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Ph.D. in Agriculture

Duration

As per UGC norms

Eligibility Criteria

Master’s Degree from any AIU/UGC/ AICTE recognized University/ Institutions or any other qualification recognized as equivalent thereto in the fields of study notified from time to time by the University. A minimum of 55% marks or CGPA of 5.5 on a 10 point scale in the qualifying examination (50% marks or CGPA of 5.0 on a 10 point scale for SC/ST candidates).

Career Path

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:

Careers Scope & Opportunities for Agriculture Graduates

  • Agriculture Research Scientist
  • Extension Officer
  • Agriculture Officer
  • Plantation Manager
  • Officer in Quality Assurance in Related Fields
  • Production Manager
  • Business Development Manager
  • Agri-Preneurship
  • Subject Matter Specialist in different Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)
  • Field Officer
  • Farm Manager
  • Research Officer
  • Agriculture Loan Officer in Banks
  • Operations Manager in Fertilizer Units
  • Food Processing Units in Government
  • Seed Technologies Firm
Career Prospects
Program Outcomes (POs) 
  • POs 1

    Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in diverse and team environment both orally and in writing.

  • POs 2

    Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills by analysing situations and constructing and selecting viable solutions to solve agricultural problems.

  • POs 3

    Demonstrate ethical practices impacting agriculture enterprises and exhibit an understanding of the ethical implications of decisions.

  • POs 4

    Demonstrate knowledge, integrative skills and technical competences in multiple areas of agricultural sciences, emerging technologies in the field, and their applications.

  • POs 5

    Acquire the ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the ever-changing agricultural production system/enterprises.

  • POs 6

    Demonstrate the ability to analyse data and draw appropriate statistical conclusions.

  • POs 7

    Demonstrate an ability to work effectively with others.

  • POs 8

    Recognize and examine the relationships between inputs and outputs in their agricultural field to make effective and profitable decisions.

  • POs 9

    A fundamental understanding of economic principles and their application to agricultural, resource, rural and related issues.

  • POs 10

    A fundamental understanding of economic principles and their application to agricultural resource, rural and related issues.

  • POs 11

    Knowledge dissemination regarding various technique of farming and farming system, types of market and marketing of agricultural produce.

Program Educational Objectives PEOS
  • PEOs 1

    To provide the sound knowledge in the agriculture and allied science subjects required to solve common problems in management of crop cultivation, improvement, livestock rearing and their marketing.

  • PEOs 2

    To develop a good teaching-learning environment for higher studies and help in selection of professional careers in government and private organization, agro-based industries, educational/ research/extension, institutes etc.

  • PEOs 3

    To develop the skills for leadership, ethical integrity, and professional engagement in agriculture and allied science.

  • PEOs 4

    To provide adequate information about natural and other resources through a course curriculum for the betterment of life.

  • PEOs 5

    To produce highly skilled professionals in field of various branches of agriculture to meet the need of various scientific agriculture institutions as well as farmers demand for agriculture professionals.

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