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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture 

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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture
 at 
VIT Vellore 
Overview

Duration

4 years

Course Level

UG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

Total Tuition Fees

4.40 Lakh

Average package

9.90 Lakh

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Type of University

Deemed

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture
 at 
VIT Vellore 
Fees

Fee componentsAmount (4 years)
4.40 Lakh
4.23 Lakh
3,000
8.66 Lakh
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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture
 at 
VIT Vellore 
Curriculum

Latest curriculum for B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture at VIT Vellore can be downloaded from the below link. The curriculum PDF has semester wise course structure, electives and detailed course content. You can also check course curriculum of other specializations offered in B.Sc. at VIT Vellore

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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture
 at 
VIT Vellore 
Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2024)
Average SalaryINR 9.90 Lakh
Highest SalaryINR 88.00 Lakh
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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture
 at 
VIT Vellore 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   Does VIT offer B.Sc Psychology course to students?

A: 
No, VIT does not offer B.Sc. In Psychology courses to students. Instead, the university provides B.Sc. In Computer Science, Multimedia & Animation/ Visual Communication, Hospitality and Hotel Administration, and Visual Communication courses to students. The eligibility criteria for B.Sc. Is Class 12 with a minimum of 60% to 70% aggregate.

Q:   Is BSc Maths available at VIT Vellore?

A: 
Yes, Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) offers a B.Sc. Mathematics course at its Vellore campus. The duration of the course is three years, and it is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the field of mathematics. The course curriculum includes topics such as calculus, algebra, probability, statistics, number theory, and discrete mathematics. The B.Sc. Mathematics program at VIT is structured to develop the analytical and problem-solving skills of students and prepare them for careers in various fields such as research, academia, finance, data analytics, and information technology. The program is delivered by experienced faculty members and is supported by modern infrastructure and research facilities. In addition to the B.Sc. Mathematics program, VIT also offers several other undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the field of Science, Technology, and Engineering. The admission to the B.Sc. Mathematics program at VIT is based on the VIT Entrance Examination (VITEEE) or the Class 12 Board exam scores.

Q:   Can I get direct admission in VIT Vellore?

A: 

Vellore Institute of Technology does not offer direct admission. It is necessary that you go through the course-specific selection rounds. For VIT Vellore course admission, candidates are selected based on their merit in the last qualifying exam or entrance exam. The institute conducts VITEEE for BTech admission, VITMEE for MTech and VITREE for PhD admission. For courses like BCom, BCA, BSc, etc., merit is considered. After completion of the selection rounds, the institute releases a merit list to announce the names of the shortlisted candidates. The shortlisted aspirants are called for counselling and document verification. Aspirants need to pay a course fee to confirm their seat at the institute.

Q:   What is the fee for BTech at VIT University?

A: 

The total tuition fee for VIT Vellore BTech ranges between INR 4.9 lakh and 7.8 lakh. The total course fee, includes a caution deposit of INR 3,000 as well. The fee will vary as per the specialisation selected by the candidates. BTech is available in 24 specialisations, namely Computer Science and Engineering (Bioinformatics), Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Biotechnology, Chemical Engineering, etc. Aspirants are required to pay the course fee after completion of all the selection rounds to confirm their seats.

In case, a candidate is unable to pay the fee within the specified time, his or her admission will stand cancelled. Aspirants will also need to pay a registration fee to apply for admission. The application fee for BTech courses is INR 1,350. Candidates can pay the registration fee via any of the online payment mode.

The mentioned fee details are taken from the official website/sanctioning body. It is subject to changes and hence, is indicative.

Q:   What is the required score in VITEEE to get admission in VIT, Vellore for CSE or ECE?

A: 
For that in the non-core branches, you have to secure under 50k rank and if you want to take admission in core branches then you have to secure under 10k rank. For CSE, you have to score under 1k and for ECE under 5k rank.

B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture
 at 
VIT Vellore 
Entry Requirements

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B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture
 at 
VIT Vellore 
Admission Process

    Important Dates

    May 31, 2024
    Application 2024 last date (tentative)
    Jul 11, 2024
    Class Commencement (tentative)

