M.Sc. Agriculture

Duration2 Years

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Course Fee4.55 Lakhs

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M.Sc. Agriculture

M.Sc. Agricultural

The course is a 2-year full-time postgraduate programme divided into four semesters, with each semester spanning six months.

The programme is designed to help students with advanced knowledge and practical insights into sustainable agricultural practices. It focuses on developing solutions that support environmental well-being while ensuring food security for a growing population.

Students gain expertise in modern agricultural techniques and learn to effectively communicate their ideas with farmers, researchers, and industry professionals. With the increasing demand for sustainable farming solutions, this field offers strong career opportunities across both government and private sectors.

 
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSO)
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The programme aims to develop skilled agricultural professionals capable of addressing challenges across the entire food value chain. Students are trained to navigate complex issues related to environmental sustainability, animal welfare, and socio-economic factors. Graduates are also prepared to take on leadership roles at local, national, and global levels, contributing to sustainable and efficient agricultural production systems.

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Programme Outcomes (PO)

The students will learn about the knowledge and understanding of crop production systems by learning about the procedures and principles of crop production, weed management, and resource sustainability.

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The students will develop the ability to comprehend and apply knowledge of scientific production system to improve food security and assist society with efficient food production technologies.

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The students will demonstrate ability to generate knowledge related to production and improvement of agricultural crops leading to the development of research philosophies, concepts and technologies.

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The students will gain the ability to use systems approach, crop modelling, bio indicators, remote sensing, GIS, IT tools and modern cutting edge technologies for crop production and foster system research.

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Students can design long-term solutions for specific agricultural problems and challenges and assist with agricultural policies or processes that raise system productivity, efficiency, resilience, value, and profitability of farming.

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The students will be able to plan, design, and conduct experiments independently, develop a better understanding and explore different empirical methods and analytical approaches to undertake the research and project independently.

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The students will be able to use statistical methods to critically analyse and interpret scientific data to evaluate agricultural problems and reach appropriate solutions.

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The students will learn to commit to professional ethics, responsibilities and norms of agricultural research whether working as individual or incollaboration.

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The students will demonstrate an appropriate level of communication skills to effectively disseminate research and technical information, including the practical implications of research analyses.

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The students will be able to gather, analyze and apply information from literature sources to formulate convincing scientific arguments and future research strategies.

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The students will exhibit an ability to function effectively as an individual and as a memberor leader in diverse teams.

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The students will demonstrate an ability to be critical and creative thinkers with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning in specialist technologies to maintain their competence in changing world.

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Curriculum Details

Course Code Course Title L T P Credits
AGRON501 Modern Concepts in Crop Production 3 0 0 3
AGRON503 Agronomy of Oilseed, Fibre and Sugar Crops 2 0 2 3
AGRON505 Cropping Systems and Organic Farming 2 0 2 3
AGRON507 Agronomy of Major Cereals and Pulses 2 0 2 3
PGS501 Library and Information Services 0 0 1 1
PGS503 Intellectual Property and its Management in Agriculture 1 0 0 1
Minor-I Minor Course (Elective) 3
AGRON599 Master's Research 10 5
Total Credits 22

Course Code Course Title L T P Credits
AGRON502 Principles and Practices of Water Management 2 0 2 3
AGRON504 Agronomy of Fodder and Forage Crops 2 0 2 3
AGRON506 Principles and Practices of Weed Management 2 0 2 3
STAT502 Statistical Methods for Applied Sciences (Supporting I) 3 0 2 4
Minor-II Minor Course (Elective) 3
PGS502 Technical Writing and Communication Skills 0 0 1 1
PGS504 Basic Concepts in Laboratory Techniques 0 0 1 1
AGRON599 Master's Research 0 0 10 5
Total Credits 23

Course Code Course Title L T P Credits
Minor-III Minor Course (Elective) 3
Supporting-II Supporting Course 2
PGS505 Agricultural Research, Research Ethics and Rural Development Programmes 1 0 0 1
AGRON591 Seminar 0 0 1 1
AGRON599 Master's Research 0 0 20 10
Total Credits 17

Course Code Course Title L T P Credits
AGRON599 Master's Research 0 0 20 10
Total Credits 10

Course Code Course Title L T P Credits
SSC501 Soil Physics 2 0 2 3
SSC504 Soil Mineralogy, Genesis, Classification and Survey 2 0 2 3
SSC511 Analytical Techniques and Instrumental Methods in Soil and Plant Analysis 2 0 2 3
PBG503 Principles of Plant Breeding 2 0 2 3
PBG506 Biotechnology for Crop Improvement 2 0 2 3
PBG507 Maintenance Breeding and Concepts of Variety Release and Seed Production 1 0 1 2

Course Code Course Title L T P Credits
STAT502 Statistics Methods for Applied Sciences 3 0 2 4
MCA511 Introduction to Communication Technologies, Computer Networking and Internet 1 0 1 2
MCA512 Information Technology in Agriculture 1 0 1 2

Course Code Course Title L T P Credits
PGS501 Library and Information Services 0 0 1 1
PGS502 Technical Writing and Communication Skills 0 0 1 1
PGS503 Intellectual Property and its Management in Agriculture 1 0 0 1
PGS504 Basic Concepts in Laboratory Techniques 0 0 1 1
PGS505 Agricultural Research, Research Ethics and Rural Development Programmes 1 0 0 1
Total Credits 5
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Career Path

career-path
  • Science and Engineering
  • Agribusiness/Food production
  • Banking sector
  • Horticulture
  • Agricultural Journalism
  • Marketing pathways

Fee Structure

yearly
1st Year 2nd Year
₹2,40,000 ₹2,15,000
Semester Wise
1st Sem 2nd Sem 3rd Sem 4th Sem
₹1,32,500 ₹1,07,500 ₹1,07,500 ₹1,07,500

Admission Process

01

Complete the Application

02

Appear for Entrance test and interview

03

Get shortlisted and Received the offer letter

M.Sc. Agriculture Admission Requirement

The student should have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent grade in B.Sc/B.Tech (Agriculture/Forestry/Horticulture or other allied disciplines) from a UGC recognized University, to be eligible for this program.

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