B.Sc.(Hons.) Agriculture

B.Sc.(Hons.) Agriculture 4 year Programme (2025 - 26 Admissions)

The study of agriculture is called agricultural science or agricultural technology. The field combines the natural and social sciences, along with economics, engineering and management (particularly natural resources management and business management) of biological systems to practice, development and understand the fields of agriculture and forestry. Being related to the field of Life & Biological Sciences, agricultural science is multidisciplinary and inter-related to Food Science & Technology. Agricultural Science uses the fundamentals of biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics and statistics to solve the problems of agriculture-food industry.

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About VAIAL (VIT School of Agricultural Innovations & Advanced Learning)

VIT School of Agricultural Innovations and Advanced Learning (VAIAL) is engaged in Agricultural education, research and extension. Core activities of the school revolves around teaching in Agriculture, training of students, organizing farmers training programmes, outreach and field programmes for the farmers as well as research in agricultural and allied sectors on a techno-commercial scale. Integrated and self sustainable organic farming is the main focus of the school . The School is strengthened with qualified faculty in various fields of agriculture including Agronomy, Soil Science, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Agricultural Microbiology, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Plant Biotechnology, Crop Physiology, Agro Processing, Agricultural Engineering, Geoengineering, Horticulture, Water Technology and Agricultural Extension. Many of our faculty are trained abroad either for Ph.D. or Postdoctoral Research in countries like USA, UK, Canada, Mexico, Philippines, South Korea, France and Switzerland.

The current research strength of VIT in agriculture and allied subject areas includes microbial biotechnology, tissue culture technology, crop genomics research, molecular markers for crop improvement, Hi-Tech horticulture, remote sensing applications in agriculture, management of problem soils, medicinal plant research, food quality and processing, fermented food and food product development, renewable energy for agriculture and design of cost-effective farm machinery. For our research, we collaborate with multiple institutes in the country and abroad including Agricultural Universities and Research Institutes in addition to Agricultural organizations and multinational companies.

FACILITIES

The School has facilities for teaching, research and extension activities in agriculture. Some of the facilities include teaching labs with high-end equipment and analytical instrumentation, smart classrooms, conference halls, research labs for multi and trans-disciplinary research, agricultural and horticultural land space of one hundred and ten acres, botanical garden, medicinal plant garden, composting units, irrigation facilities, farm office and farm machinery. VAIAL also enjoys the facilities of other Schools and various branches of Engineering, Science and Technology of VIT.

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ELIGIBILITY

PARTICULARS CONDITIONS
Nationality
The applicant should be a Resident / Non-Resident Indian National/OCI/PIO Holder.
Mode
Regular, Full Time and Formal Education
Age Limit
01.07.2005
Qualifying Examination

  • The final examination of the 10+2 system, conducted by any recognized Central/ State Board, such as the Central Board of Secondary Education, New Delhi; Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations or any other Board accepted by VIT as equivalent to 10+2 examination.

  • Intermediate or two-year Pre-University Examination conducted by a recognized Board/ University.

  • General Certificate Education (GCE) examination (London/Cambridge/Sri Lanka) at the Advanced (A) level.

  • High School Certificate Examination at the Advanced (A) level of the Cambridge University or International Baccalaureate Diploma of the International Baccalaureate Office, Geneva.

  • Senior Secondary School Examination conducted by the National Institute of Open Schooling with minimum of 5 subjects as recognized by central board.

  • Applicants who have completed the Class 12 (or equivalent) examination outside India should produce an equivalence certificate to the effect that the examination they have passed is equivalent to the Class 12 Examination with grade/CGPA converted to percentage.

  • Candidates who have studied in Regular, Full Time and Formal Education are alone eligible to apply. Candidates who have appeared for multiple board examinations in the same academic year are not eligible.
Subject Eligibility

  • A pass with minimum overall aggregate of 70% with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics / Biology (Botany & Zoology) / Agriculture as subjects in the qualifying examination mentioned above

  • In case, applicants belong to SC/ST community or hail from Jammu and Kashmir/ Ladakh and the North Eastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura, 10% relaxation is provided (i.e.,) 60% minimum aggregate as per the condition, in the qualifying examination mentioned above
Selection Criteria

  • Admission will be based on the performance in the qualifying examination (10+2).

