B.SC Hons Agriculture

Admission Open Agriculture Course at UMU

B.sc Agriculture at Usha Martin University is an undergraduate programme of four years. The programme is designed meticulously by industry experts and highly qualified faculty of the University to prepare a dedicated and skilled workforce in agriculture and its allied sectors.  B.sc Agriculture course is an excellent blend of theory and practical pedagogy, which provides students a perfect exposure to get hands-on experience in the laboratory’s playhouses, experimental plots, and fields within and outside the university in peri-urban rural, and industrial settings.    

Some major topics, which students are taught in B.sc Agriculture are modern scientific instruments machinery and techniques in plant and animal-based farming systems, land surveying, soil science, water resource management, animal and poultry management, basics of biotechnology, etc. Agriculture department of Usha Martin University has well-equipped laboratories, smart classrooms, and well-stocked library, where students get full-fledge atmosphere to acquainted with various facets of agriculture and its related specializations. 

The objective of B.sc Agriculture Course at Usha Martin University is to impart high-quality training to students using the fundamental concept of agriculture, thereby they can implement their classroom learnings in developing economically viable, environmentally safer, and sustainable agricultural systems.   

Eligibility Criteria for B.sc Agriculture:

Students who have completed 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/ Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from any recognized board/ institute, they are eligible for B.sc Agriculture admission.   

Course Benefits of B.sc Agriculture:

Postgraduation in Agriculture:

Upon completion of B.sc agriculture, one can go for higher education There is range of reputed agriculture institutions in India offering M.sc Agriculture in specializations like Genetics, Plant Pathology, Horticulture, Plant Entomology, Agricultural Economics, Soil Science, etc.

MBA: Agribusiness Management

After completing Bachelor degree in Agriculture, one can pursue MBA in Agribusiness Management. There is a huge scope of MBA in Agribusiness Management in the marketing sector in various private and government agricultural organizations.

Competitive Examination:

There are exclusive competitive examinations for agriculture graduates. B.sc Agriculture degree makes one eligible to appear in Banking, Defense, UPSC, SSC, and many other competitive exams. 

Government Jobs:

There are many state and central government jobs available, after completing B.sc Agriculture

State Government Perspective:

Agriculture officer, Agriculture Development Office, Gazetted officer, Agriculture Extension Officer, etc.

Central Government Perspective:

IFFCO, FCI, Quarantine Department, Forest department, Central government research projects, etc.

Jobs in Private Sector:

There are great employment opportunities in private sector like Field officer, Sales officer, Extension officer, R&D – in MNC’s.

Why Usha Martin University for B.sc Agriculture?

  • Usha Martin University is a top Agriculture college in Ranchi, Jharkhand, renowned for producing high-quality practically trained manpower in agricultural science.
  • The University has an excellent academic infrastructure, renowned academicians, and world-class laboratories. 
  • Extensive focus on practical learning, village and industrial tour, and skill development of students. 
  • To uplift the knowledge and skills of students, the University organizes national/ international seminars/ conferences/ workshops.