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
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
Prof. (Dr.) Naresh Bahadur Singh
Vision
To be a global leader in agricultural education, research, and innovation, empowering students to address the rural development and world’s food security challenges sustainably.
Mission
UG Programmes:
It is a branch of engineering integrates mechanical engineering, civil engineering, chemical engineering and basic science which provide a specialized concept of Agricultural Engineering with a depth of theoretical as well as practical knowledge for Agricultural Practices and preserving environment.
Eligibility: 10+2/Intermediate with PCM (P-Physics, C-Chemistry, M-Mathematics) or equivalent with 50% from a recognized Board/University.
Duration: 4 Years
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 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..
Eligibility: 10+2 or intermediate with PCMB, PCB, PCM or Agriculture ( P – Physics, C – Chemistry, M – Mathematics, B – Biology) from a recognised Board/university.
Duration:
PG Programmes:
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) 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. (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.
Eligibility: B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture/ B.Sc. Agriculture/ B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture with minimum 5.5 CGPA
Duration:
B.Tech (Agricultural Engineering)
Program Highlights:
Career Prospects:
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) in Agricultural Engineering provides a best and safe carrier at National and International levels which integrate private sector, public sector and NGOs. The scope of Agricultural Engineering is wide and decentralized in different fields such as Soil and Water Conservation Engineering, Irrigation and Drainage Engineering, Farm Machinery and Power Engineering, Processing and Food Processing and Renewable Energy Engineering.
Job Opportunities:
National Level
Tractor industries, Agricultural finance corporations, Dairy-food and agro industries, Irrigation and pump industries, Farming industry consultants, Area development projects, Agricultural commodities processors, Agricultural machinery manufacturing organizations, Processing agricultural products, Minor irrigation projects, Consultancies, Manufacturing agricultural implements, NABARD, ICAR, Agriculture scientist (ARS), Subject matter specialist in KVKs, Food corporation of India, Council of scientific and industrial research, National seeds corporation, National dairy development board, Assistant agriculture engineer, Agricultural field officer, Assistant professors in agricultural Universities, Soil conservation officer, ADA, SADA, ADO, SADO, RHEO, TA, STA etc.
International Levels
ICRISAT, World bank, FAO, UNISCO, Space agencies, World agroforestry, United nation organizations etc.
NGOs
SRIJAN, PRADAN, DHAN, ATMA, KHAN, AGA, GIZ etc.
B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture / B.Sc. (Hons) Horticulture
Program Highlights:
Career Prospects:
M.Sc. (Ag) Agronomy / M.Sc. (Ag) Genetics & Plant Breeding / M.Sc. (Hort.) Vegetable Science
Program Highlights:
Career Prospects:
| Sr. No. | Name of the School | Name of the Program(s) | Total No. of the courses in the program (as per program Scheme | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | School of Agriculture | 1. B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture | 107 | View |
| 2. B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture | 68 | |||
| 4. M. Sc. Ag. (Agronomy) | 31 | |||
| 5. M. Sc. Ag. (Genetics Plant Breeding) | 20 | |||
| 6. M. Sc. Ag. Horticulture (Vegetable Science) | 20 | |||
| 11. Ph.D. (Agronomy) | 25 | |||
| 12. Ph.D. Horticulture (Vegetable Science) | 20 | |||
| 13. Ph.D. Genetics and Plant Breeding | 17 | |||
| 14. Ph.D. Horticulture (Fruit Science) | 20 |
List of Laboratories:
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.
The School is presently offering Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Horticulture and Fisheries Science; Masters’ degree in Agronomy, Soil Science, Horticulture (Fruit Science), Horticulture (Vegetable Science), Genetic and Plant Breeding, Entomology, Plant Pathology and Doctoral degree in in Agronomy, Horticulture (Fruit Science), Horticulture (Vegetable Science), Genetic and Plant Breeding.
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.
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)
Figure-2: Placement of students (2019-20 pass outs) under different sectors (percentage distribution for all placed students)
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.
Students are successfully placed in the companies listed below.
Event
 CERTIFICATE COURSE ON BASIC ANALYTICAL TECHNICS FOR SOIL AND WATER TESTING Organized by ITM University [5th FEBRUARY 2020] View more
|
 CERTIFICATE COURSE ON FRUIT AND VEGETABLE PROCESSING Organized by ITM University [6th FEBRUARY 2020] View more
|
Past Event
[19-20, FEBRUARY 2016] Read More…
Register and pay online at http://onlineapply.itmuniversity.ac.in/ or Visit the Counselling Cell at ITM University Gwalior Campus or request by post for the Registration Form to the Counselling Cell of ITM University. The registration fee is to be paid by DD drawn in favor of “ITM University Gwalior” or depositing INR, 11,000/- at the cash counter of ITM University. In Case of online registration, payment is to be made online.
