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Bachelor in Vocational (B.Voc.) in Agriculture

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    Course Overview

    The B.Voc. Agriculture is a 3-years program offered by School of Agriculture and Allied Sciences, The Neotia University. This program is designed considering UGC mandateof combining general education (72 credits in six semesters) with specific job roles/ skill development (108 credits in six semesters) as part of internship. Each student get opportunity to work in industry and become familiar with job requirement& environment. It is particularly suitable for those students looking for early appropriate employment, becoming entrepreneurs or running business. It also meets the requirement of trained man power in the industry.The uniqueness of the program is the provision for multiple entry / exit option leading to obtaining desired qualification for obtaining “Diploma”, “Advanced Diploma” and “Degree” after successful completion of 1, 2 and 3 years.

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    Eligibility Criteria

    The eligibility condition for admission to B.Voc. programme shall be Class 10 & 2 yrs, ITI or Class 10+2 Any Stream (Science / Arts / Commerce) from any recognized board.

    Curriculum / Syllabus

    The three-year full time B. Voc in Agriculture programme is divided into three academic years or six semesters. The general education and skill component details semester wise are given below:

    • Semester 1
    • Semester 2
    • Semester 3
    • Semester 4
    • Semester 5
    • Semester 6

    CL. No. Coursecode Coursetitle Credits
    1.1 GEC 101 EnglishA01(Comprehension and Communication Skills in English) 4
    1.2 GEC 102 Computer Operation Skills 4
    1.3 GEC 103 Basic Numerical Skills and Statistics 4
    1.4 SDC101 Fundamentals of Agronomy and Crop Physiology 4
    1.5 SDC102 Fundamentals of Horticulture 4
    1.6 SDC103 Fundamentals of Soil Science 4
    1.7 SDC104 Crop Production I (Kharif Crops) 6
    Total 30

    CL. No. Coursecode Coursetitle Credits
    2.1 GEC 201 EnglishA02(Personality Development) 4
    2.2 GEC 202 Digital Marketing and e-commerce 4
    2.3 GEC 204 Fundamentals of Agriculture Extension 4
    2.4 SDC 201 Fundamentals of Seed Technology 4
    2.5 SDC 202 Water Management & Irrigation 5
    2.6 SDC 203 Pest and Disease Management & on farm demonstration 5
    2.7 SDC 204 Greenhouse operations 4
    Total 30

    CL. No. Coursecode Coursetitle Credits
    3.1 GEC 301 EnglishA03(Spoken English) 4
    3.2 GEC 302 Environmental science and Disaster Management 3
    3.3 GEC 303 Financial literacy and Basic accounting 4
    3.4 GEC 304 Yoga 1
    3.5 SDC301 Production technology of Vegetables, Fruits, Flowers, Spices and Plantation crops 5
    3.6 SDC 302 Crop Production II (Rabi Crops) 4
    3.7 SDC 303 Agriculture entrepreneurship development (NGO/FPO) 4
    3.8 SDC 304 Nursery management & plant propagation of horticultural crops 5
    Total 30

    CL. No. Coursecode Coursetitle Credits
    4.1 GEC 401 EnglishA04 (Soft Skills, Negotiation and Selling skills) 4
    4.2 GEC 403 Manures, fertilizer and soil fertility 4
    4.3 GEC 404 Agriculture marketing, trade, prices (e-nam) and Finance 4
    4.4 SDC 401 Integrated weed management (Cultural, Chemical & Mechanical) 4
    4.5 SDC 402 Livestock & poultry farming and Feed & Fodder production 4
    4.6 SDC 403 Internship/Project (Seed Industry) 10
    Total 30

    CL. No. Coursecode Coursetitle Credits
    5.1 GEC 501 Farm implements and Machinery 4
    5.2 GEC 502 Introduction to Research Methodology and Report Writing 4
    5.3 GEC 503 Organic Farming, Certification & Export 4
    5.5 SDC 501 Food nutrition, safety and standards 4
    5.6 SDC 502 Rural development 4
    5.7 SDC 503 Internship (Industry other than seed viz. pesticide, fertilizer etc.) 10
    Total 30

    CL. No. Coursecode Coursetitle Credits
    6.1 GEC 203 Risk management and Agriculture Insurance 4
    6.2 GEC 402 Intellectual Property Rights and Organizational Behaviour 4
    6.3 GEC 504 Precision Farming 4
    6.4 SDC 601 Major Internship/Main Project and Dissertation (KVK, Institution) 18
    Total 30
    Total Credits for General Courses 72
    Total Credits for Skill Development Courses 108
    Grand Total 180

