BSc Hons in Agriculture

Short Description

Four-year agriculture program with semester-wise progression, integrating agricultural science, technology, management, and field research. Specializations begin from the fifth semester.

Description

Curriculum combines plant science, soil science, livestock science, agribusiness, agricultural engineering basics, extension education, environmental science, and biotechnology. Program structure introduces core agricultural sciences early, followed by elective majors such as Sustainable Agriculture, Horticulture, Soil Science, Livestock Production & Management, Agri-economics, Development Studies, and Plant Protection. Final semester includes a compulsory field-based internship and thesis, giving students practical experience in farms, agro-industries, research stations, and allied institutions.

Curricular Structure (Table)

Duration: 4 years • Semesters: 8 • Specializations from Semester 5

(PU publishes detailed course lists per semester; structure above summarizes the compulsory sequence.)

Features

• Multi-disciplinary agricultural science foundation
• Specialization tracks from fifth semester
• Field-based learning through internship and thesis
• Practical exposure in agro-industries, research farms, labs, and development sectors
• Skill-building in agribusiness, farm management, and agricultural technology
• Strong relevance to Nepal’s agricultural workforce demand

Eligibility

• Grade XII / +2 Science / I.Sc. / PCL with Physics, Chemistry, English, plus Biology/Math/Computer Science, GPA 2.0 or 45%
  OR
• Diploma in Engineering, Food & Dairy Tech, Animal/Plant Science, Pharmacy, General Medicine, Lab Technology with GPA 2.0 or 45%
  OR
• A-Level with required science subjects at 45% equivalence

Entrance exam: PU FOST Bachelor Level Scholarship Entrance Exam

Admission Process (Points)

• Confirm eligibility (minimum GPA 2.0 or 45%)
• Apply to PU-affiliated agriculture college
• Sit for PU FOST entrance exam
• Merit placement determines admission
• Submit academic certificates, transcripts, citizenship/passport, and required documents for enrollment

Prospect Careers

• Agriculture Officer
• Agronomist
• Horticulture Specialist
• Livestock Technician / Farm Manager
• Soil Scientist
• Plant Protection Officer
• Agricultural Extension Officer
• Agribusiness Manager
• NGO/INGO Agriculture Program Staff
• Research Assistant in agricultural institutions
• Agri-entrepreneurship and farm enterprise management

Job Prospects

Employment opportunities exist in:

• Government agriculture offices (local/provincial/federal)
• Research farms and laboratories
• Agri-input industries (fertilizer, seed, pesticide companies)
• Livestock and dairy enterprises
• Agri-project organizations, I/NGOs
• Commercial farms and cooperatives
• Agri-tech startups and agribusiness firms

Field internship ensures workplace readiness for both technical and managerial agricultural roles.