M.Sc. in Agriculture Horticulture (Vegetable Sciences) 

at Abhilashi University, Mandi

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. 

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. 

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.

The highest package offered during Abhilashi University placements 2022 stood at INR 3.24 LPA. Further, a declining trend was witnessed in the highest package offered over the past three years during Abhilashi University placements, which is presented below:

Abhilash University is established by the Himachal Pradesh Government Vide AU (E&R) Act. It holds recognition from the University Grants Commission (UGC) and is also a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU). Also, the university is approved by the AICTE and CCIM. Further, the university, ranked 850th in India in 2023.  

Abhilashi University offers a variety of courses in different fields such as engineering, management, medical, pharmacy, science, and humanities. The admission process varies depending on the course and programme of interest. For B.Tech admissions, the university considers national-level entrances like JEE Main, along with other relevant exams, followed by counseling and interviews.  For other courses, the university may have different admission criteria. It is recommended to visit the official website of Abhilashi University or contact the university directly for specific eligibility and admission requirements for the desired course.

The BSc course fee at Abhilash University is around INR 60,000 to INR 25 lakh. Candidates are required to pay the course fee once the admission procedure is over. The course fees are affordable fees compare to other private university. In case candidates wants to withdraw admission midway, the fees are only refiunded once the admission procedure is compeleted. *This information is sourced from the official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change.