B.Sc Agriculture
The B.Sc. Agriculture program at the School of Modern Agriculture is a comprehensive undergraduate degree designed to cultivate skilled professionals in the agricultural domain.
This program integrates theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical experience, covering diverse aspects such as crop science, soil management, pest control, and sustainable farming practices. The program provides insights into the latest agricultural technologies and innovations and prepares them for roles in farm management, agribusiness, and research. With a focus on fostering sustainability and environmental responsibility, the program equips graduates to address the challenges of modern agriculture and contribute to the advancement of the agricultural sector.
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Eligibility Criteria
To pursue this program student must have
Course Structure
| SEMESTER I | SEMESTER II | ||
| Subject | Credits | Subject | Credits |
| Fundamentals of Horticulture | 2 | Fundamentals of Genetics | 3 |
| Fundamentals of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology | 3 | Agricultural Microbiology | 2 |
| Fundamentals of Soil Science | 3 | Soil and Water Conservation Engineering | 2 |
| Introduction to Forestry | 2 | Fundamentals of Crop Physiology | 2 |
| Comprehension & Communication Skills in English | 2 | Fundamentals of Agricultural Economics | 2 |
| Fundamentals of Agronomy | 4 | Fundamentals of Plant Pathology | 4 |
| Introductory Biology*/Elementary Mathematics* | 2/2 | Fundamentals of Entomology | 4 |
| Agricultural Heritage* | 1 | Fundamentals of Agricultural Extension Education | 3 |
| Rural Sociology & Educational Psychology | 2 | Communication Skills and Personality Development | 2 |
| Human Values & Ethics | 1 | NSS/NCC/Physical Education & Yoga Practices** | 2 |
| NSS/NCC/Physical Education & Yoga Practices** | 2 | ||
| TOTAL | 24 | TOTAL | 26 |
| SEMESTER III | SEMESTER IV | ||
| Subject | Credits | Subject | Credits |
| Crop Production Technology – I (Kharif Crops) | 2 | Crop Production Technology –II (Rabi Crops) | 2 |
| Fundamentals of Plant Breeding | 3 | Production Technology for Ornamental Crops, MAP and Landscaping | 2 |
| Agricultural Finance and Cooperation | 3 | Renewable Energy and Green Technology | 2 |
| Agri- Informatics | 2 | Problematic Soils and their Management | 2 |
| Farm Machinery and Power | 2 | Production Technology for Fruit and Plantation Crops | 2 |
| Production Technology for Vegetables and Spices | 2 | Principles of Seed Technology | 3 |
| Environmental Studies and Disaster Management | 3 | Farming System & Sustainable Agriculture | 1 |
| Statistical Methods | 2 | Agricultural Marketing Trade & Prices | 3 |
| Livestock and Poultry Management | 4 | Introductory Agro-meteorology & Climate Change3 | 2 |
| Elective Course | |||
| TOTAL | 23 | TOTAL | 22 |
| SEMESTER V | SEMESTER VI | ||
| Subject | Credits | Subject | Credits |
| Principles of Integrated Pest and Disease Management | 3 | Rainfed Agriculture & Watershed Management | 2 |
| Manures, Fertilizers and Soil Fertility Management | 3 | Protected Cultivation and Secondary Agriculture | 2 |
| Pests of Crops and Stored Grain and their Management | 3 | Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and their Management-II | 3 |
| Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and their Management -I | 3 | Post-harvest Management and Value Addition of Fruits and Vegetables | 2 |
| Crop Improvement-I (Kharif Crops) | 2 | Management of Beneficial Insects | 2 |
| Entrepreneurship Development and Business Communication | 2 | Crop Improvement-II (Rabi crops) | 2 |
| Geoinformatics and Nano-technology and Precision Farming | 2 | Practical Crop Production –II (Rabi crops) | 2 |
