BSc Agriculture (BScAg)
University
Agriculture and Forestry University
Duration
4 years
Fee
Rs. 270000
Colleges
11+
Summary
BSc Agriculture (B.Sc Ag) at Agriculture and Forestry University (AFU) is a four-year interdisciplinary program focused on agricultural science, technology, and management. It equips students with practical and theoretical knowledge to enhance agricultural productivity in Nepal.
Description
The program integrates biology, environmental science, soil science, agronomy, horticulture, animal husbandry, and agribusiness. Students develop competencies in modern agricultural techniques, research, and innovation. The curriculum emphasizes practical training, fieldwork, and entrepreneurial skills to prepare graduates for technical, managerial, and research roles in agriculture.
Description
Curricular Structure (Semester-wise)
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | Cr. Hr. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | PLB 101, HRT 101, AGR 101, AEC 101, BCH 101, SSC 101, LPM 101 | Intro Genetics, Intro Horticulture, Principles of Agronomy, Principles of Economics, General Biochemistry, Fundamentals of Soil Science, Intro Animal Science | 14+6 |
| 2nd | PPH 101, HRT 102, AGR 102, AEC 102, SSC 102, EXT 101, LPM 102 | Crop Physiology, Ornamental Horticulture, Cereal Crops, Farm Management, Soil Fertility, Rural Sociology, Ruminant Production | 13+7 |
| 3rd | MIB 201, ENT 201, AMT 201, PLP 201, AGR 203, HRT 203, EXT 202, AQU 201, LPM 203 | Agro Microbiology, Intro Entomology, Agro-meteorology, Plant Pathology, Grain Legumes & Oilseeds, Fruit & Plantation Crops, Agri Extension, Principles of Aquaculture, Pig & Poultry | 15+7 |
| 4th | ECO 201, PLB 202, AGR 204, AST 201, HRT 204, ENT 202, SSC 203, ANU 201 | Environmental Science, Plant Breeding, Commercial Crops, Agricultural Statistics, Vegetable & Spice Production, Pest Management, Soil Physics, Animal Nutrition | 15+7 |
| 5th | ECO 302, ENT 303, PLP 302, EXT 303, AEC 303, AGR 305, SSC 304, PLB 303, ANB 301 | Medicinal Plants, Economic Entomology, Crop Diseases, Agri Communication, Agri Marketing, Seed Technology, Soil Conservation, Molecular Genetics, Animal Breeding | 16+6 |
| 6th | EXT 304, PLP 303, ENT 304, HRT 305, AGR 306, AEN 301, PLB 304, ANU 302, LPM 304 | Community Dev, Mushroom Cultivation, Industrial Entomology, Post-harvest Horticulture, Weed Science, Farm Power & Machinery, Resistance Breeding, Fodder Production, Dairy Science | 13+8 |
| 7th | ECO 403, AEC 404, HRT 406, BIT 401, AEN 402, AEN 403, ANU 403, LEE 401 | Agrobiodiversity, Agri Project Planning, Agroforestry, Biotechnology, Farm Water Management, Farm Structures, Human Nutrition, Entrepreneurial Learning | 13+9 |
| 8th | AEC 405, VMC 401, LEE 402 | Agribusiness Management, Animal Health, Entrepreneurial Learning | 4+12 |
Features
Features
Duration: 4 years
Semester system with internal assessment and final theory/practical exams
Minimum 70% attendance required for eligibility
Grading scale 1–4 (A–D) based on performance
Scholarships available through national and international organizations
Entrance-based merit admission
Admission Process
Admission process
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Online application submission on AFU portal
Entrance exam (80% weight) plus 10% 10+2 aggregate and 10% SLC marks
Minimum 50% score required in entrance exam
Admission based on merit list
Submission of original academic documents, citizenship, photographs, and quota verification certificates at admission
Eligibility
SLC/SEE passed
I.Sc./10+2 (Science/Agriculture) with 50% aggregate, including English, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, and Physics
Nepalese citizen
Job Prospects
Job prospects
Agriculture officer
Farm and agribusiness management
Soil and crop scientist
Horticulture and animal production specialist
Agro-entrepreneurship
Agricultural extension and consultancy
Research and development in agriculture
Colleges Offering This Course
College of Natural Resource Management (CNRM), Khajura
Gorkha Polytechnic College and Research Center
Valley Krishi Campus
Jibika College of Agricultural Science
Center for Biotechnology, Agriculture and Forestry University
Ramnagar Technical and Management College
Purwanchal Agriculture Campus
Marin College of Natural Resource Management
Himchhaya College
Faculty of Forestry, Agriculture and Forestry University
Sciences School of Pharmacy | Karnali Academy of Health Sciences
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