Agricultural/Veterinary Education

India is the most preferred destination for agricultural education including study of animal sciences, dairy and fishery sciences. There are 40 renowned university level institutions and more than 199 colleges offering various courses in Agriculture. Undergraduate Programmes are offered in 11 major disciplines and postgraduate

Programmes in as many as 65 different specialisations. All universities also offer Ph.D Programmes in these specialisations.

The universities offering medical educations in Indi/a are under the control of an apex national body, Indian Council for Agricultural research (IICAR), which is responsible for the promotion and coordination of agricultural research and higher education in various branches of Agriculture and Allied Science in India. 

CAREER IN AGRICULTURE

State Agricultural Universities are producing trained manpower required in the professional section of agriculture. However, unlike other professional fields, agriculture education does not yet have a middle level system of education. The second line of jobs, generally handled by diploma holders in other professions, is still being handled by untrained personnel. Vocational coursed in agriculture at the +2 level are useful introduction for the vocationalization of agriculture education.

INSTITUTES AND COLLEGES IN INDIA OFFERING AGRICULTURE

UNIVERSITIES/COLLEGES	COURSE OFFERED	ELIGIBILITY
ALLAHABAD AGRICULTURE INST. (DEEMED UNIV.)	B.Sc. Ag.	12th with Agri.Sc 50%
BANARAS HINDU UNIVERSITY, INST.OF AGRI.SC.	B.Sc. Ag.	12th with Agri.Sc/Science
G.B.PANT COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE	B.Sc. Ag.	12thwithAgri.Sc./Bio/Maths.
CCSU COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, HISSAR	B.Sc. Ag. (Hons)	10+2 with Phy./ Chem./Bio. 60%
RCA, UDAIPUR	B.Sc. Ag. (Hons)	10+2
AGRICULTURE UNIVERSITY, LUDHIANA.	B.Sc. Ag.	10+2 Phy./ Chem./Bio. 50%.
SKN COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE	B.Sc. Ag. (Hons.)	10+2
COA, BIKANER	B.Sc. Ag. (Hons)	10+2
MDSU, AJMER	B.Sc. Ag. (Hons.)	10+2
NG RANGA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY.	B.Sc. Ag.	10+2

Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Krishi Anusandhan Bhavan, Pusa, New Delhi 110012 conducts and All India Entrance Examination for filling up 15% of the total number of seats in graduate courses in State Agricultural Universities, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal and Central Agricultural University, Imphal in different subjects viz. Agriculture, Horticulture, Fisheries Science, Forestry, Home Science, Sericulture, Veterinary Science. Agricultural Engineering, dairy Technology, Food Science & Technology and Agriculture Marketing, Banking & Cooperation.

After B.Sc. Agriculture, M .Sc. Agriculture can be done with specialization in following branches Ph.D can be followed in specific branches.

M.Sc. Agriculture specialisms - Agri Botany; Agri Bio-Technology; Agri- Chemistry; Agri Economics, Agri Extension, Agronomy, Agri Engineering, Agri metierology, Agri statistics & Agri zoology, Agri Entomology, Extension education; forestry, Social forestry; farming system management, horticulture mycology; micro biology; nematology; plant physiology; ecology plant pathology, plant protection, sugar cane technology, seed technology, soil science and soil conservation, sericulture, tea husbandry, water conservation.

Scheme of examination- The examination has one paper consisting of Physics, chemistry and Biology/Mathematics/Agriculture carrying 180 questions. Candidates have to attempt (1) Physics (2) Chemistry (3)Biology or Mathematics or Agriculture papers as per their eligibility and choice of the subject. Each subject has 60 questions.

Eligibility : 10+2 with 60% in combination shown against each subject of study (55% for SC/ST). The course requirements for various subjects are as follows :

Agriculture - PCBM/AGRI; Horticulture - PCB; Fisheries sicence -PCB; Forestry -PCB; Home science -PCB; Sericulture -PCB. Veterinary science - PCB; Agriculture Engineering - PCM; Dairy Technology, Food science & Technology - PCM; Agricultural marketing, Banking & Co-operation - PCM.

