Diploma in Agriculture Course: Details, Eligibility, Scope & Jobs

In this article, we will have an in-depth analysis of Diploma in Agriculture course. It is a job oriented Diploma course. This article covers topics like – course details, duration, eligibility criteria, admission process, colleges and career prospects.

 

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Diploma in Agriculture course can be pursued by students who have completed 10th standard. It is a 2 years long academic program. Each academic year is usually divided into two semesters. Also check – Top courses after 12th science, Fashion design courses after 10th & online sustainable development courses.

 

Here’s the course overview –

  • Type of course: Diploma
  • Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
  • Eligibility criteria: 10th passed (minimum qualification)

 

Let us check out the basic details about Diploma in Agriculture course –

 

Diploma in Agriculture – An introduction

As the name suggests, this Diploma course focuses on the discipline of agriculture. Agricultural practices have evolved over time. Earlier, we used to rely less on technology and more on manual labour.

 

With time, technology has advanced. It has influenced our agricultural practices too! We now rely on agricultural machinery, fertilizers, pesticides and concepts of biology to boost our agricultural productivity.

 

Diploma in Agriculture course focuses on the above topics. It deals with the various forms of technology (machinery, chemicals, seeds etc) that helps us improve agricultural productivity. Also check – Commerce stream after 10th.

 

In short, the course focuses on broad topics such as – biology, agriculture and technology. Apart from that, the course also deals with allied areas such as – horticulture, poultry farming, meteorology etc.

 

Diploma in Agriculture: Course details

 

Type of course

It is Diploma program

 

Duration

The academic program is 2 years long. Each year is divided into 2 semesters. The entire academic program has 4 semesters.

 

Eligibility criteria

Students must have passed 10th standard from a recognized board. Minimum aggregate marks required is 50%.

 

Admission process

Well known institutes rely on merit based admission process. Merit marks scored by students in polytechnic entrance or other relevant entrance test is taken into consideration. Seats are allotted to deserving candidates on the basis of merit score obtained in the respective entrance test.

 

Diploma in Agriculture Colleges / Institutes

In India, Diploma in Agriculture course is offered by both private and government operated institutes. Agricultural Universities, Polytechnic Institutes and other technical education institutes are known to offer this academic program in India.

 

Diploma in Agriculture Syllabus

  • Introduction to Agriculture
  • Principles of Agronomy
  • Field Crop Production (Kharif)
  • Fundamentals of Soil Science
  • Fundamentals of Entomology
  • Economic Botany
  • Principles of Horticulture
  • Biomathematics
  • Communication Skills
  • Crop Production
  • Soil Chemistry
  • Principles of Insect Control
  • Plant Pathology
  • Live stock and Poultry Production
  • Basics of Agricultural Engineering
  • Principles of Agricultural Economics
  • Agricultural Meteorology
  • Organic Farming and Sustainable Agriculture
  • Plant Nutrition, Manures and Fertilizers
  • Principles of Genetics
  • Pests and Pest Control
  • Diseases of Field Crops
  • Dairy Cattle and Buffalo Production and Management
  • Production Technology of Fruit Crops
  • Water Management
  • Weed Management
  • Diseases of Fruit and Vegetable Crops
  • Crop Physiology
  • Pests of Fruit and Vegetable Crops and their Management
  • Production Technology of Vegetable Crops
  • Post Harvest Technology
  • Basics of Computer Application
  • Farming Systems and Farm Management
  • Agriculture Statistics
  • Plant Breeding
  • Agricultural Microbiology
  • Basics of Soil and Water Conservation and Engineering
  • Seed Production Technology
  • Green house Technology
  • Educational Tour

Agriculture scope & jobs

Diploma in Agriculture course passed candidates have access to private as well as government sector jobs. This qualification is enough to secure entry level jobs in both these sectors.

