M.Sc. in Fruit Science 

at YSP, Himachal Pradesh - Other

As per NIRF report 2023, a total of 115 out of 345 BSc students were placed during the placement drive 2022. The table below showcases total students and students placed for BSc students during YS Parmar over the last three years:

The seat intake for BSc Horticulture at Dr. YSP University is around 42. The seat allocations are done on entrance exam and candidates performance in the last qualifying exam. 

The total seat intake for BSc in forestry is around 42 at Dr. YSP University. Candidates must make sure to qualify the BSc eligibility criteria to secure BSc seats. 

The majority of alumni are working in Education (41%), followed by Research (33%) among others. To know the function-wise alumni placements, students can see the pie chart below:

NOTE: The ‘Others’ category illustrates the combined data of diverse domains such as Engineering, Operations, Consulting, IT, Legal, Media and Communication, Military and Protective Services, Customer Success and Support and Arts and Design sectors.

DISCLAIMER: The statistics on alumni placements presented above were compiled from various online sources and hence, are indicative.

Career prospects for a Master Of Science holder in Horticulture greatly vary. The job scope in India depends on the respective specialisation and demand. They can find job scope in areas like Agricultural Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing Firms, Private Colleges, etc. Job opportunities for M.Sc Horticulture are diversified into different sectors. 

M.Sc Horticulture course provides students with a very in-depth understanding of the topics. The most common M.Sc Horticulture jobs that hire postgraduates are Horticulturist,  Quality Controller, Floriculturist,  Agricultural Analyst, and more.

National Horticulture Board (NHB), Organic India Private Limited, Tata Chemicals, IARI, IIHR etc. are considered to be some of the top recruiting companies for MSc Horticulture in India. These recruiters offer students a chance to work with experienced professionals in the industry and directly learn from them which helps them new relevant skills and knowledge required to survive in this industry, while alongside earning handsome packages.

There are numerous options and career paths available in the Horticulture profession. Horticulture grads have a variety of possibilities. There are lucrative positions available in both the public and private sectors. Candidates can apply for the position of District Horticulture Officer/District Agriculture Officer by taking the State Public Service Commission examination.

In addition, they can apply for Technical Assistant/Technical Officer positions at Agricultural Universities such as ICAR, DRDO, IARI, and CSIR. They can also work as a designer or contractor for landscaping projects, or in companies that deal with seeds, fertilisers, sprays, and other horticultural-related products. Horticulture can also pursue a career in academia as a professor.

Those with a PhD can apply for the Agriculture Scientist Recruitment Board, ICAR, New Delhi test. This examination is for the position of a scientist.