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School of Agricultural Sciences

ICAR

B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture Programme is ICAR Accredited for the Maximum Tenure of 5 years as per ICAR Notification
(F.No.Edu 1/08/2022-EQR at 10/05/2023 W.E.from 10/10/2022).


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Introduction

Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences has launched the School of Agricultural Sciences which offers programme in B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture from the academic year 2017-18. Recognizing the importance of agriculture in the country, especially in the semi-arid zone and also the limitations of seats available to pursue the professional courses in agriculture in this region, Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences has introduced these programmes.

The Institution has already linked up with the reputed institutions in Israel, such as Technion of Haifa, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Ben-Gurion University of Beer-Sheva and the Agricultural Research Organization of Israel to attract faculty and ensure exchange programmes. A Model Agriculture Station is being established in the campus with the technical support of Dr. AvriZur, the former Agricultural Scientist attached to the Israeli Embassy in India to help in academic, research, demonstration and extension programmed of the proposed School.

The Research Station intended to help in introducing precision agriculture in the region will make use of modem tools like Internet of Things (IoT), Data Knowhow, Digital Media, Remote Sensing and GIS in the farming sector. Precision farming will be practiced both in poly-houses and open field. ‘Technology of Tomorrow’ and ‘Interdisciplinary research’ are the keywords of this initiative. The school has research and education programmes in Agriculture.

School of Agricultural Sciences

The Agricultural Science programs are designed to develop skills and explore career areas in agriculture and allied fields. The instructional program includes topics in animal, plant, environmental, soil, food sciences, horticulture, landscaping and agricultural engineering. Students will acquire skills necessary to meet their individual career objectives, occupational skills for gainful employment and leadership abilities to work effectively in groups and as a team. Additionally, the programs provide for research and supervised work experience to enhance the needs and interests of each student.

The Department will significantly contribute to overall agricultural research by improving its research infrastructure with an eye to becoming one of the top agricultural scientific and technological institutions in India, further, the department is seeking to establish further international collaborations and large-scale cooperation in agricultural research in an effort to accelerate the pace of innovation and make significant contributions to eliminating poverty and hunger in the global scenario.

Our Vision

Reorienting Agricultural education, research and extension for meeting human needs through sustainable and innovative technologies.

Our Mission

To attain academic and professional excellence in Agricultural education.
To adopt multidisciplinary research approach for food and nutritional security.
To serve farming community /stakeholders by promoting need-based innovative technologies.

B.Sc.(Hons.) Agriculture (Sanctioned Intake of 180 Students)

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Graduates of the Program

  • PEO 1: Achieve excellence in education, research and extension of technical knowledge through professional practice to solve challenges in Agriculture .
  • PEO 2: Demonstrate competency in trending Agricultural technologies involving precision farming, protected cultivation, genetic manipulation and artificial intelligence as technocrats in corporate sectors, academic research and entrepreneurial ventures .
  • PEO 3: Establish sustainable Agricultural technologies for food and nutritional security and address issues of ethics, professionalism, environment and socio-economic cogency.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

  • PSO 1: Utilize knowledge and skills gained on biological, physico-chemical and digital sciences to innovate technology for finding holistic solutions to complex problems of farming community.
  • PSO 2: Acquire knowledge to analyze, design, plan, and promote sustainable Agricultural practices by judicious utilization of natural resources.
  • PSO 3: Inculcate advanced study through continuous knowledge enrichment and skill empowerment for setting high standards of professionalism in serving private and public sectors.
  • PSO 4: Demonstrate comprehended knowledge and apply appropriate innovative technology for Agri-entrepreneurships and start-ups .

Program Outcomes (POs)

