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Objectives of BSc Horticulture and Floriculture Management

The objectives of the Bachelor of Horticulture and Floriculture Management degree program are as follows:

  • Understanding the Importance of Floriculture: The program aims to educate students about the significance of floriculture and its contribution to the economy, with a specific focus on vegetable, fruit crops, and ornamental plants. Students will gain an understanding of the economic potential and value of floriculture in various sectors.
  • Enhancing Horticulture Production and Market: The program seeks to provide students with knowledge and skills to improve and enhance horticulture production and its market. Students will learn about advanced techniques, technologies, and practices to maximize the productivity and quality of horticultural crops. They will also gain insights into market trends, marketing strategies, and consumer demands in the horticulture industry.
  • Creating Awareness about Ornamental Plants: The program aims to generate awareness among individuals and communities about the artistic and economic value of ornamental plants. Students will be equipped with the knowledge to appreciate the aesthetic aspects of ornamental plants and their contribution to the overall environment and well-being.
  • Entrepreneurship and Scientific Research: The program intends to foster an entrepreneurial mindset among students and encourage them to establish their own horticulture and floriculture enterprises. Additionally, students will be prepared to collaborate with other enterprises and engage in scientific research in the field of horticulture and floriculture. This objective promotes innovation, creativity, and sustainable practices in the industry.
  • Environmental Promotion and Landscape Decoration: The program aims to promote and protect the environment and surroundings through the aesthetic use of horticulture. Students will learn techniques for landscape design, greenery development, pollution control, and soil erosion prevention. They will be equipped to contribute to the beautification and sustainability of landscapes while considering environmental conservation.

Admission Requirements in BSc Horticulture and Floriculture Management

Eligibility for Admission:

The eligibility criteria for admission of BSc Horticulture and Floriculture Management  program are asfollows:

  • Educational Qualification: Candidates must have successfully completed the 10+2 level of education. They should have completed their higher secondary education in the Science stream or its equivalent. The Science stream includes subjects such as Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
  • Specific Stream Eligibility: In addition to the general Science stream, candidates with a background in I. SC. Agriculture or I. SC. Forestry are also eligible for admission. This means that candidates who have completed their intermediate education in the field of agriculture or forestry can apply for the program.
  • Recognition by Tribhuvan University: The candidates' educational qualifications must be from colleges, universities, boards, or institutions that are recognized by Tribhuvan University, the governing body responsible for the Bachelor of Horticulture and Floriculture Management program.
  • Entrance Exam Criteria: Candidates must fulfill all the necessary criteria required to appear in the entrance examination. The specific details and requirements for the entrance exam will be provided by the concerned authorities conducting the examination. It is important for candidates to comply with these criteria to be eligible to sit for the entrance exam.

Entrance exam:

  • The students must have to appear in entrance exam conducted by Tribhuvan University.
  • The merit list will be published after the entrance exam.
  • Detail information related to exam can be known from the campus administrations, which are offering this program.

Career and Scope

The scope and career prospects for BSc Horticulture and Floriculture Management graduates are asfollows:
  • Landscape Design and Decoration: Graduates can work in hotels, restaurants, corporate houses, hospitals, and other establishments, designing and decorating compounds, gardens, and outdoor spaces. They can utilize their knowledge and skills to create visually appealing and functional landscapes.
  • Agriculture Corporations: Graduates can find employment in agriculture corporations, such as seed banks, large-scale farming corporations, and food corporations. They can contribute to improving agricultural practices, enhancing crop productivity, and ensuring food security.
  • Tea Estates and Gardens: The tea industry and botanical gardens provide potential job opportunities for graduates. They can work in tea estates, managing tea plantations, optimizing tea production, and ensuring quality control. Botanical gardens also offer avenues for employment in maintaining and preserving plant collections.
  • Agro Industry and Medicinal Herbs: Graduates can explore careers in the agro industry, which involves the production and processing of agricultural products. They can also contribute to the medicinal herbs industry, working in cultivation, processing, and research related to medicinal plants.
  • Agriculture Management Organizations: Graduates can pursue careers in organizations dedicated to agriculture management, where they can apply their knowledge of horticulture and floriculture to support sustainable agricultural practices, resource management, and agricultural policy development.
  • Opportunities Abroad: The field of horticulture offers significant prospects in developed countries. Graduates with expertise in horticulture and floriculture can find rewarding careers with competitive salaries and professional recognition in international settings.