M.Sc Horticulture

Yes, Biology is compulsory in Class 12, if you want to pursue any Horticulture course after. Biology offers a base knowledge about Genetics, production, etc., in living beings and under Horticulture courses, you'll be studying plant life in depth. Without the foundational knowledge of Biology, the scope of your learning and career prospects will be limited.

You can get admission to MSc Horticulture without a BSc Horticulture. However, you have to fulfil the eligibility criteria, that is, to obtain a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline like Agriculture, Agronomy, etc. Hope this will help!

Some benefits of pursuing an MSc in Horticulture are:

• MSc in Horticulture encourages students to learn more about the sustainable, organic lifestyle which includes fresh produce.
• Horticulture courses help the students to understand the nourishment, health benefits and aesthetics of different highly valued plants.
• Through this course students will learn about various social, financial, environmental and functional aspects.
• MSc Horticulture also opens a variety of employment opportunities. The average salary of a Horticulturist in India is INR 5.4 LPA. 

MSc in Horticulture is a postgraduate degree programme that involves the study of plant harvesting including breeding, storage, storage and shipment of vegetables and fruits. A candidate studying an MSc Horticulture course learns the environmentally friendly practices to process food production.

Some good colleges for M.Sc Horticulture with Agri Business Management are Punjab Agricultural University, Annamalai University (AU), Anand Agricultural University, Kerala Agricultural University (KAU),  Atmiya University, and many more.

The latest cutoff information for M.Sc. in Horticulture at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) is expected to be released in early August 2024, after the CUET PG 2024 results are announced. For reference, the cutoff rank for the M.Sc. in Horticulture at BHU was 390 for the General category in 2021. The expected cutoffs for other M.Sc. programs at BHU in 2024 suggest a range of scores, with cutoffs for the General category often between 240 and 260 depending on the program.

In total, 32 colleges in India provide M.Sc. in Horticulture programmes. To view all of these colleges and find the one of your choice, use the link provided below. You can also download the college booklet, which includes precise information about admissions requirements, course eligibility, cost schedules, etc. https://www.shiksha.com/science/colleges/horticulture-colleges-india