Career Prospects in Agriculture:
The Career Prospects after completing the BSc. in Agriculture or B.Tech in Agricultural Technology and other Agricultural graduation courses are very vast. With the advancement of Technology, the various new job roles have emerged for the Agricultural Graduates as the field of Agriculture has also become quite advanced and the use of technology in it has increased drastically.
Apart from choosing career options in Agriculture and related fields like Sericulture, Horticulture etc students also choose to go for courses and career opportunities in other fields after completing their graduation in Agriculture and related fields.
The various career options and choices available to the graduates of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry or B.VSc & AH are very much similar to the Agriculture Science graduates so for that please visit the course page of Veterinary Sciences.
Here we are specifically discussing the career opportunities of only graduates in Agriculture.
Higher Education in Agriculture and related fields: This is one of the most obvious choices to make after completing graduation in Agriculture and related fields to study post-graduation courses in various fields of agriculture and gain knowledge and specialization in particular fields to make a strong career profile.
The various specializations and post-graduation courses available in Agriculture and related fields are as follows:
Apart from the ones mentioned above, there are several other Postgraduate specializations available in the field of Agriculture and related courses.
The Major Entrance Examinations for the various Postgraduate courses in Agriculture are as follows:
This is the biggest entrance examination for agricultural and veterinary masters courses as the top institutions of the country for Agriculture, Veterinary, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries take admissions through this entrance examination for all their master degree programmes.
Read more about the examination here: ICAR AIEEA PG
The admissions in the various specializations in the M.Tech or M.E in Agricultural Engineering, Dairy Technology etc are also provided through this examination.
Read more about the examination here: GATE
Higher Education in Alternative Fields: After completing graduation in Agriculture and related fields a candidate can choose to study higher education in some alternative fields which enhance the candidate’s profile and does empower the candidate with diverse knowledge and skills.
The Candidates can choose to study these postgraduate courses to either advance in the field of agriculture itself with a more powerful and diverse profile or may also choose to make a career in some other field and leave agriculture and its related fields.
Some of the higher education courses in the alternative fields are as follows:
After graduation in Agriculture, going for an MBA can be a very good option for students who want to try entrepreneurial or managerial skills in their career.
The most important MBA Entrance Examinations in India are as follows:
CAT: The Common Admission Test or CAT is the biggest MBA entrance exam in India. This examination is used for admissions into the various MBA, PGDM and other post-graduate management courses in various Management Colleges and Universities all over India including the 20 IIMs or Indian Institute of Management which are the best MBA colleges in India.
Read more about the examination here: CAT
XAT: Xavier Aptitude Test or XAT is the second biggest MBA entrance examination after CAT in India. The score of XAT is used by many MBA colleges in India including XLRI, Jamshedpur which is equivalent to the oldest IIMs in reputation, XIM, Bhubaneswar and Loyola Institute of Business Administration.
Read more about the examination here: XAT
NMAT: The NMIMS Management Aptitude Test or NMAT is conducted by GMAC (Graduate Management Admission Council) for admissions into the MBA and various other post graduate management courses offered at NMIMS, Mumbai (Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Sciences) and various other participating colleges.
The Narsee Monjee Institute of Management is among the top MBA colleges in India so this is an important examination.
Read more about the exam here: NMAT
IIFT MBA (IB): Indian Institute of Foreign Trade takes admissions into its famous MBA in International Business or MBA (IB) course via the entrance test conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
IIFT is among the top MBA colleges in the country and also has high global importance.
Read more about the examination here: IIFT MBA (IB)
SNAP Test: Symbiosis National Aptitude (SNAP) Computer-based Test is conducted for admissions into the Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune and other constituent colleges of Symbiosis International University for admissions into their MBA and various other Post Graduate Management courses.
Read more about the examination here: SNAP
The major Entrance Examinations for admissions in the Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication in India are as follows:
IIMC Entrance Test: The Indian Institute of Mass Communication Entrance Test or IIMC Entrance Test is conducted by the NTA or National Testing Agency for admissions into the various Post Graduate Diploma courses in Journalism and Advertising & Public Relations at IIMC, New Delhi and its five other Regional campuses namely: Jammu, Amravati, Kottayam, Dhenkanal and Aizawl.
Any student who is in the final year/semester of graduation and graduates of any stream can appear for this examination.
The Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi is the best Institute for Journalism and Mass communication in India so this is by far the most important entrance examination for anyone who wants to study Postgraduate courses in Journalism.
Read more about the examination here: IIMC Entrance Test
ACJ Entrance Examination: The Asian College of Journalism Entrance Examination or ACJ Entrance Examination is conducted for admissions into the Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism course offered at the Asian College of Journalism, Chennai.
After the Entrance Examination, there is a personal interview conducted and then the admissions are granted.
This is among the best institutes for Journalism and Mass Communication in India therefore, this makes it one of the very important Entrance Examination for Journalism and Mass Communication in India.
Read more about the examination here: ACJ Entrance Examination
JMI Entrance Test: The Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Test or JMI Entrance Test is conducted for the various Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses offered at various departments, centres and faculties of the Jamia Millia Islamia University.
For Journalism, this examination is important for admissions into the M.A. (Mass Communication) and M.A. (Convergent Journalism) (Self Financed) offered at the A.J.K Mass Communication Research Centre of the Jamia Millia Islamia University.
The A.J.K Mass Communication Research Centre is among the top Institutes for Journalism and Mass Communication in India. Therefore, this examination holds a very high importance for any journalism aspirant.
Read more about the examination here: JMI Entrance Test
BHU PET: The Banaras Hindu University Postgraduate Entrance Test or
BHU PET is conducted for admissions into the various Postgraduate courses offered at various faculties of the Banaras Hindu University.
For Journalism and Mass Communication, this examination is conducted for admissions into the M.A. in Mass Communication course offered at the Faculty of Arts in Banaras Hindu University.
This is one of the best Institutions for Journalism and Mass Communication in India. Also Banaras Hindu University holds a really high reputation as a University in India as well as globally.
Therefore, this is a very important examination for every mass communication aspirant.
Read more about the examination here: BHU PET
One can study a 3 year LLB or Bachelor of Laws after completing the graduation in Agriculture.
Some of the major Law Entrance Exams for 3 year LLB courses are as follows:
DU LLB Entrance Exam: This is the entrance exam for admissions in the 3 year LLB programme offered at the 3 Law Centres namely Campus Law Centre, Law Centre I and Law Centre II at the Faculty of Law, Delhi University.
These three centres are the best places to study the 3 year LLB course in the country so this becomes the most important 3 year LLB Entrance Examination in India.
Read more about the examination here: DU LLB Entrance Exam
MAH- LL.B (3 years) CET: This is the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test for 3 years LLB admissions in all the Universities and Law Colleges of Maharashtra.
Although this examination has a high reservation for candidates of Maharashtra, it is also open for students all over the country.
The importance of this examination is due to the presence of these two colleges for 3 year LLB:
GLC, Mumbai: The oldest Law College in asia which has a highly reputable alumni base of past Chief Justices and top Lawyers and politicians of the country. This still remains one of the best Law colleges in the country.
ILS Pune: The Indian Law Society’s Law College Pune or ILS Pune is also among the top law colleges in the country and is highly reputed for the 3 year LLB course.
The importance of this examination is because so many colleges take admissions through this so this makes it a big opportunity for any 3 year LLB aspirant.
Read more about the examination here: MAH- LL.B (3 years) CET
Jobs after graduation in Agriculture and related fields:
Here we are going to talk about the ways in which a graduate in Agriculture and related fields can join the Indian Defence Forces after completing graduation:
CDSE: The Combined Defense Services Examination or CDSE is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for selection of candidates in the various courses offered for Permanent and Short Service Commision offered at the following:
Eligibility for CDSE:
(i) For I.M.A. and Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai — Degree of a recognised University or equivalent.
(ii) For Indian Naval Academy—Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/Institution.
(iii) For Air Force Academy—Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering
So, the candidates who have completed their graduation in Agriculture and related fields eg: B.Tech in Agricultural Technology, BSc. in Agriculture, BSc. in Horticulture etc. are eligible for joining: Indian Army and Indian Air Force (Only for Students that had Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level).
The Selections are done as per the following Procedure:
(a) Written examination
(b) Interview for intelligence and personality test of such candidates as may be called for interview at one of the Services Selection Centres.
INTELLIGENCE AND PERSONALITY TEST:
The SSB procedure consists of a two-stage Selection process - stage I and stage II.
Only those candidates who clear stage I are permitted to appear for stage II.
