I want to do B.Sc in agriculture. What is the scope of the same in India?

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3 years ago

Agricultural science is a broad-based course that deals with the production of food and rearing of farm animals, agricultural extension, rural economy and rural development, etc.
After graduation or post-graduation in agriculture, there are ample opportunities in various fields- Like in Research and development, State and Central Government jobs (Recently lot of central schemes creating new jobs ) ,Teaching in Agricultural colleges and Universities, or even you can opt for higher studies - MSC, PHD, PDF or Agri -MBA etc.
In Other way you can also find jobs in several private agri-business organizations like- in Marketing sector (mostly i

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Agricultural science is a broad-based course that deals with the production of food and rearing of farm animals, agricultural extension, rural economy and rural development, etc.
After graduation or post-graduation in agriculture, there are ample opportunities in various fields- Like in Research and development, State and Central Government jobs (Recently lot of central schemes creating new jobs ) ,Teaching in Agricultural colleges and Universities, or even you can opt for higher studies - MSC, PHD, PDF or Agri -MBA etc.
In Other way you can also find jobs in several private agri-business organizations like- in Marketing sector (mostly in Seeds,Pesticides & Fertilizer companies), Research and development (R&D) or in Extension work. You can also find some jobs in NGO working on agriculture related fields.
Government of India is encouraging to start business ventures in agriculture sector with lot of schemes, subsidies, incentives and financial support.
If you are eying a successful career in the field of agriculture, it is important that you enroll in a reputed university in order to gain maximum benefits in the form of good faculty and campus facilities. Therefore, given below are top 10 agricultural universities in India as per the rankings released by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in 2018.
The below are the few best college in India
1.Tamilnadu Agriculture University
2.Acharya N.G Ranga Agriculture University
3.Punjab agriculture university
4.GB Pant Nagar University
5.Lovely Professional University.
LPU School of Agriculture is among Punjab and Indias Best Agriculture colleges. LPU Becomes the First Private University to be Granted ICAR Accreditation By the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. It lays thrust on carrying out research in agricultural and allied fields. The university has well-equipped laboratories, library, lecture rooms and excellent farm facility to conduct agricultural experiments.
Students are prepared at academics level to achieve higher placements, some steps are taken as follows:
1.Experiential Learning Activities
The future of agriculture lies with a faith born of deeds. Students are engaged in evergreen agriculture, keeping in view the RAWE Program to build interpersonal skills.
2.Exposure To Commercial Farms
Students are exposed to Commercial farms to get know-how that creates an opportunity for students to engage and tone up their endurance, confidence and management skills.

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Agricultural science is a broad-based course that deals with the production of food and rearing of farm animals, agricultural extension, rural economy and rural development, etc. After graduation or post-graduation in agriculture, there are ample opportunities in various fields- Like in Research and development, State and Central Government jobs (Recently lot of central schemes creating new jobs ) ,Teaching in Agricultural colleges and Universities, or even you can opt for higher studies - MSC, PHD, PDF or Agri -MBA etc. In Other way you can also find jobs in several private agri-business organizations like- in Marketing sector (mostly in Seeds,Pesticides & Fertilizer companies), Research and development (R&D) or in Extension work. You can also find some jobs in NGO working on agriculture related fields. Government of India is encouraging to start business ventures in agriculture sector with lot of schemes, subsidies, incentives and financial support. If you are eying a successful career in the field of agriculture, it is important that you enroll in a reputed university in order to gain maximum benefits in the form of good faculty and campus facilities. Therefore, given below are top 10 agricultural universities in India as per the rankings released by Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) in 2018. The below are the few best college in India 1.Tamilnadu Agriculture University 2.Acharya N.G Ranga Agriculture University 3.Punjab agriculture university 4.GB Pant Nagar University 5.Lovely Professional University. LPU School of Agriculture is among Punjab and Indias Best Agriculture colleges. LPU Becomes the First Private University to be Granted ICAR Accreditation By the Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India. It lays thrust on carrying out research in agricultural and allied fields. The university has well-equipped laboratories, library, lecture rooms and excellent farm facility to conduct agricultural experiments. Students are prepared at academics level to achieve higher placements, some steps are taken as follows: 1.Experiential Learning Activities The future of agriculture lies with a faith born of deeds. Students are engaged in evergreen agriculture, keeping in view the RAWE Program to build interpersonal skills. 2.Exposure To Commercial Farms Students are exposed to Commercial farms to get know-how that creates an opportunity for students to engage and tone up their endurance, confidence and management skills.

