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Bachelor of Science in Agriculture is one of the most popular specializations of B.Sc. Since India is largely depends upon agriculture. It is a 4-year programme and offers varied subjects related to different types of agricultural practices and their benefits. Students who seek careers in agriculture practices, agribusiness and agricultural research will find this course very beneficial. The programme comprises various subjects related to different types of farming practices in order to increase productivity and reduce soil erosion and soil pollution. B.Sc. in Agriculture enables the graduates to work in different departments of agriculture ranging from technical aspects to business prospects and from production to sales.
B.Sc - Agriculture Eligibility Criteria : The eligibility criteria for B.Sc agriculture admission in Indian institutes/universities are mentioned below in pointers -
1. Applicants should have completed their class XIIth studies from a recognized Board
2. Applicants should have compulsorily studied English, Physics, Chemistry and Maths or Biology in 12th with minimum 60% of aggregate marks.
3. ICAR is the best entrance exam for admission in B.Sc. Agriculture.
There are various private sector as well as government sector jobs available for graduates. With organizations like NABARD and ministry of agriculture, there is a lot of scope for lucrative jobs in the field of agricultural science. Skilled individuals are required by private firms that produce agricultural products in order to enhance their production techniques as well as business. With the requirement to come up with sustainable methods of agriculture, there is also a lot of scope for research after pursuing B.Sc. in agriculture. Following are some of the profiles that candidates can pursue after completing this course:
1. Agriculture Officer
2. Marketing Executive
3. Assistant Plantation Manager
4. Agriculture Development Officers
5. Agriculturists
6. Agriculture Technician
7. Business Development Executive
8. Junior Agriculture Specialist
Scope : Salary of a fresh graduate in this field can vary from Rs. 2-4.5 lakhs depending on the organization that the individual plans to join. It has been observed that the Govt of India pays better salary packages to candidates who have pursued B.Sc. in agriculture as compared to the private firms i.e. Rs. 3.5 lakh to Rs. 4.5 lakh. However, in order to get employment in the govt departments, one has to clear the competitive exams