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M.Sc (Agriculture) is a two-year post graduate degree in the field of agriculture science and technology. The course content in the M.Sc Agriculture program includes topical areas of agricultural sciences such as agronomy, soil science, horticulture, plant pathology, entomology, agricultural extension, genetics and plant breeding, agricultural economics, and others. The program normally takes 2 years to complete, which are split into 4 semesters. Some institutes also provide 5 year integrated program of B.Sc + M.Sc (Agriculture).
To seek admission to M.Sc (Agriculture), one must pass the entrance tests such as ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) National Eligibility Test (NET), State CET, University/Institute exams. It is also possible that some institutes might admit students on the basis of marks scored in the qualifying examination, B.Sc Agriculture. One should have passed their final years of Bachelor’s degree course from any recognized University having a valid degree in agriculture sciences or any related field in order to be eligible to apply for M.Sc program.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| - Full Form | Master of Science (Agriculture) |
| - Duration | 2 years |
| - Course Level | Postgraduate |
| - Eligibility | Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or related field |
| - Top Colleges | Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) |
| - Entrance Exam | Entrance exams like ICAR AIEEA, AGRICET, CET |
1. Candidate must possess a Bachelor’s degree in agriculture or any other agriculture related field such as horticulture, forestry, dairy technology, food technology etc., with minimum 50% marks in aggregate.
2. The candidate should be a bachelor of any stream with Science as the background, particularly the candidate must have passed any of the subjects as agriculture or biology with at least 50% marks in aggregate.
3. Final year bachelor’s degree candidates are also allowed to apply for the program.
4. While some of the colleges have their own entrance exams, others admit students on the basis of scores in national level tests.
5. Some colleges may require prior work experience in the agriculture sector or research.
6. There is no upper limit but lower limit is usually 18 years or above. Some variations may be observed in the number of seats and the selection process from college to college.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Advanced Agronomy | Crop physiology, Genetics, Breeding, Weed science |
| Horticulture | Fruit science, Vegetable science, Floriculture, Landscaping |
| Plant Breeding and Genetics | Plant breeding methods, Genetic engineering, Cytogenetics |
| Entomology | Insect systematics, Pest management, Biological control |
| Soil Science | Soil chemistry, Soil physics, Soil fertility, Conservation |
| Agricultural Extension | Extension education, Rural development, Communication |
| Agricultural Economics | Agricultural marketing, Price analysis, International trade |
| Plant Pathology | Plant disease management, Mycology, Virology |
| Agricultural Statistics | Statistical analysis, Experimental design, Data interpretation |
| Research Methods | Research techniques, Experimental methods, Data analysis |
| Thesis | Original research, Thesis writing, Defense |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Private Master of Science [M.Sc] (Agriculture) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Maharishi Arvind University | Jaipur, Rajasthan | INR 196,500 |
| Maharishi University of Information Technology | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | INR 100,000 |
| Techno Global University | Shillong, Meghalaya | INR 400,000 |
| Swami Vivekanand University | Sagar, Madhya Pradesh | INR 72,600 |
| North East Frontier Technical University | West Siang, Arunachal Pradesh | -- |
| J.S. University | Shikohabad, Uttar Pradesh | INR 80,000 |
| CT University | Ludhiana, Punjab | INR 196,500 |
| Sister Nivedita University | Kolkata, West Bengal | INR 814,600 |
| Madhyanchal Professional University | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | INR 320,000 |
| Mansarovar Global University | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | INR 200,000 |
Tabulated below is the collection of the Top 10 Government Master of Science [M.Sc] (Agriculture) Colleges in India with Fee Structure, including their key features.
| Name of the institute | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth | Pune, Maharashtra | INR 60,800 |
| GIET University | Gunupur, Orissa | INR 160,000 |
| Sri Dev Suman Uttarakhand University | Tehri, Uttarakhand | INR 60,000 |
| Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University | Jaipur, Rajasthan | -- |
| Birsa Munda Tribal University | Rajpipala, Gujarat | -- |
| Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya | Raipur, Chhattisgarh | INR 57,780 |
| Anand Agricultural University | Anand, Gujarat | INR 29,190 |
| Junagadh Agricultural University | Junagadh, Gujarat | INR 42,900 |
| Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University | Palanpur, Gujarat | INR 50,880 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya | Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh | INR 74,411 |
