Guru Kashi University, Bathinda - Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] {Hons.} (Agriculture)

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Bachelor of Science [B.Sc] {Hons.} (Agriculture)

Course Fees

Course Duration

4 Years

Course Information

Course Details

Guru Kashi University offers a four-year BSc Agriculture (Hons) program through its University College of Agriculture. Approved by ICAR, this program ranks #662 all over India. Admission to the course is based on merit. Prospective applicants must have passed Class 12 in the Medical/Non-Medical/ Agricultural stream from a recognized board. Candidates also have the option to get a lateral entry to the second year of the course if they have cleared the LEET exam. Admission for the session 2021-22 is yet to be announced.

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Table of Content

Guru Kashi University BSc Agriculture Highlights
Guru Kashi University BSc Agriculture Important Dates 2021
Guru Kashi University BSc Agriculture Eligibility Criteria
Guru Kashi University BSc Agriculture Admission Criteria
Guru Kashi University BSc Agriculture Course Details
Guru Kashi University BSc Agriculture Syllabus
Guru Kashi University BSc Agriculture FAQs

Guru Kashi University BSc Agriculture Highlights

BSc in Agriculture at Guru Kashi University is a 4-year honours programme.
The program is approved by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)
The course is divided into 8 semesters with Experiential Learning Programme both on-campus and off-campus.
The total course fee is 2,47,500 INR.
The course can be pursued by 10+2 (Medical/ Non- Medical/Agriculture stream) passed applicants.
100% placement assistance is provided by the university.
This program is ranked #662 all over India.
It is included in the Family Farming Knowledge Network of Food and Agricultural Organizations of the U.N connecting to the entire world.

Guru Kashi University BSc Agriculture Important Dates 2021

Event	Dates
Haryana LEET Application Form	October 22, 2021
Haryana LEET Inter- Se Merit List	November 06, 2021
Online Application Form Submission 2021	To be notified later
Publication of Merit List	To be notified later
Provisional Allotment of seats	To be notified later
Document Verification	To be notified later
Final Merit List	To be notified later

Guru Kashi University BSc Agriculture Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must have passed 10 + 2 in Medical/Non-Medical/ Agricultural stream from a recognized board to be eligible for admission to BSc Agriculture (Hons) program at Guru Kashi University.

Guru Kashi University BSc Agriculture Admission Criteria

Admission Procedure

Applicants are invited to fill in the application form for registration.
The applications are scrutinized and the merit list is prepared.
Provisionally there is an allotment of seats on the basis of the merit list prepared.
Verification of Original documents to check the eligibility.
Deposition of Tuition Fees.
Final allotment of seats.

Entrance Exams

No such entrance exams are conducted for this course. The selection is purely based on a merit basis. Only if a candidate has cleared the LEET exam, will get direct admission to 2nd year of the course given the fact that the candidate has a diploma in the respective field.

How to Apply?

Visit the official website of Guru Kashi University.
Click on the Admission Procedure tab.
Click Enroll now.
Click on the Admission/ Registration form
Fill in the details
Pay INR 2,200 for the registration for admission
Download the application form and fill in the details
Candidates are required to attach documents and send them to the university via post or submit them online

Guru Kashi University BSc Agriculture Course Details

Structure

The 4 year B.Sc Agriculture (Hons) is a rigorous course. It is a semester wise course, divided into 8 semesters.
It is based on the Credit System. For each semester, there are 24 Credits and an additional 1 Credit for NCC/NSS/Physical Education till Semester 4.
In the first and second semester, the candidate has to choose an elective subject known as deficiency courses from Mathematics and Botany.
Students with a medical background at 10+2 can choose Mathematics I and students from the non-medical background can choose Botany I.
There are Lab papers as well and a total of 100 marks is divided into internal and external marks.

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Guru Kashi University BSc Agriculture Syllabus

The course is divided into 8 semesters and the syllabus are as follows:

