The Diploma in Agriculture (Plant Science) at SAMP prepares mid-level technicians for crop production, plant protection, and farm management. The course follows the CTEVT curriculum and uses local plots and nurseries for hands-on sessions.
This is a three-year diploma. Eligibility and seat distribution follow the CTEVT admission process each session. SAMP publishes deadlines for applications, verification, and reporting.
Main study areas include Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Protection, Soil Science, Seed Technology, Farm Management, and Agriculture Extension. Students learn nursery raising, soil sampling, composting, irrigation scheduling, pest and disease identification, and post-harvest handling within the syllabus boundary.
SAMP uses on-campus plots and partner farms for scheduled practice. Students maintain field diaries, input logs, growth records, and yield notes.
Activities include seedbed preparation, transplanting, integrated pest management steps, and simple value-chain exposure through local markets.
Evaluation covers internal theory tests, practical exams, viva, field records, and CTEVT board examinations. Supervisors check field diaries and ensure task completion on time.
Graduates plan seasonal crops, manage inputs, monitor pests and diseases, and record harvest data. They can support municipal agriculture desks, farmer groups, and cooperatives with field visits, demonstrations, and simple advisory work under guidance.
Diploma holders can work as junior technicians in local governments, agribusinesses, cooperatives, and development projects. Some continue to bachelor-level agriculture after meeting entry criteria.
Admission follows CTEVT merit and quota policy. Scholarships and concessions are session-specific and shared through official notices.
SAMP offers steady field routines, access to plots and nurseries, and close supervision. The location in Morang allows regular contact with local growers and seasonal practice without long travel.
Contact Sailaja Acharya Memorial Polytechnic Institute's administrative office for detailed information on the Diploma in Agriculture (Plant Science) course, including fees, scholarships, facilities, counseling, eligibility criteria, etc.
