📚BSc Agriculture Subjects & Curriculum — 8-Semester Syllabus (ICAR 2026)
Complete BSc Agriculture subjects list — all 8 semesters, 21 disciplines, year-wise breakdown as per ICAR 6th Deans' Committee Syllabus 2024. Covers agronomy, genetics, horticulture, soil science, entomology, and 16 more subjects with lesson links.
BSc Agriculture Subjects — Complete Curriculum
BSc Agriculture follows the ICAR 6th Deans’ Committee Syllabus 2024 — a standardized curriculum covering 21 subjects across 8 semesters. The degree spans 4 years with 177 credits including theory, practicals, and field training.
Subject Overview — All 21 Disciplines
| Subject | Courses | Semesters | Study Material |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agronomy | 14 | I–VIII | View lessons → |
| Horticulture | 6 | II–VI | View lessons → |
| Genetics & Plant Breeding | 7 | III–VI | View lessons → |
| Plant Pathology | 6 | III–VII | View lessons → |
| Soil Science & Agri Chemistry | 4 | I–V | View lessons → |
| Agricultural Entomology | 3 | III–VI | View lessons → |
| Agricultural Economics | 5 | IV–VII | View lessons → |
| Agricultural Extension | 5 | V–VIII | View lessons → |
| Agricultural Engineering | 4 | II–V | View lessons → |
| Plant Physiology | 1 | II | View lessons → |
| Biochemistry | 1 | I | View lessons → |
| Agricultural Microbiology | 1 | III | View lessons → |
| Forestry / Agroforestry | 1 | V | View lessons → |
| Livestock Production & Management | 1 | IV | View lessons → |
| Food Science & Technology | 1 | VI | View lessons → |
| Environmental Science | 1 | IV | View lessons → |
| Statistics & Computer Applications | 4 | I–IV | View lessons → |
| Agricultural Microbiology | 1 | III | View lessons → |
| Communication English | 1 | I | View lessons → |
| Agri Resource Management | 1 | VII | View lessons → |
| Elective Courses | 12 | VII–VIII | View lessons → |
Year-Wise & Semester-Wise Breakdown
Year 1 (Semesters I & II) — Foundation
Semester I — Core foundations
| Course Code | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGRO 111 | Fundamentals of Agronomy | 3(2+1) |
| SOSC 111 | Fundamentals of Soil Science | 3(2+1) |
| HORT 111 | Fundamentals of Horticulture | 2(1+1) |
| BCHE 111 | Introductory Biochemistry | 3(2+1) |
| STAT 111 | Elementary Statistics | 2(1+1) |
| ENGL 111 | Communication & Agriculture English | 2(1+1) |
| REMA 111 | Remedial Biology | 2(0+2) |
| REMA 112 | Remedial Mathematics | 2(0+2) |
Focus: Build foundational knowledge of soil, crops, and basic sciences. Communication skills introduced.
Semester II — Applied foundations
| Course Code | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGRO 121 | Crop Production Technology I (Kharif) | 3(2+1) |
| SOSC 121 | Soil Fertility, Nutrient Management & Fertilizer Use | 3(2+1) |
| PHYS 121 | Plant Physiology | 3(2+1) |
| AGEG 121 | Farm Machinery & Power | 3(2+1) |
| STAT 121 | Statistical Methods | 3(2+1) |
| HORT 121 | Production Technology — Fruit Crops | 3(2+1) |
Focus: Crop production cycles (Kharif = monsoon crops), machinery, plant processes.
Year 2 (Semesters III & IV) — Core science
Semester III — Pest and pathogen sciences
| Course Code | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGRO 231 | Crop Production Technology II (Rabi) | 3(2+1) |
| ENMT 231 | Fundamentals of Entomology | 3(2+1) |
| PATHO 231 | Fundamentals of Plant Pathology | 3(2+1) |
| AGMI 231 | Fundamentals of Agricultural Microbiology | 3(2+1) |
| GPBR 231 | Principles of Genetics | 3(2+1) |
| STAT 231 | Design of Experiments | 3(2+1) |
Focus: Learn to identify and manage crop pests, diseases, and microbial interactions. Genetics fundamentals (Mendel’s laws, chromosomes, mutations).
