Introduction

MSc Agriculture is a postgraduate course of 2 years. The course mainly revolves around agricultural studies and various scientific processes that are involved in agriculture. In order to be eligible for the course, the students must have a BSc degree in subjects like Agriculture, Horticulture, or Forestry from a recognized university. MSc Agriculture offers a number of specializations, like Agronomy, Biotechnology, Agricultural Economics & Farm Management, Plant Physiology, and Entomology. MSc Agriculture admission may either be a direct one or on the basis of the marks scored by the candidate in the entrance test. However, most colleges/ universities conduct an entrance test on the basis on which the students are admitted. The students must complete their graduation in courses like Horticulture, Forestry, or Agriculture from a recognized university.

MSc Agriculture Job Prospects and Career Options:

1. After completion of the M.Sc. in Agriculture, a student may go on to pursue research in various fields related to education.

2.The students may also go for an M.Phil. There are numerous colleges that offer M.Phil and Ph.D. courses to the MSc Agriculture students.

3. The students may also look for jobs in various sectors like Agriculture/Dairy Industries, Academic Institutions, Fertilizer industries, Food Processing Units, Agricultural Products Marketing firms, etc.