Diploma in Agriculture (Plant Science) (Diploma in Agriculture (Plant Science))
Courses Description

Diploma in agriculture program aims to produce mid-level agriculture/veterinary technicians to fulfill the demand of nation and agro-veterinary technology transformation to the farmers.

Diploma in Agriculture is three year program which is a hands on three year program which prepares students to manage a farm or work in an agricultural business. Courses cover everything from agricultural production to marketing and business management. Students will develop the communication and leadership skills needed to thrive in the industry whether in marketing and financial services, livestock and crop supply, crop management, agricultural merchandising, or managing a farm.

CTEVT has been conducting annex program in most of the high schools and currently, Nepal Government is going to launch plus 2 levels for agro-vet technicians in academically potential high schools from class 9. For effective running these programs, agro-vet technicians are highly encouraged and demanded.

Courses Eligibility

Secured at least grade C in any two subjects i.e. Compulsory Mathematics, Compulsory Science or English and D+ in the remaining subject in School leaving Certificate (SLC) examination from recognized academic institution.

Job Prospect

Potential fields are available for veterinary clinical practice. Employment opportunity will be seen in GON, NARC, INGO/NGO, commercial bank/development bank viz, Nepal bank, ADB/N and abroad

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Medium of Instruction

The medium of instruction will be in English and/or Nepali.

Course Duration

The duration of the course will be of three years. The first year course is termed as core course and the second and third year courses as applied course. One academic year consists of maximum of 39 academic weeks. In this 39 weeks student will attend at internal theory, practical classes and final exam. Rest of 13 week they will go for summer/ winter and other festival vacation and one academic week consists of maximum of 40 hours. 

Group Size: 

40 students in one batch 

Pattern of Attendance

The students should secure at least 90 percent of attendance during the course in the classroom and 95 percent attendance at the fieldwork to appear in annual and final examinations. 

Grading System

The following grading system will be adopted: 

  • Distinction: 80% and above
    First division: 65% to below 80% 
  • Pass division: 40% in theory and 60% in practical 

Certification 

The council for technical education and vocational training will award certificates in "Diploma in Agriculture" to the candidates who successfully complete the requirements as prescribed by the CTEVT. 

 

Curricular Structure

Program: Intermediate of Science in Agriculture (Major in Plant Science)
Duration: 3 Years (6 Semesters)

Year I: Semester I

  • Nepali (4 Credits)

  • English I (4 Credits)

  • Mathematics I (5 Credits)

  • Physics I (6 Credits)

  • Chemistry I (6 Credits)

  • Zoology I (5 Credits)

  • Botany I (5 Credits)
    Total Credits: 36

Year I: Semester II

  • English II (4 Credits)

  • Mathematics II (5 Credits)

  • Physics II (6 Credits)

  • Chemistry II (6 Credits)

  • Zoology II (5 Credits)

  • Botany II (5 Credits)

  • Computer Application (3 Credits)
    Total Credits: 30

Year II: Semester I

  • Fundamentals of Horticulture (5 Credits)

  • Agro-meteorology and Environmental Science (3 Credits)

  • Irrigation, Farm Mechanization, and Structures (3 Credits)

  • Fundamentals of Agronomy (5 Credits)

  • Agricultural Entomology (7 Credits)

  • Fundamentals of Soil Science (5 Credits)

  • Introductory Animal Husbandry (5 Credits)
    Total Credits: 32

Year II: Semester II

  • Soil Fertility Management (5 Credits)

  • Cereal Crop Production (3 Credits)

  • Plant Pathology and Mushroom Cultivation (4 Credits)

  • Vegetable and Spice Crop Production (6 Credits)

  • Fundamentals of Aquaculture and Fisheries (4 Credits)

  • Agri-Economics and Farm Management (5 Credits)

  • Industrial Crops (4 Credits)
    Total Credits: 31

Year III: Semester I

  • Medicinal Plants and NTFP (3 Credits)

  • Grain Legumes and Oilseed Crops (3 Credits)

  • Fruit Crop Production (5 Credits)

  • Post-Harvest Technology (4 Credits)

  • Agriculture Extension and Communication (5 Credits)

  • Agribusiness, Marketing, and Cooperatives (3 Credits)

  • Ornamental Horticulture (4 Credits)

  • Seed Technology (4 Credits)
    Total Credits: 28

Year III: Semester II

  • Elementary Agriculture Statistics (2 Credits)

  • Social Mobilization and Community Development (4 Credits)

  • Entrepreneurship Development (4 Credits)

  • Internship (Farm Practice Training) (13 Credits)
    Total Credits: 23

Key Focus Areas

  • Practical Training: Strong emphasis on lab work, field practice, and internships.

  • Core Subjects: Agronomy, Horticulture, Soil Science, Crop Production, and Agribusiness.

  • Skill Development: Statistics, Community Development, and Entrepreneurship.

 

Admission Criteria

The entry criteria are:

  • School Leaving Certificate (SLC) with second division.
  • Entrance examination will be organized to test the entry qualification of students, which will be administered by the CTEVT.
  • Final selection will be made on the basis of merit list. Student quota for different categories should be fixed as per CTEVT policies.

 

Candidates will submit the following documents at the time of application:

  • SLC passed certificate
  • Character certificate
  • Citizenship certificate (only for the verification of students name, parent's name, age, date of birth and address)  

 

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