B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture

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.

Eligibility Criteria For Admission

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.

Number of Available seats : 60

Dr. S.K. Sharma, Dean Dr. KSG Akal College of Agriculture, Contact No.: 9414012453

Name and contact detail of course/Department Admission Coordinator/s
Dr. Priyanka Thakur, Assistant Professor Entomology, Official Email: drpriyankaento@eternaluniversity.edu.in, Contact No.: 8219301364

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.

Dr. Yogeeta Thakur
Assistant Prof.

HoD Entomology

Dr. Sushma Sharma
Assistant Prof.

Hod Plant Pathology

Dr. Ajar Nath Yadav
Assistant Prof.

Genetics Plant Breeding and Biotechnology

Dr. Amit Saurabh
Assistant Prof.

HoD Horticulture

Dr. Naseer Ahmed
Assistant Prof.

HoD Food Technology

Dr. Priyanka Thakur
Assistant Prof.

Entomology

Dr. Praneet Chauhan
Assistant Prof.

Plant Pathology

Dr. Imran Sheikh
Assistant Prof.

Biotechnology

Dr. Sapna Thakur
Assistant Prof.

Biotechnology

Dr. Vikrant Tyagi
Assistant Prof.

Genetics and Plant Breeding

Dr. Santosh
Assistant Prof.

Genetics and Plant Breeding

Dr. Megha Ahir
Assistant Prof.

Horticulture (Fruit Science)

Dr. Yashpal Singh Bisht
Assistant Prof.

Horticulture (Vegetable Science)

Dr. Anand Singh Rawat
Assistant Prof.

Horticulture (Floriculture and Landscape Architecture)

Dr. Tajendra Pal Singh
Assistant Prof.

Food Technology

Dr. Sachin Kumar
Assistant Prof.

Food Technology

Dr. Divya Chauhan
Assistant Prof.

Food Technology

Dr. Mohit Kumar
Assistant Prof.

Agriculture Extension

Dr. Ankit Saini
Assistant Prof.

Agronomy

Dr. Chandra Shekhar
Assistant Prof.

Agronomy

Ms. Manju Attri
Teaching Associate

Agronomy

Dr. Mahesh Tripathi
Assistant Prof.

Agricultural Engineering

Dr. Deepak Kumar
Assistant Prof.

Soil Science B. Allied Sciences

During the academic session 2023-24 students after completing their B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture degree programme from this college have been able to secure M.Sc. admission in reputed universities. Ms. Ankita Chauhan, Ms. Jyotika, Ms, Pooja Thakur, Ms. Mohini Thakur, Ms. Parampareet Kaur, Ms. Aayushi Choudhary and Ms, Abha got admission in M.Sc. Ag. Genetics and Plant Breeding, M.Sc. Horticulture (Vegetable Science), M.Sc. Ag. Agronomy, M.Sc. Ag. Agriculture Economics, M.Sc. Ag. Entomology, M.Sc. Ag. Soil Science and Water Management and M.Sc. Horticulture (Vegetable Science) respectively at CSKHPKV Palampur. Ms. Richa Rana got admission in M.Sc. Ag. Agriculture Economics at Dr. Rajender Prasad Central Agriculture University, Samastipur, Bihar.

Ms. Sakshi Thakur, Ms. Shivali Thakur and Ms. Kajal got admission in M.Sc. Ag. Agriculture Extension and M.Sc. Ag. Soil Science and Water Management each respectively at SKAUST Jammu. Ms. Aayushi Thakur got admission in M.Sc. Post Harvest Management at VCSG Uttarakhand UHF, Bharsar. Ms. Prachi Pahadia got admission in M.Sc. Food Science and Technology at Central University of Punjab, Bhatinda. Ms. Nandini Gupta got admission in MBA (Agri Business Management) at Dr. YSP UHF Nauni, Solan.

Achievers details

Ms. Avantika, Ms. Jaswinder Kaur. Ms. Saloni Setia, Ms. Sampada Chaudhary, Ms. Ankita Chauhan, Ms. Priyanka, Ms. Priyanka Sharma, Ms. Shivani Rana and Ms. Mohini got placement in HDFC Bank.

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