Commercial firms are now employing young people who have combined education in agricultural science, economics and business administration. They secure job opportunities in agricultural finance, insurance, transportation, storage, grading and sales. They work for the wholesale and retail marketing of agricultural products and manage private and manage private and cooperative businesses which sell to the farmer or sell products of the farmer to the consumer of those products. Insurance companies, banks, public utilities and food chains are examples of business firms which hire people with specialized knowledge of the agricultural field

State Agricultural Universities

• Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad (Andhra Pradesh) 500030
• Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat (Assam) 785003
• Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, PO Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Mohanpur (West Bengal) 741252.
• Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi (Bihar) 834006
• Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh) 208002.
• Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar (Haryana) 125004. Dr Punjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola (Maharashtra) 4441004.
• Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Dist. Solan (Himachal Pradesh) 173230.
• Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar (Uttar Pradesh) 263145
• Gujarat Agricultural University, Sardar Krushinagar, Dist. Banaskantha (Gujarat) 385506
• Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Palampur (Himachal Pradesh) 176062.
• Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur (Madhy Pradesh) 4920012.
• Jawaharlal Nehru Vishwavidyalaya, Jabalpur (Madhya Pradesh) 482004.
• Kerala Agricultural University, Vellanikkara, Dist. Thrissur (Kerala) 680654.
• Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli (Maharashtra) 431712
• Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri (Maharashtra) 431722
• Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani (Maharashtra) 431402
• Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Faizabad (Uttar Pradesh) 224001.
• Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneshwar (Orissa) 141004.
• Punjab Agriculture University, Ludhiana (Punjab) 141004.
• Rajasthan Agriculture University, Bikaner (Rajasthan) 334002
• Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa, Dist. Samastipur (Bihar) 848125.
• Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology. In summer (May-October) Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir) 190001. In winter (November-April): Jammu Tawi (Jammu & Kashmir) 180004.
• Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) 641003
• Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Chennai (Tamil Nadu) 600007.
• University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore (Karnataka) 560065
• University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad (Karnataka) 580005
• West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Belgachia, Calcutta (West Bengal) 700037.

Central University

• Central Agricultural University, Imphal (Manipur) 795001.

Deemed Universities

• Allahabad Agricultural Institute (Uttar Pradesh) 211007
• Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi 110012
• Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Lzatnagar (Uttar Pradesh) 243122.
• National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal (Haryana) 132001
• Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Jaiprakash Road, Seven Bungalow, Mumbai (Maharashtra) 400061
• Forest Research Institute, PO. New Forest, Dehra Dun-248195.
  

  Dairy Farming colleges and courses in India

  Aim of this webpage is to provide information about Dairy Farming colleges and courses in India which comes under the section of Agriculture colleges in India.

  The following information about Dairy Farming colleges and courses in India is accurately compiled for student's reference purposes. But in case, there is some discrepancy in the details of the colleges provided here, then we welcome any suggestion that will improve the quality of this page.

  
  

  CAREER IN DAIRY FARMING

  
  

  Dairy farming includes breeding and care of milch cows and high yielding cattle, procuring milk and processing of milk into a variety of dairy products. The production process requires engineers for the maintenance of processing plants and dairy technologists for overseeing the processing of milk products. Breeding and care of cattle is generally the work of Veterinary Scientists. Dairy technologists work in procuring milk from rural based small dairy farmers or as supervisors in large dairies, monitoring the procurement and collection process. Marketing of the dairy products is handled by marketing and sales professionals.

  
  

  Poultry Farming encompasses the breeding and rearing of chicks, feed formulation, care of chicks for prevention and control of disease and overall management of the farm including finance and marketing functions. It is a highly specialized field of work where experience and knowledge have a lot to contribute to success. Procurement of good bread of chick (from breeders) with the correct assessed laying or weight gain capacity to formulating nutritional feed for the chicks, keeping the farm clean and free of disease and infection, prophylactic administration of vaccinations and monitoring the breeding temperature in the farm all require good training and intense involvement. Experienced poultry farmers experiment on light and warmth management in layer farms, artificial insemination, feed substitutes and additives as well as on feed formulations. Like dairy products marketing of poultry products has to be efficiently managed. Poultry farmers have to manage the storage of their products till these reach the market.