  • Seat allotment is based on the candidate’s rank and seat availability.

  • Information regarding seat allotment, instructions for admission fee payment, and downloading the allotment letter will be communicated to candidates through the counselling portal.

  • Provisional admission is subject to cancellation at any point of time if the candidate fails to fulfill the eligibility requirements.

  • The fact that a candidate has been qualified and called for the counselling does not guarantee admission to him / her. This depends upon the candidates rank and the availability of seats.

How To Apply ?

Steps to be followed for online application

Step 1

Register yourself by clicking on "Sign Up" (New applicant)

Step 2

Verify your registered email address by using the OTP received from VIT.

Step 3

Once OTP is validated, a password will be sent to your registered email address. Keep this email ID and password secure until the admission process is complete.

Step 4

Fill out the online application form with required information. The list of Boards along with respective code is listed out in the Prospectus. The Board code of study in the qualifying examination should be mentioned accurately. In case of any discrepancy in the board filling on the application form and submission of relevant document at the time of admission will lead to cancellation of admission.

Step 5

Pay the non-refundable application fee of Rs.700 using Net banking, Debit card, Credit card, or Paytm.

Step 6

Upload Age proof certificate, 12th Hall Ticket and 12th Mark sheet.

CHECK LIST

  • Applicants are required to upload the below mentioned documents on the application portal (based on availability within the time frame)

  • Copy of Age proof certificate*

  • Copy of XII Hall Ticket *

  • Copy of XII Mark statement (for all attempts)*

  • Copy of Community Certificate (For SC/ST Applicants)

  • Copy of Nativity Certificate (For applicants hailing from North Eastern States and Jammu & Kashmir/ Ladakh)

Note: Fields marked with asterisks (*) are mandatory

Admission procedure

  • There is NO ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

  • Admission is through merit and is based on mentioned qualifying examination.

  • A rank list will be prepared on the basis of 10+2 marks

  • Shortlisted applicants will be called for counselling (virtual)

  • The fact that a candidate has been qualified and called for the counselling does not guarantee admission to him / her. This depends upon the candidates rank and the availability of seats.

Results

  • A rank list will be prepared on the basis of 10+2 marks.

  • The results of shortlisted candidates will be announced through website.

  • Shortlisted candidates will then be invited for online counselling.

TUITION FEES

FEE STRUCTURE Category1 Category2 Category3
Tuition Fee (Per Annum)
INR 1,10,000
INR 1,95,000
INR 2,25,000
Caution Deposit (Refundable) (One time payment)
INR 5,000
INR 5,000
INR 5,000
Total fees to be paid for the first year
INR 1,15,000
INR 2,00,000
INR 2,30,000

Document Submission at the time of Admission

The following documents in original should be submitted at the time of reporting to the Institute or as and when requested from office of admission:

Original Documents:

Copy of documents (1 set):

  • Copy of Provisional Admission Letter.
  • Age proof certificate (Birth certificate/Passport copy).
  • X & XII mark sheet.
  • Transfer Certificate/School Leaving Certificate.
  • Migration Certificate.
  • Community Certificate (For SC/ST only).
  • Nativity Certificate (For Applicants hailing from North Eastern States and Jammu & Kashmir/ Ladakh).

Note:

  • All copies of documents will be archived and will not be returned for any reason.

  • The candidate should submit the qualifying mark statement from the board studied as mentioned in the application form for verification of genuineness at the time of admission. In case of submission of any fraudulent, incompetent certificate by the applicant will lead to action and the admission accorded will be duly cancelled and no refund will be initiated.

  • The qualifying examination mark statement submitted will be verified with the respective board.

Withdrawal Procedure

  • Candidates can request withdrawal through online.

  • The necessary form for withdrawal/clearances must be obtained to facilitate the withdrawal process.

  • The withdrawal application date is considered as the date of submitting the clearance form.

  • Refund will be processed through account transfer to the bank account mentioned in the withdrawal request. Accurate bank account details must be provided.

Refund of Fees

  • The policy announced by AICTE / UGC, will be adopted, as and when announced.

IMPORTANT DATES
Last date to apply online
May 31st, 2025 (tentatively)
Result Declaration
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Counselling
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