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Diya Nihalani

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From crop production, dairy farming, food production to plant breeding, animal husbandry and more. There is enough scope as India is an agriculture-intensive country. With correct career planning and skillset you can eventually become a Agriculture Officers, Bank Probationary Officer, Agronomist, Seed Technologist. You can also consider startups, food processing, research, etc. Government options include profiles like - Agricultural Officers, IBPS Agriculture Field Officers (AFO), FCI Managers, or scientists in ICAR/CSIR. Please note that the worth of a degree depends on its graduates' employability. So make sure you invest time in gai

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Diya Nihalani

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There is agood scope in the agriculture sector in both the Indian and abroad scenario. Major areas are contract farming, fertilizer, pesticide, /agrochemicals, farm forestry, horticulture etc. If you do an MBA in agribusiness management, the scope might rise even more.  You can do Masters and Ph.D. and get in teaching/research in the Agricultural Universities/ ICAR Agricultural Research Service (Central Government). Private players also offer attractive packages to skilled individuals.

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Vikash Yadav

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Yes, *joining a top Agriculture college in India is absolutely worth it*, and as a Quantum University student, I strongly feel *Quantum University's Agriculture course stands out among the best*. The B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture programme at Quantum combines strong theoretical foundations with extensive practical exposure through modern labs, fieldwork, internships, and rural engagement. The curriculum focuses on sustainable farming, precision agriculture, agri-technology, and agribusiness—skills highly demanded today. Experienced faculty, industry interaction, and excellent placement support further enhance career prospects. Quantum's

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Rakesh chand

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Bsc agriculture course is one of the good course for future if you plan for this course.Quantum university situated in roorkee uttarakhand Also provide this course with affordable fees. Quantum university is one of the reputed university in uttarakhand.Quantum university also provide good placements the placement % of Quantum university is 80% and 70+companies visit the university every year for jobs.Quantum university also provide good scholarship through 12th% or Qcare scholarship exam conduct by university every year.

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9 months ago

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Aneena Abraham

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Hi, MCAER CET, ICAR AIEEA, CUET PG, etc. are the top entrance exams for admission to best colleges for MSc Agriculture in India. 

Please refer below for the schedule of the above-mentioned entrance exams for admission to top colleges for MSc Agriculture in India:

Exam Name

Exam Dates

Exam Schedule

MCAER CET

To Be Announced

 ICAR CET Schedule

ICAR AIEEA

03 Jul ' 25

ICAR AIEEA Schedule

CUET PG

Over for '25

CUET PG Schedule

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary.

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9 months ago

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Aneena Abraham

Contributor-Level 10

Hi, you can refer below for the fee range offered by best MSc Agriculture colleges in India:

Fee RangeNo. of Colleges
Less than INR 1 lakh80+ colleges
INR 1-2 lakh80+ colleges
INR 2-3 lakh20+ colleges
INR 3-5 lakh15+ colleges
> INR 5 lakh2 colleges

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Aneena Abraham

Contributor-Level 10

Hi, the top universities for admission to MSc Agriculture courses in India are given below:

College NameTuition FeeEligibility / Exams
Banaras Hindu UniversityINR 6,660 - INR 12,520CUET PG, ICAR AIEEA
Amity University NoidaINR 1.68 Lacs - INR 2.14 lakhMerit-Based
Aligarh Muslim UniversityINR 1 lakhAMU Entrance Exam
LPUINR 4.8 lakhCUET PG, LPU NEST
SOA UniversityINR 3 Lacs - INR 3.4 lakhSAAT

Hope this helps!

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9 months ago

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Aneena Abraham

Contributor-Level 10

Hi, while the eligibility criteria for MSc Agriculture admission may vary from college to college. Here are some common eligibility requirements candidates must fulfil.

  • A bachelor's degree in BSc Agriculture or any relevant discipline such as BSc Biotechnology, BSc Biochemistry,  BSc Horticulture, etc.
  • A minimum of 50% aggregate marks from a recognised university.
  • 5% relaxation is granted for reserved classes such as SC/ST/OBC etc. 
  • There is no age limit specified as such.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary.

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a year ago

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Tasbiya Khan

Contributor-Level 10

The table below shows the average placement package offered by top recruiters who participated in top Agriculture colleges in India:

College Name

Annual Median Package

Top Recruiters
BHU PlacementsINR 8 LPA - INR 9 LPAIBM, Infosys, Wipro, SBI Life, Genpact, etc.
AMU PlacementsINR 6 LPA - INR 9 LPAForbes Marshall, Publicis Sapient, Ramboll India, etc.
SOA University PlacementsINR 4 LPA - INR 5 LPAAccenture, Adobe, Cognizant, DXC Technology, etc.
Calcutta University PlacementsINR 9 LPAIDBI Bank, HDFC Bank, Axis Bank, Bank of Baroda, etc.
SOA5 PlacementsINR 7 LPAL&T, Amazon, HCL, IBM, TCS,  ICICI Bank, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ media reports.

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Tasbiya Khan

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Here are the general eligibility criteria for admission to the best Agricultural universities in India:

UG Level:

  • Candidates must have completed Class 12 or its equivalent from a recognised board with an aggregate of 50%-60%. The qualifying examination should have included subjects such as Physics,  Chemistry, and Biology/Agriculture.

PG Level:

  • Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture or a related field from a recognised university with an aggregate of 50% to 60%.
  • Some institutions may require candidates to have a valid score in entrance exams such as the AIEEA or specific entrance exams conducted by the i
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