B.Sc. (Hons) in Agriculture 

at Dr. M. S. Swaminathan Agricultural College and Research Institute, Eachangkottai, Thanjavur, Thanjavur

Students wishing to pursue a career in the field of Agricuulture must possess patience, attention to detail, and excellent observational skills. Individuals with a genuine passion for agriculture should pursue this field, as the curriculum and practice are extremely demanding. Some of the skills required for the Agriculture sector are:

• Forward Planning
• Initiative
• Flexibility
• Good communication
• Analytical skills
• Commercial awareness
• IT skills
• Marketing & Sales Skills

As a BSc Agriculture graduate, you can go for various bank job opportunities. Some popular job profiles include:

• Specialist officer (Agricultural Field Officer)
• Junior Agricultural Associate
• Field Officer
• Probationary Officer
• Rural Development Officer
• Agricultural Officer

Of course, Agriculture and allied sector not only remained insulated from economic slowdown or pandemic but has registered better growth than other sectors. Other industries have faced the problem of downsizing during a pandemic but the agriculture sector remained aloof from lay-offs, pay cuts and forced resignations. There will never be a downturn or slow down when it comes to feeding the world population.

Candidates need to have a strong base in PCB subjects (physics, chemistry and biology) as these are the core fundamentals of B.Sc agriculture, and the ones who have a foundation and understanding of these subjects will be able to pursue the curriculum of BSc Agriculture more easily and score well in the exams.