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M.Sc Agriculture (Agronomy)
About the program
M.Sc. Ag. (Agronomy) is a two-year Post-graduate course that ingrains a highly developed understanding of agronomic structure and advanced analytical skills.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants should have passed B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture or equivalent degree with minimum 55% marks and for OBC and SC/ST/Other reserved categories 50% marks.
Fee structure
| Duration | Two year (4 Semesters) |
| Annual Fees | 50,000 |
| Exam Fees | 10,000 |
Career Prospects
Agronomist studies involve in the plant breeding and its application in terms of human being utilization. The commercialization of horticulture and agriculture, career opportunities in both government and private sectors in the discipline have increased.
The successful post-graduates of the course are hired in the different areas as:
| Agriculture Loan Officers | Department of Land Affairs |
| Farm Services Agency | Bureau of Land Management |
| Cooperative Extension Service | Agricultural Technicians |
| Veterinarians | Graders |
| Farming Statisticians | Agricultural Consultants |
| Crop Consultants | Commodity Traders |
| Soil Scientists | Environmental Consultants |
| Fertilizer and Chemical Salespersons | Grain Elevator Managers |
| Precision Agriculture Specialists | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Production Specialists | Researchers |
| Farm Manager | Civil Services |
