M.SC - Agriculture Admission 2021 & Top Colleges

• Master of Science in Agriculture or M.Sc.Agriculture is the postgraduate course of 2 years resulting in master’s degree in the agriculture field.
• The course is divided into 4 semesters. The course includes the scientific knowledge of agriculture and farming techniques that enhance crop production.
• M.Sc in agriculture can be specialized in any one of the specialization. As per their interest, students can choose any one of the sub-disciplines of agriculture.

Some of the most Sought Specializations of M.Sc in Agriculture are given below:
•    Entomology
•    Plant Pathology
•    Plant Physiology
•    Agronomy
•    Plant Breeding and Genetics
•    Horticulture
•    Forestry
•    Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry
•    Extension Education
•    Food Science & Technology
•    Biotechnology

Eligibility Criteria:
Students seeking admission in this course must possess Bachelor of Science degree in agriculture/horticulture/forestry or related field. Bachelor’s degree must be passed from a recognized institution with minimum 50% marks.

Admission Procedure:
•    Each college follows its own admission process.
•    Some colleges/Universities regulate its own entrance test for admitting students while some of them offer admission on merit basis.
•    Merit is computed based on the candidate’s performance in bachelor programme.
•    Candidate can approach the college of his/her desire to know the complete admission details.

Job Prospects:

• The demand for trained and skilled professionals in agriculture is really high.
• M.Sc. degree candidates can get high paying job. Organic food companies hire the postgraduates of this field in the post of quality control expert.
• Officer level jobs in government banks are also offered to this sector professional. Jobs are offered in fertilizer manufacturing firms, agricultural product marketing firms, food processing units, agriculture marketing and agriculture machinery industries.
• Public sector organizations like Food Corporation of India, State Farms Corporation of India, National Dairy Development Board, NABARD and other banks, National Seeds Corporation Limited and Indian Council of Agricultural Research also provides employment to eligible candidates.
• Students possessing M.Sc. degree in agricultural sciences also qualify for higher research in Department of Agriculture Research. Higher degree results in higher knowledge and helps the candidates to get a better job in the reputed organization. One can also join a reputed academic institution as a lecturer.

Reputed job profiles available for this field graduates are as follows:
•    Agricultural Officer
•    Production Manager
•    Marketing Executive
•    Agriculturist
•    Seed Technologist
•    Senior Agriculture Specialist
•    Operations Manager
•    Quality Assurance Manager
•    Research Officer
•    Agriculture Loan Officer (in banks)
•    Farm Manager
Salary:
A fresher may earn a salary package of around 3 lac per year. After some years of years, one may get a lucrative remuneration in this field. Remuneration will also depend upon the area in which candidate is working.