There is a wide scope in the field of agriculture as it plays a significant role in the advancement of the Indian Economy. This course offers practical and theoretical knowledge regarding various aspects of farming, fertilizer and pesticide composition, and strategies to improve the agricultural sector ( as a consequence of the advent of new technology i.e.modern machines).
The diploma course in agriculture offers specialized courses in the field such as seed technology, organic farming, animal husbandry, etc.
List of Diploma Courses in Agriculture that you can pursue after 10th (in Detail)-
Diploma in Agriculture
A diploma in Agriculture course offers study about various topics regarding agriculture, methodologies of farming, etc.
Course Details –
| Duration of course | 2 to 3 years |
| Eligibility Criteria | The candidate must have passed 10th class or equivalent with at least 50% marks from a recognized board. |
| Course Curriculum | The syllabus of this course relies upon the following topics – Plant Pathology, Principles of Agronomy, Principles of genetics, Soil and Fertility Management, etc. |
| Admission Process | For admission into the UG Diploma course – The admissions are done based on marks scored in class 10th or it also depends on the number of seats available or category-wise registration, etc. |
| Colleges/Universities | Tamil Nadu Agricultural University Punjab Agricultural UniversityLovely Professional University Some colleges offer this course through distance education such as -Tamil Nadu Agricultural UniversityAnnamalai University |
| Course Fee | The course fee ranges from Rs. 10,000 – Rs.40,000 per annum. |
| Career Opportunities | Research Associate, Agricultural Engineer, Agricultural Ecologist, Lecturer, etc. |
Diploma in Horticulture
Diploma in Horticulture deals with studying methodologies and techniques involved in crops, management of plants, flowers, trees, gardening, insects, worms, etc.
Course Details –
| Course Duration | 2 years |
| Eligibility Criteria | The candidate must pass class 10th or equivalent from a recognized board with at least 45-50% marks. |
| Course Curriculum | Semester 1 -Basics in HorticultureFarm Machinery Soil and Fertility ManagementFundamentals of AgronomyPlant Propagation PracticesLivestock Management and Poultry Production Semester 2 -IrrigationMedicinal and Aromatic crop production technologyAgroforestryFruit Crop Production TechnologyWeed ManagementPlant ProtectionSilvi horticultureOrnamental Gardening and LandscapingDry Land Horticulture Semester 3 -Crops Pest ManagementCrops Diseases and its ManagementCommercial AgricultureFlower Crops, Spice Crops, Vegetable Crops Protection Technology Semester 4 -Practical TrainingPost Harvest HandingSeed Production Technology of Horticultural CropsFarm Management and Marketing |
| Admission Process | Merit/ Entrance Exam |
| Colleges/Universities | Tamil Nadu Agricultural UniversityOrissa University of Agriculture and Technology Dr. YSR Horticultural University Indian Agricultural Institute, DelhiCentral Institute of Agricultural Engineering, Bhopal |
| Course Fee | Average Fee ranges between Rs.30,000 – Rs.75,000 per annum. |
| Career Opportunities | The candidates can get employment in Universities, Government Organizations, Urban Gardening, etc as a -Geologist, Field Operator, Process Operator, Horticulturist, Pest Controller, Sales Executive, Floriculturist, etc. |
Diploma in Organic Farming
Organic farming is a method of farming that is related to the cultivation of natural resources only.
Course Details
| Course Duration | 2 years |
| Eligibility Criteria | The candidate must have passed 10th class from a recognized board with at least 45 – 50% marks. |
| Course Curriculum | Semester 1 -Principles of Organic FarmingPrinciples of Entomology and PathologyOrganic Crop Production and Crop MechanizationSoil Fertility and ManuresProduction and utilization of Traditional Organics for Crop Production Semester 2 -Nutrient Management and Recycling in Crop ProductionOrganic Crop Production and Crop Mechanization – IILivestock Management and Integrated Farming SystemsPests and Diseases of Crops and their Management through Organic Practices – I Semester 3 -Organic Plant ProtectionOrganic Production and Management – IIPests and Diseases of Crops and their Management through Organic Practices – IIOrganic Crop Production Semester 4 -Post-harvest Technology & Value Addition in Fruits, Vegetables , and Dairy ProductsSeed Production & Seed CertificationOrganic Farming Process Certification and Linkage with IndustriesIrrigation & Precision FarmingEconomics of Organic Crop Production and Agriculture |
| Admission Process | Merit/Entrance Exam |
| Colleges/Universities | Indira Gandhi National Open UniversityGlobal Open University, NagalandNational Academy of Agricultural Sciences |
| Course Fee | Rs. 5,000 – Rs. 1,50,000 per annum |
| Career Opportunities | Organic Agricultural Manager, Organic Farmer, Organic Certifying Agent, Organic Agricultural or Food Scientist, etc. |
- Diploma in Animal Husbandry –
Course Details –
| Course Duration | 2 to 3 years |
| Eligibility Criteria | The candidate must have passed class 10th from a recognized board (with English, Physics, Chemistry Biology as the core subjects).Score at least 50% marks in class 10th examinations. |
| Course Curriculum | Covers topics related to different aspects of animal healthcare and dairying including animal nutrition, Animal Physiology, Livestock production and Management, Genetics and animal breeding, etc. Semester 1 -Introductory to Animal ManagementIntroductory Livestock AnatomyIntroductory Animal Physiology-I Semester 2 -Introductory Animal BreedingIntroductory Animal Management – IIIntroductory Fodder Management and Grassland Management – IIntroduction to Animal Husbandry Extension – IIntroduction to Environment Science Semester 3 -Introductory Veterinary ParasitologyIntroductory to Animal Husbandry Extension – IIIntroductory Veterinary MicrobiologyIntroductory Animal Nutrition – IPreliminary Pathology Semester 4 -Introduction to Animal Nutrition – IIIntroductory Animal Reproductions – IIntroductory Animal Husbandry Economics and MarketingIntroductory PharmacologyIntroductory Animal Healthcare – I Semester 5 -Introductory Veterinary Public HealthIntroductory Animal Healthcare – IIMinor Veterinary SurgeryIntroductory Animal Reproductions – IIIntroductory Animal Management Semester 6 -Farm Practice Training:Poultry (1 month)Cattle and Buffalo (2 months)Educational Tour (7 days)Sheep and goat (1 month)Government Dispensary (1 month and 3 weeks) |
| Admission Process | Admissions are done based on merit or the entrance exam |
| Colleges/Universities | Karnataka Veterinary, Animal and Fisheries Sciences University, BidarNational Dairy Research Institute, KarnalThe Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, BikanerKamdhenu University, Gandhinagar |
| Course Fee | Rs.35,000 – Rs.1,50,000 per annum |
| Career Opportunities | Veterinarian, Dairy Production Manager, Animal Husbandry Supervisor, etc. |
Some other Diploma courses in Agriculture
Diploma in Seed Technology
Diploma in Agro-Products Processing
Diploma in Food Processing
Diploma in Agricultural Engineering
Diploma in Hybrid Seed Production Technology, etc.
