The B.Sc. (Honours) Agriculture at Janakpur Community College is a four-year undergraduate program affiliated with Purbanchal University. The college introduced the program in 2024 at its campus in Agni Kund, Janakpurdham–8, Dhanusha.
The curriculum covers crop production, soil science, horticulture, animal science, plant protection, agricultural economics, rural development, research, and field practice. Students complete laboratory practicals, project work, an elective area, a field-based internship, and thesis research. The full program carries 166 credit hours across eight semesters.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Course: | Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Agriculture |
| College: | Janakpur Community College |
| Affiliation: | Purbanchal University |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Science and Technology |
| Level: | Bachelor’s degree |
| Duration: | Four years |
| Academic structure: | Eight semesters |
| Total credits: | 166 |
| Medium of instruction: | English |
| Location: | Agni Kund, Janakpurdham–8, Dhanusha, Madhesh Pradesh |
| Main components: | Theory, laboratory practicals, fieldwork, projects, elective study, internship, and thesis |
B.Sc. (Honours) Agriculture examines agriculture as a scientific, technical, economic, and social field. Students study how crops, soil, livestock, water, climate, pests, markets, and rural communities influence agricultural production.
The curriculum begins with subjects such as Plant Physiology, Microbiology, Soil Science, Crop Science, Animal Science, Rural Sociology, and Economics. Later semesters move into crop production, horticulture, plant breeding, biotechnology, irrigation, animal management, agricultural marketing, policy, and sustainable agriculture.
The program also addresses indigenous agricultural knowledge, communication for extension work, production constraints, development institutions, market systems, and agricultural planning.
The standard academic requirement is at least 45 percent, or second division, in +2 Science or an equivalent qualification. The college also states a minimum GPA of 2.0 in aggregate for its B.Sc. (Honours) Agriculture admission route.
Applicants through the +2 Science or A-Level route should have studied Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
The eligibility categories associated with the college’s 2083 scholarship test included:
+2 Science, I.Sc., or PCL Science
A-Level with Chemistry and English, along with any two of Physics, Biology, Mathematics, or Computer Science
Diploma in Animal Science
Diploma in Plant Science
A qualifying three-year CTEVT diploma meeting the required subject criteria
PCL Nursing
Forestry
Diploma in Engineering
Diploma in Food and Dairy Technology
NEB Technical and Vocational Stream
Pharmacy
General Medicine
Lab Technology
Applicants entering through a technical or vocational qualification must meet the relevant subject requirements.
Admission is linked to the entrance examination conducted by Purbanchal University. Enrolment is based on the marks obtained in the entrance examination.
Janakpur Community College has also announced a scholarship test for B.Sc. (Honours) Agriculture admission for 2083. The scholarship communication connects scholarship consideration with admission but does not state a fixed award amount.
Plant Physiology
Microbiology
Introductory Soil Science
Crop Science
Introductory Animal Science
Rural Sociology
Economics
The first semester carries 21 credit hours. It introduces the biological, physical, social, and economic foundations needed for later agricultural study.
General Biochemistry
Soil Physics and Conservation
Crop Production-I
Principles and Practices of Horticulture
Livestock Production and Management
Extension Education and Communication
Farm Power and Machinery
Agriculture Meteorology and Climate Change
The second semester carries 24 credit hours. Students begin studying production systems, farm machinery, livestock, horticulture, weather, soil conservation, and agricultural communication.
Plant Genetics
Introductory Plant Pathology
Principles of Entomology
Crop Production-II
Vegetable and Spices Crop Production
Irrigation and Water Management
Plantation Crops Production
Plant Propagation and Nursery Management
The third semester carries 23 credit hours. Project work begins at this stage alongside laboratory and field practicals.
Animal Nutrition and Fodder Production
Plant Breeding
Crop Disease Management
Crop Pests Management
Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management
Fruit Crop Cultivation
Plant Biotechnology
Plant Clinic
The fourth semester carries 23 credit hours. Its subjects focus on crop health, breeding, biotechnology, soil nutrients, fruit production, animal nutrition, and field-level diagnosis.
Agroforestry
Aquaculture
Post Harvest Technology
Integrated Pest Management
Agricultural Resource and Marketing Management
Seed Technology
Animal Biodiversity and Management
Livestock/Poultry Production
The fifth semester carries 21 credit hours. Students study production, resource use, farm enterprises, post-harvest handling, agricultural markets, and animal systems.
Animal Genetics and Breeding
Social and Economic Development
Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development
Ornamental Horticulture
Apiculture and Sericulture
Agriculture Policy and Planning
Project Work on Mushroom Cultivation Techniques
The sixth semester carries 20 credit hours. It combines technical agriculture with policy, development, rural livelihoods, and production-oriented project work.
The seventh semester includes three core courses:
Bio-Statistics
Research Methodology
Proposal and Thesis Writing
Students also complete one 12-credit elective group. The semester prepares them for research, specialization, fieldwork, and thesis preparation.
