Diploma in Horticulture
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Fruit, vegetable, flower and plantation crop production including protected cultivation. Aligned with Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture support schemes.
- Duration
- 2–3 years
- Entry after
- Class 10and 1 other route
- Entrance exam
- None
- Study mode
- OnCampus
- Licence
- Not required
Course overview
Fruit, vegetable, flower and plantation crop production including protected cultivation. Aligned with Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture support schemes.
Eligibility and admission
Who can apply. 10th or 12th pass depending on state; Science preferred.
How you get in. State agricultural university admission / entrance.
How it is studied. Full-time; part-time or sandwich options at some polytechnics.
Admission rules change every year. Confirm eligibility, the entrance test and the calendar against the current official notification.
Where this can lead
Where people work.
- State horticulture departments
- Nurseries and plantations
- Landscaping firms
- Floriculture and greenhouse units
- Food processing companies
What you can study next.
- B.Sc Horticulture via lateral entry
- Landscape design certification
- Protected cultivation training
Cost, duration and indicative earnings
Indicative total course fee. State Agricultural University: about 50,000 - 3,00,000 total; Private: about 3,00,000 - 10,00,000 total.
Indicative starting salary. 12,000 - 22,000 per month.
Typical duration. 2 - 3 years.
Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.
Who can apply
2 routes into this course.
| Qualification | Stream | Minimum | Subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 10 | Any | — | |
| Class 12 | Any | — |
Percentages are indicative. State directorates and individual institutes set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state.
Careers this course leads to
1 route mapped from this qualification.
A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.
Before and after this course
Courses that lead here
Common questions
Who can apply for Diploma in Horticulture?
10th or 12th pass depending on state; Science preferred. Admission is through State agricultural university admission / entrance.
How long does Diploma in Horticulture take?
2 - 3 years. Full-time; part-time or sandwich options at some polytechnics.
What does Diploma in Horticulture cost?
State Agricultural University: about 50,000 - 3,00,000 total; Private: about 3,00,000 - 10,00,000 total. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.
What can I study after Diploma in Horticulture?
B.Sc Horticulture via lateral entry, Landscape design certification, Protected cultivation training.
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