Semester IV — Applied production systems
| Course Code | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGRO 241 | Weed Management | 3(2+1) |
| AGEG 241 | Soil & Water Conservation Engineering | 3(2+1) |
| LVST 241 | Livestock Production & Management | 3(2+1) |
| ENSC 241 | Environmental Science | 2(1+1) |
| AECO 241 | Agricultural Finance & Cooperation | 3(2+1) |
| HORT 241 | Production Technology — Vegetable Crops | 3(2+1) |
Focus: Water management, livestock, farm economics, and vegetable production.
Year 3 (Semesters V & VI) — Specialization
Semester V — Breeding and crop improvement
| Course Code | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGRO 311 | Agronomy of Field Crops | 3(2+1) |
| GPBR 311 | Plant Breeding | 3(2+1) |
| PATHO 311 | Diseases of Field & Horticultural Crops | 3(2+1) |
| ENMT 311 | Crop Pests & Their Management | 3(2+1) |
| FORE 311 | Agroforestry | 2(1+1) |
| AECO 311 | Farm Management, Production & Resource Economics | 3(2+1) |
| AEXT 311 | Fundamentals of Agricultural Extension Education | 3(2+1) |
Semester VI — Advanced production
| Course Code | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGRO 321 | Cropping Systems & Sustainable Agriculture | 3(2+1) |
| GPBR 321 | Seed Production Technology | 3(2+1) |
| HORT 321 | Production Technology — Ornamental Crops & Landscaping | 3(2+1) |
| FSCT 321 | Food Science & Technology | 3(2+1) |
| ENMT 321 | Pesticide Technology & IPM | 3(2+1) |
| AEXT 321 | Rural Sociology & Educational Psychology | 2(1+1) |
Year 4 (Semesters VII & VIII) — Advanced + RAWE
Semester VII — Policy, management, and electives
| Course Code | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGRO 411 | Irrigation Agronomy | 3(2+1) |
| SOSC 411 | Soil Degradation & Remediation | 3(2+1) |
| AECO 411 | Agricultural Marketing, Trade & Prices | 3(2+1) |
| AEXT 411 | Communication & Diffusion of Innovation | 3(2+1) |
| ARM 411 | Natural Resource Management | 3(2+1) |
| ELEC 01 | Elective I — Fundamentals of Agribusiness Management | 3(2+1) |
| ELEC 02 | Elective II (choose from list) | 3(2+1) |
Semester VIII — RAWE + Final electives
| Activity | Credits |
|---|---|
| RAWE (Rural Agriculture Work Experience) | 20 credits |
| Elective III | 3(2+1) |
| Elective IV | 3(2+1) |
RAWE — Rural Agriculture Work Experience is a mandatory 8-week on-farm training program where students live and work in a village. It covers:
- Crop monitoring with farmers
- Soil testing and water analysis
- Pest and disease diagnosis in the field
- Rural survey and report writing
- Exposure to government extension schemes
Elective Courses Available (Semesters VII–VIII)
Students choose electives from the following 20 options listed in the ICAR 6th Deans’ Committee 2024:
| Elective Code | Subject | [Study material] |
|---|---|---|
| ELEC 01 | Agri-Business Management | View → |
| ELEC 02 | Management of Natural Resources | View → |
| ELEC 03 | Agrochemicals | View → |
| ELEC 04 | Agricultural Journalism | View → |
| ELEC 05 | Landscaping | View → |
| ELEC 06 | Commercial Plant Breeding | View → |
| ELEC 07 | Food Safety and Standards | View → |
| ELEC 08 | Bioformulation and Nanoformulation | View → |
| ELEC 09 | Biopesticides and Biofertilizers | View → |
| ELEC 10 | System Simulation and Agroadvisory | View → |
| ELEC 11 | Hi-tech Horticulture | View → |
| ELEC 12 | Protected Cultivation | View → |
| ELEC 13 | Climate Resilient Agriculture | View → |
| ELEC 14 | Biotechnology of Crop Improvement | View → |
| ELEC 15 | Geoinformatics / Remote Sensing / Precision Farming | View → |
| ELEC 16 | Micro-propagation Technologies | View → |
| ELEC 17 | Commercial Seed Production | View → |
| ELEC 18 | Organic Farming / Conservation Agriculture | View → |
| ELEC 19 | Food Science and Nutrition | View → |
| ELEC 20 | Post Harvest Technology and Value Addition | View → |
ICAR 6th Deans’ Committee Syllabus 2024 — Key Points
The 6th Deans’ Committee (2024) made several important updates:
| Change | Details |
|---|---|
| New topics added | Precision farming, drone agronomy, climate-smart agriculture |
