This program focuses on advanced crop management practices, sustainable farming systems, and soil–plant relationships. Students are trained in modern agronomic technologies to enhance agricultural productivity while effectively addressing challenges related to climate change and sustainability.
Course Objectives
- To impart advanced knowledge of crop production principles, agronomic practices, and resource management under diverse agro-ecological conditions.
- To develop expertise in soil–water–nutrient–crop interactions for enhancing productivity and sustainability.
- To train students in modern agronomic research techniques, experimental design, and statistical analysis.
- To enhance skills in cropping systems, weed management, and precision agriculture.
- To promote understanding of climate-resilient and sustainable agronomic practices.
- To develop competence in integrated nutrient, water, and weed management strategies.
Course USP (Unique Selling Points)
Academics
- Student–Faculty ratio as per ICAR recommendations
- Diverse faculty from major states of India
- 50% faculty with Ph.D., ICAR-NET, and Gold Medalist credentials
- Research-oriented training with 25 patents and 02 research projects
Laboratory & Infrastructure
- 12 dedicated student laboratories
- First soil testing facility in any private university
- Mushroom, Vermicomposting, Apiculture, Dairy, and Biopesticide Units
- Agriculture Technology Information Centre & Agriculture Museum
- Polyhouse (500+ sq. ft.) and Nethouse (400+ sq. ft.)
Agriculture Field Exposure
- 23 acres of agriculture field with crop cafeteria
- Fruit Orchard and Mother Orchard
Key Highlights
Six batches of AC & ABC (MANAGE) programs have been successfully conducted for training agricultural entrepreneurs and providing handholding support for start-ups. More than 60 start-ups have been established, mapped as per Government of India norms.
Tie-Ups & Associations
Industrial Associations
- KVKs – Indore, Ratlam, Hoshangabad, Sehore, Raisen
- MANAGE, Hyderabad
Academic Tie-Ups
- ICAR – Directorate of Onion and Garlic Research (DOGR), Pune
- Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University (HNGU), Gujarat
- Quest International University, Malaysia
- Agricultural & Environmental Technology Development Society (AETDS), Uttarakhand
- Garuda Drone Training, Hyderabad
Placements
Central Bank of India, Gram Sevak, Territory Manager, Coromandel, Katyani Organic, Pioneer, Syngenta, Karnataka Agrochemicals, UPL, Kaveri Seeds, Eagle Seeds, Parijat, Neptune, Agromax, and other leading organizations.
