What is the scope of B.Sc in agriculture?

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    Neetu Singh | Scholar-Level 16

    3 years ago
    B.Sc. Agriculture is a 4-year undergraduate professional course offered by various government and private universities in India. The demand for graduates with a degree in agriculture is increasing every day in India and abroad. Course fees are also considerably lower in comparison to other professional degrees, while rewarding with good jobs and a better package. If you are looking for best university for http://B.Sc agriculture course, I would say Lovely professional University 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 uni
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  • Hello Jayant,
    There are plenty of government as well as private sector jobs available for B.Sc Agriculture graduates. They can be appointed as Research Officer, Quality Assurance Officer, Agriculture Officer, Agriculture Loan Officer (in Banks), Production Manager, Operations Manager and Farm Manager with State agriculture departments.
    In the private sector, agriculture science graduates may find jobs as managers at plantations, officers at fertilizer manufacturing firms, agriculture machinery industries, agricultural products marketing firms, food processing units, etc.
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    Ahana Sharma | Scholar-Level 16

    3 years ago
    A student pursuing BSc Agriculture course will study a wide variety of subjects including agronomy, soil sciences, horticulture (fruit science & vegetable), plant breeding and genetics, entomology, plant pathology, animal sciences, extension education, plant biochemistry, agriculture economics, basics of biotechnology, etc. The syllabus is as per the guidelines of ICAR (Indian Council of Agriculture Research) and is designed to train students to understand ways of improving the crop production in a sustainable manner and to provide overall knowledge related to agriculture and related disciplines.
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    pasha asif | Guide-Level 11

    5 years ago
    B.Sc Agriculture is a good course with 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.
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    Mehar Sharma Lovely Professional University | Scholar-Level 16

    3 years ago
    Dear Jayant, Being an alumnus of LPU I would prefer LPU as it has helped me grow professionally and provides exposure to various opportunities in terms of internships, workshops, guest lectures, industrial visits, placements, etc. For B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture. There are ample opportunities in this field both in 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,
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    Sunita Singh | Guide-Level 15

    3 years ago
    LPU School of Agriculture is among Punjab and India's 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 ever
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    Arshiya Singh | Scholar-Level 16

    3 years ago
    Agricultural Science is a broad-based course that deals with 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 M.Sc. Ph.D. PDF or Agri -MBA etc. As an alumni, I had a friend from the same course at LPU. LPU is the first private university that got approval from ICA
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    preeti gogna Faculty at LPU | Guide-Level 15

    2 years ago
    Some of the popular Job roles in this domain: Plantation Manager Officer in Quality Assurance in Related Fields, Subject Matter Specialist in different Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)Farm Manager Research Officer, Agriculture Loan Officer in Banks, Biochemist, Food Scientist, Environmental Engineer, Agricultural Lawyer, Agricultural Operations Manager, Animal Geneticist, Agronomy Sales Manager. The highest package offered was 19.25 LPA. Lovely Professional University is the first private university to be accredited by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. As far as the programme is concerned, the LPU agriculture programme is design
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    Puneet Singh Alumni at LPU Jalandhar | Scholar-Level 17

    3 years ago
    Dear Jayant Sahai, B.Sc. Agriculture Scope is increasing rapidly. In the near future agricultural Science has a huge growth; it is important for the sustainability of the world. Major technologies & Science will drive growth in the field of agriculture too, initiating a new era. My cousin did B.Sc. In Agriculture at LPU and now working in the government sector. LPU is the first private university that got approval from ICAR. (I). The school of Agriculture was approved for accreditation for a period of five years with a GPAC of 3.42 (ii) The following degree programs were approved for accreditation for a period of five years
    B.Sc. (H
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    Taniksha Agarwal | Contributor-Level 10

    2 years ago
    B.Sc. Agriculture graduates can explore the sea of opportunities in both the public and private sectors. They can start their career as Agriculture Officer, Assistant Plantation Manager, Agricultural Research Scientist, Marketing Executive, Business development executive, and many more. Many universities provide with B.Sc. Agriculture programme but being an LPU alumnus I can share the key features of the programme at LPU. LPU is the first private university to get ICAR approval for its B.Sc. And M.Sc. Agriculture programmes. B.Sc. Agriculture: LPU provides B.Sc. Hons Degree in Agricuture programme. A four year Agriculture degree progra
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