Sharda University is a private university located in Knowledge Park III, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India. The school is part of the Sharda Group of Institutions, which was founded by P.K Gupta in 1996. The group has campuses in Agra, Mathura, and Greater Noida. Sharda University has accredited with A+ status by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council in 2022. It's scored 3.27 out of 4 NAAC score in the second cycle. "Sharda", the name of the university, is another name for Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, arts, and wisdom.
Other Courses
- Agriculture
- Sericulture
- Agricultural Engineering
Courses and Details
Agriculture
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.
Sericulture
B.Sc Sericulture
- The duration of the course is 3 years and is divided into 6 semesters.The course that deals with the rearing of silkworms and the production of raw silk is called Sericulture.
- While there are UG and PG courses in the field, the UG programme, i.e., B.Sc Sericulture is most popular, and the competition for the limited seats available in this course are high.
- The duration of the course is three years. Most universities in India offer a Hons course in B.Sc Sericulture while some universities offer the same with subject combinations such as Botany, Zoology, Sericulture.
- The course covers topics related to various processes of Sericulture and Silk Farming. Through this course, students study techniques related to the rearing of silkworms to produce raw silk which is further used to manufacture silk clothes and products.
Courses in Sericulture
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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:
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
Agricultural Engineering
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
- Passing in Higher Secondary (10+2) with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics higher with 50% marks will make a student eligible for this course. The admission is provided on the basis of an entrance test conducted by the respective institutes.
- Selection to all Agricultural Engineering courses will be on the basis of the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) for the IIT's and separate state level and national level exams for other institutions.
Syllabus
Semester 1:
- Engineering Drawing
- Basic Electrical Engineering
- Principles of Agriculture
- Basic Electronics
- Elementary Mathematics
- Engineering Physics
- Computer and Languages
Semester 2:
- Soil Science
- Engineering Mechanics
- Engineering Thermodynamics
- Engineering Chemistry
- Horticultural and Field Crops
Semester 3:
- Farm Implements
- Surveying and Leveling
- Introductory Biotechnology
- Strength of Materials
- Electrical Machines
- Engineering Mathematics
- Statistical Methods
- Database Management and Internet Applications
Semester 4:
- Fluid Mechanics
- Farm Machinery
- Engineering Hydrology
- Unit Operation in Food Engineering
- Soil Mechanics
- Heat and Mass Transfer
- Soil Physics
- Theory of Machines
- Environmental Studies
Semester 5:
- Refrigeration and Air-conditioning
- Building Materials and Structural Design
- Machine Design
- Agri-business Management
- Field Operation and Maintenance of Tractors
- Farm Machinery
- Engineering Properties of Biological Materials, Wells and Pumps
- Environmental Studies
Semester 6:
- Instrumentation and Control Engineering
- Operation Research
- Post-harvest and Storage Engineering
- Tractors and Power Units
- Soil and Water Conservation Engineering
- Crop Process Engineering
- Irrigation Engineering
Semester 7:
- Renewable Energy
- Farm Machinery Design and Testing
- Drainage Engineering
- Dairy and Food Engineering
- Entrepreneurship Development on Agro-industries
- Hydraulics and Design of Irrigation Systems
- Soil and Water Conservation Structures
Job opportunities
- Agriculture Research Scientist
- Food Safety Applications Engineer
- Soil and Plant Scientist
- Conservation Scientist and Forester
- Agriculture and Irrigation Engineer
- Lecturer/Professor,
- IBPS Agriculture Field Officer (AFO)
- Indian Forest Service- IFS Officer
- Agriculture Officer
- Quality Assurance Officer
- Farm Manager, Research Engineer
- Process Manager,
- Purchase Manager
Job Profiles
- Agricultural Sales Engineer,
- Manager - Manufacturing Agricultural Tractors,
- Program Manager - Agriculture and others.
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.
Course Fees
- The average course fee for the B.Tech Agricultural Engineering curriculum ranges between 30k-1.2 lakhs per annum.
Average Salary​​​​​​​
- The average B.Tech Agricultural Engineering salary of an aspirant is approximately INR 7.9 lakhs per annum.