Green Fields Institute of Agriculture Research and Training is a Private Research and Training Institute in Hyderabad offering UGC & Government recognized UG and Diploma degree courses in the field of Agriculture. The flagship course of the institute is a 4-year B.Sc in Agriculture program. The college also offers B.Sc in two more specializations, B.Tech in two specializations and a Diploma in Agriculture. Admission to the courses at Green Fields Institute of Agriculture Research and Training is purely based on the candidate’s performance in the previous qualifying examination. The institute provides all the necessary facilities to deliver Agricultural education in a productive and research-oriented environment. At the moment, Green Fields Institute of Agriculture Research and Training conducts research over 9 disciplines of Agricultural Science. The laboratories are equipped with modern technologies and help in running the research process smoothly.
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Courses and Details
Agriculture courses involve the study of various technical and scientific subjects related to agricultural technology, food technology, dairy industry, food science, plant science, horticulture, and even forestry. The main difference between these fields is their area of focus.
Apart from these, there are numerous agriculture courses online offered by websites like Udemy, Coursera, and edX. Students can pursue Agriculture Courses After 12th as well as 10th, mostly in the form of certificate and diploma courses. The duration of Agriculture Certificate Courses varies depending upon the course and the institution. It usually varies from a few hours to a few months.
Agriculture students have a high chance of getting jobs in the government sector such as UPSC (Indian Forest Services), Staff Selection Commission, IBPS Specialists Officer (AO), and also jobs in government organizations such as Food Corporation of India (FCI), National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), and National Dairy Development Board. The average salary after Agriculture courses in India ranges from INR 8,00,000 to 13,00,000 per annum.
BSc horticulture
B.Sc. in Horticulture is a 3 years full time under graduate course which is divided into 6 semesters. Horticulture is the branch of Agricultural Science that deals with the cultivation of vegetables, plants, flowers, herbs, fruits, shrubs, bushes, gardens, and landscaping for gardens, ornamental trees, maintaining nurseries, green houses, orchards and plantations and also floriculture or cultivation of flowers.
B.Sc. Horticulture program is all about cultivation of plants, starting from seed related study to scientific study of cultivation, plant diseases, genetics of plants etc. It is all about the application of scientific knowledge in plant cultivation and thus increase productivity and yield .
Eligibility
Entry to this field starts from undergraduate level. After completion of 10+2 in Science stream (class 12th) with chemistry, physics, and maths/ biology/ agriculture as the subjects one can opt for Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture as a separate discipline or as a subject of BSc Agriculture Science.
Career Prospects
Government sector jobs , and Officer level posts are available for these Graduates in:
Private Sector job opportunities are available in areas such as
Career options
Syllabus
There are 4 major subjects in Horticulture i.e.
SEMESTER I |
SEMESTER II |
Introduction to soil science |
Fundamentals of statistics |
Crop physiology |
Elements of computer application |
Fundamentals of horticulture |
Plant parasitic nematode |
Plant propagation |
Tropical and subtropical fruits |
Fundamentals of extension education |
Fundamentals of food technology |
Growth development of horticulture crops |
Principles of genetics |
Tropical and subtropical vegetables |
Fundamentals of food technology |
Communication skills |
Introductory microbiology |
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Water management in horticulture crops |
SEMESTER III |
SEMESTER IV |
Temperate fruits |
Spices |
Ornamental horticulture |
Commercial floriculture |
Biochemistry |
Plantation crops |
Fundamentals of entomology |
Orchard management |
Principles of plant breeding |
Breeding of fruits |
Temperate vegetables |
Mushroom culture |
Tuber crops |
Environmental science |
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Insect ecology |
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Soil science I |
SEMESTER V |
SEMESTER VI |
Organic farming |
Remote sensing |
Introduction of major field crops |
Entrepreneurship development |
Introductory agroforestry |
Seed production |
Apiculture |
Medicinal and aromatic plants |
Post-harvest management |
Processing of horticulture crops |
Principles of plant biotechnology |
Horticulture business management |
Breeding and seed production |
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BSc community science
B.Sc in Home Science is a three-year undergraduate program that offers professional knowledge in the field of science which deals with nutrition, health and to bring everyday life in sync with the changing surroundings. B.Sc. Family and Community Science or Bachelor of Science in Family and Community Science is an undergraduate Medicine program.
