About Course
There are several institutions offering higher education in agriculture and their curricula varies depending on the needs of the local area. In July 2018, IIMT University started a UG (Honours) programme in Agriculture titled B.Sc. Ag. (H). SoAS has adopted the creative and dynamic curriculum recommended by the 5th Dean committee which was established by India's highest authority ICAR with minor modifications focusing on the needed areas basis and meeting students' professional needs. Along with on and off farm activities, many departments adopt and oversee the curriculum at SoAS.
For hands-on learning and to impart the knowledge from the rural farming community, village surveys, industrial and KVK visits are organised on the regular basis. The newest tools and equipments needed for experimentation, analysis and evaluation are installed in each of the department of SoAS.
Eligibility Criteria & Duration
Fee Structure
| Academic | Year | Tution Fee | Book Bank | NPTEL | Examination | Fee Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BACHELOR OF SCIENCE HONOURS IN AGRICULTURE | 4 years | 35000 | 2000 | 1100 | Semester Pattern | 53100 |
Highlight
The increasing agricultural industrialisation and expansion of food processing units have generated a significant scope for job seekers in the agriculture sector and there is a huge demand for qualified personnel in the production line, logistics, supply chain management, ware-house management, distribution management, etc. in the agricultural field. IIMT University understands these needs and provides the best to all its students. And to set itself apart from the rest, IIMT University’s SoAS runs Bsc Agr. (H) Programme which is governed by the following departments:-
- Agronomy and Agro forestry.
- Agricultural Economics.
- Agricultural Extension and communication.
- Agricultural chemistry, Soil Sciences, Microbiology & Biochemistry.
- Entomology and Plant Pathology.
- Genetics & Plant breeding and Seed technology, Crop Physiology.
- Horticulture, food science &Technology.
- Animal Sciences and Fisheries.
- Agricultural Engineering.
- Agro meteorology and Environmental sciences.
- Basic Science & humanities and computer science.
At SoAS of IIMT University Meerut, our prime focus is on:-
- Training on production and processing industries based on fruit and vegetables, oil seeds, cereals and grains,
- The production, marketing, and storage practices of cash crops like sugarcane, coconut, spices, condiments, and medicinal plants
- Providing broad spectrum knowledge covering Dairy & Fishery.
Career Prospects
The increasing agricultural industrialisation and expansion of food processing units have generated a significant scope for job seekers in the agriculture sector and there is a huge demand for qualified personnel in the production line, logistics, supply chain management, ware-house management, distribution management, etc. in the agricultural field. IIMT University understands these needs and provides the best to all its students. And to set itself apart from the rest, IIMT University’s SoAS runs Bsc Agr. (H) Programme which is governed by the following departments:- I)
