ICAR approved 4 Years Agriculture Course
The foundation course in Agriculture is infused with hands-on training at our agricultural field. This base course lays a strong foundation in expanding your knowledge with well trained farm scientist to meet productive food demands.
Affiliated to Govt: Agriculture University in Ratnagiri – Maharashtra
This college is affiliated: Govt: Dr Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth (Govt: Agricultur University in Ratnagiri – Maharashtra) which is the No.1 State Agricultural University in India and also a leading agro technology provider of India and its graduates are recognized throughout the world. The Govt: Dr Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth had its genesis from establishment of an Agricultural University at Ratnagiri – Maharashtra- India. Also ICAR Accredited. The University is offering Many Graduate Degree Programs and Doctoral Programs in some Colleges distributed in more campuses all over Kankan Region.
Eligibility
XII Science with with PCB/PCM/PCMB Group Common Entrance Exam
i.e. MHT-CET/JEE/NEET/AIEEA-UG Organized bye Competent Authority during year
Examination & passing Criteria
Semester system with Common Board Examination all over Maharashtra conducted by Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Examination Board, Pune. Minimum marks for passing the subject will be 50 % (Minimum 40% each in Theory and Practical exam for separate passing.
Syllabus
First Year
Semester -i
- Principles of Agronomy
- Agricultural Meteorology
- Introductory Agriculture
- Agriculture scenario and gender equality in agriculture
- Environmental science
- Introduction to soil science
- Introductory Plant Pathology
- Production Technology of Fruit Crops
- Fundamentals of Rural Sociology and educational Psychology
- Livestock Production & Management
- Mathematics (Deficiency course)
- Comprehension & Communication Skills in English
- Physical Education
Semester -ii
- Water Management including Micro-irrigation
- Soil Chemistry , Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management
- Agricultural Microbiology
- Principles of genetics
- Principles of Agricultural Economics
- Dimensions of Agricultural Extension
- Fundamentals of Soil & Water Conservation Engineering
- Statistics
- National Service Scheme / National Cadet Crops
Second Year
Semester -iii
- Field Crops (1) (Kharif Crops)
- Practical Crop Production(1) (Kharif Crops)
- Principles of Plant Breeding
- Crop Physiology
- Principles of Plant Pathology
- Insect Morphology and Systematic
- Production Tchnology of Vegetables and Flowers
- Introduction to Computer and Application
- Production Economies and Farm Management
Semester -iv
- Field Crops II (Rabi Crops)
- Practical Crop Production II (Rabi Crops)
- Breeding of field and horticultural crops
- Manures, Fertilizers and Agrochemicals
- Diseases of Field Crops and their Management
- Insect Ecology, Integrated Pest Management and Beneficial Insects
- Production Technology of Spices, Aromatics,
- Medicinals and Plantation Crops.
- Agricultural Finance and Co-operation
- Livestock Breeding and Nutrition
Third Year
Semester -iii
- Field Crops (1) (Kharif Crops)
- Practical Crop Production(1) (Kharif Crops)
- Principles of Plant Breeding
- Crop Physiology
- Principles of Plant Pathology
- Insect Morphology and Systematic
- Production Tchnology of Vegetables and Flowers
- Introduction to Computer and Application
- Production Economies and Farm Management
Semester -iv
- Field Crops II (Rabi Crops)
- Practical Crop Production II (Rabi Crops)
- Breeding of field and horticultural crops
- Manures, Fertilizers and Agrochemicals
- Diseases of Field Crops and their Management
- Insect Ecology, Integrated Pest Management and Beneficial Insects
- Production Technology of Spices, Aromatics,
- Medicinals and Plantation Crops.
- Agricultural Finance and Co-operation
- Livestock Breeding and Nutrition
Fourth Year
Semester-v
- Weed Management
- Principles of Plant Biotechnology
- Diseases of Horticultural Crops and their Management
- Agricultural Marketing Trade and Prices
- Extension Methodologies for Transfer of Agricultural Technology
- Technology of Milk and Products
- Farm Power and Machinery
- Crop Pests and Stored Grain Pest and their Management
- Biochemistry
Semester -vi
- Farming Systems & Sustainable Agriculture
- Organic and Fainted Farming
- Principles of Seed Technology
- Post -harvest Management & Value Addition of Fruits and Vegetable
- Agri- Business Management
- Entrepreneurship Development and Communication Skills
- Protested Cultivation and Post harvest Technology
- Sheep and Goat Prduction
- Introductory Nematology
