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The School of Agriculture in ITM University Gwalior is accredited with Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi and offers various undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs. The undergraduate programs are completely aligned with V Deans’ committee report while the postgraduate programs have been aligned with “Restructured and Revised Syllabi of Post-graduate Programmes” finalized by BSMA (BSMA) Committees to comply with various provisions of National Education Policy-2020. The programs under the school have completely updated and structured to include the courses pertaining to discipline specific and generic elective, ability enhancement courses, skill enhancement courses and value-added courses to inculcate the entrepreneurial skills, managerial skills, critical thinking, communication skills, human values and ethics and the desired programme outcomes. 

The programmes delivery is based on the innovative pedagogical tools with sufficient teacher-students’ interactions, project based learning and hands-on training to bring the real life understanding of the subject in the various disciplines of agriculture. The READY programme provides greater opportunities to undergraduate students for understanding the working of various industries, KVKs (Krishi Vigyan Kendra), start-ups and the real-life situations of the farmers. Through the Experiential Learning programmes (ELPs) the students are able to run different units on the basis of earn while learn concept. Each programme in the school of agriculture provides holistic development of students in the specific disciplines

 

Uniqueness

India achieved spectacular agricultural growth since 1966, after advent of the Green Revolution. The increase in food grain production from a meager 51 million tonnes in 1950 to about 265.57 million tonnes in 2013-2014 is remarkable achievement unparallel in the history of world agriculture. Similar enhancement in production of milk, fish, oilseeds and fruit & vegetables has also been observed. White, Blue, Yellow and Golden Revolution respectively have been responsible for bringing prosperity in the farming community. The cradle of this success beside government policies and high receptivity of the farming community has been the establishment of institutions of higher agriculture education. These institutions developed new breed of skilled human resources who were instrumental in not only generating new technologies but also in their assessment, refinement and dissemination to the farming community.

The School of Agriculture of ITM University Gwalior was started during the year 2013, looking to the ample scope of agricultural development in Madhya Pradesh. Initially undergraduate (B.Sc. (Ag) / B.Sc. (Ag) Hons.) and Postgraduate (M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agronomy and Horticulture) disciplines were started with total intake of 231 students in B.Sc. (Ag) / B.Sc. (Ag) Hons. and 27 students in Agronomy and 12 Student in Horticulture. At present the total intake of students in School of Agriculture is 511. This year MBAAgribusines programme is also being offered.

School of Agriculture, ITM University, is an ICAR accredited school and is known for its quality education to meet the national and international competence and provides exceptionally trained agriculture professionals in contemporary areas of agriculture. The school offers programs at undergraduate, post graduate and doctoral level with a focus on amalgamation of indigenous traditional knowledge (ITK) of agriculture with the modern and hi-tech agricultural practices for developing agriculture graduates who can apply their learning for growth and development of agrarian society.

Dean

Dr. Shailesh Kumar Singh

Vision

The School of Agriculture will be known for excellence in teaching, research and outreach to serve for the society.

Mission 

The School of Agriculture aspires to establish as a premier institution for imparting quality education in various field of agriculture with the commitment to ensure agricultural sustainability through technology transfer and effective resource management.

UG Programmes:

  • B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture

B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture is an undergraduate program accredited with ICAR, New Delhi. The curricula and syllabi are completely aligned with the V Deans’ committee of ICAR. The program is structured to include the courses pertaining to discipline specific and generic elective, ability enhancement courses, skill enhancement courses and value-added courses to inculcate the entrepreneurial skills, managerial skills, critical thinking, communication skills, human values and ethics and the desired programme outcomes.

  • B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture

B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture is an undergraduate program and the curricula and syllabi are completely aligned with the V Deans’ committee of ICAR. The program is structured to include the courses pertaining to discipline specific and generic elective, ability enhancement courses, skill enhancement courses and value-added courses to inculcate the entrepreneurial skills, managerial skills, critical thinking, communication skills, human values and ethics and the desired programme outcomes.

  • Bachelor of Fisheries Sciences (BFSc)

Bachelor of Fisheries Sciences is an undergraduate program where curricula and syllabi are completely aligned with the V Deans’ committee of ICAR. The program is structured to include the courses pertaining to discipline specific and generic elective, ability enhancement courses, skill enhancement courses and value-added courses to inculcate the entrepreneurial skills, managerial skills, critical thinking, communication skills, human values and ethics and the desired programme outcomes.

