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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, as a BSc Horticulture graduate, you are eligible qualification for certain exams conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in India, particularly those exams that do not have specific degree requirements.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
A BSc Horticulture can open up various opportunities for pursuing PG courses that can enhance your qualifications and increase your prospects for government job options.
Here are some PG courses that BSc horticulture graduates might consider for better government job options:
- MSc Horticulture
- MBA in Agribusiness Management
- MSc Agriculture
- MSc in Plant Pathology
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
A student who has studied Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry at the Class 12 level can pursue a BSc in Horticulture. The PCM combination is often associated with Engineering and other technical fields. Horticulture is a multidisciplinary field that contains aspects of Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences, among others.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes, a few colleges are offering Horticulture courses in distance mode. Here are some of them:
| Distance Horticulture Colleges | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| IGNOU | INR 3,800 |
| YCMOU Nashik | INR 12,000 - 41,990 |
| Netaji Subhas Open University | - |
| MKUDDE Madurai | INR 4,000 - 12,000 |
| Wisdom School of Management for Distance Education | - |
Note: The information is sourced from the official body and may vary.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The Horticulture industry is a synthesis of scientific, technological, and production activities aimed at ensuring consumer satisfaction. There are various types of Horticulture techniques. Here let us discuss a few of the important branches of Horticulture.
- Arboriculture
- Turf Management
- Floriculture
- Landscape Horticulture
- Olericulture
- Pomology
- Viticulture
- Oenology
- Postharvest Physiology
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Some core subjects in the Horticulture field include:
- Plant cultivation, management, and production Includes plant biology, genetics, breeding, propagation, cultivation techniques, pest and disease management, soil science, irrigation, and crop management.
- Post-harvest technology Deals with the practices and principles of harvesting, packaging, handling, and processing, to improve availability and storage life.
- Business practices, people management, health and safety, and the environment These skills are increasingly necessary for the successful running of a public garden.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Before beginning with the horticulture Science course, candidates should possess some of the prerequisites. These skills are
required so that one can pursue the course easily and gain maximum knowledge. Some of the skills are listed below
- Excellent management skills
- Ability to organize everything systematically
- Project management skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Financial awareness
- Business awareness and management skills
These skills may seem very unnoticeable, but they are very much required to develop advanced skills that will be taught in the
course. The student must also be very eager to study and learn new things. Horticulture Science als
New answer posted
a year agoContributor-Level 10
Upon successful completion of Class 12 from a recognised educational Board with a minimum aggregate score of 80%, with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Biology/ Agriculture as the main subjects, one is eligible to apply for enrolment in the course.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Here are some top Horticulture colleges in India offering great learning and placement opportunities :
Top Horticulture Colleges | |
|---|---|
Banaras Hindu University | Jawaharlal Nehru University |
VIT Vellore | Aligarh Muslim University |
Calcutta University | SOA University - Siksha 'O' Anusandhan |
Amity University, Noida | Lovely Professional University |
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education | Andhra University, Visakhapatnam |
Punjab Agricultural University | Gujarat University |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
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, fertil
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