  Study/Training

  B.Tech. Dairy Technology or B.Sc in Dairy Technology can be pursued after having studied +2 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths. These are 4 year courses. Admission to these courses is made through an All India Entrance examination conducted for selection to courses in Veterinary sciences, Dairy Technology and Agriculture sciences. (Refer to tables in the chapter on Veterinary science for Courses). The study of dairy technology incorporates subjects dealing with dairy engineering as applied to production processes, dairy chemistry which deals with the composition of the product, dairy bacteriology dealing with research and biotechnological applications and quality control with testing procedures. The course includes inputs into management of dairy plants and processing industries including financial management. Education in poultry farming is still at a nascent stage. With the establishment of the Institute of Poultry Farming at Pune, specialized training in Poultry Farming is available now to students after Class X, XII or graduation.

  
  

  COURSES OFFERED
  Dairy tech is offered as a four year B.Sc. / B.Tech. Course by dairy colleges affiliated to agriculture universities. Selection is through an entrance test conducted at all India/ state level.

  
  

  INSTITUTES/ COLLEGES
  Almost every agriculture university has a dairy college running under it 
  
  

  Fishery Farming colleges and courses in India

  Aim of this webpage is to provide information about Fishery Farming colleges and courses in India which comes under the section of Agriculture colleges in India. This consolidated list of colleges includes the best Fishery Farming colleges and courses in India and other private and government colleges of reputed standard.

  The following information about Fishery Farming colleges and courses in India is accurately compiled for student's reference purposes. But in case, there is some discrepancy in the details of the colleges provided here, then we welcome any suggestion that will improve the quality of this page.

  
  

  CAREER IN FISHERY FARMING

  Fishery Science can be studied at the B.Sc. and M.Sc. level. Entry for B.Sc. is  after 10+2 with Biology group. There are colleges and institutions conducting courses in Fishery Science at Kakinada (AP) Calcutta (WB), Tuticorin (TN). These institutions conduct orientation and in service programmes for fishery scientists. Bhubaneshwar in Orissa, Vizag in Andhra has training centres for hatchery management. Other institutions in fishery education are Central Institute of fishery operations at Kochi & Chennai, marine product processing and training centre. Mangalore and Hyderabad. Training centre for inland fisheries at Agra. Barrakpore and Mumbai.

  INSTITUTES / COLLEGES IN INDIA OFFERING FISHERY FARMING

  There are colleges and institutions conducting courses in Fishery Science at Kakinada (AP) Calcutta (WB), Tuticorin (TN). These institutions conduct orientation and in service programmes for fishery scientists.

  • Bhubaneshwar in Orissa, Vizag in Andhra has training centres for hatchery management.

  
  

  Other institutions in fishery education are :-

  • Central Institute of fishery operations at Kochi & Chennai,
  • marine product processing and training centre. Mangalore and Hyderabad.
  • Training centre for inland fisheries at Agra. Barrakpore and Mumbai.

  
  

  Forestry colleges and courses in India

  Aim of this webpage is to provide information about Forestry colleges and courses in India which comes under the section of Agriculture colleges in India. This consolidated list of colleges includes the best Forestry colleges and courses in India and other private and government colleges of reputed standard.

  The following information about Forestry colleges and courses in India is accurately compiled for student's reference purposes. But in case, there is some discrepancy in the details of the colleges provided here, then we welcome any suggestion that will improve the quality of this page.

  
  

  CAREER IN FORESTRY
  

  Study/Training
  A graduate course should be taken after 10+2 in subjects such as : Agriculture, Economics, Geology, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics, Mechanical Engineering or Environmental Sciences or Forestry for entry. Courses in forestry are given in the Table at the end of this chapter.

