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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Semester 8 — subject classesसेमेस्टर 8 — विषयवार कक्षाएँEvery theory subject of the term, unit by unit, with notes, numericals and doubt classes.
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Labs, practicals & project workलैब, प्रैक्टिकल और प्रोजेक्टExperiments / jobs / project work as in the syllabus, with practical file and viva preparation.
Experiential Learning Programme - Production Technology for Bioagents and BiofertilizerExperiential Learning Programme - Seed Production and TechnologyExperiential Learning Programme - Mushroom Cultivation TechnologyExperiential Learning Programme - Soil, Plant, Water and Seed TestingExperiential Learning Programme - Commercial HorticultureExperiential Learning Programme - Organic Production TechnologyExperiential Learning Programme - Food Processing
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Unit tests & mid-termयूनिट टेस्ट और मिड-टर्मA test after every unit and a mid-term in the university / board pattern.
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Semester 8 mock testमॉक टेस्टA full mock test of all subjects before the exam, with analysis.
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Semester 8 exam (university / board)सेमेस्टर / वार्षिक परीक्षाPrevious papers, important questions and full revision.
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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.
सिलेबस · पाठ्यक्रम
7 subjects · 42 chapters · 118 topics
Experiential Learning Programme - Production Technology for Bioagents and Biofertilizer6 chapters · 6 Months
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01Milestone 1: Orientation and Business Plan
3 टॉपिक+
- Market survey of bioinputs
- Project proposal and business plan
- Licences and FCO / CIB requirements
02Milestone 2: Production of Biocontrol Agents
4 टॉपिक+
- Trichoderma mass multiplication on grain or liquid media
- Pseudomonas fluorescens production
- Trichogramma rearing on Corcyra eggs
- NPV production
03Milestone 3: Production of Biofertilisers
3 टॉपिक+
- Rhizobium, Azotobacter and PSB culture
- Carrier-based and liquid formulations
- Fermenter operation
04Milestone 4: Quality Control
3 टॉपिक+
- CFU count by serial dilution
- Contamination check
- Shelf life
05Milestone 5: Packaging, Marketing and Economics
3 टॉपिक+
- Packing and labelling
- Sales and records
- Cost, returns and B:C ratio
06Milestone 6: Report and Viva
2 टॉपिक+
- ELP report
- Presentation and viva
Experiential Learning Programme - Seed Production and Technology6 chapters · 6 Months
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01Milestone 1: Planning and Business Plan
3 टॉपिक+
- Choice of crop and variety
- Source of breeder or foundation seed
- Business plan and registration
02Milestone 2: Seed Crop Raising
3 टॉपिक+
- Isolation and sowing
- Roguing of off-types
- Field inspection records
03Milestone 3: Harvesting and Processing
3 टॉपिक+
- Harvesting at physiological maturity
- Drying, cleaning and grading
- Seed treatment and bagging
04Milestone 4: Seed Testing
3 टॉपिक+
- Sampling
- Purity, germination and moisture tests
- Labelling and tagging
05Milestone 5: Marketing and Economics
3 टॉपिक+
- Pricing and sales
- Cost of seed production
- Records
06Milestone 6: Report and Viva
2 टॉपिक+
- ELP report
- Presentation and viva
Experiential Learning Programme - Mushroom Cultivation Technology6 chapters · 6 Months
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01Milestone 1: Orientation and Business Plan
2 टॉपिक+
- Mushroom types and market
- Unit design and business plan
02Milestone 2: Spawn Production
3 टॉपिक+
- Culture media and pure culture
- Mother spawn on grain
- Commercial spawn
03Milestone 3: Cultivation
3 टॉपिक+
- Oyster mushroom on wheat straw
- Button mushroom: compost preparation and casing
- Milky mushroom
04Milestone 4: Crop Management
3 टॉपिक+
- Temperature and humidity control
- Hygiene, pests and diseases
- Harvesting
05Milestone 5: Processing, Marketing and Economics
3 टॉपिक+
- Packing and shelf life
- Drying and value-added products
- Cost, returns and B:C ratio
06Milestone 6: Report and Viva
2 टॉपिक+
- ELP report
- Presentation and viva
Experiential Learning Programme - Soil, Plant, Water and Seed Testing6 chapters · 6 Months
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01Milestone 1: Orientation and Business Plan
3 टॉपिक+
- Laboratory set-up and equipment
- Business plan and service charges
- Laboratory safety
02Milestone 2: Soil Analysis
5 टॉपिक+
- Soil sampling and preparation
- pH and EC
- Organic carbon
- Available N, P and K
- Micronutrients
03Milestone 3: Water and Plant Analysis
3 टॉपिक+
- Irrigation water: EC, SAR and RSC
- Plant sample preparation and digestion
- Tissue nutrient analysis