| Data science integration | Basic data analysis, ICT in agriculture |
| Entrepreneurship | Mandatory exposure to agri-enterprise development |
| Sustainability | Natural resource management made compulsory |
| RAWE strengthened | 8 weeks (previously variable across SAUs) |
| Core courses | Reduced to allow more elective flexibility |
Credit Distribution
| Component | Credits |
|---|---|
| Theory (lectures) | ~90 credits |
| Practicals / Lab | ~60 credits |
| RAWE (field training) | 20 credits |
| Electives | 12–15 credits |
| Total | 177 credits |
Exam Relevance: Which Subjects Matter for Govt Exams?
For students preparing for competitive exams after BSc Agriculture, these subjects carry the highest weightage:
| Subject | IBPS AFO | NABARD | FCI AGT | ICAR NET |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agronomy | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Genetics & Plant Breeding | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Soil Science | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Plant Pathology | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Agricultural Economics | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Entomology | ★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Horticulture | ★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Agricultural Extension | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ |
Start your exam prep: IBPS AFO Study Material → | NABARD Grade A Study Material → | FCI AGT Study Material →
Next in the Guide
- Scope of BSc Agriculture →
- BSc Agriculture Salary →
- Career After BSc Agriculture →
- Competitive Exams After BSc Agriculture →
Source: ICAR Sixth Deans’ Committee Report, 2024 | Programme: B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture
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BSc Agriculture Subjects — Complete Curriculum
BSc Agriculture follows the ICAR 6th Deans’ Committee Syllabus 2024 — a standardized curriculum covering 21 subjects across 8 semesters. The degree spans 4 years with 177 credits including theory, practicals, and field training.
Subject Overview — All 21 Disciplines
| Subject | Courses | Semesters | Study Material |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agronomy | 14 | I–VIII | View lessons → |
| Horticulture | 6 | II–VI | View lessons → |
| Genetics & Plant Breeding | 7 | III–VI | View lessons → |
| Plant Pathology | 6 | III–VII | View lessons → |
| Soil Science & Agri Chemistry | 4 | I–V | View lessons → |
| Agricultural Entomology | 3 | III–VI | View lessons → |
| Agricultural Economics | 5 | IV–VII | View lessons → |
| Agricultural Extension | 5 | V–VIII | View lessons → |
| Agricultural Engineering | 4 | II–V | View lessons → |
| Plant Physiology | 1 | II | View lessons → |
| Biochemistry | 1 | I | View lessons → |
| Agricultural Microbiology | 1 | III | View lessons → |
| Forestry / Agroforestry | 1 | V | View lessons → |
| Livestock Production & Management | 1 | IV | View lessons → |
| Food Science & Technology | 1 | VI | View lessons → |
| Environmental Science | 1 | IV | View lessons → |
| Statistics & Computer Applications | 4 | I–IV | View lessons → |
| Agricultural Microbiology | 1 | III | View lessons → |
| Communication English | 1 | I | View lessons → |
| Agri Resource Management | 1 | VII | View lessons → |
| Elective Courses | 12 | VII–VIII | View lessons → |
Year-Wise & Semester-Wise Breakdown
Year 1 (Semesters I & II) — Foundation
Semester I — Core foundations
| Course Code | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGRO 111 | Fundamentals of Agronomy | 3(2+1) |
| SOSC 111 | Fundamentals of Soil Science | 3(2+1) |
| HORT 111 | Fundamentals of Horticulture | 2(1+1) |
| BCHE 111 | Introductory Biochemistry | 3(2+1) |
| STAT 111 | Elementary Statistics | 2(1+1) |
| ENGL 111 | Communication & Agriculture English | 2(1+1) |
| REMA 111 | Remedial Biology | 2(0+2) |
| REMA 112 | Remedial Mathematics | 2(0+2) |
Focus: Build foundational knowledge of soil, crops, and basic sciences. Communication skills introduced.