| Practical Crop Production – I (Kharif crops) | 2 | Principles of Organic Farming | 2 |
| Intellectual Property Rights | 1 | Farm Management, Production & Resource Economics | 2 |
| Elective Course | 3 | Principles of Food Science and Nutrition | 2 |
| Elective Course | 3 | ||
| TOTAL | 24 | TOTAL | 24 |
| SEMESTER VII | SEMESTER VIII | ||
| Subject | Credits | Subject | Credits |
| Rural Agricultural Work Experience and Agro-industrial Attachment(RAWE &AIA) * | 20 | Experiential Learning Programme (ELP) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship | 20 |
| TOTAL | 20 | TOTAL | 20 |
For Semester VII: Rural Agricultural Work Experience and Agro-industrial Attachment(RAWE & AIA)
| S.No. | Activities | No. of Weeks | Credits |
| 1 | General orientation & On campus training by different faculties | 1 | |
| 2 | Village attachment | 4 | |
| 3 | Unit attachment in Univ./ College. KVK/ Research Station Attachment | 1 | |
| 4 | Plant clinic | 4 | |
| Total | 10 | ||
| 5 | Agro-Industrial Attachment | 3 | 10 |
| 6 | Field Visit | 5 | |
| 7 | Project Report Preparation, Presentation and Evaluation | 2 | |
| Total | 10 |
For Semester VIII: Modules for Experiential Learning Programme (ELP) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship: A student has to register 20 credits opting for two modules of (0+10) credits each (total 20 credits) from the package of ELP modules in the VIII Semester from the list provided below:
| S.No. | Subject | Credits | S.No. | Subject | Credits |
| 1 | Production Technology for Bioagents and Biofertilizer | 10 | 7 | Commercial Horticulture | 10 |
| 2 | Seed Production and Technology | 10 | 8 | Floriculture and Landscaping | 10 |
| 3 | Mushroom Cultivation Technology | 10 | 9 | Food Processing | 10 |
| 4 | Soil, Plant, Water and Seed Testing | 10 | 10 | Agriculture Waste Management | 10 |
| 5 | Commercial Beekeeping | 10 | 11 | Organic Production Technology | 10 |
| 6 | Poultry Production Technology | 10 | 12 | Commercial Sericulture | 10 |
| Elective Courses List | |||||
| S.No. | Subject | Credits | S.No. | Subject | Credits |
| 1 | Agribusiness Management | 3 | 7 | Protected Cultivation | 3 |
| 2 | Agrochemicals | 3 | 8 | Micropropagation Technologies | 3 |
| 3 | Commercial Plant Breeding | 3 | 9 | Hi-tech. Horticulture | 3 |
| 4 | Landscaping | 3 | 10 | Weed Management | 3 |
| 5 | Food Safety and Standards | 3 | 11 | System Simulation and Agro-advisory | 3 |
| 6 | Biopesticides & Biofertilizers | 3 | 12 | Agricultural Journalism | 3 |
Fee Structure
B.Sc. Agriculture 2026-30
(Exit in 3 year will get B.Sc. Degree)
| Fees | I Semester | II Semester | III Semester | IV Semester | V Semester | VI Semester | VII Semester | VIII Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Fee | 15,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Tution Fee | 55,000 | 55,000 | 59,000 | 59,000 | 62,500 | 62,500 | 68,000 | 68,000 |
| University Examinations Fees | 5,500 | 5,500 | 5,500 | 5,500 | 5,500 | 5,500 | 5,500 | 5,500 |
| Total | 75,500 | 60,500 | 64,500 | 64,500 | 68,000 | 68,000 | 73,500 | 73,500 |
| Security (Refundable) | - | - | 10,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Incidental Compulsory Charges | ||||||||
| Charges for Uniform (Dress Camp) | 9,500 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Book Bank (EET Library) | 4,500 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Career Development Cell Membership | - | - | - | - | - | - | 7,500 | - |
| Alumni Registration + 1 Year Enrollment | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5,000 |
| Online ERP Fee | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
*Scholarship amount (if any) will be calculated on B.Sc (Hons.) tuition fee for first year Rs. 55,000 per semester and subsequently thereafter.