The details are:-
(a) Stage I comprises of Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and Picture Perception* Description Test (PP & DT). The candidates will be shortlisted based on a combination of performance in OIR Test and PP & DT.
(b) Stage II Comprises of Interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests and the Conference. These tests are conducted over 4 days. The details of these tests are given on the website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in .
The personality of a candidate is assessed by three different assessors viz. The Interviewing Officer (IO), Group Testing Officer (GTO) and the Psychologist. There is no separate weightage for each test. The marks are allotted by assessors only after taking into consideration the performance of the candidate holistically in all the tests. In addition, marks for Conference are also allotted based on the initial performance of the Candidate in the three techniques and decision of the Board. All these have equal weightage.
The various tests of IO, GTO, and Psych are designed to bring out the presence/absence of Officer Like Qualities and their trainability in a candidate. Accordingly, candidates are Recommended or Not Recommended at the SSB.
Please Note: The Candidates will have to meet the Physical and Medical standards that are set by the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. Candidates who do not meet the Physical and Medical standards as mentioned in the CDSE notification will not be eligible to join the defence forces.
AFCAT: The Air Force Common Admission Test or AFCAT is conducted for the selection of candidates for the Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches offering Permanent Commission to Men and Short Service Commission to Men and Women in the Indian Air Force.
Type of Commission:
(a) Permanent Commission (PC) for Men: Candidates joining as PC officers would continue to serve till the age of superannuation in their respective branches as per their rank.
(b) Short Service Commission (SSC) for Men & Women:
(i) The engagement period for Flying Branch (Men and Women) SSC Officers is fourteen years from the date of Commissioning (Non-extendable).
(ii) The initial tenure for Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) SSC Officers would be for a period of ten years. An extension of four years may be granted subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability and merit.
Educational Qualifications:
(i) Flying Branch: Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and
(a) Graduation with a minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR
(b) BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR
(c) Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
(ii) Ground Duty (Technical) Branch:
(aa) Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)}: Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/ Technology from recognized University OR cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines:-
(aaa) Communication Engineering.
(aab) Computer Engineering/Technology.
(aac) Computer Engineering & Application.
(aad) Computer Science and Engineering/Technology.
(aae) Electrical and Computer Engineering.
(aaf) Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
(aag) Electrical Engineering.
(aah) Electronics Engineering/ Technology.
(aaj) Electronics Science and Engineering.
(aak) Electronics.
(aal) Electronics and Communication Engineering.
(aam) Electronics and Computer Science.
(aan) Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering.
(aao) Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering (Microwave). (aap) Electronics and Computer Engineering.
(aaq) Electronics Communication and Instrumentation Engineering.
(aar) Electronics Instrument & Control.
(aas) Electronics Instrument & Control Engineering.
(aat) Instrumentation & Control Engineering.
(aau) Instrument & Control Engineering.
(aav) Information Technology.
(aaw) Spacecraft Technology.
(aax) Engineering Physics.
(aay) Electric Power and Machinery Engineering.
(aaz) Infotech Engineering.
(aba) Cyber Security.
(ab) Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}. Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/Technology from recognised University OR cleared Sections A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines:-
(aaa) Aerospace Engineering.
(aab) Aeronautical Engineering.
(aac) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering.
(aad) Mechanical Engineering.
(aae) Mechanical Engineering and Automation.
(aaf) Mechanical Engineering (Production).
(aag) Mechanical Engineering (Repair and Maintenance).
(aah) Mechatronics.
(aaj) Industrial Engineering.
(aak) Manufacturing Engineering.
(aal) Production and Industrial Engineering.
(aam) Materials Science and Engineering.
(aan) Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.
(aao) Aerospace and Applied Mechanics.
(aap) Automotive Engineering.
(aaq) Robotics
(aar) Nanotechnology
(aas) Rubber Technology and Rubber Engineering.
(iii) Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches:
(aa) Administration: Passed 10+2 and Graduate Degree (Minimum three years degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent or cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
(ab) Education: Passed 10+2 and Post-Graduation with 50% in any discipline including integrated courses offering PG (Single degree without permission to exit and lateral entry) and with 60% marks in Graduation in any discipline.
Physical and Medical Standards: Candidates must go through the Physical and Medical standards that have been already set in the notification. This is extremely important because the candidates who do not satisfy the Physical and Medical standards are not eligible for AFCAT and joining the Indian Air Force.