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    B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture
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    B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture - Batch of 2022
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    I am satisfied because of faculty members, courses, infrastructure, lab and field facilities.
    Placements: In VIT, our batch is the first batch of B.Sc. Hons agriculture. We are studying 3rd year, and in the next year, we will attend campus the interview. Only then we will come to know about salary packages. As an agriculture graduate, we get knowledge of various departments like fertilizer, pesticides, and food industries.
    Infrastructure: The entire campus is Wi-Fi enabled with a high-speed internet connection. For the agriculture course, we have more than 20 labs with newly bought hi-tech equipment imported from abroad. In classrooms, we have good facilities. For our department, there are many books in the library that we need.
    Faculty: In our course curriculum, we have theoretical concepts. More practical classes are held than theory classes. As electives and core courses we are studying various other departments. In the final year of the course, we have practical projects.
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    VIT is a place to learn and to explore things .
    Placements: There are more than 600 people registered under our course as a whole. There are two batches each batch has 130 members approximately. Top companies like Amazon, top SEED companies are recruiting our course. Internships are also being provided during the programme in the reputed companies .
    Infrastructure: VIT has best infrastructure and also provides good facilities like well-equipped labs for each course, Wi-Fi and a library. Also encourages extra curricular activities like sports and inter college competitions. The library is full air conditioned. The hostels are maintained clean and veg/non veg /special mess is also being provided in our college .
    Faculty: All the working in VIT are Ph.D. holders. They make the class more interactive than one way teaching. Our course curriculum is set in a such a way that we are made to study from the scratch thereby making our basics strong. We have CAT 1 CAT 2 followed by FAT exams. Marks are graded on relative grading.
    Other: I choose this course as I wanted to become a government employee. The best thing in this course is there is a practical experience teaching while learning which makes the concept clear and thorough.
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    The college has excellent infrastructure and knowledgeable faculty.
    Placements: We are the first batch in the agriculture department of VIT University. VIT assured jobs to 120 students of 2022 pass out. VIT is famous for the quality of education and placements. The salary package offered is by companies is Rs. 15,000-2,00,000 per month. Top recruiting companies are Sinsinta, Rasi Seeds, Monsanto. The top role offered is an AO. The package offered in our course is Rs. 1,00,000 LPA. Almost 50% of the students got an internship.
    Infrastructure: There are high quality and eco-friendly facilities in the college. There is a green environment here. There is a Wi-Fi facility which can access free up to 5 GB, and there are all classrooms with smart boards. There is a library with more than 3,00,00 books, and the library is also fully air-conditioned. There are air conditioners and Wi-Fi facility in the hostel. The hostel protected with 24/7 surveillance cameras and all facilities are available.
    Faculty: VIT syllabus is more related to practical application in work with different methods of teaching. All teachers here are masters and PhD holders in qualified university. The course curriculum is related to ICAR. The course curriculum is easy for students interested in agriculture. Faculty get a lot of interest to teach the subject of the syllabus. Faculty give notes on agriculture and allied sectors. Faculty teach by PPT method for beginners, which is very useful.
    Other: I choose this course because agriculture is one of the major department in India. Now it is developing well, and also it is marketable. It is also easy to get a job in this course compared to others. In VIT college, a lot of campus events and festivals conducted. Pity Gravitation and Hackathons are the major popular events in VIT college. VIT conducts all campus interviews through online, and the college provides opportunities for pot painting to students.
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    B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture
     at 
    VIT Vellore 
     
    Students also asked

    Q:   What is the VIT Vellore placement truth? Does it really give a 100% placement record?

    A: 

    VIT Vellore has a good record of placements. As per the official website, 867 recruiters participated during VIT Vellore placements 2024 and placed 7,526 students of the batch 2024 in new-age job roles. The VIT Vellore average package offered during the 2024 placement drive stood at INR 9.90 LPA. The key highlights of VIT Vellore placements for the Class of 2023 and 2024 are tabulated below:

    Particulars

    Placement Statistics (2023)

    Placement Statistics (2024)

    Highest package

    INR 1.02 crore per annum 

    INR 88 LPA 

    Average package

    INR 9.60 LPA

    INR 9.90 LPA

    No. of companies visited

    945867

    No. of students placed

    8,9387,526

    No. of super dream offers

    4,4803,362

    No. of dream offers

    3,5313,411

    Note: The VIT Vellore placements are going on for the academic year 2023-2024. The above-mentioned data for 2024 may vary once the placement report for 2024 is out.

    Q:   Is VIT Vellore expensive?

    A: 

    The total tuition fee for various courses at VIT Vellore ranges from INR 1 lakh to INR 7.8 lakh depending upon the course selected by the candidate and the duration as per the official sources. Check below the VIT Vellore fees for top courses:

    CourseTotal Tuition Fee
    BTechINR 4.9 lakh - INR 7.8 lakh
    MBAINR 7 lakh
    BCAINR 1.6 lakh
    MCAINR 2.7 lakh
    MTechINR 1.6 lakh - INR 4.9 lakh

    Q:   How are placement for BTech course at VIT Vellore?

