BSc Agriculture

Tribhuwan University
4 years
Rs.
Updated November 28, 2025

University

Tribhuwan University

Duration

4 years

Fee

Rs.

Colleges

8+

Summary

Four-year, eight-semester TU program focused on agricultural sciences, production technology, soil and plant sciences, livestock, extension, agribusiness, and field-based practical learning.

Combines foundational biological sciences with specialized disciplines such as agronomy, horticulture, soil science, plant breeding, entomology, animal science, aquaculture, extension, and agribusiness. 

Includes work-experience programs, project work, study visits, and practical classes. Final year offers electives and applied practicum. Designed to produce competent agriculturists for Nepal’s agricultural and rural-development sectors.

Description

Curricular Structure 

Year 1 – Foundations of Agriculture

SemesterKey SubjectsCredits
1Sociology • Biochemistry • Economics • Agronomy • Horticulture • Soil Science • Animal Science • WEP20
2Crop Physiology • Microbiology • Farm Management • Cereal Crops • Ornamental Horticulture • Soil Fertility • Ruminant Production • WEP21

Year 2 – Core Agricultural Disciplines

SemesterKey SubjectsCredits
3Environmental Science • Environmental Economics • Legumes/Oilseeds • Entomology • Fruit Production • Genetics • Pig & Poultry • Agrometeorology • Ichthyology22
4Commercial Crops • Seed Tech • Agri-Statistics • Vegetable/Spices • Plant Breeding • Soil Physics • Farm Machinery • Pasture Management • Aquaculture24

Year 3 – Applied Agriculture & Project Work

SemesterKey SubjectsCredits
5MAP • Extension • Computer Application • IPM • Agroforestry • Population Genetics • Plant Pathology • Soil Conservation • Animal Nutrition • Project Work23
6Agri-Policy • Agricultural Communication • Social Mobilization • Economic Entomology • Post-Harvest • Crop Diseases • Animal Breeding • Organic Agriculture • Project Work23

Year 4 – Agribusiness, Water, Practicum

SemesterKey SubjectsCredits
7Agribusiness • Sustainable Agriculture • Water Management • Mountain Agriculture • Biotechnology • Agrobiodiversity • Environmental Pollution • Project Work18
8Agriculture Project Planning • Agribusiness • Farm Structures & Surveying • Human Nutrition • Dairy Science • Practicum Assessment16

Total Credits: 167

Features

Features
• Eight-semester, fully residential agricultural program
• Heavy practical exposure: labs, WEPs, farm visits, project work
• Electives and specialization opportunities in final year
• Strong integration of crops, livestock, aquaculture, soil science, and agribusiness
• Ideal preparation for agriculture-sector employment and master’s programs
• Run across TU constituent and affiliated agriculture campuses

Fee (Tentative)
• Starting from NPR 551,698 (varies by campus and seat type)

Admission Process

Admission Process • Minimum 50% in I.Sc. (Science/Agriculture) with PCB + English
• Apply for IAAS Entrance Exam
• Sit for computer-based entrance test
• Selection purely on merit ranking
• Submit academic certificates, character certificate, citizenship, photos
• Seat confirmation + fee payment through respective campus

 

Job Prospects

Job Prospects
• Agriculture officer
• Crop-production specialist
• Horticulture technician
• Soil and plant-nutrient expert
• Plant-protection and pest-management officer
• Livestock and poultry-production technician
• Aquaculture technician
• Agri-business and cooperative manager
• Agricultural extension officer
• Farm manager / commercial-farming supervisor
• NGO/INGO agriculture-project assistant
• Seed, fertilizer, pesticide industry technician
• Agriculture researcher and lab assistant

Colleges Offering This Course

Rampur Campus

Prithu Technical College

Paklihawa Campus

Gauradaha Agriculture Campus

Nepal Army Institute of Agricultural Sciences

Lamjung Campus

Kailali Multiple Campus

Gokuleshwor Agriculture and Animal Science College