B.Sc.(Hons.) Agriculture 4 year Programme
Prospectus
The study of agriculture is called agricultural science or agricultural technology. The field combines the natural and social sciences, along with economics, engineering and management (particularly natural resources management and business management) of biological systems to practice, development and understand the fields of agriculture and forestry. Being related to the field of Life & Biological Sciences, agricultural science is multidisciplinary and inter-related to Food Science & Technology. Agricultural Science uses the fundamentals of biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and statistics to solve the problems of agriculture-food industry.
School of Agricultural Innovations & Advanced Learning (VAIAL)
VIT School of Agricultural Innovations and Advanced Learning (VAIAL) is engaged in Agricultural education, research and extension. Core activities of the school revolves around teaching in Agriculture, training of students, organizing farmers training programmes, outreach and field programmes for the farmers as well as research in agricultural and allied sectors on a techno-commercial scale. Integrated and self-sustainable organic farming is the main focus of the school. The School is strengthened with qualified faculty in various fields of agriculture including Agronomy, Soil Science, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Agricultural Microbiology, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Plant Biotechnology, Crop Physiology, Agro Processing, Agricultural Engineering, Geoengineering, Horticulture, Water Technology and Agricultural Extension. Many of our faculty are trained abroad either for Ph.D. or Postdoctoral Research in countries like USA, UK, Canada, Mexico, Philippines, South Korea, France and Switzerland.
The current research strength of VIT in agriculture and allied subject areas includes microbial biotechnology, tissue culture technology, crop genomics research, molecular markers for crop improvement, Hi-Tech horticulture, remote sensing applications in agriculture, management of problem soils, medicinal plant research, food quality and processing, fermented food and food product development, renewable energy for agriculture and design of cost-effective farm machinery. For our research, we collaborate with multiple institutes in the country and abroad including Agricultural Universities and Research Institutes in addition to Agricultural organizations and multinational companies.
The School has facilities for teaching, research and extension activities in agriculture. Some of the facilities include teaching labs with high-end equipment and analytical instrumentation, smart classrooms, conference halls, research labs for multi and trans-disciplinary research, agricultural and horticultural land space of one hundred and ten acres, botanical garden, medicinal plant garden, composting units, irrigation facilities, farm office and farm machinery. VAIAL also enjoys the facilities of other Schools and various branches of Engineering, Science and Technology of VIT.
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- There is NO ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
- Applicants who have studied through regular, full-time, and formal education are eligible to apply.
- Admission will be based on the performance in the qualifying examination (10+2).
| PARTICULARS |
CONDITIONS |
| Nationality |
Resident Indian National / Non Resident Indian National |
| Mode |
Regular, Full Time and Formal Education |
| Age Limit |
01.07.2004 |
| Qualifying Examination |
- The final examination of 10+2 system of Higher Secondary Examination conducted by the State Board or Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE, New Delhi) or The council for Indian School Certificate Examination (ISCE, New Delhi) or Intermediate or Two-year Pre-University Examination conducted by a recognized board/university or its equivalent examination
- NIOS Board and Open schools recognised by JEE
- Students who have appeared for their standard XII examination and are awaiting results are also eligible to apply, subject to submission of passing certificate by the notified date
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| Eligibility in the Qualifying Examination |
- A pass with minimum overall aggregate of 70% with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / Biology (Botany & Zoology) / Agriculture as subjects in the qualifying examination mentioned above
- In case, applicants belong to SC/ST community or hail from Jammu and Kashmir/ Ladakh and the North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura, 10% relaxation is provided (i.e.,) 60% minimum aggregate as per the condition, in the qualifying examination mentioned above
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- There is NO ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
- Admission is through merit and is based on mentioned qualifying examination.
- A rank list will be prepared on the basis of 10+2 marks
- Shortlisted applicants will be called for counselling (Online / Physical)
- The fact that a candidate has been qualified and called for the counselling does not guarantee admission to him / her. This depends upon the candidates rank and the availability of seats.
- Applications must be submitted online via the website: https://vit.ac.in/
- Candidates should register with a valid email ID and mobile number, as all correspondence will be communicated through these registered email/mobile number only.
- The application cost is Rs.700, and it is non-refundable
Steps to be followed for online application:
Step 1:Register yourself by clicking on "New applicant"
Step 2:Verify your registered email address by using the OTP received through registered mobile number from VIT.
Step 3:Once OTP is validated, a password will be sent to your registered email address. Keep this email ID and password secure until the admission process is complete.
Step 4:Fill out the application form online using Net banking, Debit card, Credit card, or Paytm.
Step 5:Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs.700.
Step 6: Upload age proof certificate, XII marksheet.
Applicants are required to upload the below mentioned documents on the application portal (based on availability within the time frame)
- Copy of Age proof certificate / Copy of Aadhar Card
- Copy of XII Hall Ticket (for applicants awaiting results)
- Copy of XII Mark statement (for all attempts)
- Copy of Community Certificate (For SC/ST Applicants)
- Copy of Nativity Certificate (For applicants hailing from North Eastern States and Jammu & Kashmir/ Ladakh)
Upload the required documents mentioned below on the application portal (within the prescribed date and time ) Otherwise your application form will be rejected.
- Copy of Age proof certificate / Aadhar Card
- Copy of XII hall ticket (for result awaited Applicants)
- Copy of XII markstatement (of all appearances)
The results of shortlisted candidates will be announced. Shortlisted candidates will then be invited for online counselling
ONLINE COUNSELLING PROCEDURE
- BEING CALLED FOR ONLINE COUNSELLING DOES NOT GUARANTEE A SEAT.
- Seat allotment is based on the candidate's rank, and seat availability.
- Once a seat is allotted, the category cannot be changed.
- Details regarding seat allotment, instructions for admission fee payment, and downloading the allotment letter will be communicated to candidates through the counselling portal.
- Provisional admission will be cancelled if the candidate does not meet the eligibility norms.
Category1
| Tuition Fee (Per Annum) |
INR 1,10,000 |
| Caution Deposit (Refundable) (One time payment) |
INR 3,000 |
| Total fees to be paid for the first year |
INR 1,13,000 |
Category2
| Tuition Fee (Per Annum) |
INR 1,95,000 |
| Caution Deposit (Refundable) (One time payment) |
INR 3,000 |
| Total fees to be paid for the first year |
INR 1,98,000 |
Category3
| Tuition Fee (Per Annum) |
INR 2,25,000 |
| Caution Deposit (Refundable) (One time payment) |
INR 3,000 |
| Total fees to be paid for the first year |
INR 2,28,000 |
DOCUMENT SUBMISSION AT THE TIME OF ADMISSION
The following documents in original should be submitted at the time of reporting to the Institute:
Original Documents:
Copy of documents (1 set) :
- Copy of Provisional Admission Letter
- Aadhar card / Age proof certificate
- X & XII mark sheet
- Transfer Certificate/School Leaving Certificate
- Migration Certificate
- Community Certificate (For SC/ST only)
- Nativity Certificate (For candidates hailing from Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and the North Eastern states only)
| Last date to apply online |
May 31st, 2024 (tentatively) |
| Result Declaration |
June 5th, 2024 |
| Counselling |
June 5th and 6th,2024 |
| Class Commencement |
11-07-2024 (Tentatively) |