 

Since the course deals with agriculture and its allied areas, the common recruiters include –

  • Banks
  • Food production firms
  • Government Agricultural Boards
  • Private fertilizer manufacturing firms
  • Government fertilizer manufacturing firms
  • Agriculture machinery manufacturing firms
  • Plantations
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63 thoughts on “Diploma in Agriculture Course: Details, Eligibility, Scope & Jobs”

  1. Avatar of Jay
    Jay

    I am 10th passed 68percentage

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  2. Avatar of Jay
    Jay

    I am 10th passed 68percentage
    I am admission diploma

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  3. Avatar of renvisa
    renvisa

    is there any external programme in Diploma in Agriculture. Provide me this details.

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  4. Avatar of radhika
    radhika

    when is last date for eligibility of entress exam after 10th class completed student

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  5. Avatar of Yomi Eric
    Yomi Eric

    I Love It And Will Want To Study It

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  6. Avatar of dasari rambabu
    dasari rambabu

    sir this is rambabu fro a.p i intrested in agri field i am did diploma agricultural and please tell him how to enter in b.sc agriculture.

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  7. Avatar of P.Lakshmi
    P.Lakshmi

    can u give me a path to get settled through agriculture diploma??????????????

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  8. Avatar of saideepak
    saideepak

    Very useful

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  9. Avatar of Shubhangi
    Shubhangi

    Is there a part time diploma course available for agricultural science???

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  10. Avatar of jaivathsa
    jaivathsa

    After diploma in agriculture which course we can take

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    • Avatar of Arun Kallarackal
      Arun Kallarackal

      A relevant Degree course.

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  11. Avatar of vandana
    vandana

    when we get admission or admission date is release.

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  12. Avatar of prashant sidnal
    prashant sidnal

    Diploma

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  13. Avatar of Sridevi
    Sridevi

    Very use..ful course ..so all are join with i
    This..

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  14. Avatar of karan pratap
    karan pratap

    Sir is this can be done after 10 class

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  15. Avatar of Akash sharbani
    Akash sharbani

    Sir
    I would like to study agricultural diploma so I need exam date and notification time table

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  16. Avatar of swayam
    swayam

    can i do food technology course after 10th?

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    • Avatar of Shekhar
      Shekhar

      No brother if you want to take addmission in any institute for food technology course then you have to pass out highschool (12th)

      Reply
  17. Avatar of kattapraveen
    kattapraveen

    I liked this course and I want to study it

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  18. Avatar of d.hemanth kumar
    d.hemanth kumar

    Sir iam interest in ag diplamo i did intermediate but i want admission in ag diplamo how c i join in ag diplamo plz advise o me

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  19. Avatar of Mallesh poodari
    Mallesh poodari

    What are the other relevant exams

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  20. Avatar of yashraj Ulhas Jadhav
    yashraj Ulhas Jadhav

    Please give details of contacts no of diploma in agriculture

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  21. Avatar of Zafar Ayaz
    Zafar Ayaz

    I want to do this diploma kindly suggest me where i can do in Maharashtra

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  22. Avatar of divya gamit
    divya gamit

    can u suggest the name of collages for diploma in agriculture in gujrat?

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  23. Avatar of Mudavath Anil
    Mudavath Anil

    I want join in to agriculture

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  24. Avatar of rubeshkumaran
    rubeshkumaran

    diplomo agriwhen will join date

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  25. Avatar of Jinna shravan
    Jinna shravan

    Hi sir this is shravan from ts I’m failed in inter but now I’m join in agriculture diploma so may I eligible or not

    Reply
  26. Avatar of P.Neelakanta
    P.Neelakanta

    I had completed my 10th class i had got 8.8 G.P.A. then i will apply to agriculture course .
    When did the counselling dates for agriculture?

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  27. Avatar of omkar patil
    omkar patil

    Sir is there any for electronics In this sector because i like entc sector and crop sciece sector

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  28. Avatar of GANESH KUMAR
    GANESH KUMAR

    Please says about last admission form in diploma agriculture .

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  29. Avatar of Saiarpitha
    Saiarpitha

    Is Seed technology in English medium available????

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  30. Avatar of Pallala lakshmi dhanuja
    Pallala lakshmi dhanuja

    When do the entrance exam date of agricultural diploma after 10th? Could you please send me the details

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  31. Avatar of Papit Pund
    Papit Pund

    How Many year diploma of poly agree.?

