What is School of Agriculture programme?

School of Agriculture (SOA) Was Formally Established in January 2005. The Impact of Agricultural Education Through Distance Mode Will Soon Be Visible in Growth of New Breeds of Entrepreneurs, Greater Than Before Employment Opportunity, More Earnings and Better Work Environment. It is the Course that is Related to Agriculture, It is the Part of Our Environment, that is Made by Us.

How we can take online admission in IGNOU School of Agriculture (SOA)?

The Process of IGNOU Admission in Twice a Year (January or December), We Can Take our Admission Through Online or Offline. Interested Candidates can either go to University website and download the Application Form or visit the University Campus and purchase the prospectus and submit the filled Application Form. Students can pay application fee through demand draft or cash. 

What is the Last Date for Admission in IGNOU – School of Agriculture?

The last date of  January session is if we pay our fee on time then the last date is 30th November and if we submit our fee late then the date is 15th December with the Rs.300 fine.

And for the July Session the date is 31st May But if we submit our free late then our fee is 15th June with the Rs. 300 fine. 

Which course provide in IGNOU-School of Agriculture (SOA) Programmes?

The courses provide in IGNOU School of Agriculture Programmes.

PG and Advance Diploma

Post-Graduate Diploma In Plantation Management (PGDPM)

Post-Graduate Diploma in Food Safety and Quality Management (PGDFSQM) 

PG and Advance Certificate

Post-Graduate Certificate in Agriculture Policy (PGCAP)

Diploma

Diploma in Value Added Products from Fruits and Vegetables (DVAPFV)

Diploma in Fish Products Technology (DFPT)

Diploma in Watershed Management (DWM)

Diploma in Meat Technology (DMT)

Diploma in Dairy Technology (DDT)

Diploma in Value-added Products from Cereals, Pulses and Oilseeds (DPVCPO)

Certificate

Certificate in Poultry Farming (CPF)

Certificate in Bee Keeping (CIB)

Certificate in Sericulture (CIS)

Certificate in Water Harvesting and Management (CWHM)

Certificate in Organic Farming (COF)

Non-Credit Programmes

Certificate in Integrated Pest Management Technology in Potato Cultivation (CIPMT)

Training Programme on Betel Vine for farmers (Two Weeks) (TPBV)

Awareness Programme on Value Added Products from Fruits and Vegetables (APVPFV)

Awareness Programme on Dairy Farming (APDF)

Doctoral Degree

Ph.D in Dairy Science and Technology (PhDDR)

Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture Extension (PHDAGE)

What is the Eligibility, duration and feesof Agriculture Programme Courses?

Course NameEligibilityDurationFees
PG and Advance Diploma
Post-Graduate Diploma In Plantation Management (PGDPM)Graduation in any discipline1 YearRs. 6,600
Post-Graduate Diploma in Food Safety and Quality Management (PGDFSQM)Click to /Check1 YearRs. 14,400
PG and Advance Certificate
Post-Graduate Certificate in Agriculture Policy (PGCAP)Graduation in any discipline6 MonthsRs. 3,600
Diploma
Diploma in Value Added Products from Fruits and Vegetables (DVAPFV)10+2 Senior secondary pass outs1 YearRs. 14,400
Diploma in Fish Products Technology (DFPT)10+2 Senior secondary pass outs1 YearRs. 10,800
Diploma in Watershed Management (DWM)10+2 Senior secondary pass outs1 YearRs. 12,000
Diploma in Meat Technology (DMT)10+2 Senior secondary pass outs1 YearRs. 14,400
Diploma in Dairy Technology (DDT)10+2 Senior secondary pass outs1 YearRs. 14,400
Diploma in Value-added Products from Cereals, Pulses and Oilseeds (DPVCPO)10+2 Senior secondary pass outs1 YearRs. 13,200
Certificate
Certificate in Poultry Farming (CPF)8th pass6 MonthsRs. 3,600
Certificate in Bee Keeping (CIB)8th pass6 MonthsRs. 1,400
Certificate in Sericulture (CIS)10th pass6 MonthsRs. 4,200
Certificate in Water Harvesting and Management (CWHM)10th pass6 MonthsRs. 2,400
Certificate in Organic Farming (COF)12th pass6 MonthsRs. 4,800
Non-Credit Programmes
Certificate in Integrated Pest Management Technology in Potato Cultivation (CIPMT)NA3 MonthsRs. 600
Training Programme on Betel Vine for farmers (Two Weeks) (TPBV)No fixed criteria14 DaysRs. 600
Awareness Programme on Value Added Products from Fruits and Vegetables (APVPFV)Click to /Check1.5 MonthsRs. 1,000

Awareness Programme on Value Added Products from Fruits and Vegetables (APVPFV)Click to /Check1.5 MonthsRs. 1,000
Awareness Programme on Dairy Farming (APDF)No Formal Qualification2 MonthsRs. 1,100
Doctoral Degree
Ph.D in Dairy Science and Technology (PhDDR)Master Degree in Dairy Science, Food Science/ Food Technology, M.V.Sc, M.Sc. Agriculture (Dairy Science/ Dairy Technology) .2 YearsRs. 7,000
Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture Extension (PHDAGE)Master’s degree in any branch of Agricultural Sciences or allied fields2 YearsRs. 14,000

What are the Faculty Members of School of Agriculture?

. The Faculty Members of School of Agriculture:

  • MK Salooja (Director
  • Dr. Shailendra Kumar Yadav (professor)
  • Dr. Praveen Kumar Jain (Assistant professor)
  • Dr. Mukesh Kumar (Assistant professor)
  • Ms. Mukta Johri (Assistant Registrar)
  • Dr. P Vijayakumar (Assistant professor)
  • Dr. Mita Sinhamahapatra (Assistant professor)