BSc Agriculture (BScAg)

BSc Agriculture at Rajarshi Janak University is a four-year undergraduate program focused on agricultural science, crop and animal production, agribusiness, sustainability, and applied field-based learning.

The Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (BSc Ag) offered by Rajarshi Janak University is designed to produce technically competent agricultural professionals capable of addressing Nepal’s food security, farming productivity, and rural development needs. The program integrates foundational science with applied agricultural disciplines such as agronomy, horticulture, soil science, plant protection, animal science, agricultural economics, and extension. Emphasis is placed on practical training, fieldwork, and problem-solving aligned with local and national agricultural systems.

Curricular Structure

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The program generally spans 8 semesters over 4 years, covering:

• Basic sciences (botany, zoology, chemistry, statistics)
• Core agriculture disciplines (agronomy, horticulture, soil science, animal science, plant pathology, entomology)
• Agricultural economics, extension, and agribusiness
• Fieldwork, practicals, and internship/research components

Features

• Four-year professional agriculture degree
• Strong focus on practical, laboratory, and field-based learning
• Coverage of crop science, livestock, soil, plant protection, and agribusiness
• Alignment with national agricultural development priorities
• Delivered by a public multidisciplinary university
• Pathway to government, private sector, and entrepreneurial roles in agriculture

Eligibility

• Intermediate / +2 Science (or equivalent)
• Typically requires Physics, Chemistry, and Biology or agriculture-related background
• Minimum academic performance as prescribed by the university and regulatory bodies
• Entrance examination as per university/national agriculture admission system

Admission Process (Points)

• Application through Rajarshi Janak University or designated admission authority
• Appearance and qualification in the prescribed entrance examination
• Merit-based selection according to entrance score and reservation rules
• Submission of academic certificates and required documents at admission

Job Prospects / Prospect Careers

• Agriculture Officer / Junior Technical Assistant (JTA/JT)
• Agronomist / Crop Production Specialist
• Horticulture Officer
• Soil and Fertility Technician
• Plant Protection / Pest Management Officer
• Livestock and Farm Management Roles
• Agricultural Extension Officer
• Agribusiness and Agro-input Management
• Seed, fertilizer, and pesticide industry roles
• Agricultural Project Officer (NGO/INGO)
• Farm Entrepreneur / Agri-startup Founder
• Research Assistant (agriculture and rural development)