B.Sc ( Hons ) Agriculture

Duration 4 years

Eligibility Criteria A person who has secured at least 50% marks (45% in case of candidate belonging to scheduled cast / tribes) of the aggregate marks in four compulsory subject i.e. Chemistry, Physics, Biology/Math and English taken together of 10+2 pattern or equivalent examination from recognized Board/University shall eligible to join the first semester of the course or intermediate/10+2 with agriculture subjects.

B.Sc. Agriculture College In Dehradun

  •  Shivalik College is the best B.Sc Agriculture College in Dehradun intends to equip the students with the knowledge and expertise of Agricultural Science, Crop Science, and Animal Production.
  • Along with theoretical training, the program also incorporates a wide range of field trips, industry exposure, and on-the-floor training tasks.
  • The blend of a theoretical & practical based curriculum and cutting-edge agricultural practices ensures that the teaching pedagogy becomes more interactive and effective. Therefore, students can choose from a wide range of career opportunities.
  • This program conveys resident instructions in various disciplines for developing human resources in agriculture.
  • Shivalik College is the best B.Sc Agriculture College in Dehradun lays the foundation that assists students to research agriculture and associated fields.
  • To make sure students get enough practical exposure, the curriculum involves various agricultural experiments. These experiments help students understand the implementation of theoretical learning in practical applications.
  • The program is uniquely designed to help students build expertise by the deliberate on-field implementation as well as testing of fundamental concepts of agriculture.
  • The program lets students learn about the newest advancements in the fields like fertilizers agriculture, disease resistance, and insecticides with fieldwork and field trips.

Why take this Course?

  • Currently, the demand for B.Sc ( Hons ) agriculture graduates is high in the industry.
  • In the private sector, B.Sc ( Hons ) agriculture graduates can find jobs in roles in food processing units, products marketing firms, agriculture machinery industries, fertilizer manufacturing firms, etc.
  • They can work in job roles like marketing representative, agriculture field manager, sales manager, territory manager, HR in corporate sectors (like fertilizer firms, pesticides companies, seed industries, etc.), and more.
  • Graduates from Shivalik College, B.Sc Agriculture College in Dehradun can get jobs in the state agriculture department like RHEO, RAEO, FEO, Agriculture Supervisor, Assistant Agriculture Officer, etc.
  • They can work as a Technical Assistant and Project Assistant in Agricultural Research Station, Agriculture Field Officer in Nationalized Bank, Quality Control Officer in State/Central Warehouse Corporation, Junior and Senior trainee in National Seed Corporation, and Assistant Manager IFFCO.
  • They can attain an M.Sc degree and unlock higher-paying job opportunities.

Why choose Us?

  • Shivalik College is the best B.Sc Agriculture College in Dehradun, the B.Sc program at Shivalik College envisions promoting science-based agriculture and allied processes to assist the students to successfully compete in the national and international markets. It, therefore, focuses on both theoretical and practical training.
  • B.Sc Agriculture College in Dehradun Shivalik College Students are taught in all fundamental subjects of agriculture that include soil preparation, sowing, manuring, irrigation, weeding, harvesting, and storage.
  • It encourages the students on entrepreneurship and rural development.
  • It boosts the technical skills of students as well as faculty.
  • Facilitate students to field exposure, experimental learning, hands-on training, RAWE program, and internship etc., under the Guidance of National/International educational advisors, Agri tech gurus, Visiting faculty from industry, and experienced faculty.
  • Regularly encourage the students by imparting training and developing the communication skill to make them employable.
  • Students services like placement training support, counseling, personality grooming, etc. are provided to make sure students can survive in the competitive market.

Progressions & Career

Progression:

Here are the opportunities after pursuing BSc. Agriculture from B.Sc Agriculture College in Dehradun Shivalik College:

  • MSc in Agriculture
  • Master’s in Environmental Agrobiology
  • Master’s in Agricultural Engineering
  • Master’s in Agroecology
  • Master’s in Agronomy
  • MBA in Agriculture
  • MBA in Agribusiness
  • Master of Food Science and Agribusiness
  • MSc in Plant Pathology
  • Master’s in Sustainable Agriculture
  • MSc in Agricultural Economics
  • MSc Agri in Genetics
  • Master in Plant Science

Career:

Below are the leading career roles candidates can choose after completing BSc. Agriculture from B.Sc Agriculture College in Dehradun Shivalik College:

