DEPARTMENTS
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FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE
Faculty of Agriculture comprises 10 specialized departments, viz.- Agronomy, Plant Pathology, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Botany, Agricultural Chemistry, Agricultural Extension, Horticulture, Dairy Science & Technology and Entomology. The faculty actively contributes to academic excellence aimed at addressing real-world agricultural challenges.
The ICAR periodically constitutes Deans’ Committees to review and upgrade agricultural education in line with emerging national and global needs. In this direction, the Sixth Deans’ Committee was established by ICAR, New Delhi, with a mandate to modernize the curriculum by incorporating contemporary issues, enhancing graduate employability and promoting a comprehensive approach towards quality improvement in agricultural education. The revised syllabus, duly approved by the Academic Council, has been implemented from the first semester of the academic session 2025–26.
Agricultural education plays a vital role as a foundational public good by producing skilled and competent human resources capable of advancing teaching, research and technology dissemination. Given that a substantial proportion of India’s population resides in rural areas and depends on agriculture and allied sectors for their livelihood, such reforms in agricultural education are essential for driving inclusive growth and sustainable development.
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Programme Outcomes (POs) of B.Sc. Agriculture
After completion of the B.Sc. Agriculture programme, graduates will be able to:
PO1: Agricultural Knowledge: Apply fundamental knowledge of crop production, soil science, plant protection, horticulture, agricultural engineering, agricultural economics and extension education to solve agricultural problems.
PO2: Problem Analysis: Identify, analyze and solve complex agricultural problems using scientific methods and modern agricultural technologies.
PO3: Design and Development of Solutions: Develop sustainable farming practices and design solutions for crop improvement, pest management, soil fertility and water management.
PO4: Modern Tool Usage: Use modern agricultural tools, ICT technologies, farm machinery and laboratory techniques effectively in agricultural operations and research.
PO5: Research and Innovation: Conduct experiments, analyze data, interpret results and apply research-based knowledge to improve agricultural productivity.
PO6: Environment and Sustainability: Understand environmental issues and apply sustainable agricultural practices to conserve soil, water, biodiversity and natural resources.
PO7: Individual and Team Work: Work effectively as an individual and as a member or leader in multidisciplinary agricultural teams.
PO8: Communication Skills: Communicate effectively with farmers, scientists, policymakers and stakeholders using written, oral and digital methods.
PO9: Extension and Rural Development: Apply extension education principles to transfer agricultural technologies to farmers and rural communities.
PO10: Entrepreneurship and Agribusiness: Develop entrepreneurial skills to establish agri-enterprises, agribusiness ventures and farm-based industries.
PO11: Ethics and Professionalism: Understand ethical responsibilities and follow professional standards in agricultural practices and research.
PO12: Lifelong Learning: Recognize the need for continuous learning to adapt to new agricultural technologies, innovations and global challenges.