    Program Educational Objective

    • To provide judicious mix of skills relating to a profession and appropriatecontent of General Education.
    • To ensure that the students have adequate knowledge and skills, so that they are work ready at each exit point of the programme.
    • To provide flexibility to the students by means of pre-defined entry andmultiple exit points.
    • To integrate NSQF within the undergraduate level of higher education in order to enhance employability of the graduates and meet industryrequirements. Such graduates apart from meeting the needs of local andnational industry are also expected to be equipped to become part of theglobal workforce.
    • To provide vertical mobility to students coming out of 10+2 withvocational subjects.

    Number of students intake: 40

    Scope after completion of the course:

    • After completing 1st year (Diploma) students will become eligible to get jobs in KPS, UPPS, Seed companies, Pesticide companies, NGOs, FPOs, CADC, Sales Officer, Computer operator, Digital marketing etc.
    • After completing 2nd year (Advanced Diploma) students will become eligible to get jobs in KPS, UPPS, Private dairy & poultry farms, Nurseries, Fertilizer companies, NGOs, FPOs, Account assistant etc.
    • After completing 3rd year (B.Voc Degree) students will become eligible to get jobs in KPS, Field Officer, UPPS, Market Development Officer (MDO), Irrigation companies, NGOs, FPOs, Farm Manager, etc.

    Pedagogy

    • All the classrooms have interactive smart boards / projector.
    • Classrooms are equipped with 75-inch interactive panels, backed by UPS and 100 Mbps internet connectivity and seating arrangement for 60 students.
    • Course wise lesson plans are made available to the students at the beginning of the semester.
    • Video / film links/ e-contents are provided related to the course.
    • Hosts a variety of seminars, symposiums, orientation programmes, and workshop.

    Infrastructure

    • The School of Agriculture and Allied Sciences is equipped with 17 Labs and 3 Experiential Learning modules unit viz. Mushroom Unit, Sericulture Unit & Beekeeping Unit.
    • The School of Agriculture and Allied Sciences has 9.84 ha land area for conducting various practical works in Instructional farm, Polyhouse, Net house, land shaping models, Orchards etc.

    Fee Structure

    Courses Offered
    (2 semesters per year)    		 Fee Per Semester (A) (Rs.) One Time Fee (B) (Rs.) 1st Semester Fee (A+B) (Rs.) Total Course Fee (Rs.) 7th & 8th Semester – Exam Fee for OJT/RW (Rs.)
    Bachelor in Vocational (B.Voc.) in Agriculture 71000 29000 100000 455000 –

    Modes of Payment

    ‘The Neotia University’

    Bank of Baroda
    A/C No. 6595020000033
    IFSC Code : BARBOVJOKOL
    Branch : SME Branch, Kolata-700001

    Students can make the payment of Fee by following modes

    • 1. Demand Draft in the name of
      The Neotia University
    • 2. Cheque in the name of
      The Neotia University
    • 3. Online Payment of
      The Neotia University website

    Residential Facilities

    The University is equipped with avant-garde Infrastructure. We offer a rather impressive array of facilities viz smart classrooms, modern laboratories, conference and seminar halls, Wi-Fi enabled campus, a high-tech Learning Resource Centre, state-of-the-art IT Centre, clean and airy student residences, mess serving wholesome meals, indoor and outdoor sport facilities including a plush new gymnasium with latest equipments. Campus Banking Facilities, Doctor-on-call and Hospital Linkages are also available to enhance the student’s convenience.

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    How to Apply

    Step 1

    Sign up /Fill up the Application Form

    Step 2

    Appear for Admission Entrance Test

    Step 3

    Test Results

    Step 4

    Provisional Admission

    Step 5

    Final Admission

    Step 1:

    Sign up /Fill up the Application Form

    The student must first complete the Registration/Enquiry Form via the TNU website (www.tnu.in) or any other online platform that provides access to the TNU Registration/Enquiry link. Upon submitting the Registration Form, the student will receive a link via email, SMS, or WhatsApp to complete the Application Form. The Admission Counsellor at TNU will assist in filling out the form. Upon submission, a unique application number will be assigned to the student.

