Kishorbhai Institute of Agriculture Sciences and Research Center offers 4-years (8 semesters) residential undergraduate degree program, B.Sc. (Hons.) in Agriculture.
Academic Program and Course Curriculum
FIRST YEAR (Semester I & II)
Semester I
- Introductory Agriculture and Principles of Agronomy
- Field Crops-I (Kharif)
- Introduction to Soil Science
- Introductory Plant Pathology
- Production Technology of Fruit Crops
- Economic Botany
- Biomathematics
- Introduction to Computer Application
- Comprehension and Communication Skills in English
- NSS/NCC/Physical Education (Non-credit course)
Semester II
- Principles of Agriculture Economics
- Fundamentals of Soil Water Conservation and Engg.
- Agricultural Microbiology
- Agricultural Statistics
- Soil Chemistry, Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management
- Principles of Genetics
- Field Crops-II (Rabi)
- Agricultural Meteorology
- NSS/NCC/Physical Education (Non-credit course)
SECOND YEAR (Semester III & IV)
Semester III
- Practical Crop Production I (Kharif crops)
- Weed Management
- Principles of Plant Breeding
- Production Technology of Vegetables & Flowers
- Crop Physiology -I
- Dimensions of Agricultural Extension
- Insect Morphology and Systematic
- Principles of Plant Pathology
- Agricultural Marketing, Trade and Prices
- Farm Power and Machinery
- NSS/NCC/Physical Education (Non-credit course)
Semester IV
- Practical Crop Production II (Rabi crops)
- Insect Ecology and Integrated Pest Management
- Livestock Production and Management
- Agricultural Finance and Co-operation
- Production Technology of Spices, Aromatics Medicinal and Plantation Crops
- Breeding of Field and Horticultural Crops
- Fundamentals of Rural Sociology and Edu. Psychology
- Biochemistry
- Crop Physiology -II
- NSS/NCC/Physical Education (Non-credit course)
THIRD YEAR (Semester V & VI)
Semester V
- Water Management including Micro Irrigation
- Pests of Field Crops and Stored Grain and Management
- Post-harvest Management and Value Addition of Fruits and Vegetables
- Dairy Cattle and Buffalo Production and Management
- Diseases of Field Crops and their Management
- Principles of Seed Technology
- Fundamentals of Agri Business Management (Including Product Development, Appraisal and Monitoring)
- Protected Cultivation and Post-harvest Technology
- Extension Methodologies for Transfer of Agri. Technology
Semester VI
- Introductory Nematology
- Entrepreneurship Development
- Environmental Science
- Renewable Energy
- Organic Farming
- Farming Systems and Sustainable Agriculture
- Manures. Fertilizers and Agrochemicals
- Principles of Plant Biotechnology
- Disease of Horticultural Crops and Their Management
- Production Economics and Farm Management
- Pests of Horticultural Crops and Their Management
FOURTH YEAR (Semester VII & VIII)
Semester VII
- Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) Program Attachment to the Agro-based industries, Research Stations, KVKs, DAATT Centres
- Educational Tour
Semester VIII
- Courses for Experiential Learning (20 course credits)