Semester II — Applied foundations
| Course Code | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGRO 121 | Crop Production Technology I (Kharif) | 3(2+1) |
| SOSC 121 | Soil Fertility, Nutrient Management & Fertilizer Use | 3(2+1) |
| PHYS 121 | Plant Physiology | 3(2+1) |
| AGEG 121 | Farm Machinery & Power | 3(2+1) |
| STAT 121 | Statistical Methods | 3(2+1) |
| HORT 121 | Production Technology — Fruit Crops | 3(2+1) |
Focus: Crop production cycles (Kharif = monsoon crops), machinery, plant processes.
Year 2 (Semesters III & IV) — Core science
Semester III — Pest and pathogen sciences
| Course Code | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGRO 231 | Crop Production Technology II (Rabi) | 3(2+1) |
| ENMT 231 | Fundamentals of Entomology | 3(2+1) |
| PATHO 231 | Fundamentals of Plant Pathology | 3(2+1) |
| AGMI 231 | Fundamentals of Agricultural Microbiology | 3(2+1) |
| GPBR 231 | Principles of Genetics | 3(2+1) |
| STAT 231 | Design of Experiments | 3(2+1) |
Focus: Learn to identify and manage crop pests, diseases, and microbial interactions. Genetics fundamentals (Mendel’s laws, chromosomes, mutations).
Semester IV — Applied production systems
| Course Code | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGRO 241 | Weed Management | 3(2+1) |
| AGEG 241 | Soil & Water Conservation Engineering | 3(2+1) |
| LVST 241 | Livestock Production & Management | 3(2+1) |
| ENSC 241 | Environmental Science | 2(1+1) |
| AECO 241 | Agricultural Finance & Cooperation | 3(2+1) |
| HORT 241 | Production Technology — Vegetable Crops | 3(2+1) |
Focus: Water management, livestock, farm economics, and vegetable production.
Year 3 (Semesters V & VI) — Specialization
Semester V — Breeding and crop improvement
| Course Code | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGRO 311 | Agronomy of Field Crops | 3(2+1) |
| GPBR 311 | Plant Breeding | 3(2+1) |
| PATHO 311 | Diseases of Field & Horticultural Crops | 3(2+1) |
| ENMT 311 | Crop Pests & Their Management | 3(2+1) |
| FORE 311 | Agroforestry | 2(1+1) |
| AECO 311 | Farm Management, Production & Resource Economics | 3(2+1) |
| AEXT 311 | Fundamentals of Agricultural Extension Education | 3(2+1) |
Semester VI — Advanced production
| Course Code | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGRO 321 | Cropping Systems & Sustainable Agriculture | 3(2+1) |
| GPBR 321 | Seed Production Technology | 3(2+1) |
| HORT 321 | Production Technology — Ornamental Crops & Landscaping | 3(2+1) |
| FSCT 321 | Food Science & Technology | 3(2+1) |
| ENMT 321 | Pesticide Technology & IPM | 3(2+1) |
| AEXT 321 | Rural Sociology & Educational Psychology | 2(1+1) |
Year 4 (Semesters VII & VIII) — Advanced + RAWE
Semester VII — Policy, management, and electives
| Course Code | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGRO 411 | Irrigation Agronomy | 3(2+1) |
| SOSC 411 | Soil Degradation & Remediation | 3(2+1) |
| AECO 411 | Agricultural Marketing, Trade & Prices | 3(2+1) |
| AEXT 411 | Communication & Diffusion of Innovation | 3(2+1) |
| ARM 411 | Natural Resource Management | 3(2+1) |
| ELEC 01 | Elective I — Fundamentals of Agribusiness Management | 3(2+1) |
| ELEC 02 | Elective II (choose from list) | 3(2+1) |
Semester VIII — RAWE + Final electives
| Activity | Credits |
|---|---|
| RAWE (Rural Agriculture Work Experience) | 20 credits |
| Elective III | 3(2+1) |
| Elective IV | 3(2+1) |
RAWE — Rural Agriculture Work Experience is a mandatory 8-week on-farm training program where students live and work in a village. It covers:
