Updated on Jul 28, 2022 03:55 IST

Agriculture courses include a range of subjects which are studied by students who want to make career in this field. Institutes offer different courses in Agriculture at every level, undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral level. Various short term certificate and diploma courses are also offered by colleges in Agriculture.

Agriculture is a vast topic which includes various segments such as agricultural technology, food technology, dairy industry, food science, plant science, horticulture, and even forestry. Candidates can go for any particular specialisation in Agriculture as per their interest.

Due to advancement in technology and innovation, Agriculture offers good employment scope to students. After finishing courses in Agriculture, graduates or postgraduates are easily employed in government sectors such as Food Corporation of India (FCI), National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), and National Dairy Development Board.

Types of Agriculture Courses

Students who have interest in Agriculture can opt for courses at diploma, certificate or degree courses in Agriculture. Different types of Agriculture courses have been tabulated below:

Course level

Duration

Details

Certificate

3-6 months

Short term courses, offered by online websites. Candidates can do certificate courses in different aspects of Agricultural Science

Diploma courses

1-2 years

Students can pursue diploma courses after 10th or 12th. Diploma courses are available in organic farming, horticulture, and food processing

Undergraduate courses

3-4 years

Candidates can do BTech, BSc, BE and many integrated courses at undergraduate level

Postgraduate courses

2-3 years

Master’s courses are for those who want to attain deep knowledge of the field. They can do MTech, Msc, MBA courses

Doctorate courses

3 years

Those who want to make a career in research, they can opt for PhD courses.

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Certificate Courses in Agriculture

Certificate courses are short term courses which can be managed easily by students along with the job. Those who want to gain a little expertise in different subtopics of Agriculture can do these courses. These courses of Agriculture are available both in online and offline mode. Online websites offer online certificate courses in Agriculture as per the requirements of students. Some of the top institutes offering certificate courses in Agriculture are IHM Bhubaneswar, Pioneer Institute of Hotel Management, Hyderabad, and Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Rajasthan. Average course fee ranges for certificate Agriculture courses ranges from INR 10,000 to 50,000. Some of these courses have been listed below:

Name of the certificate courses

Medium of course

Institutes

Agriculture, Economics and Nature

Online

Coursera

Bio organic Farming and Gardening

Online

Udemy

Certificate in Food Production

Offline

IHM Guwahati, IHMC Udaipur

Certificate in Agriculture

Offline

Pune CT Institute of Hotel Management, Jalandhar NIMS Kolkata

Diploma Courses in Agriculture

Diploma courses in Agriculture can be done either after 10th or 12th. The course duration is 1-2 years. No entrance exam is conducted and admission is given on the basis of marks. Institutes offer diploma courses in different specialisations including Agri-Business Management, Agricultural Management, Natural Resources, Livestock Production, etc. Some of the Agriculture diploma courses are given below:

Name of Diploma course

Institutes offering course

Diploma in Agriculture

Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University

Diploma in Agriculture Engineering

Sanskrit University, Mathura

PGD in Technology Management in Agriculture

National Academy of Agricultural Research Management

PGD in Agricultural Extension Management

National Institute of Agriculture Extension Management (MANAGE)

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Bachelor’s Courses in Agriculture

Candidates can do BSc, BTech or BBA courses at Bachelor’s level in Agriculture. The average course fee ranges from INR 50,000 to 3,00,000. Some of the top colleges offering B.SC Agriculture are Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, and Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, Guntur. Candidates will have to appear for the entrance test to seek admission to Bachelor’s courses in Agriculture. The eligibility criteria for admission is 12th pass with 50% marks.

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Master’s Courses in Agriculture

Those who want to go for higher studies can opt for Master’s courses in Agriculture. They can do MTech, Msc, or MBA courses in different specialisations in Agriculture. University of Calcutta and Tamil Nadu Agriculture University offer MSc courses in Agriculture. Candidates can also do an MBA course in Agriculture and Food Business from IIM Ahmedabad or IIM Lucknow. The duration of the courses is 2-3 years.