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  32. Avatar of Mahesh Dasari
    Mahesh Dasari

    Dear sir,plz

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  33. Avatar of johnson
    johnson

    i really know the information from thissssss thank you so much

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  34. Avatar of Somanath S B Shettar
    Somanath S B Shettar

    When we get admission date is release

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  35. Avatar of Amir Khan
    Amir Khan

    Mene M.Sc Botany Se Kiya he. Ab mujhe kya karna chahiye.

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  36. Avatar of Priyanka Priyanka
    Priyanka Priyanka

    Is diploma after 12th is less valued?

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    • Avatar of Arun Kallarackal
      Arun Kallarackal

      Degree is more valuable.

      Reply
  37. Avatar of Sai Charan B
    Sai Charan B

    Is this diploma agriculture is Telugu or English medium can you plz explain

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    • Avatar of Arun Kallarackal
      Arun Kallarackal

      I’ve provided details about English course.

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  38. Avatar of abhinav
    abhinav

    Sir Polytechnic agricultural eng course mai G
    .p bhagalpur se kar raha hu to iska job milta hai sir or iska kya scope hai

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  39. Avatar of Mahima
    Mahima

    Hi my age is 31 am I eligible for this diploma in agriculture. I am so interested to do this course

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  40. Avatar of Gowtham
    Gowtham

    Please help me how to apply agricultural polytechnic 10th passed after

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  41. Avatar of Sai
    Sai

    Andhra pradeshlo College akkada sir

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  42. Avatar of tulika tanwar
    tulika tanwar

    hello sir, this is tulika tanwar from faridabad i passed out 10th from nios with 53 percent so with this can i do diploma in agriculture or not?

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  43. Avatar of kantarao
    kantarao

    Hi my kantarao.is eligible for this diploma in agriculture l am so entreatg

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  44. Avatar of vedprakash m. Sursaut
    vedprakash m. Sursaut

    sirg diploma in plant protection and pesticide management ye curse hai jkya? agar hai to iski total information chahiye thi pleess sirg

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  45. Avatar of Vrushali Limaye
    Vrushali Limaye

    I am 43 yr s old And want to do the diploma course I am science graduate.

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  46. Avatar of Keerthi
    Keerthi

    Hai I am 27 yrs old. Do I am eligible to do agriculture diploma course. And I completed my msc physics.Can u please suggest me which course I can do

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    • Avatar of Arun Kallarackal
      Arun Kallarackal

      PG Diploma?

      Reply
  47. Avatar of Kasavarapu Praveen kumar
    Kasavarapu Praveen kumar

    Dear Sir,
    I was completed B.Tech in electronics and instrumentation engineering. And i have 3 years of experience in the same field(power plant). Now i am interested in dairy technology farm. So tell me the better way which is useful to me sir.

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  48. Avatar of Vivek agarwal
    Vivek agarwal

    Hi my age is 32. am I eligible for this diploma in agriculture?i completed bsc bio in 2009.I am so interested to do this course and if I m eligible for this course than I want to know that which institution/college in Gujrat that I can join for this course.

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  49. Avatar of Linesh
    Linesh

    Is physics and chemistry are included in diploma in agriculture?

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    • Avatar of Arun Kallarackal
      Arun Kallarackal

      Not sure about physics. Chemistry subject is present though.

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  50. Avatar of P mahedra chary
    P mahedra chary

    Is this diploma agriculture is Telugu or English medium can you plz explain
    when we get admission or admission date is release

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  51. Avatar of Ajay Devani
    Ajay Devani

    Give me a process of admission in this course and full details of this job. I have interest to this course

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  52. Avatar of sanchita
    sanchita

    dear sir can you plz tell that after diploma in agriculture can we join airlines course

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    • Avatar of Arun Kallarackal
      Arun Kallarackal

      Yes.

      Reply
  53. Avatar of HARDEEP KUMAR
    HARDEEP KUMAR

    Sir please provide list of collages of diploma in agriclture in haryana

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  54. Avatar of Pawandeep
    Pawandeep

    I want some information about agricultural couses (diploma ) kindly report

    Reply

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