B.SC AGRICULTURE (B.SC AGRI.)

Bachelor of Science Agriculture (B.Sc Agri.) is an undergraduate course that focuses mainly on agricultural science. The course duration of B.Sc Agriculture is 4 years. This degree deals with disciplines like- Agricultural Microbiology, Soil Science, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Plant Pathology, Food Microbiology etc. The eligibility criteria for B.Sc Agriculture course is 10+2 from a recognized board having Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics as mandatory subjects. Since Agriculture is the backbone of our country, there will be an evergreen job scope for B.Sc Agriculture course in India. Agricultural officer, Agriculture Research Scientist, Agricultural Analyst are some of the popular jobs one can get after completion of B.Sc Agriculture course.

Careers Scope & Opportunities for Agriculture Graduates

BSc Agriculture graduates have ample job opportunities in the government as well as private sector. They can be hired as Agriculture Development Officers (ADO) and Block Development Officers (BDO). Employment opportunities are available as:

• Agriculture Research Scientist
• Subject Matter Specialist in different Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)
• Extension Officer
• Field Officer
• Agriculture Officer
• Farm Manager
• Plantation Manager
• Research Officer
• Officer in Quality Assurance in Related Fields
• Agriculture Loan Officer in Banks
• Production Manager
• Operations Manager in Fertilizer Units
• Business Development Manager
• Food Processing Units in Government
• Agri-Entrepreneurship