The recent announcement of UP Board Intermediate results has led students to actively seek out career-enhancing opportunities. It's crucial to inform that agriculture presents a viable future for young aspirants. Let's dive into the steps they need to follow.
Students who have completed their 10+2/Intermediate examinations in Science or Agriculture can now pursue higher education in agricultural fields. Admissions for various agriculture-related subjects are facilitated through UPCATET-2024, an entrance examination that opens doors to five esteemed agricultural universities in the state.
University Secretary Provides Insights
Professor S.K. Singh, secretary at Banda University of Agriculture & Technology, revealed that UPCATET 2024 is being organized by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Agriculture University, Meerut. Applications are welcome from March 17, 2024, to May 7, 2024. Sadly, many students miss out on this exam due to lack of information, thereby losing a golden opportunity.
Students who've passed Intermediate in Science or Agriculture can pursue B.Sc. Agriculture or similar courses like Horticulture, Forestry, Agricultural Engineering, Food & Dairy Technology, Veterinary Science, Community Science, Fisheries Science, and Sugarcane Technology.
To secure admission in these subjects, applying for the entrance exam is essential. Presently, there are five state-run agricultural universities in Uttar Pradesh offering quality education and research. They also provide a conducive environment for students preparing for various competitive exams.
How to Forge a Career in Agriculture
Dr. B.K. Gupta, Public Relations Officer at the university, informed that students can achieve administrative positions or become officers and workers in agriculture and related departments by completing Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD degrees. They can also become assistant professors or scientists at national and international institutions after acquiring higher education.
Agriculture graduates also have good job prospects in banks, semi-government companies, and private sectors. For rural students, agricultural universities represent an excellent educational avenue. After completing a four-year course in Community Science, both rural and urban students can secure jobs in various fields or develop their enterprises for self-employment.
Through education and training from these universities, rural and urban youth can establish enterprises across different agricultural sectors, brightening their future while creating income and employment opportunities for others. Therefore, students who've passed Intermediate in Science or Agriculture are advised to visit UPCATET 2024’s website https://upcatet.org and submit their applications before May 7, 2024.