  • PO 1: Domain Knowledge: Apply fundamental knowledge in different disciplines of Agriculture in areas of crop improvement, production, protection, Agricultural extension, animal husbandry and Agri-informatics.
  • PO 2: Problem analysis: Identify gaps by analyzing day to day problems and issues in farming, for enhancing Agricultural production.
  • PO 3: Formulate solution: Design and develop solutions for complex, as well as, specific problems of farming, with focus on cultural, socio-economic and environmental issues.
  • PO 4: Conduct surveys and investigations: Use research-based knowledge and methods to assess and interpret available Agricultural information for providing sustainable solutions.
  • PO 5: Usage of Modern Concepts/ Tools: Develop, select and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern tools for predicting the outcomes of Agriculture.
  • PO 6: Societal role: Ascertain reasoning and contextual knowledge to assess and promote nutritional and livelihood security and environmental safety .
  • PO 7: Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of local and global environmental issues and implement corrective measures towards sustainable Agricultural production .
  • PO 8: Ethics: Apply principles and adhere to responsibilities and norms of professional ethics.
  • PO 9: Team Work: Perform effectively as an individual or a leader in diverse cross cultural and multidisciplinary teams.
  • PO 10: Communication efficiency: Comprehend and write concise scientific documents, make effective presentations, and communicate efficiently to stakeholders.
  • PO 11: Project management and finance: Competent to demonstrate scientific knowledge as entrepreneurs and financial manager.
  • PO 12: Continuous improvement and Life-long learning: Commit to engage in independent and continuous learning to keep abreast of latest technological interventions and professional competence in Agriculture.

Testimonies by our Alumni


Ms. L. SONALI
My journey at Karunya for the past four years has been amazing and the college, faculty and administration have supported me and my endeavors throughout. Being from the department of agriculture, I had a lot of practical sessions along with theoretical classes that helped me for better understanding and easy learning. In these four years, the courses such as farm machinery, irrigation engineering, diary and food engineering, soil and water conservation were some of my strengths as these subjects are applied in our day-to-day life. Along with academic classes, there were also placement training sessions that focused on improving our soft skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills, and a lot more. I have taken part in Hackathons as well as various inter-departmental competitions and those experiences and achievements helped me stand out among others. Overall, Karunya has not only helped me grow career-wise, but has also made me gain values and memories that I will cherish for life.

Mr. G. BALAJI
I did B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture in Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences that gave me everything that I had planned. Karunya gave me opportunity to harness the Leadership potential within me. It was a very good experience to improve myself. Teachers are so kind to me and my friends. Studying in this institute has been a great time. With its immense beauty, it also has India’s best teaching faculty and labs which has helped me gain knowledge in agricultural field. The Institution always helps me in every possible ways to achieve my dream. Here the potential is harnessed, skills are developed, and dreams are realized. “This was the LORD’s doing; It is marvelous in our eyes” (Psalms 118: 23). It indeed gives me great joy in sharing the marvelous experiences I had in Karunya which has sculptured me to what I am today. I thank God for He chose me to be “One in a million” which I realized the very first day I joined Karuya. It was all because of the grace of God and motivation of my department staffs. Karunya is a place which not only raises a skilled professional but also a purposeful person and a humanitarian. My period of stay in Karunya was the time I was able to know the purpose of my life. Hostel Prayers cells and Department fellowship helped me to grow in God and instilled a zeal to work and shine for Him in every walks of my life. I would like to encourage my juniors to grab the opportunities which lie ahead and give their best. Words for my juniors, “You are in the hands of a perfect potter who is molding you into a prefect, useful vessel”.
Ms. M. DEEPEKA
Summer training at BEN GURION UNIVERSITY OF THE NEGEV, ISRAEL.I was fortunate to explore Israel’s largest desert Negev through a one month summer course program on “Sustainable Agricultural Solutions”. It was mainly concentrated on three tracks namely soil and irrigation, plants under abiotic stress, and aquaculture. During this period, I had the opportunity to work with Israel’s top scientists both in the field and in the laboratory. This program also included various cultural events where I got to socialize with students from various countries. We were also taken on weekly tours to learn about Israeli culture and their history. I also had an unique opportunity to do a mini project with other exchange students from other countries on “Methods of algal culture analysis for value added products”. On the whole, it was a fantastic journey and a memorable experience.

Ms. ANU GEORGE
Summer training at BEN GURION UNIVERSITY OF THE NEGEV, ISRAELI had a chance to attend the summer training at Ben Gurion University, Israel on Sustainable Agricultural Solutions. It was a great opportunity to meet students from different countries with varied cultures and traditions. I learnt a lot about new technologies and water-conserving methods adopted in Israel. I was able to create new relationships and maintain contact with them. We had tours to the Dead Sea, Arava, Mizpe Ramon, and many more places. We also had a chance to visit Jerusalem, the holy land. I learnt about their unique and novel ideas for recycling water and the usage of drones in farming activities. I learned about dry land crops like dragon fruit, Pitaya, olive, jojoba, etc. Altogether it was a tremendous and wonderful experience for me which I will cherish for a lifetime.

Contact Us

Dean
School of Agricultural Sciences
Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences
Coimbatore – 641114
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