AGRONOMY

MSc Agriculture in Agronomy is a 2-years postgraduate degree course which is split into four semester. MSc Agriculture in Agronomy primarily focuses on developing sustainable agricultural practices that are beneficial for both environment and the people who consume the goods produced on farms. This course teaches students different methods of cultivation, soil management, physiology of crops, advanced irrigation methods, pest management strategies, application of fertilizers, drought mitigation practices etc. The eligibility criteria for this course a candidate must have earned a minimum of 50% in the B.Sc. (Ag.) or an equivalent qualifying examination accepted by the University. 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 annual course fee charged in India ranges between INR 6,000 and 1 lakh, depending upon the institute offering the course. MSc Agriculture in Agronomy: Top Entrances Here is the list of some top entrance exams. 1) ICAR AIEEA 2) JCECE 3) CUCET 4) GATE 5) OUAT MSc Agriculture in Agronomy: Job Roles Some of the various job roles are listed below: • Agronomist • Agricultural Scientist • Crop Production Specialist • Crop Scientist • Lab Technician • Assistant Professor • Research Fellow • Farm Associate • Farm Manager, etc. MSc Agriculture in Agronomy: Top Recruiting Company • Godrej Agrovet • Rallis India Limited • Britannia • Mothive • Cropx • Arable • Ceres Imaging • Gamaya • AgriData • Agrowatcher • Nabard bank • Aker Technologies Inc