Even though the economy of India depends significantly on agriculture, pursuing an agricultural education used to be an alternative. The days are now different. All cultures have their roots in agriculture. Compared to improvements in other sectors, the field of agriculture is of the greatest significance because agriculture is essential to human survival. India’s agricultural universities were founded in the 20th century. Agricultural and Allied Sciences Universities can now be found in many Indian States. Present-day agricultural education in India is skill and practical, with a focus on cutting-edge agricultural technologies. This book contains different chapters, starting from Introduction upto Career Options. UnderGraduate degree programmes, Master’s degree programmes, Doctoral degree programmes, Diploma Courses, Distance Education Courses and Certificate Courses, have been detailed, with respect to subject areas/ specialization, duration, qualification, eligibility, admission procedure, reservations, intake capacity, Universities/colleges, contacts, etc
Dr. Basave Gowda, Ph.D. in Seed Science and Technology, having experience of 34 years in the field of Seed Science and Technology. Served as Prof. & Special Officer (Seed) at UAS, Raichur. Presently, working as Registrar at UAS, Bangalore. Received more than 15 awards for recognizing his service in the field of Seed Science and Technology. He has contributed exclusively in Seed Science and Technology and Promotion of Seed Research and Quality Seeds in large scale and developed many technologies and initiated several programmes in education, research, extension & administration. Guided more than 31 students both at Master’s and Doctoral degree programmes and he had wide exposure and published more than 200 research papers including technical bulletins and books.
Dr. Gopinath G., Former Prof. and Administrative Officer at UAS, Bangalore, having Ph.D. in Horticulture and served for more than 37 years. Guided 26 Master’s and Doctoral degree students and published 37 research papers, 5 bulletins, 4 books. And, received several recognitions for his contribution.
Dr. V. Sankaran, having Ph.D. in Seed Science and Technology, served as more than 35 years in National Seeds Corporation as General Manager. Presently, serving as Consultant for various seed companies in India and received many recognitions for his contribution.
Mr. Vinay Kumar M.R., B.Sc. in Agriculture having experience of 3 years in the field of sugarcane production technology, marketing and allied activities and served as a Division Cane Officer at Bannari Amman Sugars Limited. Presently, working as Assistant (contract) at Registrar’s office UAS, GKVK, Bengaluru.
1. Introduction ......................................................................................... 1
2. Under-Graduate Degree Programmes ............................................. 9
2.1 Description of Under-Graduate Degree Programmes .......... 9
2.2 Under-Graduate Degree Programmes: Duration, Colleges & Places.................................. 12
2.3 Application for Admission & Eligibility ............................... 15
2.4 Practical Test for Agriculturists Quota/Children of Agriculturists .......................... 16
2.5 Academic Eligibility.............................................................. 17
2.6 Mode of Admission.................................................................. 18
2.7 Admission to Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry Degree Programme ............................................. 18
2.8 Determination of Merit ........................................................... 19
2.9 Admission to Under-Graduate Degree Programmes under NRI quota...................................... 19
2.10 Reservation of Seats.................................................................. 23
2.11 Lateral Entry for Under-Graduate Degree Programmes .... 24
2.12 Registration for the First Semester, after Selection.............. 27
2.13 Examination and Evaluation................................................... 27
2.14 Hostel Facilities......................................................................... 28
3. Master’s Degree Programmes ......................................................... 29
3.1 Master’s Degree in Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry.... 29
3.2 Master’s Degree Programme in Veterinary & Animal Sciences .............................................. 30
3.3 Eligibility for Admission to Master’s Degree Programme in Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry................................ 31
3.4 Eligibility for Admission to M.V.Sc, M.Tech. (D.Tech.) & M.F.Sc................................. 33
3.5 Post Graduate Entrance Examination.................................... 34
3.6 Reservation of Seats.................................................................. 34
3.7 Mode of Admission to Master’s Degree Programmes ........ 34
3.8 Criteria for Admission of Foreign/Sponsored Candidates............................ 34
3.9 Admission of Foreign Nationals ............................................ 35
3.10 Academic Eligibility for Non-Resident Indians (NRI)........ 35
3.11 MBA (ABM) Degree Programme ....................................... 36
3.12 Master’s Degree Programmes in Agriculture ...................... 40
3.13 Master’s Degree Programmes in Horticulture & Forestry ...................... 41
3.14 Master’s Degree Programmes in Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences......................... 42
3.15 Mode of online Payment of Application Fees and Admission Fees ............................... 43
