National Board of Technical Education

Department of Agriculture

Transforming traditional farming into modern, sustainable agribusiness through practical agro-technologies, organic farming, and soil science.

Agro-Technology Division

Empowering Agricultural Innovation & Sustainable Farming

The Department of Agriculture at NBTE (National Board of Technical Education) is dedicated to equipping youth, farmers, and rural entrepreneurs with state-of-the-art agricultural techniques, scientific farm management, and eco-friendly farming practices.

With India's agricultural sector rapidly adopting smart agriculture, micro-irrigation, greenhouse cultivation, and organic farming certification, our programs bridge traditional agronomy with modern biotechnology, soil testing, disease diagnosis, and agro-marketing.

Duration: 6 Months to 2 Years
Eligibility: 10th / 12th Pass (Any Stream / Science)
Training Mode: Field Practicals & Theory
Certification: National Board Certified (NBTE)

Key Program Highlights

  • Comprehensive field exposure to organic cultivation, bio-fertilizers, and vermicomposting.
  • Hands-on training in soil testing laboratories, nutrient assessment, and crop pest control.
  • Smart farming technologies including drip irrigation, greenhouse setup, and poly-house farming.
  • National QR-code enabled certificate recognized for farm entrepreneurship & agro-agencies.
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Courses & Specializations

Agriculture Programs Offered

Comprehensive curriculum curated for aspiring agriculturalists and rural entrepreneurs.

Diploma

Diploma in Agriculture Science (DAS)

Flagship agricultural diploma providing thorough grounding in agronomy, crop husbandry, soil physics, plant pathology, and agricultural engineering.

1 / 2 Years 10th / 12th Pass
  • Principles of Agronomy & Crop Production
  • Soil Science & Plant Nutrition
  • Entomology & Pest Management
  • Farm Machinery & Post-Harvest Storage
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Certificate

Certificate in Organic Farming & Vermiculture

Specialized training in non-chemical agriculture, zero budget natural farming (ZBNF), composting, bio-pesticides, and organic certification compliance.

6 Months 8th / 10th Pass
  • Organic Soil Preparation & Mulching
  • Earthworm Breeding & Vermiwash Extraction
  • Bio-fertilizers & Neem-based Formulations
  • Organic Export Standards & Labeling
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Diploma

Diploma in Horticulture & Nursery Management

Specialized program in cultivation of commercial fruits, vegetables, ornamental flowers, landscaping, grafting techniques, and commercial plant nurseries.

1 Year 10th / 12th Pass
  • Olericulture & Pomology Fundamentals
  • Floriculture & Commercial Landscaping
  • Plant Tissue Culture & Budding / Grafting
  • Nursery Setup & Greenery Marketing
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Certificate

Certificate in Soil Health & Fertilizer Testing

Laboratory-based technical course training candidates in soil sampling, pH testing, NPK analysis, micro-nutrient testing, and soil health card generation.

6 Months 10th / 12th (Science preferred)
  • Soil Sample Collection & Preparation
  • Spectrophotometric & Chemical Testing
  • Fertilizer Quality & Adulteration Checks
  • Issuing Soil Health Recommendations
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Diploma

Diploma in Agribusiness & Rural Marketing

Focused on agriculture supply chain, farmer producer organizations (FPO), rural banking, agricultural commodity trading, and agri-input retail.

1 Year 12th / Any Graduate
  • Agri-Supply Chain & Cold Storage Management
  • FPO Formation, Governance & Financing
  • Agricultural Marketing & e-NAM Trading
  • Agri-Clinic & Seed Business Operations
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Certificate

Modern Irrigation & Polyhouse Technology

Learn precision irrigation systems, automated drip and sprinkler design, greenhouse climate control, and high-value off-season crop production.

3 to 6 Months 10th Pass
  • Micro-Irrigation Network Layout & Pumps
  • Polyhouse Fabrication & Ventilation Control
  • Fertigation & Hydroponic Basics
  • Off-Season Vegetable & Exotic Crops
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Career Scope

Career Opportunities in Agriculture

Agriculture qualification opens up extensive opportunities in agrochemical corporations, seed testing labs, fertilizer companies, government contract projects, rural banking institutions, and independent agribusiness startups.

Agriculture Field Officer Soil Testing Technician Organic Farming Consultant Greenhouse Supervisor Agri-Input Retailer (Fertilizer/Seed) FPO Manager Horticultural Nursery Manager

Admission & Authorized Center Affiliation

NBTE offers center affiliation for training institutions across India and welcomes student admissions for current batches.

Head Office: Sanjay Chok Maithon Dhanbad Jharkhand 828207

2nd Study Center: Mohan Bariyam Road Near R P S SCHOOL SAKRI MADHUBANI

Helpline: +91-8092346367, +91-7079268589

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