Diploma in Agricultural Science and Management (DASM)
In India, career in agriculture is one of the preferred choice of the science students. After pursuing courses in agriculture field, students can apply for jobs in government as well as in private organizations. Self employment opportunities are also available in this field. After completing the Diploma courses in this field and with some experience, students can start up their own business like agriculture farms, agriculture products shop, agri-based industry, plant health clinic etc.
Course Structure :
Duration: Two Years
Eligibility: H.S. (10+2) or Equivalent of any stream.
Course Structure: The course are distributed into 4 (Four) semesters including one internship course of 4 to 6 weeks duration.
Examination: Examinations will be conducted by the University of Kalyani. After completion of the course marksheet & certificate will be issued by the University of Kalyani.
Tentative Academic Calendar for the session 2020 – 2022
| Term | Tentative Schedule |
| Semester - I | August, 2020 to January, 2021 |
| Semester - II | February, 2021 to July, 2021 |
| Semester - III | August, 2021 to January, 2022 |
| Semester - IV | February, 2022 to July, 2022 |
Scheme of Syllabus
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DASM - First Semester
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Course No.
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Title of the course
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Credit Hrs.
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ASM-01
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Introductory Agriculture and Fundamentals of Crops growing |
2+1=3
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ASM-02
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Principles of Agronomy |
2+1=3
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ASM-03
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Principles of Horticulture |
2+1=3
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ASM-04
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Comprehension and Communication skills in English |
2+0=2
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ASM-05
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Principles of Management |
2+0=2
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ASM-06
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Introduction of Computer Application |
1+1=2
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| Total (T+P) |
(11+4)=15
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DASM - Second Semester
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Course No.
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Title of the course
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Credit Hrs.
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ASM-07
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Nutrient Management |
2+0=2
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ASM-08
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Organic Farming and Sustainable Agriculture |
1+1=2
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ASM-09
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Seed Production Technology |
2+1=3
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ASM-10
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Principles of Plant Propagation |
1+2=3
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ASM-11
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Nursery and its Management |
1+1=2
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ASM-12
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Hybrid Seed Production Technology |
1+1=2
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ASM-13
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Seminar-I |
1+0=1
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| Total (T+P) |
(9+6)=15
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DASM - Third Semester
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Course No.
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Title of the course
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Credit Hrs.
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ASM-14
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Production of Field Crops |
2+1=3
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ASM-15
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Production of Horticultural Crops |
2+1=3
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ASM-16
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Principles of Insect Control |
1+1=2
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ASM-17
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Pests of Field Crops and their Management |
2+1=3
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ASM-18
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Pests of Fruit, Vegetable & Plantation Crops and their Management |
2+1=3
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ASM-19
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Seminar – II |
1+0=1
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| Total (T+P) |
(10+5)=15
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DASM - Fourth Semester
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Course No.
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Title of the course
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Credit Hrs.
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ASM-20
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Principles of Plant Pathology and Hematology |
1+1=2
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ASM-21
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Diseases of Field Crops & their Management |
2+1=3
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ASM-22
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Diseases of Horticultural Crops and their Management |
2+1=3
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ASM-23
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Agricultural Sales and Marketing Management |
2+0=2
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ASM-24
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Internship course of 4 to 6 weeks durations |
0+5=5
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| Total (T+P) |
(7+8)=15
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