B.Sc in Agricultural Biotechnology
A four-year professional degree focusing on modern crop improvement, seed technology and sustainable farming logistics.
Description
B.Sc in Agricultural Biotechnology is a four-year professional undergraduate degree that trains students in modern crop improvement, seed technology, plant tissue culture and sustainable farming logistics. It is designed for the agriculture, seed and agri-biotech industry.
Students learn plant biotechnology, genetics and plant breeding, plant tissue culture, seed technology, soil science, plant pathology, bioinformatics, agricultural microbiology and sustainable farming practices. The course includes lab work, field training and internships at agri-biotech companies and research institutes.
Graduates work as agricultural biotechnologists, plant breeders, seed technologists, research associates, agri consultants and quality control executives in agri-biotech companies, seed companies, research institutes and government agriculture departments.
Entrance Exams
ICAR AIEEA
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) / NTA
National entrance for admission to ICAR-funded and agricultural universities across India.
State CETs / University Entrance Exams
Respective state agricultural universities
State agricultural universities admit students via state CETs or university entrance tests.
Job Roles
Agricultural Biotechnologist
Applies biotechnology to improve crops, seeds and sustainable farming practices.
Plant Breeder / Seed Technologist
Develops improved crop varieties and seed products for agri companies.
Research Associate
Supports agricultural research at biotech companies and research institutes.
Agri Consultant / Quality Control Executive
Advises farmers and companies on biotech, seeds and quality standards.
Salary
Fresher (0–2 yrs)
Agri-biotech companies and research institutes pay at the higher end.
Mid-level (3–6 yrs)
Senior technologists and breeders earn more with experience.
Senior (7+ yrs / Research Lead)
Research leads at large agri-biotech firms earn well above this range.
Top Colleges / Institutes
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi
- Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore
- Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana
- University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), Bengaluru
- ICAR-affiliated agricultural universities (state-wise)