Agriculture Education in India

Agriculture in short termed as Ag. Or Agri. The Indian Economy is primarily agriculture based. Agricultural sector is a significant contributor to India's GDP.  Gone are the days of only tractor ploughing in agriculture. With time, agricultural practices have seen massive technological advancement. As a result the needs for agricultural experts have increased over the years. Realizing the scope and prospect of agricultural education, more and more young people are opting for agricultural education. Agriculture being the backbone of the economy, job prospects in agriculture are set to increase. There are many polytechnics, degree colleges and institutes for master’s degree and research programmes across India. For the benefit of students we have gathered here exclusive details about Agriculture Education in India.

Opportunities in Agriculture Careers

Agriculture is vast. Mainly, when we talk about Agriculture in India it’s a major contributor to the economy. Work options exist starting from village level where you can work for farmers, opportunities with Central and State Government agencies and Industries working in the field of agriculture. The job options you will get largely depend on your level of education and interests. For more details see Career options in Agriculture

Governing Bodies

The Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India governs agriculture education. The major governing bodies are University Grants Commission (UGC), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), ICAR, Veterinary Council of India (Veterinary sub-discipline) and Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education etc. For details see Apex Bodies

Courses Available

Major courses available in Agriculture Education in India are
  • Diploma in Agriculture
  • Bachelor’s Degree B.Sc (3 Years)
  • Bachelor’s Degree B.Tech (4 Years)
  • Bachelor’s Degree B.E (4 Years)
  • Master’s Degree M.Sc (2 Years)
  • Master’s Degree ME (2 Years)
  • Master’s Degree (M.Tech) (2 Years)
  • Ph.D Research (3 Years minimum duration)

Universities and HEIs in Agriculture Education

There are many universities, colleges, polytechnics, institutes of higher education & research and vocational training centers to offer certificate, diploma, degree programmes in agriculture. For exclusive details go to University Hub

Agriculture Programs Admission

Tentatively you need following basic qualifications to enter into Agriculture Education program
  • Diploma: 10/12th Pass
  • Bachelor’s Degree: Pass in Secondary School Examination
  • Master’s Degree: Pass Bachelor’s degree program in Agriculture Engineering
Often candidates are required to appear for entrance examination.

Recognition of Indian Agriculture Programs

The degrees and certificates awarded by any recognized college in India whether Government or Private are valid to apply for study and work in India and overseas. For recognition details see Apex Bodies.

Top Agriculture Institutions and Rankings

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Major Recruiters

Central and State Government recruits agriculture professionals, administrators, strategy planners, support staff and other workers through UPSC, State PSCs, SSC, University Grants Commission (UGC) and Research Institutions etc. Teaching institutions also offer placement facilities through which students are selected to work in India and abroad. Also industries involved in Agriculture work offer job opportunities through different recruitment process.

Self Employment Options

Agriculture in India is a highly employable field. Self-employment options are many. However, high level support is required from the government to work as an Agriculture Entrepreneur. Some of the top options are; large scale farming, opening an NGO, Manufacture or Trade Agriculture Products etc.

Short Term Courses

Short Term courses in Agriculture Education for example crop productions etc. are offered through various government agencies and industry partners. Course duration may range from 7 to 10 days to a couple of months.

Beyond Agriculture

Generally a qualification in Agriculture is termed as a general qualification as well as technical qualification. It’s related to Agricultural & Biological Sciences, Engineering and Technology. You can work in many industry sectors with a degree and certificate in Agriculture.

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