ASRB NET / SRF & Ph.D. Extension Education

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The ASRB NET (Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board – National Eligibility Test) in Extension Education is your gateway to becoming an Assistant Professor / Lecturer in State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) and other agricultural institutions across India.
Extension Education is not just a subject — it is the backbone of agricultural development. It focuses on rural transformation, farmer education, communication strategies, innovation diffusion, participatory approaches, and community development.
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Topics Covered in Detail:

Fundamentals of Extension Education and Communication (Unit 1)
Extension Methods & Agricultural Journalism (Unit 2)
Information Communication Technologies (Unit 3)
Training & Human Resource Development (Unit 4)
Research Methodology in Extension Education (Unit 5)
Extension Management and Organizational behaviour (Unit 7)
Gender Sensitization and Empowerment (Unit 10)
Entrepreneurial Development (Unit 8)

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Agriculture Postgraduates (M.Sc. Extension Education)
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Course Content

Fundamentals of Extension Education and Communication (Unit 1)

Extension Education and Advisory Services
Extension Education
Principles and Approaches of Extension Education
Extension education, Adult education and Continuing/distance education
National Agricultural Extension System (NAES)
ATMA and KVK (Krishi Vigyan Kendra)
Privatization of Extension and Research–Extension–Farmer Interface (REFI)
Farming System Research (FSR) and Agricultural Knowledge and Information System (AKIS)
Farmers’ Field School (FFS)
Participatory Approaches in Extension Education
Technology Assessment and Refinement (TAR)
Programmes & Schemes for Agriculture Development
Major Rural Development Programmes in India
Programmes and Schemes for Animal Husbandry and Dairy
Programmes and Schemes for Fisheries in India
Communication meaning and Definition for ASRB NET
ASRB NET Models of Communication
Elements of Communication for ASRB NET
Terminologies Related to Communication for ASRB NET
Method of Communication ASRB NET
Mass methods of communication
Social Networks in Communication
Art & Science of Public Speaking

Extension Methods & Agricultural Journalism (Unit 2)

Andragogy and Pedagogy for ASRB NET
Human Behavioural Dimensions in Extension
Concept of Teaching and Learning for ASRB NET
Types and Domains of Learning
Principles of Learning for ASRB NET Extension Education
Classification and Features of Different Extension Methods
Different Individual Contact Methods in Extension Education
Group Methods of Communication in Agricultural Extension
Projected and Non-Projected Audio-Visual Aids
Projected Visual Aids
Projected Audio-Visual Aids and Non Projected Audio-Visual Aids
Basics of Agricultural Journalism
Types of Publications
Basics of Writing, Readability, and Its Indices
Preparation of Radio/Video Script
Headline structure in journalism
Traditional Media for Communication in Development Programmes
Important Points for Agri Journalism

Information Communication Technologies (Unit 3)

Concept of ICT and Its Role in Agriculture and Rural Development
Community Radio (CR) and Internet Radio
E-mail (Electronic Mail)
Internet and Multimedia
Use of Mobile Apps in Agriculture & Rural Development and Video and Teleconferencing
Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI), Touch Screens, Micro-Computers
Touch Screens and Micro-Computers
Micro-Computers, Web Technologies, Information Kiosks
Social Media and Websites
Portals (Web Portals) and
Expert System and Decision Support System (DSS)
Agriculture-related Apps
E-Learning, M-Learning, MOOCs and OER
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Internet of Things (IoT)
Blockchain Technology and Big Data Analytics in Agricultural Extension
Market Information Systems (MIS) and Market Intelligence (MI)
Types of Networks
Human–Computer Interaction (HCI)
ICT Programmes of Different States in India

Training & Human Resource Development (Unit 4)

Human Resources in Agriculture
Training in HRD and Human Resource Management
Training Need Assessment (TNA): Concept, Methods, and Impact Assessment
Training Concept Types and Process
Models of Training and Training Cycle
Designing Training Curriculum, Academic Strategy and laboratory Strategy in Training
Strategy in Training, Activity, Organisational Development
Training methods for ASRB NET Extension Education
Capacity Development, Principles and Process of Capacity Development
Manpower Planning, Role Analysis and Role Efficacy
Induction Training and Job Enrichment
Self-Learning Mechanisms, Counseling and Mentorship
Performance Appraisal, Feedback and Career Development
Training: Types, Levels, and Models

Research Methodology in Extension Education (Unit 5)

Social Research and its Type
Research Problems and Problem Statements
Hypothesis in Research
Variables in Research
Research Design
Types of Research Designs
Threats to Internal and External Validity
Measurement: Meaning, Postulates, and Levels of Measurement
Reliability and Validity of Research Instruments
Sampling Designs – Probability Sampling and Non Probability Design
Methods of Observation, Interviews, and Interview Schedules
Semi-Structured Interviews & Sociometry
Semantic Differential & Q-Methodology
Projective Techniques and Focus Group Discussion
Participantory and Non- Participantory Observation Method
Techniques of Scale Construction
Development of Knowledge Test
Parametric Statistics
Non-Parametric Statistics
Methods of Constructing Indexes
Tests of Significance
Processing of Data
Coding, Tabulation, Analysis, Interpretation and Report Writing
Entrepreneurial Development (Unit 8)

