AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS

Master of Science in Agricultural Economics is a 2-years postgraduate Agriculture course. MSc in Agricultural Economics is a branch of economics that deals with the study of distribution, production, management and productivity of agricultural produce through the application of economic principles and theories. MSc in Agricultural Economics eligibility required that students are required to hold a Bachelor’s degree in Science with an aggregate of at least 50% marks. Admission to this course is usually based on the score obtained by a candidate in an MSc entrance exam. Some colleges also offer admission on merit basis. The average fee charged by colleges offering this MSc Agricultural Economics from INR 10,000 to 2,00,000 per annum. The average annual income one can expect after completing the MSc Agricultural Economics program ranges from INR INR 2,00,000 to 10,00,000 LPA, depending on job titles and experience. MSc Agricultural Economics: Entrance Exams Some of the popular MSc Agricultural Economics entrance exams are provided below: 1) DUET- Delhi University Entrance Test (DUET) is conducted by Delhi University. 2) BHU PET- BHU PET is conducted by Banaras Hindu University. MSc Agricultural Economics: Job Prospects and Career Options MSc Agricultural Economics job profiles and career prospects after completing the course are as follows: • Agricultural consultant • Teaching assistant • Farming manager • Commodity analyst • Research Investigator M.Sc Agricultural Economics: Employment Areas • Agri-Finance Banks • Academic Institutes • Agricultural Production Companies • Conservation Research Centers • FMCG Companies • Food Processing Companies • Marketing Companies Some of Top recruiting companies/organizations are ICAR, Cargill, NABARD, Indian agriculture research institute, Rashtriya chemical & fertilizers Ltd., ISPL, etc.