Examination and Selection Procedure:
All applicants whose applications are submitted by due date will be called for AFCAT at one of the examination centres. It is mandatory for the candidates opting for Ground Duty (Technical) branch to appear in both AFCAT as well as Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT).
Air Force Selection Board (AFSB):
(a)For AFCAT entry, IAF shall prepare a list of candidates who obtain the minimum qualifying marks in the Online AFCAT as fixed by the IAF at their discretion. Candidates who are declared successful in the Online AFCAT will be called at one of the Air Force Selection Boards.
Candidates who have qualified in the written exam are required to choose AFSB date and venue by themselves on the website https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in or https://afcat.cdac.in in order to generate call- up letter for AFSB interview.
(b) Physical Fitness: Candidates are advised to be physically fit when they report for SSB in order to be able to undergo various tests at AFSB. You should aim to achieve an ability to run 01 mile (1.6 kms) in 10 minutes, 10 push-ups and 3 chin-ups.
(c) Tattoos: Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on the inner face of the forearm (from inside of elbow to the wrist) and on the reverse side of palm/ back (dorsal) side of the hand. Permanent body tattoos on any other part of the body are not acceptable. Tribes with tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing customs and traditions will be permitted on a case to case basis.
(d) Narcotics: Use/possession of narcotics is banned. Candidates may be tested for the presence of drugs in the body during Medicals and subsequently during training/ service career as an officer. If a candidate is found to be using/ in possession of narcotics during any time of training/service career, a candidate would be debarred from joining the Indian Air Force or be removed from service if already joined.
(e) The testing at AFSB would consist of three stages as given below:- (i) Stage-I. Officer Intelligence Rating Test along with Picture Perception and discussion test will be conducted on the first day. Stage-I test is a screening test and only those who qualify would undergo subsequent testing. All Stage-I qualified candidates would be subjected to document check to ascertain their eligibility for the branches applied for. Candidates who either do not qualify in Stage-I or do not meet the required eligibility criteria would be sent back on the first day itself.
(ii) Stage-II. Psychological test, Group Tests and Interview would commence after document check for the next five days.
(iii) For Flying Branch. Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) would be administered to recommended candidates only. CPSS is a once in a lifetime test. Candidates who have failed the CPSS/ PABT in an earlier attempt or a Flight Cadet suspended from flying training at Air Force Academy will not be eligible.
(f) Change of Interview Dates. Requests for change of AFSB interview date should be avoided. Requests for postponing interview may be considered under genuine circumstances and that too if it is administratively convenient for which Air Headquarters will be the sole deciding authority. Such requests should be sent to AFSB Centre from where the call for AFSB interview has been received through email only.
(g) Candidates will appear before the AFSB and undergo the test at their own risk and will not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from the Government in the event of any injury which they may sustain in the course of or as a result of any of the tests given to them at the Selection Board whether due to the negligence of any person or otherwise. Candidates will be required to sign an indemnity bond to this effect on the form appended to the application.
Final Merit List: To be acceptable, candidates should secure the minimum qualifying marks separately in written examination and AFSB test as fixed by the IAF. Candidates will be placed in the order of merit on the basis of the total marks secured by them in the written examination and in the AFSB tests. The form and manner of communication of the result of the examination to individual candidates shall be decided by the IAF at their discretion.10% of the vacancies are reserved for NCC Air Wing Senior Division 'C' certificate holders in Ground Duty (Technical and Nontechnical) Branches. Allotment of PC/ SSC in Ground Duty (Technical and Non-technical) Branches would be based on number of vacancies, performance in the selection process and the choice given by the candidates.
Training: Candidates recommended by the AFSBs and found medically fit by appropriate medical establishments are detailed for training strictly on the basis of merit and availability of vacancies in various branches/ sub-branches.
(a) Duration of Training: The approximate duration of training for Flying and Ground Duty (Technical) Branches is 74 weeks and that of Ground Duty (Non-technical) Branches is 52 weeks at Air Force Training Establishments.
(b) Physical Conditioning: Prospective candidates are advised to keep themselves in good physical condition to adapt to physical training at AFA which encompasses running, swimming, rope climbing and other forms of physical training/conditioning in which they would undergo mandatory tests during training.
Candidates are advised to keep themselves in good physical condition by following the under mentioned routine:-
(i) Running: up to 4 Km. in 15 minutes.
