M.Sc Agriculture

M.Sc Agriculture is not offered through distance education mode in India. Therefore, there are no colleges that offer M.Sc Agriculture through distance education. However, if you’re interested in pursuing a Master’s degree in Agriculture, you can explore regular on-campus programs or online/digital learning programs that focus on agriculture-related subjects, such as agricultural sciences, agricultural economics, or agricultural extension. These programs may not be specifically titled “M.Sc Agriculture” but can provide similar knowledge and skills.

Scoring 226/480 is not a bad score in AIEEA, it might be difficult for you to get admitted to the top colleges in India for M.Sc in plant Science . 

These are some of the good colleges for M.Sc in India:

• St Stephen’s College, New Delhi
• Hindu College, New Delhi
• Loyola College, Chennai
• Madras Christian College, Chennai
• Hansraj College, New Delhi

M.Sc. in Agriculture (Entomology) at Kerala Agricultural University is a 2 years course offered at the PG level. To get admitted to M.Sc. in Agriculture (Entomology) course at Kerala Agricultural University, applicants must meet the entry requirements - 60% in graduation.

The course offers admission to 2 students. Candidate must clear entrance exam like ICAR or AIEEA. The cut-off rank of General is about 5700 for the 2nd seat in MSC Entemology in KAU. 

There are more than 300 MSc Agriculture colleges in India and fee structure of every college vary depending on their course curriculum, college rating, placement record, etc. However, one of the most expensive colleges for MSc Agriculture in India is Sri University, with INR 7.3 Lacs as total tuition fee.

Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Punjab Agriculture University, Central Institute of Fisheries Education, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University (CSKHPKV),  and G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology are the top 5 universities offering MSc Agriculture and other related courses at various levels and specializations.

Yes, there are various opportunities for placements after completing an MSc in Agriculture in India. Here are some potential colleges that offer good placement packages in India:

Note: The information is sourced from the official body and may vary.

You can apply for an MSc in Agriculture course after completing a BSc in Botany in India. While a BSc in Botany may not directly align with agriculture, there are often opportunities for students from related fields to pursue postgraduate studies in agriculture. Many universities in India offer MSc Agriculture, and they may consider applicants from diverse Science backgrounds, including Botany. 

Entrance exams are necessary for admission to MSc Agriculture programs in India. They are conducted by various universities or institutions offering MSc Agriculture courses. Aspirants need to check the specific requirements and procedures of the universities or institutions they are interested in applying to, as these may vary. 

The salary of an MSc Agriculture student in India is based on  the specialization within Agriculture, the specific industry or sector they work in, the company or organization they are employed by, their level of experience, and the region in which they work.