    A: 

    The key highlights of VIT Vellore placements 2023 are presented in the below-mentioned table:

    Particulars

    Placement Statistics (2023)

    No. of companies visited

    904

    No. of students placed

    14,345

    No. of super dream offers

    4,461

    No. of dream offers

    3,453

    the highest package

    INR 1.02 crore per annum

    Average package

    INR 9.23 LPA

    *In the absence of course-specific data, generic placement information is taken.

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    Q:   Is VIT better than IIT?

    A: 

    IIT is a public/government university. Whereas, VIT is a private university. Therefore there is difference in the fee for various courses and the education structure as well. IIT is best in offering Engineering courses to students when talking about the government university. VIT is one of the best private university offering Engineering and various other courses to students. Both are best universities and are incomparable. To get admission to VIT, candidates must have valid scores in VITEEE,  VITMEE,  VITREE, and other entrance exams.

    Q:   How much percentage is required to get admission in VIT Vellore?

    A: 

    Check below the eligibility percentage and selection criteria required for some of the VIT Vellore courses:

    Popular CoursesCommon Eligibility
    BTech

    Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/ Biology with at least 60% aggregate (50% aggregate for SC/ ST and others)

    Candidates with date of birth falling on or after July 1, 2001

    MCA

    Graduation with a minimum of 60% aggregate or first-class

    BBA

    Class 12 with at least 65% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ ST and others) with Commerce /Accountancy /Book Keeping and Accountancy /Mathematics /Business Maths & Statistics /Business Studies /Business Management /Business Economics /Economics as one of the subjects in the qualifying examination

    MBA/ PGDM

    Any three-year UG/ Integrated degree with at least 60% aggregate (50% aggregate for SC/ ST and others)

    BCA

    Class 12 with Mathematics/ Business Mathematics as one of the subjects in the qualifying examination with at least 65% aggregate (55% aggregate for SC/ ST and others)

    Candidates with date of birth falling on July 1, 2002 or after

    MTech

    Graduation in a relevant discipline with at least 60% aggregate

    PhD

    Master’s degree in the relevant stream of Science with a first-class or a minimum of 60% aggregate

     

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    B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture
     at 
    VIT Vellore 

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    Answered 3 days ago

    The last cutoff for B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture at VIT Vellore is not announced clearly. The admissions are taken purely based on the candidate's performance in his 12th-grade examination. Generally, for students coming from a recognized board, a candidate should have 60% marks in the relevant exam

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    Vikash Kumar Gupta

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    Answered 6 months ago

    The college has excellent infrastructure and knowledgeable faculty. Placements: We are the first batch in the agriculture department of VIT University. VIT assured jobs to 120 students of 2022 pass out. As per last update the average placement for B.Sc Agriculture in VIT, Vellore is ?8800000 , 

     

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    Suraj Kumar karn

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    Answered 5 months ago

    The institution takes the initiative to set up placements for students in a variety of fields, including agriculture. At VIT Vellore, the placement cell is essential in organizing campus recruitment drives, inviting agriculturally-related companies, and offering students career counseling and assist

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    Suraj Kumar karn

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    Answered a year ago

    Admission in BSC in agriculture at VIT Vellore which will depend upon your board exam and the number of application is applied by the students for BSC agriculture at VIT Vellore.

     Their is no specific cutoff is published by the  VIT Vellore 

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    Pranjal Patel

    Contributor-Level 8

    Answered 2 years ago

    Hello Nethra, you can pursue B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture at VIT Vellore based on your degree merit, Candidates must have cleared their Class 12th in science stream with a minimum percentage of 50% to 60% aggregate marks from a recognised board. They have core subject combinations either PCM or PCB

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    Sanu Ghosh

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    Answered 2 years ago

    70% marks are required in +2 marks. There is no entrance exam needed.

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    Manohar matta

    Contributor-Level 8

    Answered 2 years ago

    The fee for BSc course is around INR 2 lacs. The fee varies from student to student based on their rank and percentage and category. You can all the fee details to your Gmail from the university before the counseling starts. Regular check the mail about your fee details.

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    Karthikeya JAMMALAMADUGU

    Contributor-Level 9

    Answered 2 years ago

    The fee Structure varies on the category based . Its differs in merit,rank, caste. So, there are many factors that decide the fee structure in VIT University. And also. all the details will be sent to your mail ID as well in advance . And also you can visit the official website.

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    Karthikeya JAMMALAMADUGU

    Contributor-Level 9

    B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture
     at 
    VIT Vellore 
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    Vellore ( Tamil Nadu)

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