- Crop monitoring with farmers
- Soil testing and water analysis
- Pest and disease diagnosis in the field
- Rural survey and report writing
- Exposure to government extension schemes
Elective Courses Available (Semesters VII–VIII)
Students choose electives from the following 20 options listed in the ICAR 6th Deans’ Committee 2024:
| Elective Code | Subject | [Study material] |
|---|---|---|
| ELEC 01 | Agri-Business Management | View → |
| ELEC 02 | Management of Natural Resources | View → |
| ELEC 03 | Agrochemicals | View → |
| ELEC 04 | Agricultural Journalism | View → |
| ELEC 05 | Landscaping | View → |
| ELEC 06 | Commercial Plant Breeding | View → |
| ELEC 07 | Food Safety and Standards | View → |
| ELEC 08 | Bioformulation and Nanoformulation | View → |
| ELEC 09 | Biopesticides and Biofertilizers | View → |
| ELEC 10 | System Simulation and Agroadvisory | View → |
| ELEC 11 | Hi-tech Horticulture | View → |
| ELEC 12 | Protected Cultivation | View → |
| ELEC 13 | Climate Resilient Agriculture | View → |
| ELEC 14 | Biotechnology of Crop Improvement | View → |
| ELEC 15 | Geoinformatics / Remote Sensing / Precision Farming | View → |
| ELEC 16 | Micro-propagation Technologies | View → |
| ELEC 17 | Commercial Seed Production | View → |
| ELEC 18 | Organic Farming / Conservation Agriculture | View → |
| ELEC 19 | Food Science and Nutrition | View → |
| ELEC 20 | Post Harvest Technology and Value Addition | View → |
ICAR 6th Deans’ Committee Syllabus 2024 — Key Points
The 6th Deans’ Committee (2024) made several important updates:
| Change | Details |
|---|---|
| New topics added | Precision farming, drone agronomy, climate-smart agriculture |
| Data science integration | Basic data analysis, ICT in agriculture |
| Entrepreneurship | Mandatory exposure to agri-enterprise development |
| Sustainability | Natural resource management made compulsory |
| RAWE strengthened | 8 weeks (previously variable across SAUs) |
| Core courses | Reduced to allow more elective flexibility |
Credit Distribution
| Component | Credits |
|---|---|
| Theory (lectures) | ~90 credits |
| Practicals / Lab | ~60 credits |
| RAWE (field training) | 20 credits |
| Electives | 12–15 credits |
| Total | 177 credits |
Exam Relevance: Which Subjects Matter for Govt Exams?
For students preparing for competitive exams after BSc Agriculture, these subjects carry the highest weightage:
| Subject | IBPS AFO | NABARD | FCI AGT | ICAR NET |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agronomy | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Genetics & Plant Breeding | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Soil Science | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Plant Pathology | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Agricultural Economics | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Entomology | ★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Horticulture | ★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Agricultural Extension | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ |
Start your exam prep: IBPS AFO Study Material → | NABARD Grade A Study Material → | FCI AGT Study Material →
Next in the Guide
- Scope of BSc Agriculture →
- BSc Agriculture Salary →
- Career After BSc Agriculture →
- Competitive Exams After BSc Agriculture →
Source: ICAR Sixth Deans’ Committee Report, 2024 | Programme: B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture
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