  • Agriculture Research Scientist
  • Extension Officer
  • Agriculture Officer
  • Plantation Manager
  • Officer in Quality Assurance in Related Fields
  • Production Manager
  • Business Development Manager
  • Agri-Preneurship
  • Subject Matter Specialist in different Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)
  • Field Officer
  • Farm Manager
  • Research Officer
  • Agriculture Loan Officer in Banks
  • Operations Manager in Fertilizer Units
  • Food Processing Units in Government
  • Seed Technologies Firm

The Shivalik Advantage

  • Well-equipped Labs including Agronomy lab, Entomology lab, Pathology lab, Soil Science lab, Genetics & Plant Breeding lab, Horticulture lab, Agrometeorology lab, and Agrometeorology lab
  • Incorporation of internships/projects as a mandatory component in the curriculum
  • Experimental learning activities and field visits
  • Shivalik College is the best B.Sc Agriculture College in Dehradun continuous encouragement of faculty for pursuing Ph.D., research, and advancement of qualification for interested students.
  • Conducts diverse activity clubs for Innovation & all-round development required in any job in the Agriculture sector
  • The placement cell provides accurate information about job opportunities in the field of interest.
  • Provides exposure to the latest tools and technologies utilized in the area of Agriculture.
  • Encourages the students on entrepreneurship and rural development.
  • Nurtures creativity and innovation among the students by offering an outstanding academic environment, management skills, and ethical guidance required for lifelong learning as well as a productive career.
  • Makes learning fun with tech fests and competitions

Top Recruiters


Prof. (Dr.) Ramesh Chandra is presently serving as Professor and Dean, Agriculture, Shivalik College of Engineering.
Dr. Chandra has more than 34 years of experience in teaching and research at the G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar. He obtained his M.Sc. (Ag.) and Ph.D. degrees in Soil Science from Pantnagar University in 1981 and 1985, respectively. He was awarded the Junior Research Fellowship of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research during his Doctoral Research.
He served as Head, Department of Soil Science at the University for more than 9 years and played a key role in revising and implementing course curricula as per ICAR recommendations and in developing new courses and laboratory facilities. He also rendered his services to the University as Joint Director Research for more than 7 years and contributed to planning and monitoring research activities on field, vegetable, and horticultural crops.
Dr. Chandra also served as Professor IFFCO Chair for more than 12 years. He was elected Councilor of the Indian Society of Soil Science for the biennium 2005–2006. The Hon’ble Chancellor and Governor of Uttarakhand nominated him as a member of the Executive Council of Soban Singh Jeena University, Almora for the biennium 2024–25 and 2025–26.

Contact Info

Curriculum

BSAC-101 Fundamentals of Horticulture
BAST 102 Fundamentals of Plant Biochemistry and Biotechnology
BSAC-103 Fundamentals of Soil Science
BSAC-104 Introduction to Forestry
BMEP 105 Comprehension & Communication Skills in English
BSAC-106 Fundamentals of Agronomy
BSAC-107 Introductory Mathematics
BSAC-108 Biology/Elementary
BSAR-109 Agricultural Heritage*
BSAC-110 Rural Sociology & Educational Psychology
BSAN-111 Human Values & Ethics (non gradial)
BSAN-112/ BSAN-113/BSAN-114 NSS/NCC/Physical Education & Yoga Practices

BSAC-201 Fundamentals of Genetics
BSAC-202 Agricultural Microbiology
BSAC-203 Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
BSAC-204 Fundamentals of Crop Physiology
BSAC-205 Fundamentals of Agricultural Economics
BSAC-206 Fundamentals of Plant Pathology
BSAC-207 Fundamentals of Entomology
BSAC-208 Fundamentals of Agricultural Extension Education
BSAC-209 Communication Skills and Personality Development

BSAC-301 Crop Production Technology 1 (Kharif Crops
BSAC-302 Fundamentals of Plant Breeding
BSAC-303 Agricultural Finance and Cooperation
BCET-304 Agri- Informatics
BSAC-305 Farm Machinery and Power
BCEP-306 Production Technology for Vegetables and Spices
BSAC-307 Environmental Studies and Disaster Management
BSAC-308 Statistical Methods
BSAC-309 Livestock and Poultry Management

BSAC-401 Crop Production Technology -II (Rabi Crops
BSAC-402 Production Technology for Ornamental Crops. MAP and Landscaping
BSAC-403 Renewable Energy and Green Technology
BSAC-404 Problematic Soils and their Management
BSAC-405 Production Technology for Fruit and Plantation Crops
BSAC-406 Principles of Seed Technology
BSAC-407 Farming System & Sustainable Agriculture
BSAC-408 Agricultural Marketing Trade & Prices
BSAC-409 Introductory Agro-meteorology & Climate Change
Given in the list Elective Course(one course can be selected from the list of Elective Courses)

