Your roadmap · आपका रोडमैप
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Admission & first meetingप्रवेश और पहली मुलाकातEnquire at your nearest NDSS centre, meet the teacher, fix the batch time and get your study material.
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Part 1 of the syllabusपाठ्यक्रम भाग 1Unit-wise coaching with notes and doubt classes.
Unit 1: Computer FundamentalsUnit 2: Office Applications and InternetUnit 3: Databases and Decision Support Systems
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Part 2 of the syllabusपाठ्यक्रम भाग 2Unit-wise coaching with notes and doubt classes.
Unit 4: ICT in AgricultureUnit 5: Remote Sensing, GIS and Precision Agriculture
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Unit tests & assignmentsयूनिट टेस्टRegular tests in the university / board pattern.
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Semester 3 exam (university / board)विश्वविद्यालय / बोर्ड परीक्षाPrevious papers and full revision before the exam.
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Online tests & resultऑनलाइन टेस्ट और रिज़ल्टTake the tests online; your marks and result show in your student login and at the centre.
Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम
1 subject · 5 chapters · 20 topics
01Unit 1: Computer Fundamentals
4 topics+
- Components of a computer: input, output, CPU, memory
- Hardware and software
- Memory units
- Operating systems
02Unit 2: Office Applications and Internet
4 topics+
- Word processing
- Spreadsheets: formulas, functions and charts
- Presentations
- Internet, WWW and e-mail
03Unit 3: Databases and Decision Support Systems
4 topics+
- Database concepts and DBMS
- Decision support systems
- Expert systems in agriculture
- Crop simulation models: DSSAT, InfoCrop
04Unit 4: ICT in Agriculture
4 topics+
- e-Agriculture concepts
- Kisan Call Centre and mKisan
- e-NAM, AGMARKNET and Soil Health Card portal
- Mobile apps for farmers
05Unit 5: Remote Sensing, GIS and Precision Agriculture
4 topics+
- Remote sensing and vegetation indices
- GIS and its applications
- GPS
- Precision farming
About this course
You will be able to
- Describe computer hardware, software, memory units and operating systems
- Use word processing, spreadsheets (formulas and charts) and the internet for agricultural work
- Explain databases, decision support systems, expert systems and crop simulation models
- Use ICT services for farmers such as Kisan Call Centre, mKisan, e-NAM and AGMARKNET
- Explain remote sensing, GIS, GPS and their use in precision agriculture
Who it is for
- B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture students of Semester 3 (ICAR 5th Deans' Committee syllabus)
- Students of UP agriculture colleges preparing for semester exams or back papers
- Aspirants revising basics for ICAR / state agriculture exams
What you need
- Basic familiarity with a computer or smartphone
- Access to a computer with MS Office / LibreOffice for practicals
Online tests & result
Practice and unit tests online; marks and result show in your student login and at the centre.
Student login →
Questions
Which syllabus does this course follow?
It follows the ICAR 5th Deans' Committee syllabus of B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture, Semester 3, used by UP agricultural universities and agriculture colleges.
What if my university syllabus is different?
The centre follows your own university's syllabus and previous papers; units missing here are added for your batch.
Does it help for competitive exams?
Yes - the same topics are asked in ICAR AIEEA PG, JRF, state agriculture officer and banking AFO exams.