Fee is subject to change. For updated fee structure kindly visit www.doonbusinessschool.com / www.dgu.ac
Scholarship
For Undergraduate Students for 2025-26 intake
| CATEGORY | All India | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHOLARSHIPS | 10.00% | 20.00% | 30.00% | 40.00% | 50.00% | 60.00% | 70.00% | 80.00% | 90.00% |
| 12th Percentage (Any Central Board) | 80.00-84.99 | 85.00-89.99 | 90.00-92.50 | 92.60-94.99 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 |
| JEE Percentile | 75-79.99 | 80 - 84.99 | 85 - 89.99 | 90 - 94.99 | 95-95.99 | 96-96.99 | 97-97.99 | 98-98.99 | 99-100 |
| CUET Percentile | 88 - 89.99 | 90-91.99 | 92-93.99 | 94-94.99 | 95-95.99 | 96-96.99 | 97-99.99 | 98-98.99 | 99-100 |
Note: Best 4 Core Subjects only (SUPW, Physical Education and Non Academic Subjects will not be considered)
Satya Devi Special Scholarship for Bihar Students
(BSCC Eligible)
Get a one-time non-returnable grant of Rs.2.5 Lakh Or 25% Scholarship on tuition fees whichever is lower
For B.Sc. Agriculture/ Forestry / Agri Business
(Dr. S. K. Gupta Memorial Scholarship)
25% Scholarship on tuition fees
Scholarship for Uttarakhand Domicile
25% on Tuition Fee
Scholarship for Single Mother (All India)
10% on Tuition Fee
Scholarship for Teacher Ward (All India)
10% on Tuition Fee
Scholarship for Defence Personal Ward (All India)
10% on Tuition Fee
Note: No two scholarships can be clubbed together, if any student eligible for two scholarships may choose the higher scholarship from the respective category.
Procedure
- Students registering for scholarship should apply on the prescribed form avaliable with the institute or on website at the time of interview before confirmation of admission. Students who do not apply before confirmation of admission wlil not be eligible for merit scholarship.
- Students should submit photocopies of all mark sheets and certificates required as above for entitling the scholarship.
- Upon your official confirmation of admission with the DBSG, you wlil receive a formal scholarship offer letter / confirmation.
- The scholarship wlil be disbursed semester wise.
- In case the result of the previous semester has not been declared tlil the last date of submission of fees for the next semester, the student may provisionally submit fees equivalent to the last semester fees but in case falis to get the required marks wlil have to submit the balance fees.
- Whlie applying for a scholarship and fliling in the percentage of class XII marks, applicants are required to consider the aggregate of Best 4 core subjects in their XII boards (SUPW, Physical Education and Non Academic Subjects wlil not be considered).
- Scholarship amount will be calculated on General (basic) tuition fee for per semester and subsequently thereafter.
However the scholarship for 3rd semester onwards wlil be subject to:
In case any of the above criteria is not fulfliled the scholarship for the next semester wlil be withdrawn.
- 75% attendance to be maintained in each subject individually in the preceding semester. Please note that Third Semester Scholarship depends on First semester performance and Fourth semester Scholarship on second semester.
- 70% marks in cumulative score in all subjects.
- Students shall not be involved in any disciplinary action of misconduct where a penalty or fine is imposed by the Proctorial board.
- Students shall take a good moral character certificate from the course coordinator every year and submit the same with the Registrar.
- Students should give an undertaking of being avaliable at all time during the course for any brand ambassador activities and also in case of events/goodwlil programmes.
- There should be no discontinuation in study. In case of transfer to any other institute, the scholarship given wlil have to be refunded prior to issue of College Leaving Certificate.
- Students need to send a thank you letter to the Board of Trustees for the Generous Scholarship every semester.
Disclaimer
USPs of program
Holistic Curriculum
The program offers a comprehensive curriculum covering crop science, animal husbandry, and sustainable practices, ensuring a well-rounded understanding of the agricultural domain.
Hands-on Learning
Emphasizing practical experience, the program integrates fieldwork, farm visits, and internships, providing students with real-world exposure to agricultural operations and challenges.
Research Opportunities
The program encourages research initiatives, allowing students to explore innovative solutions to agricultural issues, contribute to advancements, and engage in projects that impact the industry positively.
Sustainable Practices
The program focuses on sustainable farming techniques, instilling an eco-conscious mindset to address global challenges related to food security and environmental sustainability.
Market-oriented Approach
The program equips with market-oriented skills, to help understand market dynamics, consumer trends, and business aspects, making graduates adept at navigating the agricultural business landscape.
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