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B.Sc Agriculture - Semester Coaching

B.Sc Agriculture: semester coaching -- university / board syllabus, notes, doubt classes and exam practice.

6 MonthsDuration 14Chapters69Topics
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Syllabus · पाठ्यक्रम

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01Sem 1: Fundamentals of Agronomy 5 topics
  1. Agronomy and its scope
  2. Crop seasons and cropping systems
  3. Tillage and sowing
  4. Weeds and weed control
  5. Crop growth factors
02Sem 1: Fundamentals of Soil Science 5 topics
  1. Soil formation and profile
  2. Soil physical properties
  3. Soil pH and problem soils
  4. Soil organic matter
  5. Soil classification
03Sem 1-2: Fundamentals of Horticulture 5 topics
  1. Branches of horticulture
  2. Propagation methods
  3. Orchard planning
  4. Fruit ripening and climacteric fruits
  5. Training and pruning
04Sem 2: Genetics & Plant Breeding 5 topics
  1. Mendelian genetics
  2. Modes of reproduction
  3. Selection methods
  4. Hybridisation
  5. Heterosis
05Sem 2: Agricultural Microbiology 5 topics
  1. Soil microorganisms
  2. Biological nitrogen fixation
  3. Biofertilisers
  4. Composting
  5. Microbes in plant protection
06Sem 3: Crop Production (Kharif & Rabi) 5 topics
  1. Rice and maize
  2. Pulses and oilseeds
  3. Wheat and barley
  4. Sugarcane and cotton
  5. Seed rate and plant population
07Sem 3-4: Agricultural Entomology 5 topics
  1. Insect morphology
  2. Insect orders
  3. Pests of major crops
  4. Integrated pest management
  5. Insecticides and safety
08Sem 4: Plant Pathology 5 topics
  1. Causes of plant disease
  2. Fungal diseases
  3. Bacterial and viral diseases
  4. Disease cycle
  5. Disease management
09Sem 4: Soil Fertility & Nutrient Management 5 topics
  1. Essential plant nutrients
  2. Fertilisers and their nutrient content
  3. Fertiliser dose calculation
  4. Integrated nutrient management
  5. Soil testing
10Sem 5: Agricultural Economics & Marketing 5 topics
  1. Farm management
  2. Agricultural marketing
  3. Minimum support price and CACP
  4. Agricultural credit
  5. Crop insurance
11Sem 5: Agricultural Extension Education 5 topics
  1. Extension principles
  2. Extension methods
  3. Krishi Vigyan Kendra and ATMA
  4. Communication
  5. Rural development programmes
12Sem 5-6: Water Management & Farm Machinery 5 topics
  1. Irrigation methods
  2. Drip and sprinkler irrigation
  3. Water requirement of crops
  4. Tillage implements
  5. Farm power
13Sem 6: Seed Technology & Organic Farming 5 topics
  1. Classes of seed
  2. Seed certification and tags
  3. Seed testing
  4. Organic farming principles
  5. Organic inputs
14Sem 7-8: RAWE & Agri-business 4 topics
  1. Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE)
  2. Village and farm attachment
  3. Agro-industrial attachment
  4. Agri-business and entrepreneurship

About

You will be able to

  • Explain agronomy, soil science and horticulture principles used in the field
  • Identify major insect pests and crop diseases and suggest management
  • Calculate fertiliser doses, plant population and irrigation needs
  • Explain plant breeding, seed technology, agricultural economics and extension
  • Prepare for semester exams, RAWE and competitive exams (ICAR / state agri exams)

Who it is for

  • B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture students of any year / semester
  • Students who need help with numericals, theory answers or back papers
  • Students preparing for university semester exams

What you need

  • Enrolled in (or admitted to) B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture
  • University syllabus / previous papers of your semester, if available
  • Notebook and a scientific calculator for numericals

Questions

Which university syllabus does this coaching follow?

The plan follows the common ICAR (Fifth Deans' Committee) / state agricultural university scheme for B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture. On joining, the trainer matches each chapter to your own university's current semester scheme and subject codes.

Can I join in the middle of a semester?

Yes. You can join any time; the trainer starts with the subjects of your current semester and plans revision before your mid-term and end-term exams.

What study material is given?

Chapter-wise short notes, solved numericals / important questions, previous years' university papers and unit tests on the platform.

How is progress checked?

Unit-wise MCQ tests on the platform, written answer practice in exam format and a full-length mock paper before the university exam.

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