  
  

  Indian Forest Services (IFS)

  The IFS is a Central Government Service, for which a selection test is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, New Delhi, for better and integrated forest management. This examination is separate and different from the other Civil Service exams.

  UPSC Examination for the Forest services is open only to science and engineering graduates. It is based on IAS pattern and a candidate may take 4 attempts. Age should be 23-28 years.

  Eligibility- Graduates with at least one of these subjects

  • Botany
  • Chemistry
  • Zoology
  • Physics
  • Statistics
  • Geology
  • Agriculture
  • Forestry
  • Engineering

  Papers- Compulsory papers are, General English (Essay and precis/summary/comprehension and verbal ability ) and General Knowledge.

  Optional Papers are - Agriculture or Agricultural Engineering, Botany, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geology, Mathematics of Statistics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Zoology and Forestry. The test is of the essay type and has to be taken in English. Candidates qualifying the objective type go through a rigorous medical examination, e.g. a walk of 25 km. in 4 hours for men and 14 km. in 4 hours for girls. The final selection is made at a interview. Interview is generally forest oriented. After the written examination and the oral test the prospective foresters go through medical screening. For the selected candidates there is a training period like the IAS officers followed by a course at the Indira Gandhi National Forest Academy, Forest Research Institute at Dehradun. During this period most subjects related to the work are taught followed by six month training at the Mussoorie Academy.

  
  

  State forest Service

  State forest officials are recruited by State Public Service Commissions of the respective states. The eligibility for candidates and the examination pattern is almost on the same pattern as for Indian Forest Service examinations.

  Forest rangers examination is also conducted at state level by the Staff Selection Commissions. Eligibility for this examination is graduation  with science subjects, however, in some states class 12 with science subjects is required.

  INSTITUTES / COLLEGES IN INDIA OFFERING FORESTRY

  Institutions in forestry education and research (ICFRE) Dehradun (UP)

  Indian Council for Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) located at Deharadun manages different forestry research and education functions. It oversees the progammes of the Forest Research Institute at Dehradun. FRI runs special courses and training in forest related industries, e.g., paper, pulp and plywood manufacture, wood-seasoning etc. Research into problems related to nurturing of trees, improvement and development of forests, and utilization of forest products is also the work done at FRI. Training is imparted in forest botany, forest mycology, forest entomology, and silviculture. Other available courses are sericulture ( the raising of silkworms for silk industry), animal husbandry, horticulture and veterinary science. It also has other functions, namely, overseeing the programmes of National Diciduous Institute of Genetics and Tree Improvement at Coimbatore and the Arid Institute at Jorhat. Trained people begin in grade of Scientists "C" and the jobs are available in any of the institutes under ICFRE as managers or extension officers.

  
  

  Indian Institute of Forest Management, Bhopal

  Established in 1982 the Indian Institute of Forest Management (IIFM) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Wildlife to meet the need felt for managerial exposure of the existing and future forest officers as also to provide needed managerial manpower in forestry related fields. The Institute has now emerged as a major educational training and research centre in the field of forestry management, having started research and training programmes soon after it was set up. It was, however, in July 1988 that it launched its two year Post Graduate Diploma Programme in Forestry Management. It was developing not only as an educational and training centre but also as a consultancy centre and is expected to acquire international fame and recognition.

  
  

  Post Graduate diploma in Forestry Management (PGDFM) - Two years Masters level programme was introduced in July, 1988 for fresh graduates from all over India to meet the professional manpower requirements of forestry and allied sectors, so enormous in terms of number; and quality. The Master level programme is a judicious mix of the technical and managerial inputs catering to the needs of specific clientele which has been identified as different from forest-based industries, e.g. Forest Corporations, Social Forestry Directorates, National Wastelands Development Board, NABARD and other Banks, State Forest Departments, Department of Rural Development, Departments of Soil Conservation, Non-Governmental Organizations.

