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Introduction | |
The College of Agriculture, was established on 21st June, 1965 for imparting higher agricultural training keeping in view the specific demands of agricultural community of the konkan region comprising Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. It is a constituent College of Dr. Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli. The College offers the following degree programmes.
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Degree Programme | |
| Sr No. | Degree Programme | Duration | Intake Capacity | ||
| Year | Semester | ||||
| 1 | B.Sc. (Agri.) | 4 | 8 | 80 | |
| 2 | B.Sc. (Hort.) | 4 | 8 | 32 | |
| 3 | B.Sc. (For.) | 4 | 8 | 22 | |
| 4 | M.Sc. (Agri.) | 2 | 4 | 54 | |
| 5 | Ph.D. (Agri.) | 3 | 6 | 8 | |
The Associate Dean is the administrative and academic head of the college. The college has ten departments each headed by the Department Head. The college has well equipped laboratories, library and 189 hectares instructional / research farm. The college has recently developed computer unit and Central Instrumentation Centre with advanced facilities. The college has five hostels including one for girl students and one for Postgraduate students. The college has well equipped Gymkhana facilities and sports complex. Medical facilities are also made available to the students in the campus. |
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National Cadet Corps (NCC) | |
In all 54 students are enrolled in the NVV in the month of July every year. The students are trained for their all round development. The training camps at different locations are arranged under this programme. The students become eligible for 'B' certificate examination after three years training in the NCC. |
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National Service Scheme (NSS) | |
Under the scheme 250 volunteers in regular activities and 125 volunteers in special programmes are enrolled. Student has to complete 240 hours of work during two academic years by participating in the activities like tree planting programme, blood donation, attending special camps of ten days duration in nearly villages etc.
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Students Counselling | |
The college runs a students counselling service to help them in their academic as well as co-curricular activities and also to build up their personality. A group of 8-10 students is allotted to one teacher, who acts as a counsellor and keeps a constant touch with the students. Students are advised to keep close contact with the counsellor. Apart from specialized knowledge and skill in agriculture College of Agriculture, Dapoli aims to develop social and culture sensitivity, ethical responsibility, concern for the environment and awareness to keep pace with the time. |
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Tentative Calender | |
| Sr No. | Activity | First Term | Second Term | |
| 1 | Period | July to December | January to May | |
| 2 | Registration | July first week | January first week | |
| 3 | Commencement of classes | July first week | January first week | |
| 4 | Mid semester examination | September | March | |
| 5 | Semester end examination | |||
| Theory | November/ |
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| Practical | December | May | ||
| 6 | Term Ends | 31st December | 31st May | |
| 7 | Announcement of result | February | July | |