Family and community science is an area that focuses on scientific knowledge in the lifestyle of families and communities.
Generally, the undergraduate course (BSc) in home science comprises of major study topics such as physics, chemistry, biology, physiology, hygiene, sociology, rural development, economics, child development, family relations, community living, arts, food, nutrition, textiles, clothing and home management.
Eligibility
The minimum criteria of eligibility needed to be fulfilled for admission to the course is thet the student should pass 10+2 or equivalent qualification from a recognized Board.Preferably Science as the stream of study.Qualification of a relevant entrance test in the case of some institutes
Syllabus
Semester I |
Environmental science |
Communication extension |
Extension practical |
Resource management |
Resource management practical |
Fashion studies |
Fashion studies practical |
Semester II |
English communications |
Fundamentals of nutrition |
Fundamentals of nutrition practical |
Life span development I |
Life span development I practical |
Fundamentals of textiles |
Fundamentals of textiles practical |
Semester III |
Physical sciences |
Physical sciences practical |
Life span development II |
Life span development II practical |
Nutrition for the family |
Nutrition for the family practical |
SEC I |
Semester IV |
Life sciences |
Life sciences practical |
Personal finance consumer science |
Personal finance consumer science practical |
Communication system social change |
Communication system social change practical |
SEC-2 |
Semester V |
SEC-3 |
DSE 1A-theory |
DSE 1A- practical |
DSE 2A-theory |
DSE 2A-practical |
DSE 3A-theory |
DSE 3A-practical |
Semester VI |
SEC-4 |
DSE 1B-theory |
DSE 1B- practical |
DSE 2B-theory |
DSE 2B-practical |
DSE 3B-theory |
DSE 3B-practical |
Home Science opens doors for job opportunities for successful graduates in fields such as
Researches are hired as
Some of the popular professional avenues open to such graduates are listed below with the corresponding salaries offered for the respective positions.
JOB POSITION |
JOB DESCRIPTION |
AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY IN INR |
Food Analyst |
They examine food samples, food service records, and other data to determine sales appeal and costs of preparing and serving meals and beverages in establishments such as restaurants, cafeterias, etc. and taste food samples to determine palatability and customer appeal. |
INR 4,49,000 |
Chef/Cook |
They chop vegetables, prepare meals for cooking, and weigh and measure ingredients.. |
INR 9,64,000 |
Health Care Worker |
Healthcare Workers are often responsible for the health of members of communities which may not be cared for by traditional medical institutions. |
INR 5,45,000 |
Nutrition Expert |
Nutritionists provide customized information for specific individuals. A Dietician or Nutritionist might advise a client with high blood pressure to use less salt when preparing meals.. |
INR 6,40,000 |
Research Assistant |
Research Assistants are mostly found in the social science or laboratory setting. Research Assistants are often undergraduates looking to get credit for assisting professors in their research, and perform experiments under their supervision. |
INR 3,36,000 |
Scope for Higher Studies
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BSc Nutrition and Dietetics
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics is an undergraduate full-time course in nutrition and dietetics. The course is generally of 3-years duration.. It covers the topics in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics Science and teaches its students how to prepare a proper diet for people, food management, components of a balanced diet, eating habits, and Lifestyle management, among others.
