University of Namibia Diploma in Agriculture … …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3

What is Diploma in Agriculture … …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3?

A diploma in agriculture is a course that is two years long. The course imparts knowledge about various forms of agriculture, livestock and crop management, agricultural extension, agricultural chemistry and so forth. … To be eligible for the course, the candidate must be a 10th pass from a recognised board.

Entry Requirement:

The normal basic requirement for entrance to Diploma programmes shall be a Namibian Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary Level (NSSC O-Level) or a recognized equivalent, provided that a candidate has passed five subjects with a minimum of 22 points on the UNAM Evaluation Point Scale. The following minimum requirements will apply:

i) English with a ?D? symbol at NSSC O-Level (English as a Second Language);
ii) Mathematics with a ?D? symbol;
iii) For Higher Diploma in Agriculture: Any two of the following: Biology NSSC O-Level (D symbol
better), Agriculture NSSC O-Llevel (D symbol or better) or Physical Science NSSC O-Level (E symbol or better);
iv) For Higher Diploma in Natural Resources Management: Any two of the following: Biology NSSC O-
Level (D symbol or better), Agriculture NSSC O-Level (D symbol or better), and Physical Science NSSC O-Level (E symbol or better) or Geography NSSC O-Level (E symbol or better); and
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v) Any fifth additional subject.
Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not necessarily ensure admission. Admission is based on the number of places available and is awarded on the basis of merit after a rigorous selection process. The Faculty reserves the right to interview candidates before admission.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is diploma in agriculture good?

Agriculture diploma is a good option for students to pursue after the completion of class 10th studies. They can work in government based organizations undertaking food management, fertilizers or agricultural asset management or horticulture. The other option available is higher education like B.Sc agriculture.

Can I do agriculture after diploma?

Yes, you can do B.Sc in Agriculture after Diploma in Agriculture. The basic eligibility criteria for it is to pass with 50%-60% minimum aggregate marks in diploma program.

What is Diploma course?

Diploma is a short term course generally of 2 or 3 years which mainly focus on training students in particular field. The admission to diploma course can be taken after clearing high school examination (10th). Diploma is being done through recognized university or an educational institution

How can I join agricultural Diploma?

There is no specific entrance examination for admission in Diploma in Agriculture. Admission in Diploma in Agriculture is done on merit- basis. Students’ performance in the Class X board is considered for admission in UG diploma courses.

What is the entrance exam for agriculture Diploma?

Candidates aspiring for Agriculture Polytechnic admission in Telangana will have to appear for the TS POLYCET exam. It is a state-level entrance exam conducted for admission in Diploma (Polytechnic) courses.

Is diploma good or bad?

With respect to how the word sounds bold, diploma is good enough for students who are not planning to pursue graduation in future. It is also a great path for students who are financially weaker and would want to wrap their education with a decent technical faculty.

Is diploma good for future?

Polytechnic Diploma is a technical degree that can get you a good job on its own. However, in order to win more diverse career opportunities and be eligible for high-level jobs, graduation or further studies is a must.

How many years is a diploma?

A diploma is a short-term course, lasting 1 or 2 years, and is not necessarily given by a university. It could be conducted by an institute or polytechnic as well. Only a university can confer a degree. To pursue higher education, a degree from only a UGC approved university is accepted.

What called diploma?

A diploma is a short-term course which starts from 1 year to 3 years offered by many technical institution and it is call as polytechnic course.

Is a 3 year diploma equivalent to a degree?

No, three years’ Diploma in Civil Engineering is not equivalent to graduation. Graduation is the next higher level of education that you can pursue after completion of your Diploma course. So, to obtain graduation degree, you must have to pursue your higher studies after completion of your Diploma course.

Why is a diploma important?

Not only will your diploma make you competitive for a job and promotions, but your diploma is necessary if you have dreams to pursue any specialized role or career. All trade schools, colleges and universities require applicants have a high school diploma or equivalent in order to qualify to become a student.

Is diploma better than degree?

Degree programmes are typically more expensive than diploma programmes. Furthermore, degree courses require more time than diploma courses to complete. The minimum qualification for entrance to a degree programme is 10+2, however for a diploma, it is 10th. Degree holders are typically paid more than diploma holders.

Do jobs prefer diploma or degree?

The study found that employers believe that applicants with a college degree are more “job-ready” than those without a degree. Specifically, employers feel that candidates with degrees possess more hard and soft skills than non-degreed candidates.

Does diploma have value?

A Diploma course may be less than a Degree but still has value to get you a good job with a satisfactory salary.

Do jobs look at Diploma?

Employers can confirm a candidate’s diplomas and degrees no matter when they received them. An employer will request this information if it is relevant to the position they are hiring for (such as a higher education teacher). Usually, an education background check does not verify licenses.