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Loyola Academy

Loyola Academy

Degree & PG College (Autonomous)

NAAC
Affilated
Department of Agricultural Science
Department of

Agriculture

B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture — Cultivating innovation, sustainable farming, and rural development

Introduction

The Department of Agricultural Science was established in 1983. It achieved autonomous status in 1992 and was later upgraded to a four-year honors programme in 2000. This skill-based undergraduate course is highly relevant in the present context, where agriculture and the proper utilization of rural resources have become critical issues.

The course provides students with opportunities for:

  • Higher Studies
  • Employment
  • Entrepreneurship

Vision & Mission

Vision

To foster and present the world a crop of altruistic agricultural leaders and entrepreneurs who will strive to work for an ecologically and nutritionally balanced future for the state, country and world at large.

Mission

To produce globally competitive quality human resource and generate cutting-edge technologies to address contemporary challenges of the agriculture sector, and evolve responsive, effective, dynamic outreach mechanisms.

Prospectus

Explore detailed guidelines, degree requirements, learning outcomes, and career pathways for the B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture program.

Faculty Profiles

Dedicated mentors and agricultural specialists guiding academic and research excellence.

Mr. D. Anil Kumar

Mr. D. Anil Kumar

Head of Department
Asst. Prof. of Agronomy
M.Sc. (Ag), ICAR NET
Emp ID: 21145
Dr. K. Sudha Sundari

Dr. K. Sudha Sundari

Lay Vice-Principal
Asst. Prof. of Genetics & Plant Breeding
M.Sc. (Ag), ICAR NET, Ph.D.
Emp ID: 13109
Dr. Lydia Chintagunta

Dr. Lydia Chintagunta

Dean, Agriculture
Asst. Prof. of Plant Pathology
M.Sc. (Ag), ICAR NET, Ph.D.
Emp ID: 23135
Dr. D. Saritha

Dr. D. Saritha

Asst. Prof. of Horticulture
M.Sc. (Horti.), ICAR NET, Ph.D.
Emp ID: 9104
Dr. N. Maria Das

Dr. N. Maria Das

Asst. Prof. of Economics
M.A., Ph.D., SLET
Emp ID: 97101
Dr. Huma Nazneen

Dr. Huma Nazneen

Asst. Prof. of Plant Pathology
M.Sc. (Ag), ICAR NET, Ph.D.
Emp ID: 23132
Ms. N Sailaja

Ms. N Sailaja

Asst. Prof. of Soil Science
M.Sc. (Ag), ICAR NET
Emp ID: 21136
Mr. B. Noel Sebastian

Mr. B. Noel Sebastian*

Asst. Prof. of Agronomy
M.Sc. (Ag), ICAR NET
Emp ID: 22128
Ms. Ragini Modi

Ms. Ragini Modi

Asst. Prof. of Agricultural Extension
M.Sc. (HS & ECM), UGC NET
Emp ID: 24121

Department Overview Video

Take a virtual tour of our agronomy fields, smart greenhouses, and specialized laboratories.

Consolidated Scheme & Syllabus

View or download the official credit distribution scheme and complete semester-wise course syllabus documents.

Department of Agriculture