PG Programmes:

  • M.Sc. (Ag) Agronomy

M.Sc. (Ag) Agronomy is a postgraduate program where curricula and syllabi are completely aligned with “Restructured and Revised Syllabi of Post-graduate Programmes” finalized by Broad Subject Matter Area (BSMA) Committees to comply with various provisions of National Education Policy-2020. The program provides an optional internship/ in-plant training through Internship for Development of Entrepreneurship in Agriculture, called as IDEA, in lieu of thesis/ research work which provides the students an opportunity to have a real-time hands-on experience in the industry.

  • M.Sc. (Ag) Soil Science

M.Sc. (Ag) Soil Science is a postgraduate program where curricula and syllabi are completely aligned with “Restructured and Revised Syllabi of Post-graduate Programmes” finalized by Broad Subject Matter Area (BSMA) Committees to comply with various provisions of National Education Policy-2020. The program provides an optional internship/ in-plant training through Internship for Development of Entrepreneurship in Agriculture, called as IDEA, in lieu of thesis/ research work which provides the students an opportunity to have a real-time hands-on experience in the industry.

  • M.Sc. (Ag) Genetics & Plant Breeding

M.Sc. (Ag) Genetics & Plant Breeding is a postgraduate program where curricula and syllabi are completely aligned with “Restructured and Revised Syllabi of Post-graduate Programmes” finalized by Broad Subject Matter Area (BSMA) Committees to comply with various provisions of National Education Policy-2020. The program provides an optional internship/ in-plant training through Internship for Development of Entrepreneurship in Agriculture, called as IDEA, in lieu of thesis/ research work which provides the students an opportunity to have a real-time hands-on experience in the industry.

  • M.Sc. (Ag) Plant Pathology

M.Sc. (Ag) Plant Pathology is a postgraduate program where curricula and syllabi are completely aligned with “Restructured and Revised Syllabi of Post-graduate Programmes” finalized by Broad Subject Matter Area (BSMA) Committees to comply with various provisions of National Education Policy-2020. The program provides an optional internship/ in-plant training through Internship for Development of Entrepreneurship in Agriculture, called as IDEA, in lieu of thesis/ research work which provides the students an opportunity to have a real-time hands-on experience in the industry.

  • M.Sc. (Ag) Entomology

M.Sc. (Ag) Entomology is a postgraduate program where curricula and syllabi are completely aligned with “Restructured and Revised Syllabi of Post-graduate Programmes” finalized by Broad Subject Matter Area (BSMA) Committees to comply with various provisions of National Education Policy-2020. The program provides an optional internship/ in-plant training through Internship for Development of Entrepreneurship in Agriculture, called as IDEA, in lieu of thesis/ research work which provides the students an opportunity to have a real-time hands-on experience in the industry.

  • M.Sc. (Hort.) Fruit Science

M.Sc. (Hort.) Fruit Science is a postgraduate program where curricula and syllabi are completely aligned with “Restructured and Revised Syllabi of Post-graduate Programmes” finalized by Broad Subject Matter Area (BSMA) Committees to comply with various provisions of National Education Policy-2020. The program provides an optional internship/ in-plant training through Internship for Development of Entrepreneurship in Agriculture, called as IDEA, in lieu of thesis/ research work which provides the students an opportunity to have a real-time hands-on experience in the industry.

  • M.Sc. (Hort.) Vegetable Science

M.Sc. (Hort.) Vegetable Science is a postgraduate program where curricula and syllabi are completely aligned with “Restructured and Revised Syllabi of Post-graduate Programmes” finalized by Broad Subject Matter Area (BSMA) Committees to comply with various provisions of National Education Policy-2020. The program provides an optional internship/ in-plant training through Internship for Development of Entrepreneurship in Agriculture, called as IDEA, in lieu of thesis/ research work which provides the students an opportunity to have a real-time hands-on experience in the industry.

  • M.Sc. (Hort.) Post Harvest Management

M.Sc. (Hort.) Post Harvest Management is a postgraduate program where curricula and syllabi are completely aligned with “Restructured and Revised Syllabi of Post-graduate Programmes” finalized by Broad Subject Matter Area (BSMA) Committees to comply with various provisions of National Education Policy-2020. The program provides an optional internship/ in-plant training through Internship for Development of Entrepreneurship in Agriculture, called as IDEA, in lieu of thesis/ research work which provides the students an opportunity to have a real-time hands-on experience in the industry.