  Admission requirements- Bachelor's Degree ( or equivalent ) from any University in any discipline with minimum 50% aggregate marks at Degree and Matric/High School/Higher Secondary level (45% in case of SC/ ST at both levels). Candidates appearing for final year examination of the Bachelor's Degree ( or equivalent) may also (their admissions would be provisional). However, they would be required to submit the evidence of their minimum qualifications by 1st of July.

  Reservation of SC/ST candidates - 15% and 71/2 % of the seats are reserved for candidates belonging to SC/ST communities, respectively, as notified by the Government of India, who satisfy the admission requirements.

  Selection - Admission to the Course is made based on two stage processing, (i) The IIM Combined Admission Test (CAT), (ii) group discussions/personal interviews. The written examination focuses on numerical and analytical skills, comprehension and general awareness.

  Management Development Programme (MDP)- The Institute conducts short term Management Development Programmes for Forest Officers from all over India, State Corporations and other forestry related organizations. The courses have become very popular on account of their usefulness in developing the performance abilities and practical approach. The training programmes are highly relevant in the context of result oriented administration and the crying need of which is to improve the quality of public services in the present times of globalization. The programmes afford an opportunity to he participants to examine government policies, assess and evaluate such policies and explore possible alternatives in the context of current economic, social and political environment of the country in a fast changing world.

  
  

  Research- The research studies of the Institute aim at accumulating reliable and adequate data, generating knowledge for rational decision making vis-a-vis problems of management in related sectors. Researches of applied nature by which developing of new concepts and techniques relevant to the forestry and forest-related systems becomes possible are undertaken as a rule. Research activities of the Institute have for its focus the national concerns of the forestry sector. Main research priority and thrust area are ecological stability and sustainable productivity of forest resources to satisfy diverse socio-economic needs of society and particularly the rural poor.

  
  

  Forest and wildlife management

  Since wildlife and forests go together, a forest officer is also trained in wildlife management. But for those interested in specialization, there is the Wildlife Institute in Dehradun, formed in 1982. It meets the demand for trained manpower and research for the many wildlife parks and conservation areas in the country. This Institute conducts a one-year diploma course in Wildlife-Biology and Management, apart from refresher and specialized courses for officers of the forest departments

  
  

  
  

  Food Technology colleges and courses in India

  
  

  Aim of this webpage is to provide information about Food Technology colleges and courses in India which comes under the section of Agriculture colleges in India. This consolidated list of colleges includes the best Food Technology colleges and courses in India and other private and government colleges of reputed standard.

  
  

  The following information about Food Technology colleges and courses in India is accurately compiled for student's reference purposes. But in case, there is some discrepancy in the details of the colleges provided here, then we welcome any suggestion that will improve the quality of this page.

  
  

  CAREER IN FOOD TECHNOLOGY

  The Food technologist is trained to apply the scientific knowledge of Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Engineering to the processing of food stuffs, quality control, storage, research etc.

  Study/Training

  The variety is job function offers opportunities to graduate/postgraduates in food technology as well as professionals from backgrounds such as hotel management (with training in food and beverage), home science (with training in dietetics/food and nutrition), dairy technology.

  Horticulture colleges and courses in India

  Aim of this webpage is to provide information about Horticulture colleges and courses in India which comes under the section of Agriculture colleges in India. This consolidated list of colleges includes the best Horticulture colleges and courses in India and other private and government colleges of reputed standard.

  The following information about Horticulture colleges and courses in India is accurately compiled for student's reference purposes. But in case, there is some discrepancy in the details of the colleges provided here, then we welcome any suggestion that will improve the quality of this page.

  
  

  Study/Training

  
  

  B.Sc. Horticulture is a 4 year course. Horticulture as a subject is offered also in the B.Sc. course in Agriculture. Horticulture is just one of the many subjects at this level M. Sc. in Horticulture offers specializations and may be followed by Ph. D and then post- doctorial fellowship for research. The following chart gives courses in Horticulture available at B.Sc. level in various institutes/colleges.