B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture degree programme was started from the academic session 2014-15 to provide quality education to the girl students of different states of India particularly Himachal Pradesh. This programme has been accredited by ICAR-National Agricultural Education Accreditation Board, New Delhi and has the honour to be the only private college in Himachal Pradesh to have accreditation.
Intermediate (10+2) in Agriculture/Physics, Chemistry, Biology (PCB) or Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM) or Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology (PCMB) with minimum 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized University or Board. In case of SC/ST and Physical Challenged category candidates, the minimum aggregate required shall be 40% marks. The minimum age should be 16 years or above as on 01st July of particular year in which admission is sought.
Dr. S.K. Sharma, Dean Dr. KSG Akal College of Agriculture, Contact No.: 9414012453
The B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture degree programme is of four years duration spread over eight semesters. A student has to study 184 credits during the entire degree programme including Rural Agricultural Work Experience, NCC, NSS, Physical Education and Educational Tour. During the degree programme students have to study courses pertaining to Agronomy, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Entomology, Agriculture Economics, Agriculture Engineering, Plant Pathology, Horticulture (Vegetable Science, Fruit Science and Floriculture & Landscape Architecture), Food Science and Technology, Agricultural Extension and Communication, Biochemistry, Physiology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Statistics, Computer Application and IPR, Animal Production and English besides remedial courses i.e. Agriculture Heritage, Introductory Biology and Elementary Mathematics.
During the 7th semester, the students undergo Rural Agricultural Work Experience and Agro Industrial Attachment. During 8th semester the students have to register for two modules based upon their choice. The modules being offered are Mushroom Cultivation Technology, Commercial Beekeeping, Commercial Horticulture and Food Processing.
HoD Entomology
Hod Plant Pathology
Genetics Plant Breeding and Biotechnology
HoD Horticulture
HoD Food Technology
Entomology
Plant Pathology
Biotechnology
Biotechnology
Genetics and Plant Breeding
Genetics and Plant Breeding
Horticulture (Fruit Science)
Horticulture (Vegetable Science)
Horticulture (Floriculture and Landscape Architecture)
Food Technology
Food Technology
Food Technology
Agriculture Extension
Agronomy
Agronomy
Agronomy
Agricultural Engineering
Soil Science B. Allied Sciences
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