International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

The purpose of this study was to determine the perception of students towards curricular & co-curricular activities organized by University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur. The present study was a descriptive study and has been conducted in Agriculture College, Raichur during the academic year 2017-18. The findings of the study revealed that, 72.00 and 68.00 per cent of the students perceived the curricular and co- curricular activities organized in college were average respectively and 58.00 and 56.00 per cent student were fully satisfied with study tour and rural agricultural work experience (RAWE). While, 62.00 and 56.00 per cent just satisfied with the NSS, NCC activities and sports & cultural facilities. Regarding importance of co-curricular activities, 68.00 per cent of the students of agree that co-curricular activities develop new abilities, positive attitude, increase self-confidence and practical knowledge. 54.00 per cent of them felt that these activities are also important for value inculcation and all round development of the student respectively. The major problem faced by the student during their degree were “accommodation in hostel and hygienic conditions,” (62.00%), “Lack recreation facilities at college campus (TV, Internet, etc,)” and “no regular career oriented & personality development workshops for students” (54.00%), “Shortage of human resources (Teachers, Lab assistants etc)” and Lack of exposure visits to progressive farmers’ field and industrial visits were the major problem faced by the students.