India is an Agrarian economy with almost 58% of the people in the country depending on Agriculture and allied sectors for their livelihood. BSc. Agriculture is a one of the most lucrative career options in today’s world. It deals with subjects like food production, Horticulture, animal rearing, rural economy, and rural development etc.
Career in agriculture is the best choice! Why?
Other industries might face downsizing but agriculture will never go through recession as food is a basic need for everyone. In fact development in technology, research and innovation has multiplied the scope of agriculture in a big way.
Are there enough Agriculture Colleges offering BSc in Agriculture?
Selecting a college to pursue higher studies is one of the most important decisions one has to take. While there are many government universities offering this course we have brought you various Private colleges where you can apply:
Vellore Institute of Technology:
Eligibility: The candidate must have completed 10+2 with at least 70% marks in the science stream.
Admission Process: The candidates will be shortlisted on a merit basis for counseling which will be followed by a skill test and the final list will be prepared on the basis of the performance in the skill test at the time of the counseling.
Total Fee: Rs 3-4 Lakhs
Lovely Professional University:
Eligibility: Qualifying LPUNEST (Entrance Exam ) and having passed the 10+2 with at least 60% marks with the following subject combinations:
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English, Physics, Chemistry & Maths or Biology or forestry
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Or Intermediate Agriculture
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2 years diploma in Agriculture
Admission Process: Merit in qualifying LPUNEST, subject to eligibility criteria
Fee details: Rs 1.2 lakhs per semester
You can avail of various scholarships that the college offers. For details please visit their website
Amity University Noida:
Eligibility: Having cleared 10+2 with either PCM/ PCB or agriculture with 55% marks in aggregate
Admission Process: For the time being Selection Process is based on video responses to the questions posted through the VIDEO LINK available on Admission Microsite after filling the Admission Form.
Fee details: Rs 0.475 lakhs per semester
Jaipur International University:
Eligibility: The candidate must have completed 10+2 with science stream and minimum 50% marks.
Admission Process: JET (Joint Entrance Test) + Personal Interview
JET is conducted by Agriculture University, Kota; various agriculture colleges and Universities offer admissions to candidates who have qualified JET for courses in Agriculture, Horticulture, Home Science & fisheries science.
Total Fee: Rs.3-3.5 lakhs
Teerthankar Mahavir University
Eligibility: Candidates who have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths/ Biology from any recognized board are eligible to apply.
Total Fee: Rs 2.9 – 3 lakhs
Noida International University:
Eligibility: The candidate must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology with a minimum of 45% marks
Admission Process: Group Discussion And Personal Interview
Fee details: Rs 33000 per semester