Eligibility
Syllabus
Year 1 |
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Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
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Soft skills and communication skills |
Public health and nutrition |
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Human Physiology |
Human nutrition |
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Food and Nutrition |
Mother and child health |
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Food chemistry |
Nutritional Biochemistry |
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Year 2 |
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Semester 3 |
Semester 4 |
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Food microbiology |
Introduction to food science |
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Family meal and diet planning |
Science of bakery and confectionery |
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Food quality analysis |
Introduction to food preservation |
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Food industry management |
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Year 3 |
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Semester 5 |
Semester 6 |
Nutritional ethics |
Food Biotechnology |
Introduction to Dietetics |
Dietetics 2 |
Food packaging and marketing management |
Foodservice management |
Food processing operations and management |
Diet and patient counseling |
Job Profiles
Job profile |
Job Role |
Average Salary in INR |
Dietician (registered) |
Preparing diet charts for different individuals. The dietician’s role is to deal with clients and help them in reducing/increasing weights. They prepare charts for their clients on the basis of their health. |
INR 2.83 Lakhs |
Marketing Manager |
Preparing strategies for marketing your products and taking care of their proper implementation. A few dietitians also give talks to groups of people to educate them about proper eating and disease prevention. |
INR 5.84 Lakhs |
Clinical Dietician |
Taking care of the dietetic regime of the patients in a hospital. They are experts in nutrition who help clients maintain healthy lifestyles and achieve their health-related goals. They have a strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation. |
INR 2.13 Lakhs |
Nutritionist |
Looking over the nutritional requirements of common people. They are kind of food counselors who help in preparing the diet plans of the clients. They also work one to one with individuals. |
INR 4.52 Lakhs |
Research and Development Manager |
Taking care of new research in the field of Nutrition. They help in innovating new products and services that help in maintaining human health. |
INR 8.33 Lakhs |
Average Fee
The average annual fee for completing this course ranges from INR 50,000- INR 2.5 Lakhs per annum. The yearly Annual fees range from as low as INR 10,000 to as high as INR 1,00,000.
Average Salary
The average salary earned by candidates after passing BSc Nutrition and Dietetics courses range up to INR 5 Lakhs per annum.
B.Sc Sericulture
Courses in Sericulture
Certificate Course |
Diploma Course |
Degree Courses |
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B.Sc. |
M.Sc. |
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Certificate in Sericulture |
Diploma in Sericulture |
Bachelor of Science in Sericulture |
Master of Science in Sericulture |
Master of Philosophy in Sericulture |
Doctor of Philosophy in Sericulture |
Eligibility:
Name of the Course
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Eligibility Criteria |
Marks |
Certificate in Sericulture |
The candidate must have passed 10th Board Examination and should have basic knowledge of Sericulture. |
Marks may vary from one institution to the other. |
Diploma in Sericulture |
Aspiring candidates should have passed their 10+2 Board Examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) from a recognized board of education. |
Marks may vary from one institution to the other. |
Bachelor of Science in Sericulture |
Aspiring candidates should have passed their 10+2 Board Examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) from a recognized board of education. |
Marks may vary from one College or University to the other. |
Master of Science in Sericulture |
The candidates must have passed their B.Sc. in Sericulture/B.Sc. in Horticulture/Agriculture or Degree from a University of Agricultural Studies under the 10+2+4 curriculum. |
Marks may vary from one College or University to the other. |
B. Tech agricultural engineering
B. Tech Agricultural Engineering is a 4-year undergraduate course in agricultural studies. B. Tech Agricultural Engineering syllabus is divided into 8-semester.Agricultural engineering is the engineering of science that studies agricultural production and processing.
Agricultural engineering combines the disciplines of mechanical, civil, electrical, and chemical engineering principles with knowledge of agricultural principles according to technological principles.
Course Eligibility
Syllabus
Job Profiles
The graduates can apply for jobs in the research field, pursue higher studies, work in agricultural industries, or pursue a career in banking, biotechnology, rural business management, etc.
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Dairy Technology
Dairy Technology as it is famously known among the masses is a 4 year long undergraduate engineering degree course which involves training the admitted students extensively in the production, processing and quality control of dairy-related products. The minimum eligibility requisite is 10+2 or an equivalent qualification with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as their subjects.
Information on eligibility, admission procedure, exams, fee and other details is given below.
Dairy Technology: Dairy Technology is a course which focuses on dairy products and is a part of the food technology and processing industry. Students pursuing dairy technology learn about milk processing as well the manufacturing process for its by-products. The study includes quality control at the time of processing of products. Students involve in gaining technical knowledge about dairy processing equipment. This includes analysis by students on production units like dairy plants and ice cream units. The course focuses on pasteurisation an important aspect of dairy technology.
Eligibility:
UG courses: Candidates should clear Class 12th in Science stream with the minimum required percentage (usually 50% - 60%) as stipulated by a university/ college.
