Programs
B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture
About Program
GRD Institute of Management and Technology (GRD-IMT), Dehradun , offers a 4-year undergraduate B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture program designed to equip students with deep knowledge of modern agriculture, sustainable farming practices, and scientific crop production. The curriculum of the BSc Hons agriculture program integrates practical training, fieldwork, and laboratory research to build professionals capable of leading agricultural innovation.
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Duration
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4 Years
(8 Semesters – Full-time)
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B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture Program Fee
Fee structure
Eligibility Criteria
For B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture
Minimum
50% marks
(45% for SC/ST) in Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics & English.
Passed 10+2 (intermediate) with Agriculture/PCB/PCM from a recognized board.
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
As one of the leading BSc agriculture colleges in Dehradun, we offer program that aims to:
Deliver comprehensive knowledge in agronomy, horticulture, soil science, entomology, and plant breeding.
Promote eco-friendly and sustainable farming techniques aligned with modern environmental practices.
Enhance problem-solving and research capabilities to tackle real-world agricultural challenges.
Provide strong entrepreneurial and agribusiness skills for self-employment and industry leadership.
Facilitate practical exposure through fieldwork, industrial training, and lab experiments.
Encourage students to adopt innovations such as hydroponics, organic farming, and Zero Budget Natural Farming.
Scope and Teaching Method
Scope
- Hands-on training in soil science, pathology, entomology, seed tech, etc.
- Weekly fieldwork, two field visits per semester, and industry internships.
- Use of flipped classrooms, gamification, and Socratic questioning to build critical thinking.
- Emphasis on technology-enabled agriculture tools and practices.
- Exposure to start-up incubation, agri-product marketing, and project-based learning.
- Students present weekly on latest tools/technologies and publish articles in agri e- magazines.
Career Options
Graduates can work as:
- Agriculture Officer (AO)
- Assistant Agriculture Officer (AAO)
- Agriculture Field Officer (AFO)
- ICAR Scientist
- Forest/IFS Services
- Horticulture Officer
- NABARD, FCI, IFFCO
- Amul, Patanjali, Syngenta, Mahindra Agro, Godrej Agrovet
- Agri-input companies (fertilizers, seeds, pesticides)
- Agri-marketing & logistics firms
- Agri-tech startups
- Mushroom Cultivation
- Dairy, Poultry, and Apiculture Farms
- Organic/Natural Farming Units
- Hydroponics & Aquaponics
- Agri-Processing & Export
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
You can work in government services, agri-business firms, or start your own farm, nursery, or agritech company.
Yes, students undertake mandatory internships and field training during the course.
Yes. Options include M.Sc. in Agriculture, MBA Agri-Business, or research through ICAR/SAU programs.
Yes, graduates are eligible to apply for agri-jobs in countries like Canada, Australia, UAE, and Europe.
Starting packages range from ₹2.5–4.5 LPA. Senior roles or international positions offer ₹7–15 LPA and beyond.
Hands-on training, research exposure, startup mentoring, and real-time agri innovation applications.
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