Mahatma Gandhi Government Arts College, Mahe, is a general degree college located in Chalakkara, Mahé, Puducherry. It was established in the year 1970. The college is affiliated with Pondicherry University. This college offers different courses in arts, commerce and science
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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
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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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B.Sc Sericulture
Courses in Sericulture
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Diploma Course |
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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 |
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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.
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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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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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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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BSc forestry
Bachelor of Science in Forestry is a four-year undergraduate program that is divided into eight equal semesters.It provides students with the knowledge and training about Forestry. Forestry program trains students in the managing of forests, new plantation, maintaining old plantations and other natural resources
Eligibility
Course syllabus
The year-wise breakup of the course’s syllabus stating all the subjects is mentioned below. The first-year deals with core aspects like the Principle of civil culture, Forest ecology, Cytology, General biochemistry while the second year includes subjects like Dendrology, Principles of forest soil sciences, Surveying, etc.
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Moral values of education |
Forest mensuration |
Professional communication |
Environmental studies I |
Human development |
Introduction to forest soil science |
Principle of civil culture |
Dendrology |
Forest ecology |
Principles of forest soil sciences |
Cytology |
Surveying |
Elementary Mathematics |
Fundamentals of Extension Education |
General Biochemistry |
Tree Seed Technology |
Introduction to Tree Science |
Agro Meteorology |
Computer Applications |
General forest microbiology |
Physical Education |
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Agroforestry |
Environmental Studies II |
Forest Management |
Silvicultural Systems |
Forest Entomology |
Wood Science |
Silviculture of Indian Trees |
Livestock Management |
The fertility of Forest Soils |
Fundamentals of Wildlife |
General Forest Microbiology |
Forest Soil Survey |
Nursery Management |
Statistical Methods |
Wood Anatomy |
Statistical Methods |
NCC and NSS |
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Year 3 |
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Forest utilization I |
Fruit production |
Forest utilization II |
Rangeland Management |
Tree physiology |
Logging |
Forest pathology |
Forest biotechnology |
Forest soils |
Tree improvement |
Commercial forestry |
Wildlife management |
Forest production economics |
Forest policy legislation |
Plantation forestry |
Wood seasoning |
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Study tour |
Soil water management |
Bioenergy |
Forest project |
Ecotourism |
Forestry work experience |
Environmental Impact Assessment |
Climate change |
Career Options
BSc Forestry course is best for those who want to enhance their awareness regarding the latest technology used in the field of Forestry.After completing the course, the graduates can work as an
Scope of Work:
Zoological parks |
Wildlife ranges |
Wildlife research institutes |
Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) and its affiliated institutes |
Corporates having their own plantations for timbering |
National parks & sanctuaries |
Forest nurseries |
Wildlife department |
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