Diploma in Agriculture Course Fee : 50000 Duration : 50000 Eligibility : 12

Diploma in Agriculture (DA)

Course Name: Diploma in Agriculture
Short Name: DA
Duration: 2 Years

Programme Name

Agricultural Sciences & Rural Development Programme

Eligibility

  • Minimum Qualification: 10th Pass or equivalent from a recognized Board.
  • Minimum Age: 16 Years
  • Maximum Age: No upper age limit (as per institutional norms).

Examination & Practical Subjects

1st Year

Subject Theory Practical Total
Fundamentals of Agriculture 100 100 200
Soil Science & Soil Fertility 100 100 200
Agronomy & Crop Production 100 100 200
Horticulture & Plant Propagation 100 100 200
Agricultural Extension, Communication & Farm Safety 100 100 200

1st Year Total

  • Theory: 500 Marks
  • Practical: 500 Marks
  • Total: 1000 Marks

2nd Year

Subject Theory Practical Total
Plant Protection (Entomology & Plant Pathology) 100 100 200
Seed Technology & Nursery Management 100 100 200
Agricultural Engineering, Farm Machinery & Irrigation 100 100 200
Organic Farming, Agribusiness & Farm Management 100 100 200
Field Training, Project Work & Practical Internship 100 100 200

2nd Year Total

  • Theory: 500 Marks
  • Practical: 500 Marks
  • Total: 1000 Marks

Grand Total

  • Theory: 1000 Marks
  • Practical: 1000 Marks
  • Overall: 2000 Marks

Career Scope

After successful completion of the course, diploma holders may work in:

  • Agriculture Farms
  • Seed & Fertilizer Companies
  • Horticulture Farms
  • Organic Farming Units
  • Agri-Input Companies
  • Irrigation & Farm Equipment Companies
  • NGOs working in Agriculture & Rural Development
  • Self-Employment and Agri-Entrepreneurship

Career Opportunities

  • Agriculture Technician
  • Farm Supervisor
  • Field Assistant
  • Seed Production Assistant
  • Irrigation Technician
  • Nursery Supervisor
  • Organic Farming Consultant (Entry Level)
  • Agri-Entrepreneur

Note: This is an Autonomous Diploma programme intended to prepare learners for technical and supportive roles in agriculture and allied sectors. It does not confer eligibility for appointment to posts that specifically require a government-recognized agriculture diploma or degree, nor does it confer any statutory professional registration. Eligibility for specific jobs depends on the applicable recruitment rules and employer requirements.