The final semester includes a field-based internship and thesis research. Internship work is connected with the student’s elective subject and may take place in agro-based industries, research farms, private farms, or non-governmental organizations operating in different agro-ecological conditions.
Students complete thesis work alongside the practical exposure gained through the internship.
The program carries 166 credit hours:
139 credit hours from core courses
27 credit hours from elective courses, internship, and thesis
101 theory credit hours
65 practical credit hours
Theory accounts for 60 percent of the credit structure, while practical work accounts for 40 percent.
Students select one elective area in the seventh semester:
Sustainable Agriculture
Horticulture
Plant Protection
Plant Breeding
Animal Science
Soil Science
Agricultural Economics and Business Management
Development Studies
Each elective combines specialized subjects with project work. For example, Sustainable Agriculture includes Bio-Intensive Farming System and Livelihoods, Agro Biodiversity Management, Agro-Ecosystem and Environment, and a project on sustainable agriculture.
Other elective projects may involve horticultural enterprises, crop protection, plant breeding, livestock, soil assessment, agribusiness case studies, or development studies.
Practical work is distributed throughout the curriculum rather than confined to the final year. Depending on the subject, students may take part in:
Crop and seed identification
Soil sampling and nutrient assessment
Nursery establishment and management
Plant propagation
Crop production and field management
Irrigation measurement and scheduling
Pest and disease diagnosis
Livestock and poultry management
Laboratory study of microorganisms
Horticultural and plantation-crop practices
Farm-record preparation
Market and agribusiness case studies
Research-station and farm visits
Technical report writing and seminar presentation
Plant Clinic, for example, includes field monitoring, sampling, laboratory diagnosis, and practical recommendations related to crop disorders, insects, diseases, weeds, and nutrient deficiencies.
Project Work on Plant Propagation and Nursery Management covers nursery-site selection, bed preparation, seedling care, mulching, plastic tunnelling, grafting, budding, report writing, and presentation.
The program follows a semester system. Students complete an internal assessment in each semester before appearing in the final semester examination. Assignments also form part of internal assessment.
English is used for instruction, tests, and examinations. Students therefore need to work with English-language lectures, technical terms, reports, presentations, and examination questions.
The combination of science courses, practical work, field exposure, and research may help students develop skills in:
Crop-production planning
Soil and nutrient assessment
Nursery and plant-propagation work
Identification of crop pests and diseases
Irrigation and water management
Livestock and poultry production
Agricultural data collection and analysis
Farm-resource and marketing analysis
Agricultural extension and communication
Field observation and technical reporting
Research-proposal preparation
Thesis writing and presentation
Team-based agricultural project work
The level of ability developed in each area depends on participation in practical sessions, field assignments, project work, and independent study.
The curriculum is connected with several areas of agricultural work. Graduates may consider roles or further professional development related to:
Crop and horticultural production
Livestock and poultry management
Agricultural extension
Farm and nursery management
Plant protection
Soil and water management
Agricultural marketing
Agribusiness support
Agricultural projects
Research farms
Agro-based industries
Rural and community development organizations
Career outcomes depend on practical competence, academic performance, work experience, employer requirements, location, and available opportunities. The degree does not guarantee appointment to a particular position.
Agriculture students have access to teaching materials, laboratory facilities, a college library with textbooks, career counselling, and extracurricular or co-curricular activities.
The college’s agriculture communication also refers to practical learning and scholarship opportunities linked with admission.
B.Sc. (Honours) Agriculture requires sustained interest in biological science, crops, soil, animals, fieldwork, and rural production systems. Students should also be prepared for laboratory sessions, farm visits, group projects, report writing, data analysis, and research.
The program may be relevant to applicants who want to study agriculture beyond crop cultivation alone. Its curriculum also covers economics, markets, communication, policy, development, biotechnology, resource management, and research.
Students interested in computing may review the Bachelor in Information Technology, a four-year program affiliated with Purbanchal University.
The college also offers the Bachelor of Social Work in affiliation with Kathmandu University.
The program runs for four years and is divided into eight semesters.
B.Sc. (Honours) Agriculture at Janakpur Community College is affiliated with Purbanchal University.
The complete curriculum carries 166 credit hours, including core courses, elective study, internship, and thesis work.
Applicants need at least 45 percent or second division in +2 Science or an equivalent qualification. Janakpur Community College also states a minimum aggregate GPA of 2.0 for the applicable admission route.
Yes. Enrolment is based on marks obtained in the entrance examination conducted by Purbanchal University.
Yes. Practical work accounts for 65 of the program’s 166 credit hours. It includes laboratory sessions, field exercises, projects, farm-related activities, internship, and thesis research.
Project work begins from the third semester alongside laboratory practicals.
Yes. Students select an elective area in the seventh semester from eight options, including Sustainable Agriculture, Horticulture, Plant Protection, Plant Breeding, Animal Science, Soil Science, Agricultural Economics and Business Management, and Development Studies.
Yes. Students complete a field-based internship in the final semester in connection with their elective area.
English is used for teaching, tests, and examinations.