B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture / B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture / Bachelor of Fisheries Sciences (BFSc)

Program Highlights: 

  • Delivery is based on the innovative pedagogical tools with sufficient teacher-students’ interactions, project based learning and hands-on training to bring the real life understanding of the subject in the various disciplines of agriculture. 
  • The READY programme provides greater opportunities to undergraduate students for understanding the working of various industries, KVKs (Krishi Vigyan Kendra), start-ups and the real-life situations of the farmers. 
  • Through the Experiential Learning programmes (ELPs) the students are able to run different units on the basis of earn while learn concept.

Career Prospects:

  • Junior Research Fellowship for higher educations
  • Administrative services, agriculture officers in bank, allied services in government and non-government organizations
  • Agriculture development officer
  • Sales/marketing executives/managers in private companies/organizations
  • Farm managers/supervisors, technical officer/assistant in government and private sector
  • Sectional Officer, Technical officer/Assistant in government and private sector
  • Self-Employment/Entrepreneurship for establishment of agri-based industries

M.Sc. (Ag) Agronomy / M.Sc. (Ag) Soil Science / M.Sc. (Ag) Genetics & Plant Breeding / M.Sc. (Ag) Plant Pathology / M.Sc. (Ag) Entomology / M.Sc. (Hort.) Fruit Science / M.Sc. (Hort.) Vegetable Science / M.Sc. (Hort.) Post Harvest Management

Program Highlights: 

  • Delivery is based on the innovative pedagogical tools with sufficient teacher-students’ interactions, project based learning and hands-on training to bring the real life understanding of the subject in the various disciplines of agriculture. 
  • The programme provides greater opportunities of internship/ in-plant training through Internship for Development of Entrepreneurship in Agriculture, called as IDEA. 
  • Scheme and syllabus is as per BSMA committee report of ICAR, New Delhi.

Career Prospects:

  • Senior Research Fellowship for higher educations
  • Assistant professor in academic institutions 
  • Agricultural Research Services
  • Administrative services, agriculture officers in bank, allied services in government and non-government organizations
  • Agriculture development officer
  • Sales/marketing executives/managers in private companies/organizations
  • Farm managers/supervisors, technical officer/assistant in government and private sector
  • Sectional Officer, Technical officer/Assistant in government and private sector
  • Self-Employment/Entrepreneurship for establishment of agri-based industries

B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture / B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture / Bachelor of Fisheries Sciences (BFSc)

Eligibility: 10+2 or intermediate with PCMB, PCB, PCM or Agriculture ( P – Physics, C – Chemistry, M – Mathematics, B – Biology) from a recognised Board/university.

M.Sc. (Ag) Agronomy / M.Sc. (Ag) Soil Science / M.Sc. (Ag) Genetics & Plant Breeding / M.Sc. (Ag) Plant Pathology / M.Sc. (Ag) Entomology / M.Sc. (Hort.) Fruit Science / M.Sc. (Hort.) Vegetable Science / M.Sc. (Hort.) Post Harvest Management

Eligibility: B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture/ B.Sc. Agriculture/ B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture with minimum 5.5 CGPA

Career Options & Placement opportunities

There are tremendous career opportunities in Agricultural survices at national level through Agricultural Scientist Recruitment Board (ASRB). Provincial Agricultural Services (PAS) through State Public Service Commission as District Agriculture Officer (DAO), Soil Conservation Officer (SCO) District Horticulture Officer (DHO), Plant Protection Officer 101 (PPO), Extension Officer and other subordinate services. Besides, there is an ample scope in this field of griculture especially – Fertilizer, Agro-chemical, Biopesticide, Post Harvest Technology, Rural industries and Research & Development and Banking Sectors.

There is also an urgent need of agriculture graduate as entrepreneur in village based services such as diagnostic laboratories, Advisors on new innovation, markets and development officer / Asstt. in corporate and contract farming.

Placement data for the last 3 years (2019, 2020, 2021)

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Figure-1: Placement of students (2018-19 pass outs) under different sectors (percentage distribution for all placed students)

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Figure-2: Placement of students (2019-20 pass outs) under different sectors (percentage distribution for all placed students)

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Figure-3: Placement of students (2020-21 pass outs) under different sectors (percentage distribution for all placed students)

 

Top Companies and Recruiters list of the school. Pie charts mentioning the different sectors from where the organization came for placement.

