Master of Science in Agriculture is a postgraduate agricultural science and technology course. Agriculture is the cultivation of plants, fungi with the rearing of animals, and other life forms for food, fiber, and other products used to sustain life. The duration of a Master of Science in Agriculture is mostly two academic years but it varies from institution to institution. During the course, the main focus remains on Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science.
Generally, the minimum time taken to complete the course is two years. and Master of Science courses in Agriculture are available full-time and may be offered by some institutions on a part-time basis. After completing the course, candidates can find wide career prospects in agriculture and its many allied fields.
M.Sc Agriculture Eligibility
Interested candidates should have completed B.Sc in Agriculture Degree under any Registered University in the following subjects like B.Sc. (Agri.), B.Sc. (ABM), B.Sc. (Agri. Bio-Tech.), B.Sc. (Horticulture.), B.Sc. (Forestry), and B.Sc. (Hons.) in Science stream.
How to Apply M.Sc Agriculture Admission Form
Candidates can register themselves through online mode or offline mode. Before applying, candidates are advised to have a M.Sc Agriculture Information brochure carefully. Candidates should follow the following steps while applying online application form.
- Visit University Website
- Go to the notification page
- Fill the application form.
- Upload all documents (Only in JPEG Format)
- Submit the application form and proceed to pay the fee.
- Pay fee through online mode by Credit Card / Debit Card / Net-Banking.
M.Sc Agriculture Document Requirement
- Graduation Mark sheet and certificate.
- Post-Graduation Mark sheet and certificate.
- Class X and XII Mark sheet and certificate.
- Valid entrance test scorecard.
- Original and photocopy of application form.
- Migration certificate if needed,
- Passport size photographs
M.Sc Agriculture Syllabus
M.Sc Agriculture Syllabus Semester-I
- Instrumental and Analytical Methods of Soil and Plant Analysis
- Soil Physics
- Soil Chemistry
- Soil Fertility and Fertilizer Use
- Soil Fertility and Fertilizer Use Lab
M.Sc Agriculture Syllabus Semester-II
- Statistics of Soil Science
- Soil Erosion and Conservation
- Soil Biology and Biochemistry
- Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques for Soil and Crop Studies
- Statistics of Soil Science Lab
M.Sc Agriculture Syllabus Semester-III
- Fertilizer and Biofertilizer Technology
- Management of Problematic Soils and Water
- Radioisotopes in Soil and Plant Studies
- Soil Mineralogy, Genesis, Survey and Classification
- Fertilizer and Biofertilizer Technology Lab
M.Sc Agriculture Syllabus Semester-IV
- Environment and Soil, Water, Air Pollution
- Seminar
- Theses Work for Research
- Viva Voce of Thesis Work for Research
M.Sc Agriculture Course Benefits
- They can also start their business in primary economic sectors like farming, plantation, fisheries, mining, animal husbandry, poultry etc.
- Students can also work in tea gardens, rubber plantations, fruit orchards and vegetable fields.
- They can go after master's degree course and for higher research degree.
- They can also seek employment in Central and State Government Ministries and Departments; Agricultural Finance Corporation Research Institute; nationalized banks and rural banks; Krishi Vigyan Kendra; agro-industry sector; Agricultural universities and various agricultural service organizations.
M.Sc Agriculture Job Types
- Agriculturist
- Agriculture Scientist
- Agriculture Technician
- Business Development Executive
- Seed Technologist
- Senior Research Associate
- Senior Agriculture Specialist
- Marketing Executive
- Rice Breeder
Advanced Courses After M.Sc Agriculture
M.Sc. (Hons) (Agriculture)
Ph.D. (Agriculture)
