AGRICULTURAL STATISTICS

Master of Science in Agricultural Statistics or M.Sc Agriculture Statistics is a two years Post-Graduate Agriculture Science and Technology course. This course covers Area Statistics comprising the data on Land use, Rainfall Statistics, Yield Statistics of various crops of production, and Area and Production. The candidates must have passed their Bachelor of Science degree under any registered University in the following subjects, Agriculture / Horticulture / Forestry / Agro-Forestry / Sericulture / Agricultural Marketing. The students should have secured a minimum of 60% marks. The average fee for this course ranges between INR 1,000 to INR 3 lakhs based on the performances of students in their bachelor degree examination or an entrance exam conducted by the college before admissions. M.Sc. Agricultural Statistics: Entrance Exams Some of the major entrance exam conducted by the reputed colleges and universities are: 1) GATE 2) JUET 3) CAT 4) CUCET 5) OUCET M.Sc. Agricultural Statistics: Career Prospects Agricultural Statistics has a lot of scope in terms of career opportunities. These graduates may get opportunities as a Farm Manager, Agricultural Consultant, Fish Farm Manager, Geneticist, Soil Scientist, Rural Practice Surveyor, Animal Nutritionist, Field trials officer, Woodland manager, Magazine Journalist, Sales Executive, Veterinary Nurse, etc. Some of the various job profiles are listed below: • Agriculture officer • Research scholar • Tea gardener • Research Associate • Business Manager & Office Assistant M.Sc. Agricultural Statistics: Top recruiting organizations • British Sugar • Co-operative Group • Frontier Agriculture • Grant Thornton • HGCA • HSBC Bank • National Farmers Union • Soil Association • Velcourt Farms