IGNOU launches three new courses in field of agriculture, check eligibility criteria

The courses will be offered by the School of Agriculture, IGNOU. The courses will begin from the January 2022 session. IGNOU is currently offering a PG Diploma course in Food Safety and Quality Management.

IGNOU launches courses in field of agriculture

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has launched three new courses; i.e. MSc in Food Safety and Quality Management (MScFSQM), Post Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness (PGDAB), and Diploma in Horticulture (DHORT). The courses will be offered by the School of Agriculture, IGNOU. The courses will begin from the January 2022 session. IGNOU is currently offering a PG Diploma course in Food Safety and Quality Management.

The new MSc courses will be offered through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode. The minimum duration of the course is 2 years and the can be completed in the maximum duration of 4 years. Learners with a graduation or post-graduation degree in Science with Chemistry or Biochemistry or Microbiology as one of the subjects can apply.

Other accepted eligibility conditions are graduation or post-graduation in allied sciences like Agriculture, Food Science, Food Technology, Post Harvest Technology, Engineering, Home Science, Life Science, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Horticulture, Dairy Technology, Veterinary, Fisheries, Hotel Management and Catering, Hospitality Management, etc.

Graduates or PG Diploma holders in Food Safety and Quality Management will also be accepted through lateral entry for the second year of the MSc course. For the Post Graduate Diploma in Agribusiness (PGDAB) course, candidates need a graduation degree in any discipline, learners who have passed Class 12 or an equivalent course can apply. The minimum duration of the course is one year and the maximum duration is three years.

 All those students who are interested can register themselves by visiting the official website. Find more information about these courses at ignouiop.samarth.edu.in.

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