Syllabus of BTech dairy technology:
BTech dairy technology is a four-year duration course typically spread over eight semesters. Subjects that are usually taught in BTech dairy technology include:
BTech Dairy Technology Syllabus |
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Physical Chemistry of Milk |
Milk Production Management & Dairy Development |
Engineering Drawing |
Workshop Practice & Technology |
Fluid Mechanics |
Fundamentals of Microbiology |
Moral Value & Education |
Thermodynamics |
Computer Programming |
Condensed & Dried Milks |
Fat Rich Dairy Products |
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning |
Dairy Engineering |
Economic Analysis |
Dairy Extension Education |
Cheese Technology |
Ice?Cream & Frozen Deserts |
Judging of Dairy Products |
Starter Culture and Fermented Milk Products |
Dairy Process Engineering |
Marketing Management & International Trade |
Dairy Plant Management & Pollution Control |
Dairy Biotechnology |
IT in Dairy Industry |
Quality and Safety monitoring in Dairy Industry |
By Products Technology |
Instrumentation & Process Control |
Financial Management & Cost Accounting |
Dairy Plant Design and Layout |
Chemical Quality Assurance |
Principles of Dairy Machine Design |
Food Engineering |
Food Chemistry |
Food and Industrial Microbiology |
Packaging of Dairy Products |
Food Technology |
Entrepreneurship Development and Industrial Consultancy |
Operation Research |
Environmental Sciences |
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Scope & Opportunity:
The field of dairy technology plays an important role in India’s agriculture-based industry. The rapid expansion of dairy industry in India has created huge demand for skilled professionals in this field. Therefore, candidates pursuing a course in dairy technology have a lot of scope and career opportunities in this field.
A graduate in dairy technology can find jobs in both public and private sectors at places such as rural banks, manufacturing firms, milk product processing and dairy farms, etc. Given below are the job profiles available for dairy technology graduates
BTech Dairy Technology Salary:
A person holding a degree of B. Tech. Dairy Technology can expect to earn a starting salary of anywhere between 15000 INR to 65000 INR depending upon one’s chosen profile and skills.
Fee: Tuition fee for B. Tech. Dairy Technology ranges from INR 2 to 5 Lacs in various institutes. It may exceed this bracket in some private universities.
BSc Biotechnology
BSc Biotechnology is a 3- year undergraduate course, involving an advanced study of the cellular and bimolecular processes for the development of a variety of technologies and products that contribute to improving people’s lives and health. The course is divided across 6 semesters, of six months each .B.Sc. in biotechnology is a great career option.
Biotechnology is a combination of two subjects- Biology and Technology. Broadly speaking, it brings together concepts of Biology and Engineering and aims at putting concepts of both these subjects together, in a bid to enrich our lives and make innovative developments. Biotechnology is a rapidly developing sector. Advancements are being made at good pace in this sector. Big firms are pouring in big money into it and new business opportunities are developing in this sector. These things have led to huge increase in job openings in this sector.
Eligibility
Those who have qualified their 10+2 examination in the stream of Science or any equivalent examination with at least three of the subjects from amongst Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics and Information Technology at the intermediate level with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks.
Syllabus
The syllabus followed by universities and colleges are as follows:
Semester I |
Semester II |
Biomathematics I |
Biomathematics II |
Macromolecular Structure & Analysis |
Principles of Transmission Genetics |
Biophysics & Instrumentation |
Principles of Microbiology |
Cell Structure & Dynamics |
Organic Mechanisms in Biology |
Chemistry – I |
Introduction to C-Programming & Digital Logic |
Introduction to Computer |
Chemistry – II |
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Practical:
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Semester III |
Semester IV |
Principles of Immunology |
Animal Biotechnology |
Plant Biotechnology |
Biodiversity & taxonomy |
Microbial Genetics |
Molecular Genetics |
Chemistry – III |
Chemistry – IV |
Plant and Animal Tissue Culture Techniques and applications |
Computational Biology & Bio-informatics |
Introduction to Data Structure & Computer Organization |
Introduction to DBMS, Computer Network & Numerical Analysis |
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Semester V |
Semester VI |
Recombinant DNA Technology |
Element Management & Introduction to Entrepreneurship |
Industrial Biotechnology |
Medical Biotechnology |
DNA Typing, Proteomics & Beyond |
Model Organisms in Human Genome Project |
Environmental Biotechnology |
Biotechnology-Social, Legal & Ethical issues |
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