Extension Management and Organizational behaviour (Unit 7)

Concept and Principles of Administration and Management
Principles of Management by Henri Fayol’s
Theories of Management for ASRB NET Extension Education
Schools of Management Thought for ASRB NET Extension Education
Functions of Management for ASRB NET Extension Education
Leadership Styles and Theories for ASRB NET Extension Education
Decision-Making in Organizations and Job Satisfaction for ASRB NET EXtension Education
Time Management for ASRB NET Extension Education
Methods of Coordination in Extension Management
Power and Conflicts in Organizations for ASRB NET
Organizational Climate and Culture
Team Building and Motivational Theories & Techniques for ASRB NET Extension Education
Managing Stress, Conflict, and Emotions
Creativity: Concept and Process
Mobilization

Gender Sensitization and Empowerment (Unit 10)

Important Single Line Questions on Gender Empowerment for ASRB NET
Concepts of Gender (Women Empowerment)
Issues in Agriculture and Extension
Gender Empowerment Measures (GEM) for ASRB NET)
Gender-Specific Technologies for ASRB NET
Empowerment – Principles, Frameworks, and Dimensions ASRB NET
Women Entrepreneurship for ASRB NET Extension Education
Digital Women Rights, Constitutional Provisions & Policies for Women Empowerment for ASRB NET
Government Programmes and Schemes for Women Empowerment in India for ASRB NET Extension Education
Additional Important Points on Women Empowerment Schemes in India
Supplementary & Missing Additions

Entrepreneurial Development (Unit 8)

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Course Content

Fundamentals of Extension Education and Communication (Unit 1)

Extension Education and Advisory Services

Extension Education

Principles and Approaches of Extension Education

Extension education, Adult education and Continuing/distance education

National Agricultural Extension System (NAES)

ATMA and KVK (Krishi Vigyan Kendra)

Privatization of Extension and Research–Extension–Farmer Interface (REFI)

Farming System Research (FSR) and Agricultural Knowledge and Information System (AKIS)

Farmers’ Field School (FFS)

Participatory Approaches in Extension Education

Technology Assessment and Refinement (TAR)

Programmes & Schemes for Agriculture Development

Major Rural Development Programmes in India

Programmes and Schemes for Animal Husbandry and Dairy

Programmes and Schemes for Fisheries in India

Communication meaning and Definition for ASRB NET

ASRB NET Models of Communication

Elements of Communication for ASRB NET

Terminologies Related to Communication for ASRB NET

Method of Communication ASRB NET

Mass methods of communication

Social Networks in Communication

Art & Science of Public Speaking

Extension Methods & Agricultural Journalism (Unit 2)

Andragogy and Pedagogy for ASRB NET

Human Behavioural Dimensions in Extension

Concept of Teaching and Learning for ASRB NET

Types and Domains of Learning

Principles of Learning for ASRB NET Extension Education

Classification and Features of Different Extension Methods

Different Individual Contact Methods in Extension Education

Group Methods of Communication in Agricultural Extension

Projected and Non-Projected Audio-Visual Aids

Projected Visual Aids

Projected Audio-Visual Aids and Non Projected Audio-Visual Aids

Basics of Agricultural Journalism

Types of Publications

Basics of Writing, Readability, and Its Indices

Preparation of Radio/Video Script

Headline structure in journalism

Traditional Media for Communication in Development Programmes

Important Points for Agri Journalism

Information Communication Technologies (Unit 3)

Concept of ICT and Its Role in Agriculture and Rural Development

Community Radio (CR) and Internet Radio

E-mail (Electronic Mail)

Internet and Multimedia

Use of Mobile Apps in Agriculture & Rural Development and Video and Teleconferencing

Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI), Touch Screens, Micro-Computers

Touch Screens and Micro-Computers

Micro-Computers, Web Technologies, Information Kiosks

Social Media and Websites

Portals (Web Portals) and

Expert System and Decision Support System (DSS)

Agriculture-related Apps

E-Learning, M-Learning, MOOCs and OER

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Internet of Things (IoT)

Blockchain Technology and Big Data Analytics in Agricultural Extension

Market Information Systems (MIS) and Market Intelligence (MI)

Types of Networks

Human–Computer Interaction (HCI)

ICT Programmes of Different States in India

Training & Human Resource Development (Unit 4)

Human Resources in Agriculture

Training in HRD and Human Resource Management

Training Need Assessment (TNA): Concept, Methods, and Impact Assessment

Training Concept Types and Process

Models of Training and Training Cycle

Designing Training Curriculum, Academic Strategy and laboratory Strategy in Training

Strategy in Training, Activity, Organisational Development

Training methods for ASRB NET Extension Education

Capacity Development, Principles and Process of Capacity Development

Manpower Planning, Role Analysis and Role Efficacy

Induction Training and Job Enrichment

Self-Learning Mechanisms, Counseling and Mentorship

Performance Appraisal, Feedback and Career Development

Training: Types, Levels, and Models