(ii) Skipping.
(iii) Push-ups & Sit-ups: Minimum 20 each.
(iv) Chin-ups: 08.
(v) Rope Climbing: 3 to 4 metres.
(vi) Swimming (25 m).
(c) After admission to Air Force Academy, candidates will not be considered for any other commission. They will not be permitted to appear for any interview or examination after they have been finally selected for training in AFA. No request for withdrawal of candidature received from a candidate after he/she has submitted his/her application will be entertained under any circumstance. PAN Card, Aadhaar card and account in SBI/ Nationalized Bank is mandatory at the time of joining Air Force Academy (AFA).
How can one join Civil Services after completing graduation in Agriculture and related fields?
One can join the Civil Services after graduation in Agriculture and related fields by successfully clearing the UPSC Civil Services Examination and get selected for one of the Civil services which they choose to join.
Here are the details of the UPSC Civil Services Examination:
The competitive examination comprises two successive stages :
(i) Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination (Objective Type) for the selection of candidates for Main Examination; and
(ii) Civil Services (Main) Examination (Written and Interview) for the selection of candidates for the various Services and posts.
The Preliminary Examination will consist of two papers of Objective type (multiple choice questions) and carry a maximum of 400 marks.
The Examination shall comprise of two compulsory Papers of 200 marks each.
Note : (i) Both the question papers will be of the objective type (multiple choice questions) and each will be of two hours duration.
(ii) The General Studies Paper-II of the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination will be a qualifying paper with minimum qualifying marks fixed at 33%.
(iii) The question papers will be set both in Hindi and English.
The Main Examination will consist of a written examination and an interview test. The written examination will consist of 9 papers of conventional essay type in the subjects mentioned in the subject list below out of which two papers will be qualifying in nature.
Evaluation of the papers, namely, 'Essay', 'General Studies' and Optional Subject of all the candidates would be done simultaneously along with evaluation of their qualifying papers on ‘Indian Languages’ and ‘English’ but the papers on Essay, General Studies and Optional Subject of only such candidates will be taken cognizance who attain 25% marks in ‘Indian Language’ and 25% in English as minimum qualifying standards in these qualifying papers.
Marks obtained for all the compulsory papers (Paper-I to Paper-VII) and Marks obtained in Interview for Personality Test will be counted for ranking.
Candidates who obtain such minimum qualifying marks in the written part of the Main Examination as may be fixed by the Commission at their discretion, shall be summoned by them for an interview for a Personality Test, The number of candidates to be summoned for interview will be about twice of the number of vacancies to be filled. The interview will carry 275 marks (with no minimum qualifying marks).
Personal Interview: The candidate will be interviewed by a Board who will have before them a record of his career. He will be asked questions on matters of general interest. The object of the interview is to assess the personal suitability of the candidate for a career in public service by a Board of competent and unbiased observers.
The test is intended to judge the mental caliber of a candidate. In broad terms this is really an assessment of not only his intellectual qualities but also social traits and his interest in current affairs. Some of the qualities to be judged are mental alertness, critical powers of assimilation, clear and logical exposition, the balance of judgement, variety and depth of interest, ability for social cohesion and leadership, intellectual and moral integrity.
2. The technique of the interview is not that of a strict cross-examination but of a natural, though directed and purposive conversation which is intended to reveal the mental qualities of the candidate.
3. The interview test is not intended to be a test either of the specialised or general knowledge of the candidates which has been already tested through their written papers. Candidates are expected to have taken an intelligent interest not only in their special subjects of academic study but also in the events which are happening around them both within and outside their own State or Country as well as in modern currents of thought and in new discoveries which should arouse the curiosity of well-educated youth.
Marks thus obtained by the candidates in the Main Examination (written part as well as interview) would determine their final ranking. Candidates will be allotted to the various Services keeping in view their ranks in the examination and the preferences expressed by them for the various Services and posts.
