOGY 1
21BSAG205 FUNDAMENTALS OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS 2
21BSAG206 FUNDAMENTALS OF PLANT PATHOLOGY 3
21BSAG207 FUNDAMENTALS OF ENTOMOLOGY 3
21BSAG208 FUNDAMENTALS OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION EDUCATION 2
21BSAG209 MUSHROOM CULTIVATION 2
21BSAG200 AGRI-INFORMATICS 1
Practical
21BSAG281 FUNDAMENTALS OF GENETICS 1
21BSAG282 AGRICULTURAL MICROBIOLOGY 1
21BSAG283 SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION ENGINEERING 1
21BSAG284 FUNDAMENTALS OF CROP PHYSIOLOGY 1
21BSAG285 FUNDAMENTALS OF PLANT PATHOLOGY 1
21BSAG286 FUNDAMENTALS OF ENTOMOLOGY 1
21BSAG287 FUNDAMENTALS OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION EDUCATION 1
21BSAG288 MUSHROOM CULTIVATION 1
21BSAG289 AGRI-INFORMATICS 1
TOTAL 27

Semester 3

Course Code Course Credit
21BSAG301 CROP PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY -I (KHARIF CROPS) 1
21BSAG302 FUNDAMENTALS OF PLANT BREEDING 2
21BSAG303 AGRICULTURAL FINANCE AND COOPERATION 2
21BSAG304 AI-ML & IOT IN AGRICULTURE 2
21BSAG305 FARM MACHINERY AND POWER 1
21BSAG306 PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY FOR VEGETABLES AND SPICES 1
21BSAG307 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT 2
21BSAG308 STATISTICAL METHODS 1
21BSAG309 LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY MANAGEMENT 3
Practical
21BSAG381 CROP PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY -I (KHARIF CROPS) 1
21BSAG382 FUNDAMENTALS OF PLANT BREEDING 1
21BSAG383 AGRICULTURAL FINANCE AND COOPERATION 1
21BSAG384 AI-ML & IOT IN AGRICULTURE 1
21BSAG385 FARM MACHINERY AND POWER 1
21BSAG386 PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY FOR VEGETABLES AND SPICES 1
21BSAG387 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT 1
21BSAG388 STATISTICAL METHODS 1
21BSAG389 LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY MANAGEMENT 1
TOTAL 24

Semester 4

Course Code Course Credit
21BSAG401 CROP PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY -II (RABI CROPS) 1
21BSAG402 PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY FOR ORNAMENTAL CROPS, MAP AND LANDSCAPING 1
21BSAG403 RENEWABLE ENERGY AND GREEN TECHNOLOGY 1
21BSAG404 PROBLEMATIC SOILS AND THEIR MANAGEMENT 2
21BSAG405 PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY FOR FRUIT AND PLANTATION CROPS 1
21BSAG406 PRINCIPLES OF SEED TECHNOLOGY 1
21BSAG407 FARMING SYSTEM & SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE 1
21BSAG408 AGRICULTURAL MARKETING TRADE & PRICES 2
21BSAG409 INTRODUCTORY AGRO-METEOROLOGY & CLIMATE CHANGE 1
21BSAG41X PROGRAMME ELECTIVE I 2
Practical
21BSAG481 CROP PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY -II (RABI CROPS) 1
21BSAG482 ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE AND LANDSCAPING 1
21BSAG483 RENEWABLE ENERGY AND GREEN TECHNOLOGY 1
21BSAG484 PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY FOR FRUIT AND PLANTATION CROPS 1
21BSAG485 PRINCIPLES OF SEED TECHNOLOGY 2
21BSAG486 AGRICULTURAL MARKETING TRADE & PRICES 1
21BSAG487 INTRODUCTORY AGRO-METEOROLOGY & CLIMATE CHANGE 1
21BSAG488 LAB BASED ON PROGRAMME ELECTIVE I 1
EDUCATIONAL TOUR (OPTIONAL IN ONE YEAR) 2
TOTAL 22

