B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture
Programme Overview
The B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture at MIT World Peace University (MIT-WPU), Pune, is a 4-year, full-time undergraduate programme designed to transform traditional farming into high-tech, sustainable, and data-driven agribusiness. Offered by the School of Science & Environmental Studies, this interdisciplinary degree bridges core agricultural science with biotechnology, geospatial intelligence (GIS/remote sensing), climate resilience, and modern agribusiness management. Aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP 2020) framework, the curriculum prepares students to solve complex agricultural challenges through data analytics, precision farming, and sustainable practices. Students gain extensive hands-on experience through real-world field cultivation at a 50-acre dedicated instructional farm, supported by advanced wet labs, automated weather stations, poly-houses, and agricultural drone technology units to emerge as industry-ready professionals and innovators.
Major Tracks
- Precision Farming & Geoinformatics
- Agri-Biotechnology
- Climate-Resilient Agriculture
- Natural Resource Management
- Watershed Management
- Agribusiness/ Entrepreneurship
Duration & Fees
Duration
4 Years
Last Date to Apply : 14 December 2026
Fee Per Year
₹ 1,50,000
Cautionary Deposit: Rs. 25,000/- Refundable
Scholarship
| Scholarship for AY 2027-28 | 10th Aggregate Percentage | 12th Aggregate Percentage |
|---|---|---|
|
Dr. Vishwanath Karad Scholarship (100%) |
90 & Above |
85 & Above |
|
MIT-WPU Scholarship I (50%) |
88 & Above |
83 & Above |
|
MIT-WPU Scholarship II (25%) |
85 & Above |
80 & Above |
Note: Scholarships will be awarded based on the Class 10/ SSC and Class 12/ HSC Percentage.
Terms & Conditions Apply
- All Scholarships are awarded on a First Come First Serve basis. All Scholarships are awarded as fee adjustments.
- To continue the scholarship for the entire duration of the programme, a minimum level of the academic score has to be maintained at an 8 CGPA across all semesters, attendance is to be maintained at a minimum of 80 percent, with no live backlogs in any subject/programme and no semester break, and there should be no disciplinary action against the student.
For more detailed information visit our website: https://mitwpu.edu.in/scholarships
Eligibility
The candidate should have passed a 10+2/HSC or an equivalent examination from government approved institution/board with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks with Physics and Chemistry as compulsory subjects. (at least 45% aggregate marks for candidates belonging to the Reserved Category from Maharashtra State only).
OR
The candidate should have Passed a 10+3 Diploma in Engineering and Technology/ Pharmacy with minimum 60% aggregate marks a government-approved Technical Board/Institution
Selection Process
Admission will be based on the score of Personal Interaction (PI), conducted by MIT-WPU as per the prescribed schedule.
Programme Highlights
- Dedicated Instructional Farm : Features a 0.5-acre poly-house/net-house, crop museum, automated weather station, and precision irrigation setups.
- High-Tech Wet & Shared Labs : Four dedicated wet labs (Soil & Agronomy, Entomology & Pathology, Horticulture, Agri-Economics) plus shared access to Genomics, Tissue Culture, Fermentation, and GIS facilities.
- NEP 2020 Multi-Exit Degrees : Earn a Certificate (Yr 1), Diploma (Yr 2), B.Sc. (Yr 3), or B.Sc. (Hons.) (Yr 4).
- Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) : Mandatory integrated field immersion with village Gram Panchayats, KVKs, and agri-enterprises.
- National Academic Immersion Programme (NAIP) : 15-day study tour to top ICAR institutes, State Agricultural Universities, or agribusiness firms.
Career Prospects
Agricultural Development Officer (ADO)
IBPS Agricultural Field Officer (AFO)
FCI Technical Officer
NABARD Grade-A Officer
Drone Operations Specialist
Remote Sensing Specialist.
Quality Assurance Executive
Production Trainee (FMCG/Food Processing)
Supply Chain & Logistics Associate
Agri-Startup Founder
Programme Outcomes
- Agricultural knowledge : Apply fundamental and advanced concepts across core agricultural disciplines.
- Scientific problem solving : Analyse agricultural problems using scientific methods, experimentation and evidence.
- Technology and data : Apply biotechnology, GIS/remote sensing, precision agriculture and data tools appropriately.
- Field and rural engagement : Demonstrate competence in farm-based experiential learning, RAWE and community engagement.
- Professional practice : Communicate, collaborate and act ethically in agricultural, industrial, research and entrepreneurial settings.
FAQs
Yes, the programme is aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP 2020). It offers multiple exit options: a Certificate after Year 1 (44 credits), a Diploma after Year 2 (88 credits), a B.Sc. degree after Year 3 (132 credits), and the full B.Sc. (Hons.) degree after Year 4 (172 credits).
Yes, students have access to a 50-acre dedicated instructional farm equipped with poly-houses, crop museums, weather stations, and drone technology units. Additionally, students complete a mandatory Rural Agricultural Work Experience (RAWE) and a 15-day National Academic Immersion Programme (NAIP).
Graduates can pursue government roles such as IBPS-AFO, ADO, and FCI Technical Officer, corporate jobs as Agronomists, Precision Ag Data Analysts, and Supply Chain Executives, or launch their own agri-startups and FPO advisory services.
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