Institutions offering Diploma in Agriculture (Animal Science)
The Diploma in Agriculture (Intermediate in Science in Agriculture) major in animal Science course is of 3 years duration.
First year covers basic sciences, math and languages which provide base for the study in subsequent years and also provide the base for bachelor level study in related field.
Second year courses are of mixed type which covers common agriculture related courses such as Extension and Community development, Elementary Statistics and basic Computer Sciences, Agribusiness Management and Marketing, Aquaculture, Introductory Plant Science and some specialized courses of animal sciences such as Animal Nutrition and Fodder Production, Sheep and Goat production, Animal Health I (clinical medicine) and Animal Housing and Environmental Sciences.
Third year courses are totally related to animal husbandry and veterinary sciences which include Animal Health II (preventive veterinary medicine), Commercial Dairy Farming, Dairy and Animal Product Technology, Commercial Poultry Production, Veterinary Laboratory Techniques, Equine, Rabbit and Pets, Veterinary Clinical Practice and Work Experience Program (WEP).
Aim:
Produce competent mid-level human resources equipped with sufficient knowledge and skills in agriculture, basic veterinary Science, animal husbandry and related subjects
Objectives:
- Provide sufficient knowledge of basic sciences (physics, chemistry, biology), maths and languages so that the graduates can compete with +2 science students in bachelor level study
- Provide sufficient knowledge and skills of community actions and social mobilization so that they can work as extension worker in the community.
- Provide knowledge and skills in care and management of major domesticated livestock species and pets.
- Provide basic knowledge and skills of animal health and hygiene required for field veterinary services.
- Produce competent graduates who can work as veterinary para-professional under the guidance and responsibility of veterinarians.
Salient Features
Medium of Instruction
The medium of instruction will be in English and/or Nepali.
Course Duration
Course duration= 3 years (including 3 months WEP).
One academic year = 32 academic weeks.
One week= 40 hrs
One year = 40 hrs*32=1280 hrs
Group Size:
40 students in one batch
Pattern of Attendance
At least 90% attendance record for classroom teaching and 95 % for fieldwork/WEP is required to be eligible to appear in annual/ final examinations.
Grading System
The following grading system will be adopted:
- Distinction : > or =80 %
- First division : 65 % to < 80 %
- Second division : 50 % to 65 %
- Pass : 40 % to < 50 %
Certification
The council for technical education and vocational training will award certificates in "Diploma in Agriculture (I.Sc.Ag.) Major in Animal Science" to the candidates who successfully complete the requirements as prescribed by the CTEVT.
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 Secondary Education Examination(SEE) from recognized academic institution.
Admission Criteria
The entry requirements:
- SEE passed certificate with minimum second division marks.
- Admission will be made on the basis of merit list within the quota as fixed by the CTEVT policies.
Following documents should be submitted by the applicant for admission process:
- SEE passed certificate (with at least second division marks)
- Character certificate
- Citizenship certificate( only for verification of date of birth, name , fathers name and address)
Job Prospects
The graduates would be eligible to work as mid-level technicians (Junior Technician, JT) in department of livestock services and related sector as prescribed by the Public Service Commission or the concerned authorities. The graduates will be eligible to apply for the entrance examination to study B Sc Ag and B VSc & AH , B Sc Animal science and other related programs of PU, TU and other recognized universities of Nepal and abroad.
Curricular Structure
Year 1 General
| SN | Subject | Credit hours/week | Contact Hours/week | Full Marks |
| 1 | English | 5+0 | 5 | 100 |
| 2 | Nepali | 5+0 | 5 | 100 |
| 3 | Physics | 4+1 | 6 | 100 |
| 4 | Mathematics | 6+0 | 6 | 100 |
| 5 | Chemistry | 4+1 | 6 | 100 |
| 6 | Botany | 4+1 | 6 | 100 |
| 7 | Zoology | 4+1 | 6 | 100 |
| Total | 32+4 | 40 | 700 |
Year 2 Major: Animal Science
| SN | Subject | Credit hours/week | Contact Hours/week | Full Marks |
| 1 | Extension and Community Development | 3+1 | 5 | 100 |
| 2 | Agribusiness Management and Cooperative 3 | 3+1 | 5 | 100 |
| 3 | Aquaculture and Fisheries | 2+1 | 4 | 100 |
| 4 | Statistics and Computer Application | 2+1 | 4 | 100 |
| 5 | Introductory Plant Science | 2+1 | 4 | 100 |
| 6 | Animal Nutrition and Fodder production | 3+1 | 5 | 100 |
| 7 | Animal Housing and Environmental Science | 2+1 | 4 | 100 |
| 8 | Animal Health l | 3+1 | 5 | 100 |
| 9 | Sheep, Goat and Swine Production | 2+1 | 4 | 100 |
| Total | 22+9 | 40 | 900 |
Year 3 Major: Animal Science
| SN | Subject | Credit hours/week | Contact Hours/week | Full Marks |
| 1 | Commercial Dairy Farming | 3+1 | 5 | 100 |
| 2 | Animal Health ll | 3+1 | 5 | 100 |
| 3 | Dairy and Animal Product Technology | 2+1 | 4 | 100 |
| 4 | Poultry Entrepreneurship | 2+1 | 4 | 100 |
| 5 | Veterinary Laboratory Techniques | 2+1 | 4 | 100 |
| 6 | Animal Breeding and Artificial Insemination | 2+1 | 4 | 100 |
| 7 | Equine, Rabbit and Pet Animals | 2+1 | 4 | 100 |
| 8 | Veterinary Clinic Practices | 0+1 | 2 | 50 |
| 9 | Work Experience Program (WEP) | 0+4 | 8 | 300 |
| Total | 16+12 | 40 | 900 | |
| Grand Total for Animal Science | 90 | 2650 |
Note:
- Work Experience Program: 3 months (3 months *4 weeks*40 hours = 480 hours)
- The contact hours of third year subjects must be 40 hours/week.
- WEP should be completed before third year final examination.
- The WEP plan is attach herewith.