Semester 5

Course Code Course Credit
21BSAG501 PRINCIPLES OF INTEGRATED PEST AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT 2
21BSAG502 MANURES, FERTILIZERS AND SOIL FERTILITY MANAGEMENT 2
21BSAG503 PESTS OF CROPS AND STORED GRAIN AND THEIR MANAGEMENT 2
21BSAG504 DISEASES OF FIELD AND HORTICULTURAL CROPS AND THEIR MANAGEMENT - 2
21BSAG505 CROP IMPROVEMENT-I (KHARIF CROPS) 1
21BSAG506 ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS COMMUNICATION 1
21BSAG507 GEOINFORMATICS AND NANO-TECHNOLOGY AND PRECISION FARMING 1
21BSAG508 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS 1
21BSAG51X PROGRAMME ELECTIVE II 2
Practical
21BSAG581 PRINCIPLES OF INTEGRATED PEST AND DISEASE MANAGEMENT 1
21BSAG582 MANURES, FERTILIZERS AND SOIL FERTILITY MANAGEMENT 1
21BSAG583 PESTS OF CROPS AND STORED GRAIN AND THEIR MANAGEMENT 1
21BSAG584 MDISEASES OF FIELD AND HORTICULTURAL CROPS AND THEIR MANAGEMENT -1 1
21BSAG585 CROP IMPROVEMENT-I (KHARIF CROPS) 1
21BSAG586 ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND BUSINESS COMMUNICATION 1
21BSAG587 GEOINFORMATICS AND NANO-TECHNOLOGY AND PRECISION FARMING 1
21BSAG588 PRACTICAL CROP PRODUCTION-I (KHARIF CROPS) 2
21BSAG589 LAB BASED ON PROGRAMME ELECTIVE II 1
EDUCATIONAL TOUR 2
TOTAL 24

Semester 6

Course Code Course Credit
21BSAG601 RAINFED AGRICULTURE & WATERSHED MANAGEMENT 1
21BSAG602 PROTECTED CULTIVATION AND SECONDARY AGRICULTURE 1
21BSAG603 DISEASES OF FIELD AND HORTICULTURAL CROPS AND THEIR MANAGEMENT-II 2
21BSAG604 POST-HARVEST MANAGEMENT AND VALUE ADDITION OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES 1
21BSAG605 MANAGEMENT OF BENEFICIAL INSECTS 1
21BSAG606 CROP IMPROVEMENT-II (RABI CROPS) 1
21BSAG607 PRINCIPLES OF ORGANIC FARMING 1
21BSAG608 FARM MANAGEMENT, PRODUCTION & RESOURCE ECONOMICS 1
21BSAG609 PRINCIPLES OF FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION 2
21BSAG61X PROGRAMME ELECTIVE III 2
Practical
21BSAG681 RAINFED AGRICULTURE & WATERSHED MANAGEMENT 1
21BSAG682 PROTECTED CULTIVATION AND SECONDARY AGRICULTURE 1
21BSAG683 DISEASES OF FIELD AND HORTICULTURAL CROPS AND THEIR MANAGEMENT-II 1
21BSAG684 POST-HARVEST MANAGEMENT AND VALUE ADDITION OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES 1
21BSAG685 MANAGEMENT OF BENEFICIAL INSECTS 1
21BSAG686 CROP IMPROVEMENT-II (RABI CROPS) 1
21BSAG687 PRINCIPLES OF ORGANIC FARMING 1
21BSAG688 FARM MANAGEMENT, PRODUCTION & RESOURCE ECONOMICS 1
21BSAG689 LAB BASED ON PROGRAMME ELECTIVE III 1
21BSAG680 PRACTICAL CROP PRODUCTION-II (RABI CRORS) 1
TOTAL 24

Semester 7

Course Code Course Credit
21BSAG781 General orientation & On campus training by different faculties 14
Village attachment
Unit attachment in Univ./College. KVK/Research Station Attachment
Plant clinic 2
Agro-Industrial Attachment 4
Project Report Preparation, Presentation and Evaluation
Agro- Industrial Attachment: The students would be attached with the agro-industries for a period of 3 weeks to get an experience of the industrial environment and working.
Educational tour will be conducted in break between IV & V Semester or VI & VII Semester
TOTAL 20

Semester 8

Course Code Course Credit
21BSAG881 EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING PROGRAMME 20
MODULES
21BSAG88X MODULE I 10
MODULE II 10
TOTAL 185
Modules for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship: A student has to register 20 credits opting for two modules of (0+10) credits each (total 20 credits) from the package of modules in the VIII semester.

Job Opportunities The Course Might Lead To

After the successful completion of B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons.) students can have a plethora of job opportunities to work in.

  • Farming Consultant/Agronomist
  • Associate Manager
  • Agricultural Lecturer
  • Program Manager
  • Agriculture Officer
  • Research/Fundamental Analyst
  • Subject Matter Specialist
  • Actuarial Analyst
  • Sales Officer
  • Agriculture Portfolio Manager
  • Primary Production Manager
  • Management Executive
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