Name of the Course : B.Sc ( Hons ) in Agriculture Biotechnology
Course Recognised , Approved , Governed & Runs in Collaboration with : CCPTR (
Centre for Collaborative Programs , Training and Research ) , Maulana Abul Kalam
Azad University of Technology ( MAKAUT ) , West Bengal )
About the Course: Indian Agriculture, Biotechnology and Agriculture Biotechnology sectors together
contributes around 17 % in the GDP and ensures over 65 % of livelihood associated with the sectors . Now a
days the sector of Agriculture , Biotechnology and Agriculture Biotechnology is undergoing rapid change
due to incorporation of modern technologies , methods of farming and culture ,Plant Biotechnology, Tissue
Culture , development of Disease and Stress Resistant Varieties , growing market demand for organics and
incorporating new technologies with an aim to increase productivity with quality products in limited land /
water / space in urban and rural areas to feed the ever-growing population .
B.Sc ( Hons ) course in Agriculture Biotechnology is a uniquely-designed programme which provides
participants in-depth knowledge of managerial and technical skills, effective budgeting and cost control,
know the analytical and technical procedure and legal compliance associated with knowledge of Modern
Agriculture and Biotechnology & Agriculture Biotechnology , technocratic & Scientific knowledge and
applications , and associated need based global and local level policy framework . This course provides
participants with an interdisciplinary understanding of current practices and current issues in Agriculture ,
Biotechnology & Agriculture Biotechnology along with the science that makes it work.
By 2026 , the average age of India is about 29 years old , making India the youngest country in the World . In
next decade the economic growth is expected to create around 500 million jobs and of which 75 % is going to
be skill based and almost 50 % of these jobs are going to be in Agriculture , Biotechnology and Agriculture
Biotechnology domain
Being the Best Agriculture College of Kolkata and Best Agriculture College of West Bengal Gurukul
Edutech College’s B.Sc ( Hons ) Agriculture Biotechnology course provide participants 03 folds Job and
Career Opportunity in Agriculture , Biotechnology and Agriculture Biotechnology fields . Participants who
earn the Degree may take these skills into all industries and agencies involved in the Agriculture ,
Biotechnology and Agriculture Biotechnology and also start their own entrepreneurship activities.
Facilities Available :
Lash and Green Ecospheric Campus
Best Faculty Team of Professors from Academia and Industries
Live Industrial Exposure Visit and Hands on Training in Industry and Higher Academic Research
Institutions as part of course for gaining better knowledge and for better placement
Industrial interactive sessions with HR and Technocrats at institute
Smart Classrooms furnished with state of the art projection systems with audio-visual gadgets
Inhouse Computer laboratories
State of the art subject wise Wet laboratories equipped with most modern machinaries,
Wifi & internet enabled campus
CCTV enabled campus for better protection
Library with computerized catalogue and issue systems
Inhouse Lash and Vast Agriculture Farm
Seminar hall
Rresearch & Development wing
Robust & Dynamic Training and Placement Cell ensuring students livelihood after completion of
course and 100 % Placement support.
Extremely courteous and helpful administrative staffs Other amenities include “Retreat” , a cafeteria,
and an impressive indoor and outdoor sports field.
State Govt University ( MAKAUT, West Bengal ) Recognition and Certification
Career Opportunities : Being an agrarian economy , 65 % of population in India is dependent on
Agriculture Sector which creates more than 60 % of Jobs in Agriculture , Biotechnology and Agriculture
Biotechnology for their live & livelihood. There are around 30 Lakhs of professionals working in
Agriculture , Biotechnology and Agriculture Biotechnology Sectorat present , which is going to be manifold
in coming years . The new Global and National Policies on Agriculture,Biotechnology and Agriculture
Biotechnology , emergence and new entry of National and Multinational Companies and corporate in these
sectors have opened the spectrum of opportunities and demand for new Trained and Skilled Graduate
professionals and so the job and self employment opportunity drastically increased for industry ready
properly certified professionals . The training delivery system of Gurukul and governance and certification
of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology for this B.Sc (Hons) in Agriculture
Biotechnology course fits in a befitted condition to cater the industrial demand . The Training and
Placement Cell provides 100 % Live Industrial Training support , Industrial HR interactive sessions , 100 %
Placement and Interview support and handholding support for both job and self employment .
Some of our Training & Placement Partners : Pepsico , Adama India , Tata Chemicals ,
Indodrama , PAN Seeds , Syngenta , Byer Cropsciences , Krishi Rasayan , Adwings , Sristi Agrobiotech ,
Epitome , Jain Irrigation , Nirmal Seeds , S K Nursery, K L Nursery , P K Horticulture , Greenthink
Ventures , Switchon , Pradan , Raxicon , Nuhems India , Thacker Dairy , Mother Dairy , Prime Group ,
Indofill , Shalimer , Krushscienza , Nitrofix , Xe Farms , Balaji Group , Bapuji , Morris , Anmol , Amrit and
many more ………..
Eligibility for Admission : Class 12 th Pass with Science / Class 12 th Pass in Vocational
Duration of Course – 04 Years ( Eight Semesters )