Semester-Wise Course Distribution Overview (ICAR Unified)
Under the ICAR 5th & 6th Deans' Committee guidelines, the 4-year B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture program comprises approximately 160-180 total credit hours across 8 semesters.
| Semester | Credit Hours | Core Course Themes | Strategic Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 21-23 Credits | Genetics, Plant Pathogens, Crop Physiology, Soil Fertility & Microbiology | Fundamental cellular & biological mechanics |
| Semester 3 | 20-22 Credits | Crop Production Technology-I (Kharif), Agricultural Entomology, Farm Machinery | Field crop packages & agronomic practices |
| Semester 4 | 20-22 Credits | Crop Production Technology-II (Rabi), Plant Breeding, Agricultural Marketing | Breeding methods & economic market integration |
| Semester 5 | 20-22 Credits | Rainfed Agriculture, Protected Cultivation, Pests & Diseases of Field Crops | Problem soils & commercial crop protection |
| Semester 6 | 20-22 Credits | Post-Harvest Management, Organic Farming, Watershed & Disaster Management | Specialized agronomy & value addition |
| Semester 7 | 20 Credits | Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) & Agro-Industrial Attachment (AIA) | Village attachment & rural immersion |
| Semester 8 | 20 Credits | Experiential Learning Programme (ELP) / Hands-on Commercial Modules | Entrepreneurship & commercial production |
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