BSAC-501 Principles of Integrated Pest and Disease Management
BSAC-502 Manures, Fertilizers and Soil Fertility Management
BSAC-503 Pests of Crops and Stored Grain and their Management
BSAC-504 Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and their Management -I
BSAC-505 Crop Improvement-1 (Kharif Crops)
BSAC-506 Entrepreneurship Development and Business Communication
BSAC-507 Geoinformatics and Nano-technology and Precision Farming
BSAC-508 Practical Crop Production - 1 (Kharif crops)
BSAC-509 Intellectual Property Rights
Given in the list Elective Course(one course can be selecetedfrom the list of Elective Courses)

BCET 601 DSIGN OF Rainfed Agriculture & Watershed ManagementRC STRUCTURE
BSAC-602 Protected Cultivation and Secondary Agriculture
BSAC-603 Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops and their Management-II
BSAC-604 Post-harvest Management and Value Addition of Fruits and Vegetables
BSAC-605 Management of Beneficial Insects
BSAC-606 Crop Improvement-11 (Rabi crops)
BCEP-607 Practical Crop Production -11 (Rabi crops)
BSAC-608 Principles of Organic Farming
BSAC-609 Farm Management. Production & Resource Economics
BSAC-610 Principles of Food Science and Nutrition
Given in the list Elective Course(one course can be selected from the list of Elective Courses)

BSAW-701 Rural Agricultural Work Experience and Agro-industrial Attachment(RAWE &AIA)

B.Tech Civil Syllabus

Program Specific Outcomes and Program Educational Objectives

  • PO
    01

    Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and anengineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems

  • PO
    02

    Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, andengineering sciences

  • PO
    03

    Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.

  • PO
    04

    Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information toprovide valid conclusions

  • PO
    05

    Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding ofthe limitations

  • PO
    06

    The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professionalengineering practice

  • PO
    07

    Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions insocietal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development

  • PO
    08

    Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of theengineering practice

  • PO
    09

    Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverseteams, and in multidisciplinary settings

  • PO
    10

    Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.

  • PO
    11

    Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one‘s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manageprojects and in multidisciplinary environments

  • PO
    12

    Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

  • PSO
    01

    Students will be able to plan and design building, roads, bridges and hydraulic structures.

  • PSO
    02

    Students will be able to apply modern construction techniques and management tools to execute civil engineering projects.

  • PEO
    01

    To provide graduates with sound fundamental knowledge to design solutions for complex civil engineering problems.

  • PEO
    02

    To bring out an effective teaching learning process,through which the students will contribute to the development of sustainable infrastructure.

  • PEO
    03

    To provide an excellenmt academic environment for the students with asrong etical attitude and societal responsibilities.

  • PEO
    04

    To prepare graduates to learn to harness the evolving technologies as part of an organisation or as entrepreneurs.

Facilities

Engineering Geology Lab

Crystal Models, Mohr’s scale of Hardness (one box of 9 specimens), Mineral hand specimens, Rock hand specimen, Moh’s scale of Hardness (one box of 9 specimens), Wooden Trays and Wooden Trays (Polishing)

Strength of Materials Lab

UTM, Torsion Testing Machine, Brinell Hardness TM, Rockwell hardness TM

Concrete Technology Lab

CTM, Thickness and elongation gauge, slump, Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity, Rebound Hammer

Material Testing Lab

CTM, Sieve, Le chatelier apparatus, vicat plunger apparatus

Transportation Lab

Semi automatic Penetrometer , Stripping value test apparatus, Marshall Stability test apparatus, Benkelman beam, Bitumen Penetrometer and CBR test apparatus

CAD Lab

Auto Computer Aided Design Lab

Structural Engineering Lab

Penetration apparatus Ring and ball test, Los Angeles, CBR, impact testing machine, Tar viscometer

CAD Lab

BOD Incubator, Jar Test Apparatus, Muffle Furnace, pH meter, turbidity meter, Water meter, conductivity meter

Vision & Mission

Vision of the Department
To create a stimulating and active learning environment that fosters professional and entrepreneurial human resources through education, research, and extension activities.

Mission of the Department

  • To create opportunities that foster quality education in the agriculture program.
  • To provide opportunities for students to become creative, self-reliant professionals and entrepreneurs.
  • To provide quality teaching along with interdisciplinary research and extension activities, enabling students to contribute to the community and society at large.