Postgraduate UGC Approved by ICAR MSC-AGRI

M.Sc Agriculture

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M.Sc Agriculture course overview, eligibility, duration and progression options.

Am I eligible?
Duration
2 years
Entry after
Graduation
Entrance exam
2 routes
Study mode
OnCampus
Licence
Not required
Overview

About this course

Agriculture specialisations have specific prerequisites. Compare field research, laboratories and extension exposure.

Indicative eligibility: A recognised agriculture or accepted related bachelor degree for the selected specialisation.

Always verify the current official admission notification before applying.

01 · Overview

Course overview

Agriculture specialisations have specific prerequisites. Compare field research, laboratories and extension exposure.
02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

A recognised agriculture or accepted related bachelor degree for the selected specialisation. Exact marks, subjects, age, entrance and selection rules vary by institution and admission year.
03 · More detail

What students and parents should verify

Check recognition, syllabus, faculty, facilities, practical exposure, total cost, refund rules, entrance process, progression and credible outcome evidence before admission.
04 · Where this leads

Where this can lead

Where people work.

  • ICAR research institutes
  • State agricultural universities
  • Krishi Vigyan Kendras
  • Seed and agrochemical companies
  • State agriculture departments
  • NABARD
  • Agri startups

What you can study next.

  • Ph.D
  • ARS via ICAR NET
  • UPSC and state PSC Class I posts
  • Post-doctoral research
05 · Next steps

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. 35,000 - 65,000 per month.

Typical duration. 2 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.

Entry

Who can apply

1 route into this course.

QualificationStreamMinimumSubjects
Graduation Any — A recognised agriculture or accepted related bachelor degree for the selected specialisation.

Percentages are indicative. Individual universities set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state and institution.

Admission

Entrance exams for this course

CUET PG
Accepted or institution-specific
ICAR AIEEA PG
Accepted or institution-specific

An exam mapping does not mean every college accepts that exam. Check the current institution and examination notification before you apply.

Outcomes

Careers this course leads to

5 routes mapped from this qualification.

Agricultural Scientist
Researches crops, soil, production systems and technologies to improve agricultural outcomes.
Common route
Research Associate
Runs experiments, maintains records and analyses results as part of someone else's research programme, in a university, hospital or company laboratory. It is the usual first step for a science graduate deciding whether to pursue a doctorate.
Alternative route
Agronomist
Advises on crop production - variety, soil, nutrition, protection and timing - for farmers, agri-input companies, cooperatives or plantations. The advice is judged by yield, so field credibility matters.
Alternative route
Sericulture officer
Karnataka, WB, Assam
Alternative route
Assistant Professor
Teaches and researches at a college or university. Requires a postgraduate degree plus UGC NET (or CSIR NET / ICAR NET in the sciences and agriculture), and increasingly a Ph.D for permanent appointment.
Alternative route

A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.

Pathways

Before and after this course

Courses that lead here

B.Sc Agriculture
Direct · Typical route
Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for M.Sc Agriculture?

B.Sc Agriculture or related four-year degree with minimum qualifying marks. Admission is through ICAR AIEEA PG, State agricultural university entrance, CUET PG.

How long does M.Sc Agriculture take?

2 years. Full-time; distance or online mode only where the university holds specific UGC-DEB approval.

What does M.Sc Agriculture 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 M.Sc Agriculture?

Ph.D, ARS via ICAR NET, UPSC and state PSC Class I posts, Post-doctoral research.