BSc Agriculture Distance Education

India’s Agriculture is the largest employer and it contributes to the economy significantly. If you are interested in activities related to farming, a BSc in agriculture is the best choice for you. BSc in agriculture is a 4 years or 8 semester program which teaches students about crop production, soil science, agronomy, animal husbandry, agricultural economics and animal care. BSc in agriculture can be done after completion of 10+2 with subjects like physics, chemistry, mathematics or biology. Fee of BSc agriculture can vary between INR 10,000 to INR 3 Lakhs. Job opportunities available in agriculture are agricultural officer, agricultural analyst, agricultural sales officer, agricultural marketing executive and ICAR scientists.

BSc agriculture overview : 

BSc Agriculture By Distance Learning : 

Bsc agriculture can be done in regular and distant modes. Doing BSc agriculture from distance mode gives you flexibility to study from anywhere in India. Working professionals, who cannot attend the classes regularly, but want to advance their career by pursuing a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, can choose to do a BSc from distance learning. There are so many universities offering  BSc agriculture from distance learning. Some of the top universities offering distance BSc in agriculture are Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Northern Institute for Integrated Learning in Management (NIILM) university, William Carey University, Uttarakhand University and many more. 

Eligibility Criteria : 

BSc in agriculture is a bachelor’s degree which is done after completion of 10+2. Here are some of the eligibility criteria to get admission in BSc agriculture from distance learning. 

• Completed 10+2 from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics or biology.

• At least 50% to 60% marks in 10+2 (45% for the reserved category students).

• You have to pass an entrance exam conducted by the university (if any) or any other exam accepted by the institution.

Admission Process : 

To get admission in BSc agriculture generally following steps are involved : 

1. To get admission in most of the universities offering distance education, you should apply online from the website.

2. Fill in the details carefully and upload all the required documents to complete the application process.

3. Pay the application fee. 

4. Wait for the university's response to shortlist your application.

5. If there is an entrance exam, then prepare and pass the entrance examination.

6. After confirmation from university, pay the admission fee and secure your seat.

BSc Agriculture study admission fee : 

Fees of BSc agriculture admission vary between INR 20,000 to INR 1,50,000 for the full course. For distance learning, the cost of learning material, practical expenses are also included in tuition fee. The distance learning fee of BSc Agriculture can be between INR 35,000 to INR 1.5 Lakh. Fee of some top universities is given below : 

BSc Agriculture syllabus : 

Syllabus of BSc agriculture includes agricultural science related subjects including crop production, soil science, agronomy, animal husbandry, agricultural economics, etc. Following is the general syllabus of BSc agriculture : 

Job opportunities after BSc agriculture : 

There are many private and government jobs available after completion of BSc agriculture. Demand for BSc agriculture related jobs is increasing rapidly. job opportunities available include : 

• Agricultural officer

• Agricultural Analyst

• Agricultural sales officer

• Agricultural marketing executive

• ICAR scientist

• Junior research fellow

• Senior research fellow

• Animal breeder

• Plant breeder

• Agronomist

• Agricultural loan officer in banks

And many more. Additionally, you can study further to advance your career. Salary Packages after completion of BSc agriculture are between INR 3 LPA to INR 6 LPA.For experienced professionals the salary can go up toINR  10 LPA