04Milestone 4: Seed Testing
2 टॉपिक+
- Purity analysis
- Germination and moisture tests
05Milestone 5: Soil Health Cards and Advisory
3 टॉपिक+
- Soil test ratings
- Fertiliser recommendation
- Soil health card preparation
06Milestone 6: Report and Viva
2 टॉपिक+
- ELP report with economics
- Presentation and viva
Experiential Learning Programme - Commercial Horticulture6 chapters · 6 Months
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01Milestone 1: Planning and Business Plan
3 टॉपिक+
- Market survey
- Choice of plants and crops
- Business plan and nursery registration
02Milestone 2: Nursery Management
3 टॉपिक+
- Nursery layout and media
- Protray seedling production
- Mother plant block
03Milestone 3: Propagation
3 टॉपिक+
- Grafting and budding
- Layering and cuttings
- Hardening of plants
04Milestone 4: Commercial Crop Production
3 टॉपिक+
- Vegetable or flower crop under open or protected conditions
- Drip and fertigation
- Plant protection
05Milestone 5: Marketing and Economics
2 टॉपिक+
- Sales and records
- Cost, returns and B:C ratio
06Milestone 6: Report and Viva
2 टॉपिक+
- ELP report
- Presentation and viva
Experiential Learning Programme - Organic Production Technology6 chapters · 6 Months
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01Milestone 1: Planning and Business Plan
3 टॉपिक+
- Choice of crops
- Conversion plan and standards
- Business plan
02Milestone 2: Organic Input Production
3 टॉपिक+
- Vermicompost unit
- Jeevamrut, beejamrut and panchagavya
- Botanical pesticides
03Milestone 3: Organic Crop Production
3 टॉपिक+
- Nutrient management
- Organic pest, disease and weed management
- Crop records
04Milestone 4: Certification Records
3 टॉपिक+
- Field history and input records
- Internal control system
- PGS-India documentation
05Milestone 5: Marketing and Economics
3 टॉपिक+
- Packing and labelling
- Sales
- Cost, returns and B:C ratio
06Milestone 6: Report and Viva
2 टॉपिक+
- ELP report
- Presentation and viva
Experiential Learning Programme - Food Processing6 chapters · 6 Months
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01Milestone 1: Planning and Business Plan
3 टॉपिक+
- Market survey
- Product selection
- FSSAI registration and licences
02Milestone 2: Fruit Products
3 टॉपिक+
- Jam and jelly
- Squash and RTS
- Quality tests
03Milestone 3: Vegetable Products
3 टॉपिक+
- Pickles
- Tomato ketchup and sauce
- Dehydrated products
04Milestone 4: Packaging and Quality Control
3 टॉपिक+
- Packaging materials
- Labelling as per FSSAI
- Shelf life and storage
05Milestone 5: Marketing and Economics
2 टॉपिक+
- Sales and records
- Cost, returns and B:C ratio
06Milestone 6: Report and Viva
2 टॉपिक+
- ELP report
- Presentation and viva
About this course
आप यह कर पाएँगे
- Complete Experiential Learning Programme - Production Technology for Bioagents and Biofertilizer syllabus with regular tests
- Complete Experiential Learning Programme - Seed Production and Technology syllabus with regular tests
- Complete Experiential Learning Programme - Mushroom Cultivation Technology syllabus with regular tests
- Complete Experiential Learning Programme - Soil, Plant, Water and Seed Testing syllabus with regular tests
- Complete Experiential Learning Programme - Commercial Horticulture syllabus with regular tests
- Complete Experiential Learning Programme - Organic Production Technology syllabus with regular tests
- Complete Experiential Learning Programme - Food Processing syllabus with regular tests
यह किसके लिए है
- B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture students of Semester 8 (ICAR 5th Deans' Committee syllabus)
- Students of agriculture colleges affiliated to UP state universities and agricultural universities
- Students planning a biofertiliser or biopesticide enterprise
आपको क्या चाहिए
- Knowledge of microbiology and plant protection courses
- Laboratory coat and record book
Online tests & result
Practice and unit tests online; marks and result show in your student login and at the centre.
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सवाल
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.
Is this a hands-on module?
Yes. Students run a small production unit as a business, as required in the ELP.
Are CFU calculations taught?
Yes. Serial dilution and plate count calculations are practised.
How is it evaluated?
Through production work, quality, sales records, the report and viva.
Which crops are used?
Usually wheat, rice, mustard, chickpea or vegetables as decided by the college.
Are seed tests done by students?
Yes. Purity, germination and moisture tests are done by students under guidance.
Is oyster mushroom included?
Yes. Oyster mushroom on wheat straw is grown by every student as it is easy and suited to UP conditions.
Is spawn production included?
Yes. Mother and commercial spawn preparation is practised.
