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About School of Agriculture Science
India is a very agriculturally-focused economy with Indian farmers ranking second in terms of farm output worldwide. Sandip University’ School of Agriculture Sciences is the best agriculture college in Bihar as it offers futuristic undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs in this field. The goal is to create futuristic thinkers and problem-solvers who can enhance the state of agricultural practices in India and bring about a positive revolution in this field.
Each candidate trained at Sandip University’ School of Agriculture Sciences is equipped with the knowledge and skills to bring about an enhancement in terms of food production, quality harvest, animal rearing, horticulture, and environmental protection safeguards. Agriculture science is a vast field and there is a lot of scope for development in terms of its applications in healthcare and medicine. Sandip University’s goal is to develop generation after generation of scientists who can elevate the standard of agricultural practices in India and provide food to the whole world.
Sandip University’ School of Agriculture Sciences is a cutting-edge hub of futuristic education in the field of agriculture sciences.
Objectives
- To train students into becoming innovative professionals who can drive real and sustainable change in the Indian agricultural sector.
- To create a society where agriculture provides nutritious and profitable sustenance to both farmers and consumers.
- To provide a quality education which is a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
- To promote research and training on sustainable development of agricultural productivity, cost reduction in farming, farm mechanization and farm animal production.
- To encourage the youths on entrepreneurship and rural development.
- To provide consultancy in agriculture to disseminate the technology innovations to the producer through integrated extension activities.
- To promote agro-ecological principles and rural entrepreneurship through capacity development and improvement of quality.
Advantages of studying Agriculture Science
An opportunity to elevate the standard of agricultural practices in the nation and increase the production of crops every season.
Play a vital role in bringing about technological advancement in agriculture and diversifying agricultural economics in the long run.
An opportunity to introduce more environmentally and economically sustainable practices in agriculture.
Provide ample food and crops for medicinal purposes to meet the global demand for the same.
Message From The Dean
Dr. R. P. Srivastava,
Associate Dean,
S. M. T. School of Agriculture Sciences
Welcome to the Shri Mahavir Thakur school of Agriculture Sciences at Sandip University Sijoul Madhubani. It is a great honor for us to be a part of such a prestigious university recognised as first NAAC accredited private university in Bihar. Sandip University counted a well renowned university in Bihar for its discipline, academic excellence, dedicated faculty and motivated students.
Agriculture in India is the backbone of the economy directly or indirectly supporting nearly 60% of the population for their livelihood & contributing about 18% GDP of the country. To sustain and diversity has this vital sector, skilled and innovative agricultural graduates are needed. Agriculture education as a key prosperity of nation and there is a substantial gap between demand and supply of skilled manpower, with a low Gross Enrollment Ration of 0.3 in Agriculture. However, the returns on investment in Agriculture education are high, with no recession or slow down. To address this gap, Sandip University has established Shri Mahavir Thakur school of Agriculture Sciences with the aim of providing students with subject competency, self motivation a positive attitude, and agri- business skills.
Shri Mahavir Thakur school of Agriculture Sciences offers B.Sc (Hons.) in Agriculture & B.Tech in Agriculture Engineering. The degree encompasses discipline like Agronomy, Horticulture, Genetics, Plant Pathology, Agriculture Engineering, Seed science, Plant Breeding, Agriculture Extension, Animal husbandry etc. Shri Mahavir Thakur school of Agriculture Sciences at SUM one among top Agriculture colleges in Bihar ensure to make students familiar with use of modern scientific instruments, machinery, and field work in plant and animal farming system, techniques regarding animal and poultry management and basis of biotechnology. The B.Sc. Ag. (Hons) & B.Tech (Agri. Engineering) course curriculum well planned to get students acquainted with various facts of Agriculture& Agriculture Engineering through well equipped laboratories, in house agriculture farm as well as real environment under the guidance of well qualified faculty.