M.Sc. (Agriculture) Agronomy
(2 YEARS FULL TIME)
MSc. (Agriculture) Agronomy is a postgraduate course in agricultural science that focuses on the study of crop production, soil management, and plant breeding. It aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary for a career in the agricultural sector.
Course Features
- Practical training: The course provides hands-on training in agricultural practices and laboratory techniques, which helps students to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings.
- Research opportunities: Students can participate in research projects in collaboration with industry partners or government agencies to gain research experience and contribute to the advancement of agricultural science.
- Experienced faculty: The course is taught by experienced faculty who are experts in their fields and have practical knowledge of the agricultural sector.
- Career prospects: Graduates of the M.Sc. Agronomy courses have a wide range of career opportunities in the agricultural sector, including agribusiness, research and development, agricultural consulting, and government agencies.
- Industry partnerships: The course is often designed in collaboration with industry partners to ensure that graduates have the skills and knowledge required by employers in the agricultural sector.
- Practical training: The course provides hands-on training in agricultural practices and laboratory techniques, which helps students to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings.
- Research opportunities: Students can participate in research projects in collaboration with industry partners or government agencies to gain research experience and contribute to the advancement of agricultural science.
- Experienced faculty: The course is taught by experienced faculty who are experts in their fields and have practical knowledge of the agricultural sector.
- Career prospects: Graduates of the M.Sc. Agronomy courses have a wide range of career opportunities in the agricultural sector, including agribusiness, research and development, agricultural consulting, and government agencies.
- Industry partnerships: The course is often designed in collaboration with industry partners to ensure that graduates have the skills and knowledge required by employers in the agricultural sector.
Program Outcome
- Understanding of crop production systems: Students will learn about different crop production systems and their applications, including the use of advanced technology in agriculture.
- Soil management and conservation: Students will gain knowledge of soil management techniques, soil fertility, and conservation practices to increase the productivity and sustainability of agricultural land.
- Plant breeding and genetics: The course covers the principles of plant breeding and genetics, including the use of biotechnology and genomics in plant breeding.
- Pest and disease management: Students will be taught about the identification, prevention, and control of pests and diseases that affect crop production.
- Business management and entrepreneurship: The course also focuses on developing entrepreneurial skills and business management principles to enable graduates to run successful agricultural businesses.
Course Details
Course Fact Sheet
Eligibility
A bachelor’s degree in Agriculture/Horticulture.
6.00/10 or equivalent OGPA/equivalent percentage of marks for general category candidates.
5.50/10 or equivalent OGPA/equivalent percentage of marks for SC/ST/PH category candidates at Bachelor’s degree level.
Candidates with 3-year Bachelor Degree should undergo one-year remedial courses before registering for regular courses.
4 Semester
(2 YEARS FULL TIME)
Tuition Fee
INR 75,000
(PER SEMESTER**)