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Agriculture – exciting opportunities on the horizon of a developing country

India is a country with agriculture as the mainstay for most of its population. As enumerated by many leaders and our first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, our nation can wait for everything else but agricultural development. Till a few years ago, agriculture was extensive in nature, practiced only for the grower’s and his or her family’s subsistence. But now things are changing. Agriculture is transforming into the intensive type, with the help of advanced technology, science, etc. This shift is creating numerous job opportunities that could be immensely rewarding for a student taking it up as a career.

Contrary to common belief, agriculture is not only about farming. It involves various other dimensions like livestock farming, horticulture, pisciculture, dairy farming, agricultural biotechnology, etc. Cutting edge research and continuous innovation are required for sustainably commercializing agriculture in India. Therefore, students today are becoming more and more interested in pursuing a career in the field.

The Faculty of Agriculture at Invertis University is focused on imparting education and skills that aim to assist students in this dynamic scenario. Our courses lay thrust on scientific research in agriculture, government policy analysis, assistance, and incorporation of Information Technology in agriculture, etc. Our advanced labs, e-classrooms, experienced faculty, etc. make the job easier.

Faculty of Agriculture, Invertis University offers the following courses. This guide would help students choose a course that would benefit their career.

BSc (Honours) in Agriculture

Course Structure: The course deals with the science behind agriculture and delves into the use of modern scientific equipment in agriculture. The course also deals with land surveying, water resource management, soil science, poultry and animal management, basic biotechnology, etc.

Duration: 4 years divided into 8 semesters

Eligibility: Candidates need to complete intermediate (10+2) with science stream with minimum 50% aggregate marks. Physics, Chemistry, Agriculture, Biology and/or Maths should be the subjects of study. Candidates from Agriculture stream in 10+2 are also eligible.

Selection: Based on merit/ IUCET

MSc in Food Technology

Course Structure: The program deals with processing, protection, preparation, selection, distribution, and utilization of food. It also involves planning and management of the process that involves the production of raw food and its processing, packaging, and storage. It also deals with food security and food safety.

Duration: 2 years divided into 4 semesters

Eligibility: Candidates should hold a BSc degree in any of these disciplines - Chemistry, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Home Science, Agriculture, Food Science, and Nutrition or Food Technology – with at least an aggregate score of 50% marks.   

Selection: Based on merit/ IUCET

MSc in Agriculture (Soil Science)

Course Structure: The course deals with Soil Science and involves treating soil as a natural resource. It includes studying soil formation, classification and mapping the physical, chemical and biological properties of soil. Soil is not only where our food grows but it is also where we dispose of the waste. With governments around the world taking up soil conservation more seriously than ever, candidates may easily get jobs in positions like crop consultation, wetland specialist, hydrologist, conservationist, etc. in the public sector.

Duration: 2 years (4 semesters) for Agriculture graduates

3 years (6 semesters) for non-Agriculture graduates

Eligibility: BSc in Agriculture or Life Science with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks

Selection: Based on merit/ IUCET

Ph.D. in Agriculture

Course Structure: The candidates taking up this course have proven their acumen and competence in the subject. The course culminates with the completion of the research.

Duration: Minimum of 2 years

Eligibility: Candidates should have completed MSc with Agriculture from a recognized university or MTech or ME from a recognized university with relevant specialization in the field of Agriculture, with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks.

Selection: Entrance exam and a personal interview for the program is conducted twice a year. Candidates who have cleared NET/SLET/GATE do not have to take the entrance examination.

Agriculture is a new emerging discipline that is attracting a lot of students from across the country. So, if you always had the liking for such a subject or want to work in a related field that could add to the legacy of agriculture a new scientific and technological dimension then think no further. Get yourself enrolled at Invertis University and we will make sure that your career finds the right path.

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