Hassan

Here are some points of comparison between the two colleges:

• University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot (UHSB) offers three degree programs: B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture, B.Sc. (Hons.) Agri-Biotechnology, and B.Sc. (Hons.) Food Science and Technology. College of Agriculture, Hassan (COAH) offers only one degree program: B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture.
• UHSB has a total area of 184 acres and a student strength of 771 and COAH has a total area of 184.25 acres and a student strength of 600
• UHSB does not have a formal placement cell or a record of campus placements. COAH also does not have a formal placement cell or a record of campus placements.
• UHSB has a central instrumentation lab equipped with advanced instruments such as HPLC, atomic absorption spectrophotometer, UV-VIS spectrophotometer, automated Soxhlet system, automatic kjeldahl system, flame photometer, etc. COAH does not mention any such facility on its website.
• UHSB provides free Coursera access and a blockchain-enabled digital certificate to its students COAH does not mention any such benefit on its website.
• UHSB offers scholarships for students from economically weaker sections or single parent families. COAH also offers scholarships for students from economically weaker sections or single parent families.

Both colleges do not have a formal placement cell or a record of campus placements. However, both colleges provide opportunities for the students to gain practical knowledge and exposure to various aspects of agriculture and horticulture through training sessions, workshops, seminars, research projects, and internships. The graduates and postgraduates of both colleges can find employment in various sectors such as agriculture, food processing, biotechnology, floriculture, landscaping, nursery management, and teaching. Some of the companies and industries that have hired the alumni of both colleges are Agrosaw, Myron L company, White Wagon Pvt Ltd, Central Biotech Pvt Ltd, Prospex Technologies, National Fertilizers Ltd, etc.

Therefore, it is difficult to say which college offers better placements than the other, as it may depend on the individual skills, interests, and preferences of the students. You can visit the respective websites of the colleges for more details and contact information.

Both B.Sc at University of Horticulture Science, Bagalkot (UHS) and College of Agriculture, Hassan (COA) are reputed institutions that offer quality education and facilities in the field of agriculture and horticulture. However, there are some differences between them that you may want to consider before making a decision.

• Course structure: B.Sc at UHS is a four-year degree programme that focuses on the Science and technology of horticulture, which is the cultivation of fruits, vegetables, flowers, ornamental plants, spices, and medicinal plants. B.Sc at COA is also a four-year degree programme that covers the broader aspects of agriculture, such as crop production, soil science, plant protection, animal husbandry, agricultural engineering, and agribusiness.
• Admission process: B.Sc at UHS requires the candidates to have passed the 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology/Biotechnology as compulsory subjects and obtained at least 45% marks in aggregate. The candidates also have to qualify the entrance test conducted by UHS or any other recognised university or institute. B.Sc at COA requires the candidates to have passed the 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Biology as compulsory subjects and obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate. The candidates also have to qualify the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET) conducted by the Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) under the authorization of Agriculture Quota.
• Fee structure: B.Sc at UHS has an average fee of 39,385 per year, while B.Sc at COA has an average fee of 53,460 per year. However, both colleges offer various scholarships and financial assistance schemes for eligible candidates.
• Placement opportunities: B.Sc at UHS provides placement opportunities for the students in various sectors such as horticulture research, extension, teaching, nursery management, landscaping, floriculture, post-harvest technology, and agro-industries. B.Sc at COA also provides placement opportunities for the students in various sectors such as agriculture research, extension, teaching, crop production, soil testing, plant protection, animal husbandry, agricultural engineering, and agribusiness. Some of the companies that visited UHS and COA in the past are Agrosaw, Myron L company, white wagon private limited, central Biotech pvt Ltd, Prospex Technologies, National Fertilizers limited, etc.