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Mehar Sharma Lovely Professional University | Scholar-Level 16

4 years ago

For B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture. There are ample opportunities in this field both in the Government and in the Private sector. Getting a good job depends on various factors like from where you have done your Graduation, your skills, your knowledge about the field, the Industrial experience, and exposure if you have any. A graduate/ post-graduate in this field can get appointed as an Agricultural Research Scientist, Agriculture Officer, Production Manager, Farm Manager, etc. Interested students can also opt for jobs in the field of teaching, banking, and insurance. Competitive exams such as UPSC FCI and other government jobs abound after B

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For B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture. There are ample opportunities in this field both in the Government and in the Private sector. Getting a good job depends on various factors like from where you have done your Graduation, your skills, your knowledge about the field, the Industrial experience, and exposure if you have any. A graduate/ post-graduate in this field can get appointed as an Agricultural Research Scientist, Agriculture Officer, Production Manager, Farm Manager, etc. Interested students can also opt for jobs in the field of teaching, banking, and insurance. Competitive exams such as UPSC FCI and other government jobs abound after B.Sc. In Agriculture. Public and private companies also offer jobs, many of who come for campus placements too. Options go on to journalism in the agricultural sector, state government jobs, insurance sector jobs, research, and teaching. LPU School of Agriculture is among Punjab and India's Best Agriculture colleges. It lays thrust on carrying out research in agricultural and allied fields. The university has well-equipped laboratories, a library, lecture rooms, and an excellent farm facility to conduct agricultural experiments. Also, some of the programs under the Agricultural domain are ICAR accredited which makes your degree more valuable if done from LPU. LPU PROVIDES ULTIMATE LEARNING EXPERIENCE WITH COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION BY PROVIDING THE STUDENTS WITH PRACTICAL EXPOSURE. So, without any doubt join LPU and pursue your high dream and secure your future with good placements as it provides ample opportunities to its students for placements, internships and give industrial exposure as well to its students in terms of guest lectures, workshops, industrial visits. Last year, their agriculture student from LPU bagged a Package of 1 CRORE. Some of the companies that visited LPU for Agriculture are - NESTLE INDIA LIMITED HINDUSTAN BEC TECH INDIA PVT LTD HDFC BANK RALLIS INDIA SMURAGRO ENVIROCARE LABS PVT. LTD FARELABS PVT LTD PRAGYA OMICS INTERNATIONAL PVT. LTD. B. D. AGRO FOODS. SANDRA ORGANICS CONVERGYS INDIA SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED DHANUKA AGRITECH LIMITED etc. Hope it Helps ! Good Luck !

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For B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture. There are ample opportunities in this field both in the Government and in the Private sector. Getting a good job depends on various factors like from where you have done your Graduation, your skills, your knowledge about the field, the Industrial experience, and exposure if you have any. A graduate/ post-graduate in this field can get appointed as an Agricultural Research Scientist, Agriculture Officer, Production Manager, Farm Manager, etc. Interested students can also opt for jobs in the field of teaching, banking, and insurance. Competitive exams such as UPSC FCI and other government jobs abound after B.Sc. In Agriculture. Public and private companies also offer jobs, many of who come for campus placements too. Options go on to journalism in the agricultural sector, state government jobs, insurance sector jobs, research, and teaching. LPU School of Agriculture is among Punjab and India's Best Agriculture colleges. It lays thrust on carrying out research in agricultural and allied fields. The university has well-equipped laboratories, a library, lecture rooms, and an excellent farm facility to conduct agricultural experiments. Also, some of the programs under the Agricultural domain are ICAR accredited which makes your degree more valuable if done from LPU. LPU PROVIDES ULTIMATE LEARNING EXPERIENCE WITH COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION BY PROVIDING THE STUDENTS WITH PRACTICAL EXPOSURE. So, without any doubt join LPU and pursue your high dream and secure your future with good placements as it provides ample opportunities to its students for placements, internships and give industrial exposure as well to its students in terms of guest lectures, workshops, industrial visits. Last year, their agriculture student from LPU bagged a Package of 1 CRORE. Some of the companies that visited LPU for Agriculture are - NESTLE INDIA LIMITED HINDUSTAN BEC TECH INDIA PVT LTD HDFC BANK RALLIS INDIA SMURAGRO ENVIROCARE LABS PVT. LTD FARELABS PVT LTD PRAGYA OMICS INTERNATIONAL PVT. LTD. B. D. AGRO FOODS. SANDRA ORGANICS CONVERGYS INDIA SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED DHANUKA AGRITECH LIMITED etc. Hope it Helps ! Good Luck !

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pasha asif | Guide-Level 11

5 years ago

Agriculture is the backbone of India and B.Sc Agriculture is a good course to learn agricultural techniques and it also has good placement opportunities, as you can be employed by any private or government firm or you can start your own work or even you can start your career as a lecturer by pursuing M.Sc in agriculture. There are a lot of government opportunities available for the B.Sc in agriculture graduates. So, it has very good scope in India.

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astha singh | Scholar-Level 16

7 years ago

Please refer to the link provided below for details regarding a course in agriculture (B.Sc). Details like course scope, and salary prospects are included in the link provided below:
https://www.shiksha.com/science/articles/bsc-in-agriculture-course-career-scope-and-salary-prospects-blogId-14705

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