Diploma Programs in Agriculture

Programme Details

The Diploma in Agricultural Sciences is a skill-oriented program designed to provide foundational knowledge and practical training in modern and sustainable farming techniques. This course equips students with essential skills in crop production, soil science, irrigation, pest management, and farm machinery handling.

Program Outcomes

• Foundational Knowledge: Learn basics of agronomy, soil science, irrigation, and horticulture.
• Practical Training: Hands-on skills in crop production, seed tech, and farm machinery.
• Sustainable Farming: Understand eco-friendly, cost-effective agricultural practices.
• Farm Management: Basics of planning, budgeting, marketing, and operations.
• Extension Skills: Communicate agricultural practices and support rural outreach.
• Career & Entrepreneurship: Prepare for jobs or start ventures in farming and agri-services.

Career Pathway

• Government Jobs: Eligible for roles like Agricultural Assistant, Field Officer, Krishi Sevak, and Village Agriculture Worker in state departments; can apply for technician posts in ICAR and other institutes.
• Private Sector Jobs: Opportunities in agri-input firms, food processing, and irrigation companies as field technicians, sales executives, or junior agronomists.
• Self-Employment / Farming: Start ventures in farming, nurseries, organic farming, or dairy; offer services like soil testing, spraying, and equipment rental.

Further Education

• Lateral Entry: Eligible for B.Sc. Agriculture through lateral entry (in select states/universities).
• Short-Term Certifications: Options in agri-business, food processing, or farm machinery.
• Agri-Extension Support: Assist in farmer training, NGO fieldwork, or agriculture extension centers.