  • Zenesis Agroscience & Consulting Pvt. Ltd., Hamidia Road, Mansarovar Garden, Kirti Nagar, New Delhi-110015, Delhi, India
  • Virbac Animal Health India Private Limited, Western Express Hwy, Borivali East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400066
  • Ashpra Skills Private Limited, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
  • GM Food Pvt. Ltd., Sonipat, Haryana – 131 028 (INDIA)
  • Ecocert India Pvt Ltd, Aurangabad, Maharashtra 431001
  • Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO), IFFCO Sadan, C-1, District Centre, Saket Place, New Delhi – 110017
  • Nexcity Solution Pvt. Ltd., C21 Mall Corporate Zone, Hoshangabad Road Bhopal- 462026
  • Virbac Animal Health India Private Limited, Western Express Hwy, Borivali East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400066
  • Adecco India Pvt Ltd, MP Nagar, Bhopal
  • Navkisan Bio Plaantec Limited, Jalgaon, Maharashtra
  • Vishwas Agro Chemicals, Nemawar Rd, Navlakha, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452001
  • Muskan Dreams, City Center Extension Sirol Main Road, next to M.K City, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh 474001
  • AgroStar India, Nagar Road, Next to Inorbit Mall, Pune-411014, Maharashtra, India
  • Eximenia Organic Valley Pvt. Ltd., Karanja, Maharashtra- 444105
  • Our Foods Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad, Telangana
  • Krishi Unnati, Millenium Business Park, Mahape, Navi Mumbai
  • VNR Seeds Private Limited, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492006

Technical competence Acquired

School of Agriculture has experienced faculty in the field of Agricultural and Allied sciences. The field of expertise of the faculty is in the Genetic Plant Breeding Soil science, Agronomy Horticulture, Plant Protection etc. The school is trying at her level best to develop the skill oriented sets of teaching, research and extension as per specific need of the students and farming community of the M.P. Since the School of Agriculture is initiated to act at very early stage the development of teaching, research and extension is at embryonic stage.

Augmented Opportunities available in the department

MOU’S with Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute, National Research Central for Agro- forestry, Jhansi and Central Institute of Sub-tropical Horticulture are under process.

Resources of the department

Experienced Faculty in the field of GPB Soil Science, Agronomy, Plant Pathology, Horticulture and other allied sciences are already available with the School of Agriculture.

Infrastructural resources

School of Agriculture situated at present in Sithouli Campus, however, the building of School of Agriculture is to be constructed at Turari Campus along with basic amenities such as 50 hectare Instructional Farm, Laboratory, facilities for Library, Sport and Recreation for all-round personality development of the students.

Research area:

Research areas are proposed in the field of Agronomy and Horticulture with special reference to varietal development, package and practices, INM, IPM etc.

Training offered

For the entrepreneurship development of rural youth, the seed production technology, nursery raising and management of horticulture crops are already proposed.

Event

CERTIFICATE COURSE ON
BASIC ANALYTICAL TECHNICS

FOR SOIL AND WATER TESTING
Organized by ITM University
[5th FEBRUARY 2020]
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CERTIFICATE COURSE ON
FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PROCESSING

Organized by ITM University
[6th FEBRUARY 2020]
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Past Event

National Conference On Organic
Farming & National Food Security

Organized by ITM University,Gwalior
[19-20, FEBRUARY 2016]
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Sr. No.Name of the SchoolName of the Program(s)Total No. of the courses in the program (as per program SchemeLink
1School of Agriculture1. B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture107https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f4oT-tPF_4oygo9H-YKSfigtz6NnveTO/view?usp=drive_link
2. B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture68
3. Bachelor of Fisheries Science67
4. M. Sc. Ag. (Agronomy)31
5. M. Sc. Ag. (Genetics Plant Breeding)20
6. M. Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Vegetable Science)20
7. M. Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Fruit Science)20
8. M.Sc. Ag. (Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry)19
10. M. Sc. Ag (Plant Pathology)20
10. M. Sc. Ag (Entomology)20
11. Ph.D. (Agronomy)25
12. Ph.D. Horticulture (Vegetable Science)20
13. Ph.D. Genetics and Plant Breeding17