B.Sc. Agriculture

Duration- 4 years (8 semesters)

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at Meerut Institute of Technology (PC), Meerut was started in the year 2018 to provide high quality education in Agriculture. Lab and field work to a wide cross section of students. The Department has a reputation for innovative Agricultural program up-to-date curriculum, quality courseware, personalized instruction related to Agricultural awareness and strong business management. In a short span of time, the department of Agriculture has grown impressively and achieved wide spread recognition from Industry and academic circles.

Objectives:

To provide an opportunity to the students to understand the rural setting in relation to agriculture and allied activities.
To impart diagnostic and remedial knowledge to the students relevant to real field situations through practical training.
The B.Sc. Agriculture at MIT seeks to deliver key aspects of technical knowledge of Agriculture and professional ethics to the students.
The B.Sc. Agriculture degree is designed to provide knowledge and skills both functional and integrative in the field of Agriculture.
The students would be attached with the agro industries to get an experience of the industrial environment which is helpful for job opportunity and business also.

Vision

The Department of Agriculture committed to disseminate knowledge of integrated agricultural and environmental systems to students and society. We strive to support student success through a creative, engaging, and fulfilling work environment that facilitates excellence and personal satisfaction among its personnel.

Mission

To develop knowledge about the various streams of Agriculture viz. Crops management, Forestry, Horticulture and Animal husbandry for the enhancement of production and productivity for the benefit of agriculture community and society.

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Program Education Objectives (PEOs)
PEO-1	To Produce graduates who pursue careers in the field of agriculture and agricultural based industry.
PEO-2	To Produce graduates who is having grater awareness of the role of agriculture in economy, society and environment, so that may become citizen who support wise agricultural policies.
PEO-3	To produced knowledgeable graduates who can play an important role in bringing about sustainable innovation in agriculture.
PEO-4	To produce graduates who bridge the gap between lab and field.
PEO-5	To produce graduates who assume professional leadership role.
PEO-6	To produced graduates who demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning.

Program Outcomes (POs)
PO-1	Apply the knowledge of Agricultural Science, Forestry, Livestock and other allied branches to the solution of complex agricultural problems.
PO-2	Understand the impact of the professional agricultural solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.
PO-3	Able to understand and demonstrate research based knowledge of the legal and ethical environment impacting agriculture organizations and exhibit an understanding and appreciation of the ethical implications of decisions.
PO-4	Able to demonstrate an understanding of and appreciation for the importance of the impact of globalization and diversity in modern agriculture organizations. Understanding of globalization, and NGO working.
PO-5	Able to demonstrate an ability to engage in critical thinking by analyzing situations and constructing and selecting viable solutions to solve problems. Ability to work effectively with others. To develops analytical ability and team work spirit.
PO-6	Understand and analyze the current events and issues that are occurring in agriculture and how they affect futuristic agriculture.
PO-7	Able to recognize and examine the relationships between inputs and outputs in their agricultural field to make effective and profitable decisions. To understand mechanics of agripreneurship.
PO-8	Understand how all aspects of agriculture combine and are used by scientists, marketers, producers and understand how employer characteristics and decision-making at various levels enhance the success of an agricultural enterprise. To understand components of agri business and economics of market.
PO-9	Able to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills as they apply to a variety of animal and or plant production systems .To understand problem solving skills in crop production and animal husbandry.
PO-10	Knowledge of Weather codes and Symbols, Reading and Recording of weather and climatic data. To get trained for climatologically records, soil data and soil nutrition.
PO-11	Able to develop critical and self-critical opinion and approach aiming at solving the most important practical problems in the field of plant protection by applying gained competencies and in accordance with high standards of academic integrity (ethics and moral) both in the profession and in society as a whole. To develop competence to work in Government, public and private sectors.
PO-12	Demonstrate knowledge and understanding in horticulture section: The breadth and depth of the profession of horticulture. Basic horticulture biology: taxonomy, anatomy, morphology, and physiology. The characteristics of the environment and their influence on plant growth and development. Current applications of horticultural principles and practices: propagation, pest management, production, maintenance, and business practices. Comprehensive knowledge of horticultural production.
PO-13	This programme will also help students to enhance their employability for jobs in different sectors.

Program Education Objectives (PEOs)

PEO-1 To Produce graduates who pursue careers in the field of agriculture and agricultural based industry.

PEO-2 To Produce graduates who is having grater awareness of the role of agriculture in economy, society and environment, so that may become citizen who support wise agricultural policies.

PEO-3 To produced knowledgeable graduates who can play an important role in bringing about sustainable innovation in agriculture.

PEO-4 To produce graduates who bridge the gap between lab and field.

PEO-5 To produce graduates who assume professional leadership role.

PEO-6 To produced graduates who demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning.

Program Outcomes (POs)

PO-1 Apply the knowledge of Agricultural Science, Forestry, Livestock and other allied branches to the solution of complex agricultural problems.

