M.Sc. in Agriculture (Plant Pathology) 

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.

A total of 21 students were placed during Abhilashi University placements 2022. Further, a fluctuating trend was witnessed in the number of students placed over the past three years during Abhilashi University placements, which is presented below:

Abhilashi University provides MSc in Zoology, Agriculture-Plant Pathology, and Agriculture-Entomology. All the programmes are two-year full-time with minimal seat intake. There are 30 seats for Zoology, 8 seats for Plant Pathology, and 8 seats for Entomology. Students will also need to pass the necessary entrance exams for admission into Abhilashi University MSc programmes.