Entrance Exams for Agriculture Courses

Those who seek admission to Bachelor’s or Master’s courses need to appear for the different entrance test. Some of the entrance exams for degree courses are as follows:

BSc Agriculture

  • ICAR AIEEA

  • TS EAMCET

  • MP PAT

  • JCECE

  • AP EAMCET

MSc Agriculture

  • ICAR AIEEA

  • CUCET

  • GATE Exam

  • PAU MET

Scope in Agriculture

There is a huge scope in Agriculture as it is the largest source of livelihoods in India. Almost 70 percent of rural households still depend on Agriculture. Due to certain factors such as lack of awareness and access of knowledge, shortage of trained professionals, hiccups in using technology, natural vagaries, the yield is becoming low in Agriculture.

After doing courses in Agriculture, candidates can do jobs or start something of their own in the Agriculture sector. Trained professionals who have knowledge of technology and novel practices can help people to increase the production of crops. These professionals can check the quality of soil and suggest to grow those crops only which can be best for such soil types. They can also make people aware about natural vagaries and how to adapt to increase the yield. 

Agriculture Courses: Career Prospect

The Agriculture field offers a bright career to candidates as they have an option to choose from a range of specialisations. There are plenty of job opportunities for candidates who finish courses in Agriculture. They can go for government as well as private jobs. Graduates in Agriculture are eligible to apply for Indian Forest Services, Staff Selection Commission, IBPS Specialists Officer (AO) etc. In the Private sector, they can make a career in management, research, marketing fields. The average salary of fresh graduates in Agriculture is INR 10,000 to 20,000.

Job Profiles in Agriculture

Some of the job profiles in the field of Agriculture have been enlisted below:

  • Agricultural Scientist

  • Agriculture Officer

  • Production Manager

  • Food Researcher

  • Fertilizer Sales Representative

  • Plant Geneticist

  • Soil Surveyor

Upcoming Trends in Agriculture

Upcoming trends include technological advancements and innovative practices in Agriculture to increase the yield. The Agriculture production needs to be increased due to increasing population worldwide. Adopting upcoming trends, there can be a significant increase in yield which will lead to revolution in the whole production process. Some of the upcoming trends in the Agriculture sector have been mentioned below:

  • Regenerative agriculture
  • Indoor vertical farming
  • Cover crops
  • Use of AI, Robotics and IoT to increase the production

Agriculture Courses: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. What are the courses in the Agriculture field?

A. There are a range of courses in different specialisations of Agriculture. Candidates can do certificate, diploma, or degree courses as per their eligibility.

Q. What are the short term courses in Agriculture?

A. Those who want to pursue short term courses to gain little expertise in different aspects of Agriculture, can do certificate or diploma courses. Various online platforms are offering online certificate courses in Agriculture. Candidates should be 10th or 12th passed for admission to these courses.  

Q. Can I do a diploma course in Agriculture after 12th?

A. Yes, you can do a diploma course after class 12th. Admission in diploma courses are given on the basis of marks only.

Q. What are the Agriculture courses at Bachelor's level?

A. Candidates can seek admission to BTech, BSc, or BBA courses at bachelor's level. The basic eligibility for admission to these courses is 12th passed with 50% aggregate marks.

Q. What are the top institutes offering BSc Agriculture?

Some of the top institutes which offer BSc course in Agriculture are Tamil Nadu Agriculture University, Acharya NG Ranga Agriculture University, Lovely Professional University, Punjab Agricultural University, and Chandigarh University

Q. What are the entrance exams for the MSc course in Agriculture?

A. Some of the exams which have to be cleared for MSc course in agriculture are
  • ICAR AIEEA 
  • CUCET 
  • GATE Exam 
  • PAU MET

Q. What are the job profiles after finishing courses in Agriculture?

A. Some of the job profiles in the field of Agriculture have been enlisted below: • Agricultural Scientist • Agriculture Officer Agriculture scientist • Production Manager • Food Researcher • Agricultural Engineer • Plant Geneticist 

Q. What is the best job in the Agriculture field in terms of salary?

A. Food scientist is the highest paying job in Agriculture. The main responsibility of food scientist is to ensure food and the whole process of food production are safe for consumers. 

Q. Which is the best course, BSc or BSc Agriculture?

A. If someone has interest in Agriculture then BSc Agriculture is the best course for him/her. After the course, they get numerous job opportunities in private, government, and R&D fields.  

Q. What are the four types of Agriculture?

A. There are 4 branches of Agriculture including livestock production, crop production, agricultural economics, and agricultural engineering.

Q. Can I do Agriculture without studying Biology in the 12th class?

A. No. Candidates should have passed 12th with Physics, Chemistry and Biology subjects for admission to Agriculture courses.

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