M.Sc. in Agriculture (Agronomy) 

at Abhilashi University, Mandi

Having a valid eligibility criterion is mandatory for MSc admission at Abhilashi University. Admission to the MSc course is entirely based on the last exam qualification and entrance exam score. Find below the MSc Agriculture eligibility criteria:

• A candidate who has passed B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/ Horticulture/Forestry from a recognised University with 55% aggregate and 50% aggregate for SC/ST. 
• Admission: The eligible candidates have to appear in the Entrance Test conducted by Abhilashi University (AUCET2025). The admission will be made on the merit basis of the Entrance test. 

For Abhilashi University's MSc Agriculture courses, applicants must have a BSc or BSc (Hons) in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, or Sericulture with 50% marks. Selection is on the basis of AUCET or CSKHPKV entrance exam scores. The specialisations in Plant Pathology and Entomology each have 8 seats. Abhilashi University selection is merit and entrance exam-based.

Yes, Abhilashi University does offer an MSc in Agriculture via its Faculty of Agriculture. The postgraduate-level course is offered across multiple sub-specialisations, including Plant Pathology,  Agronomy, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Agriculture Extension, and Horticulture & Vegetable Sciences. Candidates can choose any one of the sub-specialisations of their choice. However, having a valid MSc qualification is mandatory along with valid scores in the University-level entrance exam: AUCET 2025. 

The top recruiters that visited the campus during Abhilashi University placements 2022 included IDS InfoTech Pvt Ltd, Just Dial and PMFS Enterprize LLP. A total of 162 students were placed during Abhilashi University placements 2023. Further, the the highest package offered during Abhilashi University placements 2023 stood at INR 4 LPA. Earlier, according to the placement report 2022 released by Abhilashi University, the the highest package offered during Abhilashi University placements 2022 stood at INR 3.24 LPA.

Abhilashi University average package data is not released. As per the NIRF report 2025, course-wise median package recorded over the past two years is mentioned below:

More than 20 companies visited the campus during Abhilashi University placements 2023. In 2022 and 2021, around 17 and 9 companies visited the campus.

The latest placement data of Abhilashi University is not released. The key placement highlights of 2023 and 2022 are mentioned below:

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

As per NIRF report 2025 released, the median package received during BPharm and MPharm placements 2024 was 1.68 LPA and 1.76 LPA. BSc Agriculture median package in 2024 was 2 LPA.