Duration | 2 years |
Course level | Postgraduate |
Full-form | Master of Science in Agriculture |
Eligibility | Completed graduation in Agriculture, Horticulture, or Forestry from a recognized institute with a minimum of 50% marks. |
Admission Process | Entrance test and marks secured in graduation. |
Course fees | INR 50,000 - INR 150,000 |
Average salary | INR 1 LPA - INR 2.5 LPA |
Job positions | Corporate Sales Manager, Research Scientist, Lecturer/Professor, Field Officer, Breeder, Agronomist, Farm Manager |
Top Recruiters | Coromandel Fertilizers, Buhler India, Monsanto India, Bayer Crop Science, etc |
The cultivation of animals, plants, and crops to increase sustainability and enhancement of human life falls under the category of Agriculture. Agricultural Science is a broad field that focuses on economic and social science with reference to the understanding of agriculture. Issues related to agriculture like improving the nation's crop, improving sustainability, use, and exploitation of resources can be examined under this broad category.
Master of Science in Agriculture is a post-graduate program of 2 academic years. The course curriculum is available full-time as well as part-time by a few institutes or Universities. As it deals with economic and social aspects of agriculture it is a very regional science directly connected to local areas.
One can learn the cultivation of plants and fungi along with the rearing of animals to get the products from them for the sustainability of human life. The course is best fitted to the candidates, who are interested in improving the yielding of the national crop, correct usage of resources, and prevention of exploitation of resources. Candidates pursuing a Master's degree in Agricultural Science will also learn about the important and fairly new field of biotechnology.
Horticulture | Plant Breeding & Genetics |
Agronomy | Biotechnology |
Agricultural Economics & Farm Management | Plant Physiology |
Entomology | Extension Education |
Plant Pathology | Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry |
Forestry | Food Science & Technology |
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Agriculture) | Entry Level Salary (LPA) | Medium Salary (LPA) | Maximum Salary (LPA) |
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Corporate Sales Manager | 2.8 | 6.3 | 17 |
Research Scientist | 2.3 | 5 | 20 |
Lecturer | 2.2 | 4.9 | 17.5 |
Production and Maintenance Project Manager | 2.4 | 4.8 | 18 |