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Agriculture

B.Sc · Semester 7

6 MonthsDuration 3Subjects 18Chapters OnlineTests & result
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Your roadmap · आपका रोडमैप

  1. 1
    Admission & first meetingप्रवेश और पहली मुलाकात

    Enquire at your nearest NDSS centre, meet the teacher, fix the batch time and get your study material.

  2. 2
    Semester 7 — subject classesसेमेस्टर 7 — विषयवार कक्षाएँ

    Every theory subject of the term, unit by unit, with notes, numericals and doubt classes.

    Agro-Industrial Attachment (AIA)Plant Clinic and Unit Attachment
  3. 3
    Labs, practicals & project workलैब, प्रैक्टिकल और प्रोजेक्ट

    Experiments / jobs / project work as in the syllabus, with practical file and viva preparation.

    Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE)
  4. 4
    Unit tests & mid-termयूनिट टेस्ट और मिड-टर्म

    A test after every unit and a mid-term in the university / board pattern.

  5. 5
    Semester 7 mock testमॉक टेस्ट

    A full mock test of all subjects before the exam, with analysis.

  6. 6
    Semester 7 exam (university / board)सेमेस्टर / वार्षिक परीक्षा

    Previous papers, important questions and full revision.

  7. 7
    Online tests & resultऑनलाइन टेस्ट और रिज़ल्ट

    Take the tests online; your marks and result show in your student login and at the centre.

Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम

3 subjects · 18 chapters · 61 topics

Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE)6 chapters · 6 Months Subject page →
01Milestone 1: Orientation and Village Allotment 4 topics
  1. Objectives of RAWE
  2. Orientation by college and KVK
  3. Allotment of village and host farmers
  4. Rules of conduct and daily diary
02Milestone 2: Socio-economic Survey and PRA 4 topics
  1. Preparing survey schedules
  2. Household and farm survey
  3. PRA tools: social map, resource map, transect walk, seasonal calendar
  4. Village profile and problem identification
03Milestone 3: Farm Practice Work with Farmers 4 topics
  1. Agro-ecosystem analysis
  2. Crop production operations with host farmers
  3. Livestock, horticulture and plant protection work
  4. Recording observations
04Milestone 4: Extension Activities and Demonstrations 4 topics
  1. Method and result demonstrations
  2. Group meetings and Kisan Gosthi
  3. Awareness on government schemes
  4. Use of ICT for farm advisory
05Milestone 5: KVK and Research Station Attachment 3 topics
  1. Working of KVK and ATMA
  2. On-farm trials and front line demonstrations
  3. Visit to input agencies and markets
06Milestone 6: RAWE Report, Presentation and Viva 4 topics
  1. Compiling the daily diary
  2. Writing the RAWE report
  3. Final presentation
  4. Evaluation and viva
Agro-Industrial Attachment (AIA)6 chapters · 6 Months Subject page →
01Milestone 1: Orientation and Industry Selection 3 topics
  1. Objectives of AIA
  2. Types of agro-industries
  3. Joining the industry and safety rules
02Milestone 2: Industry Profile and Organisation 3 topics
  1. History, ownership and organisation chart
  2. Raw material sources and procurement
  3. Products and capacity
03Milestone 3: Processing or Production Operations 3 topics
  1. Process flow chart
  2. Machinery and unit operations
  3. By-products and waste management
04Milestone 4: Quality Control and Marketing 4 topics
  1. Quality control tests and standards
  2. Packaging and labelling
  3. Marketing channels and pricing
  4. Licences and regulations
05Milestone 5: Daily Diary and Assignments 3 topics
  1. Daily diary
  2. Assignments given by the industry supervisor
  3. SWOT analysis of the industry
06Milestone 6: Report, Presentation and Viva 3 topics
  1. Writing the AIA report
  2. Presentation
  3. Evaluation and viva
Plant Clinic and Unit Attachment6 chapters · 6 Months Subject page →
01Milestone 1: Plant Clinic Orientation 3 topics
  1. Concept of plant clinics and plant doctors
  2. Working of the clinic and records
  3. Safety in handling samples and pesticides
02Milestone 2: Field Diagnosis 3 topics
  1. Systematic field observation
  2. Distinguishing insect, disease, nutrient and abiotic damage
  3. Use of keys and photographs
03Milestone 3: Sample Handling and Laboratory Diagnosis 4 topics
  1. Collection and packing of samples
  2. Microscopic examination
  3. Isolation of pathogens and insect identification
  4. Soil and tissue tests
04Milestone 4: Advisory and Farmer Interaction 3 topics
  1. Writing a plant health prescription
  2. IPM-based recommendations
  3. Follow-up with farmers
05Milestone 5: Unit Attachment 3 topics
  1. KVK or research station work
  2. Field trials and demonstrations
  3. Records and reporting
06Milestone 6: Report and Viva 3 topics
  1. Case record compilation
  2. Report writing
  3. Presentation and viva

About this course

You will be able to

  • Complete Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) syllabus with regular tests
  • Complete Agro-Industrial Attachment (AIA) syllabus with regular tests
  • Complete Plant Clinic and Unit Attachment syllabus with regular tests

Who it is for

  • B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture students of Semester 7 (ICAR 5th Deans' Committee syllabus)
  • Students of agriculture colleges affiliated to UP state universities and agricultural universities
  • Students who need guidance in planning their RAWE work, daily diary and final report

What you need

  • Completion of course work of Semesters 1-6 as per the university rules
  • Field notebook and survey schedules
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 follow?

The course follows the ICAR 5th Deans' Committee B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture syllabus used by UP agricultural universities (CSAUAT Kanpur, ANDUAT Ayodhya, SVPUAT Meerut, BUAT Banda) and agriculture colleges of UP state universities. Where your own university syllabus differs, the centre follows your university syllabus.

Does the centre arrange the village?

No. The college allots the village and host farmers. The centre helps with survey schedules, the diary, analysis and the report.

How is RAWE evaluated?

Through attendance, daily diary, field work, report and final viva as per the university rules.

Can you help with PRA tools?

Yes. Social and resource mapping, transect walk and seasonal calendar are explained with examples.

Does the centre find the industry?

The college arranges the attachment. The centre helps with the diary, process flow charts, SWOT and report.

How is AIA evaluated?

Through the industry supervisor's assessment, daily diary, report and viva as per the university rules.

Which industries are common in UP?

Sugar mills, dairy plants, rice and flour mills, seed processing plants, fertiliser units and food processing units.

Will I learn to write prescriptions?

Yes. Each student practises writing prescriptions for real or sample cases with correct, safe recommendations.

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