Semester	Details
Semester 1	Introductory to Agriculture Principles of Agronomy and Agricultural Meteorology Principles of Genetics Fundamentals of Soil Science Fundamentals of Soil Water Conservation and Engineering Plant Pathogens and Principles of Plant Pathology Fundamentals of Computer Applications Comprehension and Communication Skills Lab experiments on the same topics
Semester 2	Water Management including Micro Irrigation Principles of Seed Technology Soil Chemistry, Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management Fundamentals of Nematology Agricultural Microbiology Principles of Agricultural Economics Dimensions on Agricultural Economics Lab experiments on the same
Semester 3	Field crops I (Kharif) Principles of Plant Breeding Insect Morphology and systematic Farm Power and Machinery Production Technology of Vegetables and Flowers Crop Physiology Livestock Production and Management Agricultural Finance and Co-operation Lab experiments on the same
Semester 4	Field crops II (Rabi) Breeding of field/ Horticultural crops Manures, Fertilizers and Agrochemicals Insect Ecology and Integrated Pest Management including beneficial Insects Agricultural Marketing, Trade and Prices Protected Cultivation and Post Harvest Technology Diseases of Field crops and their Management Production Technology of Food Crops Lab experiments on the same
Semester 5	Principles of Plant biotechnology Crop Pests and stored grain Pests and their Management Fundamentals of Agribusiness Management Diseases of Horticultural Crops and their management Post Harvest Management and Value Addition of Fruits and Vegetables Production Technology of Spices, Aromatics Medicinal and Plantation Crops Fundamentals of Rural Sociology and Educational Psychology Lab experiments on the same
Semester 6	Weed Management Production Economics and Farm Management Renewable Energy Extension Methodologies for Transfer of Agricultural Technology Entrepreneurship Development and Communication Skill Biochemistry Environmental Science Organic Farming Lab experiments on the same
Semester 7	Group I- Crop Production Integrated Farming /system and Sustainable Agriculture Seed Production Technology Production of Commercial Crops Soil fertility and Nutrient Management Management of Problem soils and Water Production Technology on Economic Forest Trees Lab experiments on the same Group 2 – Crop Protection Agriculture Biocontrol and Integrated Pest Management Pesticides and Plant Protection Equipment Biocontrol and Integrated Disease Management Post Harvest Diseases and their Management Lab Work Group 3 - Horticulture Nursery Management of Horticultural Crops Commercial Fruit Production Processing and Value Addition of Fruits and Vegetables Commercial Vegetable Production Vegetable Breeding and Seed Production Forcing Techniques in Vegetable Production Commercial Floriculture and Landscaping Lab work Group 4 – Plant Breeding and Genetics and Biotechnology Genetics of Crop Plants Cytogenetics of Crop Plants Theory and Practice of Plant Breeding Introduction to Breeding of Field Crops Crop Experimentation Principles and Procedures of Plant Tissue culture and Transformation Procedures and Principles of Molecular Biotechnology and Genomics Lab Work Group 5 – Post-Harvest Technology and Value Addition Fruits and Vegetables Technology Dairy Technology Cereal Technology Egg and Meat Technology Fundamentals of Fruit Biochemistry Fundamentals of Food Microbiology Engineering Principles in food Processes Lab Work Group 6 – Agri Business And Extension Management Financial and Project Management Retailing and Supply chain Management Micro Economic Analysis Macro-Economic Analysis Administration of Agricultural Extension Programmes Communication and Extension Teaching Methods Behavioural skills for Human Resource Development Lab Work
Semester 8	RAWEP I Village Attachment ELP II- Specialized Experiential Learning Programmes ELP III – Industrial Attachment/ Internship (Off-Campus) ELP IV – Project Documentation and Report Preparation and Presentation (ON Campus)

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Course Schedule

The course commences on 31st October 2021. The course will be completed after 4 years of training and learning.

Elective Courses

The candidates have to select one elective subject from Mathematics or Botany along with their honours paper.

Guru Kashi University BSc Agriculture FAQs

Ques. Is Guru Kashi University a good institute to pursue BSc Agriculture?

Ans. Yes, It is. It is one of the best colleges in North India, Punjab. It is accredited by ICAR and follows the guidelines of ICAR. The college strives to improve the agricultural sector of the Indian economy. Taken under consideration the unique techniques and usage of an eco-friendly approach, the institute wants its students to excel in the field of agricultural understanding.

Ques. Who can apply to the Guru Kashi University BSc Agriculture program?

Ans. Applicants who wish to apply for BSc Agriculture should have completed 10+2 (Medical/ Non- Medical/Agriculture stream).

Ques. What are the facilities provided to Guru Kashi University BSc Agriculture students?

Ans. The facilities provided by the GKU are Banking, Central library stocked with required books for the students, Computer Centre, Cafeteria and Canteen serving healthy meals to the students. It also has got Verkabooth, Hostels and Smart Campus.

Ques. Is LEET required for admission to the Guru Kashi University BSc Agriculture program?

Ans. No, LEET is not mandatory for taking admission at the GKU. Though LEET would give an edge to the student and give them the scope to take admission in the 2nd year of the course.

Ques. Can I pursue a master’s in the same college after completing the Guru Kashi University BSc Agriculture program?

Ans. Yes, it does provide Masters in Agriculture. The eligibility criteria for taking admission in the course is Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture or Equivalent.