Papers to be counted for merit:
Paper-I Essay 250 Marks
Paper-II General Studies-I: 250 Marks (Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society)
Paper-III General Studies -II: 250 Marks (Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations)
Paper-IV General Studies -III: 250 Marks (Technology, Economic Development, Biodiversity, Environment, Security and Disaster Management)
Paper-V General Studies -IV: 250 Marks (Ethics, Integrity and Aptitude)
Paper-VI Optional Subject: - Paper 1 250 Marks
Paper-VII Optional Subject: - Paper 2 250 Marks
Sub Total (Written test): 1750 Marks
Personality Test: 275 Marks
Grand Total: 2025 Marks
Candidates may choose any one of the optional subjects from amongst the list of subjects given in below:—
(i) Agriculture
(ii) Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science
(iii) Anthropology
(iv) Botany
(v) Chemistry
(vi) Civil Engineering
(vii) Commerce and Accountancy
(viii) Economics
(ix) Electrical Engineering
(x) Geography
(xi) Geology
(xii) History
(xiii) Law
(xiv) Management
(xv) Mathematics
(xvi) Mechanical Engineering
(xvii) Medical Science
(xviii) Philosophy
(xix) Physics
(xx) Political Science and International Relations
(xxi) Psychology
(xxii) Public Administration
(xxiii) Sociology
(xxiv) Statistics
(xxv) Zoology
(xxvi) Literature of any one of the following languages: Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Dogri, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Kashmiri, Konkani, Maithili, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Nepali, Odia, Punjabi, Sanskrit, Santhali, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu and English.
Career options in Agriculture after completing graduation in Agriculture and Related Fields:
Career Opportunities in Agriculture after B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering:
Agricultural Engineering helps in designing, building and bettering farming equipment, machinery & manufacturing processes to increase the efficiency of farming activities. The focus is on 5 main areas i.e. farm equipment, rural structures, soil conservation, drainage & irrigation and rural electricity. Agricultural Engineers also visit worksites to ensure that their equipment and processes are working properly.
As an Agricultural Engineer, one can provide consultancy services to various private and government organizations on machinery to be purchased, structuring of farms, and suggest alternatives to traditional methods and techniques. In companies manufacturing agricultural machinery, one can be hired under various departments like Design, Research and Development, Maintenance, etc. As a Rural Practice Surveyor, you can also provide strategic and practical knowledge to farmers or other clients regarding rural land and property. Another exciting area where you could work is developing new techniques for bioenergy production like biofuel from agricultural waste or algae and soil conservation.
Career Opportunities after BSc. in Horticulture:
Career Opportunities in Dairy Technology:
Dairy Technology is a field mainly concerned with the production and processing of milk. Professionals in this field manage the production of milk, including its collection and storage, and oversee its processing to make the milk fit for consumption. They also focus on activities like the packaging, storage and distribution of milk and its by-products, and ensure that nutritional and quality standards are met.
After pursuing a B.Tech in Dairy Technology you can work with dairy companies like Amul, Verka, Paras, etc. as a Dairy Supervisor and be in charge of dairy production and supervising the daily operations. You could also work to make strategic alliances, partnerships with other businesses and joint ventures in order to expand business. Government research institutes like the IARI, also employ professionals as Dairy Scientists to conduct and advance research and development in this field.
Career Opportunities in Poultry Farming: Poultry Farming involves raising domestic birds like chickens and ducks for procuring their meat and eggs. The majority of the poultry farms are involved in raising chickens due to their wide consumption both for eggs (Layer chickens) and meat (Broiler chickens). Individuals in this field have to manage a range of diverse activities like shed management, feed supply, nutritional standards of the produce, transportation of the products, etc.
After pursuing this field, one can find jobs in hatcheries, pharmaceutical companies, feed millers, veterinary hospitals, feed analysis laboratories as a Poultry Farm Manager, Breeder, Hatchery Assistant, Production Technologist, Feeding Technologist, Poultry House Designer, Processing Technologist, etc.
Career Opportunities in Agronomy: Agronomy is the branch of agricultural science that deals with the study of crops and the soil in which they grow. Agronomists develop methods that help to improve the use of soil and increase the production of crops. They conduct research in various areas like restoration of soil fertility, preparation of good seedbeds, correct dates of sowing, proper methods of conservation, management of soil moisture and proper methods to control weeds and insects.
One can become a Plant Scientist or Soil Scientist and work with the research department of the Ministry of Agriculture or Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) to test the fertility of the soil and conditions suitable for plantation. In the production and consulting sector, you would have to provide advice on the purchase and sale of crops and the trading of agricultural goods, etc. The work roles also range from District Sales Manager for seed companies, Crop Consultants for agro-based companies, as well as fertilizer and chemical salespersons.
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