3.16 Registration for the First Semester......................................... 43
3.17 Master’s Degree Programmes Intake capacity (Excluding Special Category) and NTA-ICAR streams ..... 44
4. Doctoral Degree Programmes ......................................................... 51
4.1 Eligibility for Admission to Doctoral (Ph.D.) Degree Programmes in Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry..... 51
4.2 Weightage of Marks for In-service Candidates/ Applicants............................. 53
4.3 Post Graduate Entrance Examination.................................... 53
4.4 Reservation of Seats.................................................................. 54
4.5 Eligibility Criteria for Admission to Doctoral Degree Programmes in Veterinary, Dairy & Fisheries Sciences ..... 54
4.6 Entrance Examination to Doctoral Degree Programmes in Veterinary, Dairy & Fisheries Sciences ............................. 54
4.7 Reservation of Seats for Doctoral Degree Programmes in Veterinary, Dairy & Fisheries Sciences ............................. 54
4.8 Mode of Selection for Doctoral Degree Programmes in Veterinary, Dairy & Fisheries Sciences ............................. 55
4.9 Non-Resident Indians (NRI) .................................................. 55
4.10 Doctoral Degree Programme in Agri-Business Management................ 56
4.11 Doctoral Degree Programmes in Agriculture, Horticulture and Forestry ....................... 59
4.12 Doctoral Degree Programmes in Veterinary, Animal, Dairy & Fisheries Sciences........................ 60
4.13 Intake Capacity of Doctoral Degree Programmes ........61
4.14 Eligibility for Admission to Doctoral (Ph.D.) Degree Programmes.......................... 65
4.15 Time Limit for Completion of Degree in Agriculture, Horticulture & Forestry ....................... 73
4.16 Minimum Duration for Doctoral Degree Programme in Veterinary, Dairy & Fisheries Sciences ............................. 74
5. Diploma Programmes....................................................................... 75
5.1 Description of Diploma Courses ........................................... 76
5.2 Main Objectives ....................................................................... 77
5.3 Polytechnics/Colleges/Universities offering Diploma Courses .......................... 77
5.4 Academic Eligibility................................................................. 79
5.5 Domicile Requirements ........................................................... 79
5.6 Application for Admission...................................................... 80
5.7 Procedure for Selection............................................................ 80
5.8 Reservation of Seats.................................................................. 80
5.9 Mode of Admission.................................................................. 80
5.10 Registration................................................................................ 81
5.11 Fee Structure.............................................................................. 81
5.12 Attendance................................................................................. 81
5.13 Hostel Facility ........................................................................... 81
5.14 Opportunity for the Lateral Entry.......................................... 82
5.15 Common Admission for Lateral Entry ................................. 82
6. Distance Education Programmes.................................................... 83
6.1 Objectives................................................................................... 83
6.2 Special Features......................................................................... 83
6.3 Courses Offered........................................................................ 84
6.4 Eligibility and Duration........................................................... 86
6.5 Contact Classes ......................................................................... 86
6.6 Time Limit to Complete the Course ...................................... 84
6.7 Methodology of Teaching ....................................................... 87
6.8 Interaction Programme............................................................ 87
6.9 Announcement of Results ....................................................... 87
6.10 Other Courses .......................................................................... 88
6.11 Programmes at the Centre....................................................... 88
7. Career Opportunities in Agriculture and Allied Sectors............. 91
8. Appendices....................................................................................... 111
8.1 Course-wise distribution of Seats in under-graduate degree Programmes through KCET, NRI/FN, ICAR & Lateral Entry (for 2 years Diploma (agri.) Students) for the academic year 2023-24 at Farm universities of Karnataka ........................................................................... 111
8.2 College-wise distribution of Seats in under-graduate degree Programme through KCET, NRI/FN, ICAR & Lateral entry (for 2 years Diploma (agri.) Students for the academic year 2023-24 at Farm universities of Karnataka ............................................................................ 113
8.3 Agricultural & Allied Sciences Universities in India & Contact details....................... 119
8.4 ICAR-Institutional/National Bureaux/Directorates or Project.................................. 129
8.5 Website and Contact Details of Farm Universities in Karnataka.............................. 138
8.6 List of Agricultural and Allied Sciences Universities, Colleges, Schools across the World...................................... 139