PO-2 Understand the impact of the professional agricultural solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development.

PO-3 Able to understand and demonstrate research based knowledge of the legal and ethical environment impacting agriculture organizations and exhibit an understanding and appreciation of the

ethical implications of decisions.

PO-4 Able to demonstrate an understanding of and appreciation for the importance of the impact of globalization and diversity in modern agriculture organizations. Understanding of globalization, and

NGO working.

PO-5 Able to demonstrate an ability to engage in critical thinking by analyzing situations and constructing and selecting viable solutions to solve problems. Ability to work effectively with others. To

develops analytical ability and team work spirit.

PO-6 Understand and analyze the current events and issues that are occurring in agriculture and how they affect futuristic agriculture.

PO-7 Able to recognize and examine the relationships between inputs and outputs in their agricultural field to make effective and profitable decisions. To understand mechanics of agripreneurship.

PO-8 Understand how all aspects of agriculture combine and are used by scientists, marketers, producers and understand how employer characteristics and decision-making at various levels

enhance the success of an agricultural enterprise. To understand components of agri business and economics of market.

PO-9 Able to demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills as they apply to a variety of animal and or plant production systems .To understand problem solving skills in crop production and

animal husbandry.

PO-10 Knowledge of Weather codes and Symbols, Reading and Recording of weather and climatic data. To get trained for climatologically records, soil data and soil nutrition.

PO-11 Able to develop critical and self-critical opinion and approach aiming at solving the most important practical problems in the field of plant protection by applying gained competencies and in

accordance with high standards of academic integrity (ethics and moral) both in the profession and in society as a whole. To develop competence to work in Government, public and private

sectors.

PO-12 Demonstrate knowledge and understanding in horticulture section: The breadth and depth of the profession of horticulture. Basic horticulture biology: taxonomy, anatomy, morphology, and

physiology. The characteristics of the environment and their influence on plant growth and development. Current applications of horticultural principles and practices: propagation, pest

management, production, maintenance, and business practices. Comprehensive knowledge of horticultural production.

PO-13 This programme will also help students to enhance their employability for jobs in different sectors.

Faculty

Dr. Raghuvir Singh
Designation	Professor & Head
Qualification	Ph. D (Agronomy)
Teaching experience	40 Years
Industry experience	NIL Years
Email id	raghuvir.singh@mitmeerut.ac.in

Dr. Rajendra Singh
Designation	Professor
Qualification	Ph. D ( Soil Science)
Teaching experience	39 Years
Industry experience	NIL
Email id	NIL

Dr. Hema Negi
Designation	Assistant Professor
Qualification	Ph. D & NET (Environment Science)
Teaching experience	10 Years
Industry experience	NIL
Email id	hema.negi@mitmeerut.ac.in

Dr. J P. Kannaujia
Designation	Assistant Professor
Qualification	Ph. D (Plant Pathology)
Teaching experience	02 Years
Industry experience	NIL Years
Email id	jayprakash.kannaujia@mitmeerut.ac.in

Mr. Sumit Kumar
Designation	Assistant Professor
Qualification	M.Sc. (Ag. Biotechnology)
Teaching experience	02 Years
Industry experience	NIL
Email id	sumit.kumar@mitmeerut.ac.in

Mr. Kapil Kumar
Designation	Assistant Professor
Qualification	B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering) MBA
Teaching experience	11 Years
Industry experience	NIL
Email id	kapil.chauhan@mitmeerut.ac.in

Mr. Ajay Yadav
Designation	Assistant Professor
Qualification	M.Sc. Ag Agronomy , NET Agronomy
Teaching experience	03 Years
Industrial experience	NIL
Email id	ajay.yadav@mitmeerut.ac.in

Dr. Deepak Singh
Designation	Assistant Professor
Qualification	Bsc agriculture, Ph.D
Teaching experience	Fresher
Industrial experience	NIL
Email id	deepak.kumar1@mitmeerut.ac.in
Area of interest	Animal husbandry and dairying

Dr. Varsha Rani
Designation	Assistant Professor
Qualification	Bsc biotechnology, Msc biotechnology, Ph.d agriculture biotechnology
Teaching experience	Fresher
Industrial experience	NIL
Email id	varsha.rani@mitmeerut.ac.in
Area of interest	Biotechnology, bioinformatics, genetic , nanotechnology

Mr.Chetan Chauhan
Designation	Assistant Professor
Qualification	B.Sc.(Agriculture), M.Sc.(Ag) Horticulture
Teaching experience	2 years
Industrial experience	NIL
Email id	chetan.chauhan@mitmeerut.ac.in
Area of interest	Agriculture

Dr. Vipin Kumar
Designation	Assistant Professor
Qualification	Ph.D Soil Science &Agricultural Chemistry
Teaching experience	1.5 year
Industrial experience	NIL
Email id	Vipin.kumar1@mitmeerut.ac.in
Area of interest	Research & Education