    Step 2:

    Appear for Admission Entrance Test

    All undergraduate course applicants are required to take an admission entrance examination. Once the Application Form is submitted, the Admission Test option will become available on the Student Dashboard. By selecting this link, students can complete the test at their convenience from any location. Students applying for lateral entry into postgraduate courses are exempt from this test. A distinct admission test will be organized for PhD candidates.

    Step 3:

    Test Results

    Within 24 hrs. of Admisison Test, the test results will be available at student’s Dashboard. 40% is the qualifying marks for the test.

    Step 4:

    Provisional Admission

    Following the submission of the Application Form, if the student successfully passes the entrance examination, they may secure provisional admission in their chosen and available course by remitting a fee of Rs.10,000/-. The payment procedure and link are provided above. Upon completion of the payment via TNU’s Payment Gateway, a receipt will be generated and can be accessed on the student’s Dashboard.

    Step 5:

    Final Admission

    After students receive their H.S (10+2) marks and meet TNU’s eligibility requirements for a specific course, they may secure final admission by remitting the outstanding balance of the first semester fee. Once the final admission fee is paid, a UID number will be generated for the student, allowing them to attend classes. The provisional start date for classes is set for August 1, 2025.

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    Important Dates

    Online Registration Starts From Started from January 2025
    Provisional Admission Started from January 2025
    Entrance Examination Date March 2025 to July 2025
    Declare of Test Results Within 24 hours of appearing the test
    Last date of Admission 31st July 2025(For PG, Nursing, GNM etc
    courses will be informed separately as per UGC/ State, Central Govt. norms.)

    FAQs

    What is the qualifying criteria to take admission?

    Pass Mark in Class 10 and 2 yrs ITI or Class 10+2 Any Stream(Science / Arts /Commerce)

    Yes, You need to appear for Online Admission Entrance Test.

    40,000/- per semester

    One Time admission Fee of Rs. 8,000/- need to pay along with 1st semester fees only. In this 8,000/- Admission + Registration Fee is Rs. 5,000/- and Development Fee Rs. 3,000/-

    Yes. The Neotia University (TNU) is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC)

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    100% student will get job after 6 month study

    Students need to visit the TNU website and click on ‘Apply Now’ and fill details about student and course preference. Then students will get online application link in their mail Id and he or she will need to fill the application form online and then will get a call from admission counsellor for further process and guidance.

    Course Offered Duration (in Years) Eligibility
    B.Voc in Agriculture (Diploma in Agriculture) 1/2/3 Years The eligibility condition for admission to B.Voc. programme shall be Class 10 & 2 yrs, ITI or Class 10+2 Any Stream (Science / Arts / Commerce) from any recognized board.

    The B.Voc. Agriculture is a 3-years program offered by School of Agriculture and Allied Sciences, The Neotia University. This program is designed considering UGC mandateof combining general education (72 credits in six semesters) with specific job roles/ skill development (108 credits in six semesters) as part of internship. Each student get opportunity to work in industry and become familiar with job requirement& environment. It is particularly suitable for those students looking for early appropriate employment, becoming entrepreneurs or running business. It also meets the requirement of trained man power in the industry.The uniqueness of the program is the provision for multiple entry / exit option leading to obtaining desired qualification for obtaining “Diploma”, “Advanced Diploma” and “Degree” after successful completion of 1, 2 and 3 years.

    Career & Job Opportunities:

    Diploma in Agriculture is a unique program that blends agricultural knowledge with entrepreneurial skills.

    Graduates of this program are equipped not only with the technical expertise to excel in agriculture but also with the entrepreneurial acumen to start and manage their agricultural businesses. After completing the degree program they can start their careers as Agricultural Entrepreneur, Farm Manager, Agribusiness Consultant, Crop Consultant, Seed Production Manager etc.

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    Our Faculty

    Prof.(Dr.) Sushil Kumar Kothari

    Dean

    Email: dean.saas@tnu.in, Prof. (Dr.) Sushil Kumar Kothari has more than 35 years of Academic, Research and Development expertise in Agriculture ...
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    Dr. Subhadip Pal

    Assistant Professor (Adhoc.)

    Department: Agricultural Economics Email: subhadip.pal@tnu.in, School: School of Agriculture and Allied Sciences Highest Educational Quali...
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    Dr. Sarthak Bhattacharya

    Assistant Professor & HOD

    Department: Horticulture Email: sarthak.bhattacharya@tnu.in, School: School of Agriculture & Allied Sciences Highest Educational Quali...
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