M.Sc. Horticulture (Postharvest Management) 

at College of Agriculture, Vellayani, Thiruvananthapuram

The fee bracket for programs offerred by the College of Agriculture, Vellayani - Kerala Agricultural University is approximately INR 71700.

The seats availability for offered courses at College of Agriculture, Vellayani - Kerala Agricultural University goes up to 317. Courses offerred by College of Agriculture, Vellayani - Kerala Agricultural University are approved by eminent Government bodies such as ICAR.

The median salary granted to students upon a successful placement from the College of Agriculture, Vellayani - Kerala Agricultural University is INR 3.27 LPA, indicating the institution's commitment to fostering prosperous career beginnings, with graduates receiving a commendable financial remuneration.

National Horticulture Board (NHB), Organic India Private Limited, Tata Chemicals, IARI, IIHR etc. are considered to be some of the top recruiting companies for MSc Horticulture in India. These recruiters offer students a chance to work with experienced professionals in the industry and directly learn from them which helps them new relevant skills and knowledge required to survive in this industry, while alongside earning handsome packages.

There are numerous options and career paths available in the Horticulture profession. Horticulture grads have a variety of possibilities. There are lucrative positions available in both the public and private sectors. Candidates can apply for the position of District Horticulture Officer/District Agriculture Officer by taking the State Public Service Commission examination.

In addition, they can apply for Technical Assistant/Technical Officer positions at Agricultural Universities such as ICAR, DRDO, IARI, and CSIR. They can also work as a designer or contractor for landscaping projects, or in companies that deal with seeds, fertilisers, sprays, and other horticultural-related products. Horticulture can also pursue a career in academia as a professor.

Those with a PhD can apply for the Agriculture Scientist Recruitment Board, ICAR, New Delhi test. This examination is for the position of a scientist.