Mr. Manoj Kumar
Designation	Assistant Professor
Qualification	M.Sc. (Ag.) Horticulture and NET (Fruit Science)
Teaching experience	1 month
Industrial experience	NIL
Email id	manoj.kumar1@mitmeerut.ac.in
Area of interest	Research & Education

Dr. Arvind Malik
Designation	Assistant Professor
Qualification	Ph.D. in Genetics and Plant Breeding
Teaching experience	4.5 year
Industrial experience	NIL
Email id	arvind.malik80@gmail.com
Area of interest	Research & Education

Dr. Rishi Pal
Designation	Assistant Professor
Qualification	NET and Ph.D. in Entomology
Teaching experience	32 year
Industrial experience	NIL
Email id	rishi.pal@mitmeerut.ac.in
Area of interest	Research & Education

NEW SYLLABUS (2021-22)

B.Sc New syllabus

Career options after B.Sc. (Agriculture)

Employment / Future

Higher Studies :-

Post Graduate Admission in different disciplines

ABM (Agriculture Business Management)

Govt. Sector Jobs :-

District Horticulture Officer, District Cane Officer, Mandi Officer, Mandi Supervisor, Bank AO, Agriculture Officer, U.P. Government (Agriculture),VDO., Lekhpal, BDO, Technical Agriculture Assistant (TA), Irrigation and Plant Protection Department,

NSC, NFL

Agriculture University, Govt. Farms

Junior Research Fellow (JRF)

Private Sector Jobs :-

Fertilizer Company

Seed Company

Insecticide Company

IFFCO

KRIBHCO

Dairy Companies

Food Companies

Sugar Mills, Teachers in different private Agriculture College

Self Business / Entrepreneurship

Modern Farming

Vegetable Production

Fruits Production

Flower Production

Food preservation

Nursery Management

Dairy & Animal Husbandry

Fisheries

Poultry

Seed production & Marketing

Piggery

Agrochemical Marketing

Vermi Compost Production Unit

Mushroom

Apiculture

Sericulture

Organic Farming

Poly House

Para Vet.

Our Recuiters

Dayal Fertilizers Pvt.Ltd.
Nova bharat Fertilizers
Mother Dairy
Aditya Birla Retail Ltd.
Reliance Fresh
Bharti Walmart
Seed Companies
Agrochemicals Company
Amul Milk Pvt. Ltd.
Bharat Biotech
Kalash
jeevan Organics
Nestle
Barton Breeze
Godrej Agrovet Limited
Kaveri Seed Company Ltd.
National Agro Industry
Best Agrolife

Annual Fest Mridang

Fresher Party

Earth Day

World Water Day

Accommodation

MIT has hostel for boys and girls. The overall charge of student's discipline and hostel administration vests in the Chief Warden. All the hostel rooms are provided with Wi-Fi connectivity with 24 hours internet. The hostels provide 24 hour's electricity supply, water heaters.

Auditorium

Auditorium is a facility that strives to meet the needs of the college. MIT has designed centrally air-conditional multipurpose auditorium with the seating capacity of 300 students. It is equipped with latest audio-video system which fulfill the requirement of conferences, workshops, guest lectures, technical and cultural events.

Medical Facilities

Campus has a medical centre with a full time medical attendant to look after the health of students with basic facilities like first aid and medication. The institute not only provides comprehensive medical facilities to the students living in hostel but also to day scholars.

Transport facility

MIT has its own fleet of Buses & Ambulances. Institute provides transport facility to the interested candidates on various routes depending on the minimum availability of the students. The vehicles also ply as transport to our hostellers to the examination centers during the end semester examinations.

Cafeteria

Canteen at institute provides fresh snacks items like tea, coffee, juice, cold drinks etc to students & visitors at nominal cost.

Departments & Labs

Agronomy
Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
Genetics and Plant Breeding
Agricultural Engineering
Entomology
Plant Pathology
Horticulture

*Rural Agriculture Work Experience (RAWE) during 8^th semester (Training of students in village and Agro Industry)

Availability of well educated and trained faculty .
Future prospectus of further studies for higher education out of country and Indian universities.
Smart agriculture workshop according to industrial and company needs.
Industrial and Government organization visits and meeting to scientists of different discipline of agriculture.
Organic farming as well as vermicompost unit available at our institution.
Interaction with local farmers to upgrading the farming techniques with practical approach.
Increasing the innovation and incubation in the field of agriculture.
Providing the aptitude training for the government jobs related to agriculture as well as non agriculture.
Provide the entrepreneurship training related to the agribusiness.
Regular visit to Agricultural institutes, University, Farmers fair and other related industries.

Candidates seeking admission for B.Sc. Ag. Programme must have passed 10+2 in Maths, PCB, Agriculture And PCMB with at least 50% marks in examination from a recognized Board/University