Course Fee

₹ 5000 to 2 Lakh

The course fee may vary on the basis of the program you have opted for in the field of Agriculture, The diploma programs in agriculture range between 5000 to 2 Lakh. students check the course-wise fee using the official webpage of the varsity is ignou.ac.in. The fee for Diploma in Agriculture can be easily submitted in two different installments. The process of submitting the fee is completely online as students should click the fee payment link provided on the official webpage of the varsity and then pay the requisite fee there. Fee once paid won’t be refunded in any circumstances except in some cases like if the university cancels the admission from its end.

Criteria of Eligibility

10th or 12th

The basic eligibility criteria for taking admission to the course is class 10+2 passed with at least 50% marks in aggregate. Candidates who have passed class 12th from any discipline can apply to this course. Relaxations are also provided to eligible candidates who want to pursue the course for becoming skilled persons for various jobs in the field of agriculture. There will be no minimum or maximum age bar for the admission procedure for this course.

Duration of the Course

2 years

The complete duration of the program is 2 years and students have to clear 2 semesters. The program is very flexible in nature as students need to attend only weekend classes. Candidates after completing this diploma program can easily hold various reputed positions like Agriculture development executive, Agriculture Assistant, Agriculture Technician, Plant Breeder etc. The future of students who want to pursue this course is bright because there is a huge demand for skilled agricultural assistants. There are many other programs IGNOU provides in the field of Agriculture like a Diploma in Horticulture, a Diploma in Meat Technology, a Diploma in Dairy Technology and much more.

Admission Procedure 2024

Students who want to be admitted to this course should follow some necessary guidelines and steps. Indira Gandhi National Open University has provided all the details related to admission on its official webpage which can be accessed using www.ignou.ac.in. Students are required to get registered on the IGNOU admission portal by hitting the New Registration link. After that, they are required to log in to their account and fill out the admission form there. Next, candidates should ensure to submit all the documents in scanned format. Students need to follow all the guidelines and eligibility criteria mandated by the university. Payment of fees is very necessary for the admission procedure. IGNOU follows two admission cycles: December and January. You can take admission in any of the admission cycles and get admission to the IGNOU diploma program in Agriculture.

Syllabus

In two years of the diploma course, candidates are required to read various topics and subjects related to agriculture and its related aspects. In the first year, students have to read various subjects like Introduction to Agriculture, Fundamentals of Soil Science, Principles of Horticulture, Agricultural Meteorology, Plant Pathology, Principles of Insect Control, Crop Production and More. In the second year, candidates are required to learn various topics like water management, Postharvest technology, Green House Technology, Weed Management, Diseases of Field Crops, Plant Breeding etc. Students need to undergo training processes related to agriculture for practical exposure. They need to cover all the internal and external assignments in order to complete the course. Other details related to the course are provided on the official website of the varsity which can be accessed using ignou.ac.in.

Placement

Placement is one of the most necessary things and activities after completion of the program. Most of the colleges are reviewed by students based on placement and good opportunities and scope factors. IGNOU has its own placement cell that dedicatedly works for the betterment of the students. IGNOU holds various placement rounds and job fairs that are for students. The CPC of IGNOU is known for top-quality education and job opportunities. There are many students of IGNOU who find better job opportunities through the CPC of IGNOU. You can also get many job opportunities after completing your education in Agriculture. You can register yourself for CPC in your final year of the Diploma course. For more information about IGNOU placement, visit ignou.ac.in.

Assignment

Assignments are very necessary to clear internal assessments because it plays a great role in the final marking and creation of the mark sheet of the students. Students should make their respective assignments in their own handwriting. Printed or copied assignments will get rejected summarily. It carries about 30% weightage for the final examination, while theory papers carry 70% weightage. You can’t appear in the examinations without having cleared the assignment papers. It is checked by IGNOU invigilators and you should create it through prescribed and provided study materials. Students can easily submit the assignments through assignment submission links.

Printed Study Materials

The course study materials are usually dispatched to the home address of the candidate but if it is not dispatched in the scheduled time, candidates can easily reach their respective regional center and then receive the same. The course materials include all the necessary books for the entire year including assignment papers. They are required to check the course materials at the time of receiving them. They can also check the status of their study materials using the webpage of university. However, students can also get access to e-contents of all the course materials using the official webpage of the university. For other details related to course materials, candidates can visit the official website of the varsity.

Weekend Counseling Sessions

Along with the regular course lectures, students will get the advantage of attending weekend counseling sessions as it's very necessary for the course Diploma in Agriculture. Counseling sessions help students to get the necessary training and knowledge related to the course. It's additional knowledge for the program. For counseling sessions and other details, visit the official webpage of the varsity.

Mode of Instruction

The primary mode of delivering education in IGNOU for the Diploma in Agriculture program is English only as this language is considered the universal one. Students get assignment papers, notes and other study materials in the same language. E-content and online materials are also provided in the English language. You should fill out the application form in the same language. For other details regarding the course of instruction for the Diploma in Agriculture, visit ignou.ac.in.

IGNOU Support Services

Indira Gandhi National Open University also provides top-quality support services to students through various mediums. Apart from regular IGNOU classes, the varsity provides top-class education through its education-supporting platforms like GyanVani, eGyanKosh and others. IGNOU tries to provide support to its students for the very last time. You will get a quick reply from IGNOU related to your query. Students can also ask their queries over the phone.

Online Study Materials

Along with printed course materials, IGNOU also provides the facility of online content and e-study materials. All the study materials are written and created by a panel of eminent scholars, academicians and department heads of various organizations. For instance: Diploma in Agriculture course materials are made by eminent scholars of the Agricultural department of IGNOU, central universities' agricultural departments, and other institutions that are indulged in offering agricultural courses.

Assessments

The assessment of IGNOU includes two different things like internal and external assessments. About 30% of marks are carried through assignments and other internal tests and 70% of marks are carried by external (theory) papers. Students need to submit their projects and assignments in their own handwriting. For more details, one can easily access the official website of the university which is ignou.ac.in.

Semester Examinations

The term-end or semester examinations are part of the assessment system in IGNOU. The semester tests may vary from one course to another. For instance: Diploma in Agriculture is of two years duration having four semesters. Students need to follow all the guidelines of the university for completing their course. Students need to complete both internal and external assessments to be eligible for the semester examinations. It is mandatory to clear all the semester tests to be eligible for the award of a degree.