The article provides an overview of the various agricultural courses available after completing 10th grade and the colleges that offer them.
One of the best agriculture courses after 10th is a Diploma in Agriculture Science, which can be pursued after completing class 10th.
The various Agriculture diploma courses available are:
| Diploma Courses | Duration | Approximate Annual Fees (INR) |
| Firstly Diploma in Agriculture Science | 1 year | 45K |
| Moreover, Diploma in Food Processing | 1-2 years | 22-75k |
| Further, Diploma in Agriculture Engineering | 3 years | 30-35K |
| Then, Diploma in Hybrid Seed Production Technology | 1-2 years | 40K |
| Diploma in Horticulture | 1-2 years | 20-35K |
| Moreover, Diploma in Organic Farming | 6 months – 2 years | 5-20K |
| Diploma in Animal Husbandry | 2-3 years | 40-70K |
| Diploma in Agro Products Processing | 1-2 years | 5K-1 L |
| Finally, Diploma in Post-Harvest Technology | 1 year | 2K-40K |
Hence, those aspiring for a career in the agriculture domain can pursue a Diploma in Agriculture Science which completes in 1 year.
As of the fiscal year 2022-2023, the agricultural sector accounted for 15% of India’s GDP. This marks a decrease from 35% in 1990-1991. However, the agricultural sector has maintained an average annual growth rate of 4% over the last five years.
We can attribute the decline in the agricultural share of GDP to the rapid expansion of the industrial and service sectors, rather than a reduction in agricultural GDP.
At least two-thirds of India’s working population relies on agriculture as their primary source of income.
However, India’s agricultural productivity is lower than other countries, including the United States and China, and sometimes falls below the global average.
Compared to countries like the US, China, and Israel, India allocates a relatively small percentage of its GDP to agricultural research and development.
The above figure shows that there is tremendous scope in agriculture provided farmers adopt the latest farming techniques.
The KVK, agriculture universities, IARI and many such institutes provide technical expertise to grow bumper crops. They regularly conduct farmer training workshops to help farmers get maximum yield for their produce.
One of the major reasons for youngsters shying away from agriculture is low income compared to the cost involved.
The GOI, through its various channels like DD Kisan, Kisan Call center, e Charak provides the technical knowhow to grow high income crops that aim to bolster farmers’ income.
For humanity to survive, food crops are indispensable.
Hence, with climate change & global warming, farmers are under pressure to get a bumper yield for their crops.
Agricultural scientists assist food growers in obtaining improved seeds and offer technical expertise for cultivating crops under challenging conditions.
Eligibility for Diploma in Agriculture Science – Candidates should have done 10th Examination with Agriculture/Science
The best colleges offering diploma agriculture courses after 10th in UP are:
Shri Venkateshwara University Gajraula
Uttar Pradesh Rajshri Tandon Open University (UPRTOU), Allahabad
Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhaya Pashu Chikitsa Vigyan Vishwavidyalaya, Mathura.
Entrance exam for Diploma in Agriculture after 10th
Admission to Diploma in agriculture programs is primarily based on the marks earned in the 10th or equivalent intermediate examinations. However, some colleges also require students to take entrance examinations, such as TS POLYCET, AP POLYCET, etc.
Admissions in most institutions are based on marks earned in the qualifying examination. This is because agriculture courses after 10th provide the basic skills for excelling in the agriculture profession.
For those who wish to pursue Diploma in Agriculture engineering in UP, they will need to appear in the JEECUP 2024, i.e. Joint Entrance Examination Council Uttar Pradesh, which is scheduled from 13th to 20th June.
Similarly, TS POLYCET & AP POLYCET are conducted by Telangana & Andhra Pradesh, respectively, to shortlist students for the various diploma courses.
The following government institutions offer agriculture courses after 10th in Gujarat:
Anand Agricultural University AAU Anand.
Birsa Munda Tribal University Narmada Gujarat.
Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari Gujarat.
Agriculture courses after 10th in Maharashtra
The following institutes offer agriculture courses after 10th in Maharashtra:
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik–Graduate diploma in Agriculture.
Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
RTMNU, Nagpur
BN Bandodkar College of Science, Thane.
MIT Aurangabad
SGBAU, Amravati.
Shri Shivaji Science College Amravati
Dhanaji Nana Mahavidyalaya Jalgaon
BPHE Society’s Ahmednagar College, Ahmednagar.
Agriculture courses after 10th in Telangana
To gain admission to diploma and agriculture courses following the 10th grade in Telangana, students are required to take the TS POLYCET exam. The various colleges offering a diploma in agriculture are:
The Agriculture College Palem
Agriculture Polytechnic Madhira
Agriculture Polytechnic, Kampasagar.
The Agriculture Polytechnic, Malthummeda.
Eklavya Organic Agriculture Polytechnic.
Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University
Agricultural College, Polasa.
The Agricultural Polytechnic Basantapur.
Agricultural Polytechnic Thornala.
The Agricultural Polytechnic, Jammikunta.
Agricultural Polytechnic, Jogipet.
Ratnapuri Institute of Technology.
We have already mentioned various agriculture courses after 10th, which students can pursue for a successful career.
Agriculture courses after 10th in Andhra Pradesh
The various institutions in AP that offer agriculture courses after 10th are:
Firstly, Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University Guntur, AP
Then, the Agricultural Polytechnic Vishakapatnam.
Moreover, Agricultural Polytechnic, Krishna district.
Agricultural Polytechnic, Anantapur.
Government Agricultural Polytechnic, West Godavari.
Agricultural Polytechnic, Nellore
Agricultural Polytechnic, Reddipalli.
The Agricultural Polytechnic, Rudrur.
Agricultural Polytechnic, Kadapa.
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