Semester III: Crop Management, Pest Science, and Seed Technology

• Insect and disease specimen collection, dissection, and identification.
• Seed processing equipment handling and germination tests.
• Use of seed drills, foliar nutrition, and intercultural operations.
• Field visits to model farms, spice gardens, and seed processing units.

Semester IV: Rabi Crop Production and Technological Advances

This semester emphasizes rabi season crop management, agricultural finance, animal husbandry, and emerging biotechnologies. Students deepen their understanding of winter crops and begin exploring the integration of animals and crops for farm profitability.

The course on Rabi Crop Production teaches agronomic practices for crops like wheat, chickpea, mustard, barley, and lentil. Livestock and Poultry Management introduces the basics of animal physiology, nutrition, housing, and disease management—a critical aspect of mixed farming systems.

Students explore Agricultural Finance and Management to understand credit systems, farm budgeting, cost-benefit analysis, and risk management. Crop Improvement begins with foundational concepts in genetics and biotechnology, preparing students for breeding and seed production in later semesters.

The semester also introduces Weed Management, Water Management in Agriculture, and Pests of Crops and Stored Grains—ensuring students are prepared to optimize yields and reduce post-harvest losses.

Key Highlights:

• Field demonstrations of weed control methods and irrigation scheduling.
• Hands-on exposure to livestock handling and poultry operations.
• Calculations of farm budgets, loan appraisals, and profitability ratios.
• Visit to cooperative banks, dairy farms, and seed processing plants.

Semester V: Crop Protection and Resource Optimization

The fifth semester focuses on crop protection technologies, resource economics, and value-added production techniques.

Students study Diseases of Field and Horticultural Crops, learning symptom recognition, diagnostic techniques, and integrated disease management (IDM). Post-Harvest Technology introduces methods to preserve quality, reduce spoilage, and increase the value of agricultural produce.

Farm Power and Machinery deals with mechanization—tractors, seed drills, harvesters—and their operational economics. Agricultural Marketing covers price mechanisms, supply chains, and reforms in India’s agri-market landscape.

The semester also includes Organic Farming, Production Economics, Rainfed Agriculture, and Protected Cultivation, highlighting sustainable approaches and new-age farming techniques such as greenhouse and polyhouse farming.

Key Highlights:

• Machinery demonstrations, maintenance, and cost calculations.
• Visits to organic farms, FPOs, and post-harvest processing units.
• Disease specimen identification and disease forecasting practice.
• Market surveys, commodity price tracking, and grading exercises.

Semester VI: Entrepreneurship and Agro-Ecosystem Management

This semester prepares students for agripreneurship, sustainable farming systems, and ecosystem-based crop management. Students learn to integrate economic and ecological factors for efficient resource use.

Farming Systems and Sustainable Agriculture focuses on integrated approaches like cropping-livestock systems, organic cycles, and agroforestry. Entrepreneurship Development and Business Communication enhances soft skills, proposal writing, and leadership capacity.

Food Safety and Standards teaches about legal norms, safety protocols, and quality control in the food industry. Geoinformatics and Nanotechnology explores remote sensing, drones, and precision agriculture technologies.

The students also begin Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) orientation, which transitions classroom knowledge into community-based agricultural problem-solving.

Key Highlights:

• Preparation of agri-business plans and feasibility studies.
• GIS-based farm planning and soil mapping exercises.
• Exposure to food quality testing and certification systems.
• Visits to agro-industries, cooperatives, and extension centers.

Semester VII: Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) & Agro-Industrial Attachment

Semester VII is fully devoted to RAWE and Agro-Industrial Training, making it a transformative field-based learning phase. Students are placed in villages, research stations, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), or agro-industries.

They actively engage with farmers, conduct diagnostic surveys, demonstrate technologies, and develop agri-solutions based on local needs. The program nurtures empathy, critical thinking, communication, and real-time problem-solving.

The Agro-Industrial Attachment (AIA) component gives exposure to processing units, agri-input companies, seed firms, and export houses—bridging academic learning with agribusiness realities.

Key Highlights:

• Village immersion, participatory rural appraisal (PRA), and case studies.
• Demonstration of scientific practices in farmers’ fields.
• Short projects on entrepreneurship, extension methods, or value chains.
• Reporting, presentation, and feedback from host institutions.

Semester VIII: Experiential Learning and Skill Development

The final semester is focused on Experiential Learning Programs (ELPs) that let students specialize and gain hands-on proficiency in a particular area. Students can choose from modules such as:

• Seed Production & Technology

• Mushroom Cultivation & Biocontrol Agents

• Organic Farming & Certification

• Protected Cultivation & Hydroponics

• Agri-business Management

• Post-Harvest Technology

• Dairy Technology or Poultry Production

These modules simulate real-world work environments and encourage students to develop viable start-up models. It’s a capstone experience designed to foster independence, innovation, and career readiness.

Key Highlights:

• Mini-enterprise development, market analysis, and budgeting.
• Leadership roles in field operations, quality control, and reporting.
• Product development, branding, and sales (where applicable).
• Final viva, documentation, and project presentations.