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M.Sc. in Agriculture (Agronomy)
 at 
University of Calcutta 
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Total Tuition Fees

Duration

2 years

Course Level

PG Degree

Mode of Course

Full Time

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M.Sc. in Agriculture (Agronomy)
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M.Sc. in Agriculture (Agronomy)
 at 
University of Calcutta 
Fees

Fee componentsAmount (2 years)
12,000
3,575
15,575
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M.Sc. in Agriculture (Agronomy)
 at 
University of Calcutta 
Highlights

  • Research collaborations with IMMT, Bhubaneswar, CCMB, Hyderabad, CRIDA, Hyderabad and many more
  • Department organizes guest lectures from faculty members of other Universities like BCKV, Mohanpur, Dept. of Agriculture, Govt. of West Bengal and many more

M.Sc. in Agriculture (Agronomy)
 at 
University of Calcutta 
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Other: Our college is very good. College environment is nice. Teachers are also very friendly. I am enjoying my college life here. We are a community. The college campus is totally clean. We have good college canteen. We have a national library. From where we can get our desired book.
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M.Sc. in Agriculture (Agronomy)
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University of Calcutta 
 
Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   How are Calcutta University placements?
A: 

The University is yet to release the 2024 placement data. Earlier, out of all the UG courses, the highest number of students were placed in BTech. On the other hand, PG (2-year) courses recorded the highest number of students placed during 2023 placements. Check the course-wise total strength and the number of students placed during Calcutta University placements 2023 from the table below:

CourseTotal Students (2023)Students Placed (2023)
UG (3-year)380198
BTech289199
BA LLB8367
PG (2-year)5,1253,985
PG (3-year)4030
PG (5-year)3728

NOTE: The aforementioned data is fetched from the NIRF report 2024.

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Q:   Is Calcutta University good for placement?
A: 

Calcutta University has achieved good placement numbers over the past few years. During 2023 placements, the number of students placed has dropped for all the UG and PG courses in comparison to 2022. For detailed analysis refer to the table below depicting the Calcutta University placement trends:

CoursePlacement Statistics (2021)Placement Statistics (2022)Placement Statistics (2023)
UG (3-year)

- Total students: 419

- Students placed: 247

- Total students: 417

- Students placed: 252

- Total students: 380

- Students placed: 198

BTech

- Total students: 237

- Students placed: 189

- Total students: 357

- Students placed: 305

- Total students: 289

- Students placed: 199

BA LLB

- Total students: 110

- Students placed: 96

- Total students: 119

- Students placed: 95

- Total students: 83

- Students placed: 67

PG (2-year)

- Total students: 5,984

- Students placed: 4,198

- Total students: 5,975

- Students placed: 4,201

- Total students: 5,125

- Students placed: 3,985

PG (3-year)

- Total students: 97

- Students placed: 78

- Total students: 98

- Students placed: 85

- Total students: 40

- Students placed: 30

PG (5-year)

- Total students: 40

- Students placed: 30

- Total students: 41

- Students placed: 32

- Total students: 37

- Students placed: 28

NOTE: The aforementioned placement statistics are collated from the NIRF report 2024.

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Q:   Does Faculty of Law, Calcutta University accept CLAT score?
A: 

No, you cannot take admission at Faculty of law, Calcutta university with CLAT score. This is because CLAT is an entrance test only for admission in National Law Universities in India. The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) conduct entrance test which is WBCHSE entrance test, by which students can take admission at this Institute. Cutoffs will be released by the Institute according to the seats intake and applications. So, to take admissions at this Institute only this entrance test is to be qualified and students cannot use CLAT score to take admissions. 

Q:   What is Calcutta University placement rate?
A: 

From 2021 to 2023 a fluctuating trend was observed in the placement rate of all the UG courses. The table below represents the UG placement rate trends for better understanding:

Course

Placement Rate (2021)

Placement Rate (2022)

Placement Rate (2023)

BA LLB

87%

80%

81%

BTech

80%

85%

69%

UG (3-year)

59%

60%

52%

The placement rate for PG (3-year) and PG (5-year) courses has been fluctuating over the past three years. On the other hand, the placement rate for PG (2-year) courses was the same in 2021 and 2022, however it increased in 2023. Refer to the below table for a detailed analysis of the University of Calcutta placement trends:

Course

Placement Rate (2021)

Placement Rate (2022)

Placement Rate (2023)

PG (2-year)

70%

70%

78%

PG (3-year)

80%

87%

75%

PG (5-year)

75%

78%

76%

NOTE: The above placement percentage is calculated from the data given in the NIRF report 2024. 

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Q:   Can I get admission to Calcutta University with a rank of 7000 in WBJEE?
A: 

No, you cannot get admission at a rank of 7000 at Calcutta University. The Calcutta University cutoff 2024 for the BTech courses at the undergraduate level has been released upto Round 3 seat allotment results. The WBJEE cutoff 2024 for BTech courses ranged between 903 and 3918 for General AI students. So, candidates having a rank of, 7000 cannot not even think of  getting admission at Calcutta University. However, for OBC AI category candidates, the required rank to get into Calcutta University is 27788 or below than that.

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M.Sc. in Agriculture (Agronomy)
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University of Calcutta 
Placements

ParticularsStatistics (2022)
Median SalaryINR 9.20 Lakh
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M.Sc. in Agriculture (Agronomy)
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University of Calcutta 
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Students also asked

Q:   Does Calcutta University offer BCom courses?
A: 

Yes, Calcutta University does offer BCom courses for the duration of three years, divided into six semesters, and offered in full-time mode. Moreover, the university offers BCom courses as an honours degree course. The eligibility requirement to get admission into BCom courses is that applicants must complete their Class 12 with a minimum aggregate of 50% (45% for reserved categories). 

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Q:   Does Calcutta University offer hostel facilities to its students?
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Yes, Calcutta University offers a hostel and various other facilities to students. There are separate hostels for boys and girls. Visit the official website and check what are the charges for the hostel and decide whether to avail of this facility or not. The hostel is safe for students and proper security is maintained at the hostel for the students. 

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Q:   How can I apply for BSc at Calcutta University?
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To get admission at Calcutta University, students need to first clear the eligibility criteria and then apply on the university's official website by registering themselves and filling out an application form. The admission process might be different depending on the on the college the student is applying at. 

 

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Q:   Does Calcutta University offers BSc courses?
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Yes, Calcutta University does offer BSc courses as general and honours courses for the duration of three years, divided into six semesters. The university offers BSc courses through the affiliated colleges and its campus. To get admission into the courses, applicants are required to complete their Class 12 from a Science stream with relevant subjects. 

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Answered 10 months ago

As of December 18, 2024, the University of Calcutta has not yet announced the admission dates for the Postgraduate (PG) Agriculture programs for the 2025 academic session. In the previous cycle, the university extended the application deadline to September 13, 2024, for M.Sc. and B.Tech. admissions,

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Answered 3 years ago

Firstly you have to satisfy minimum eligibility criteria that is 50% marks in qualifying exam and 55%(45% for SC/ST) marks in BSc or qualifying degree. Then cutoff will depend on factors like number of candidates appeared in exam and difficulty level of exam.

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