Organic farming 1 Syllabus Mumbai University

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AC – 10/11/2021
Item No. 6.6 (N)

UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI

Syllabus
for the
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN ORGANIC
FARMING

(Introduced with effect from the academic year
2022 -23)

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University of Mumbai
ordinance, Regulations and Syllabus related to the
CERTIFICATE COURSE IN ORGANIC FARMING
Ordinance : 6755 Title of Course
‘Certificate Course in ‘Organic Farming’
Ordinance : 6756 Eligibility
A candidate for being eligible at admission to the Certificate Course in
‘Organic Farming‘ must have passed XII standard examination in any stream
from Maharashtra State Board of Higher Education or as equivalent thereto.
Considering the need of Organic farming farmers can take admissions
without age bar.
Regulation : 9500 Duration of Course
The duration of Certificate Course in Organic Farming’ will be of six
months.
Regulation : 9501 Intake Capacity:
40 candidates in one batch
Teachers: Post Graduate in Botany, or Horticulture
M-Phil, Ph.D. and retired.
Government Qualification Senior Officers and experts from Industries,
and as per the norms laid down by the University of Mumbai.
Regulation : 9502 Fees

S. N. Heads Amount (Rs.)
1. Tuition Fee 3500
2. Registration Fee 200
3. Admission Processing Fee 100
4. Examination Fee 700
5. Laboratory Fee 1500
6. Mark Sheet 50
7. Study Material & Updating 600
8. Library Fee 200
9. Identity Card 50
10. Onsite Demonstration Charges 200
11. Computer / Internet Fee 200
12. Vice Chancellors Fund 20
13. Student Welfare 20
14. University Sports & Cultural Activities 20
15. Disaster Relief Fund 10
16. Group Insurance 30
17. Miscellaneous 100
Total Fees: 7500

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Regulation: Examination
The examination of the Certificate Course will be held in ONE part - at
the end of course.

Regulation : 9503 Standards of Passing of Examination
To pass this six-month Certificate Course in Organic
Farming, the candidate must obtain a minimum of 40%
marks overall, in respective paper at the end of term
exam.

Less than 40 % - Fail
40 % to 50 % - Pass
51 % to 59 % - Second Class
60 % to 74% - First Class
75 % & above - Distinction

Regulation: Pedagogy (Instructional System)
The instructional system for CCA is based on theoretical lectures,
Laboratory Practicals, Projects and field -based visits, Case studies,
Audio – video program, case studies, group work, assignments,
project and presentation. The course envisages active participation
approac h of the students.

Regulation: Course Evaluation
Project work and presentation: 20 %
Farm Visit and Report writing: 10 %
Practical Exam / Viva etc : 30 %
End-term test : 40 %

Regulation: Course Timing
Two days in a week (4 hours a day)

The fees for the course are proposed to be Rs. 7500. With the intake capacity of 40 candidates the
amount to be collected will be Rs. 3,00,000.00. The recurring expenses are estimated to be
Rs. 1,75,000. 00.

The sinking fund for collective expenditure of the center like publicity for the courses, purchase of
the implements, Organic fertilizers and pesticide development units, composting units, shade net etc.
will be Rs. 95,000.00.

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University of Mumbai

Ordinance, Regulations and Syllabus related to the
CER TIFICATE COURSE IN ORGANIC FARMING’

Total Hours: 120 hours

PAPER I: Organic farming: Concept and Importance (25 hours)
1. Organic farming: Need and Worldwide status
2. Advantages and disadvantages
3. History of organic farming and components
4. Traditional knowledge of Seed conservation
5. Seed bank for Organic farming

PAPER II: Biofertilizers development and maintenance (25 hours)
1. Nutrient management in Organic farming and soil testing
2. Principles of Organic farming
3. Composting methods and types, Process
4. Mulching for water management and weed management
5. Green manures ,Vermicomposts ,Vermiwash and Azolla development

PAPER III: Biopesticides for Organic farming (25 hours)
1. Introduction and importance.
2. Types of Biopesticides
3. Use and Product Development of Biopesticides
4. Organic insecticides and fungicides
5. Shelf life and sell of Biopesticides

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PAPER IV: Practical component. (45 hours)
1. Jeevamrut making, Vermicomposting, Verm wash making
2. Development of Botanical pesticides
3. Panchagavya making, Beejamrut
4. Soil testing
5. Pests and disease control : sustainable management
6. Product development
7. Field trials.

References:
1. Principles of Organic farming, with theory and practicals, E. Somasundaram,D. Udayanandini,M.
Meyyappan.
2. Organic Urban farming,The Indian Way, Prabal Mallik
3. Organic Horticulture, Principles, Practicals and Technologies, H. P. Sing
4. Integrated Organic farming Handbook, Dr. H. Panda
5. The World of Organic Agriculture: Statistics and Emerging Trends 2008, Edited by Hega Willer
6. Organic farming for Sustainable Agriculture, Dilip Nandwani, Springer
7. Farm to table Organic Food, English Paper back, Scholastics
8. Sustainable Family Farming and Organic Gardening, Breendon Zontle
9. Organic Farming Book/PDF Agrigyan.in.2020
10. National Organic –Farming Handbook Directives System – USDA
11. Farmer’s Basic Agriculture –Manage, http://www.manage.gov.in

Organic farming 1 Syllabus Mumbai University