HORTICULTURE

MSc Horticulture is a 2-year postgraduate course in the filled of agriculture science. This program is designed to give students a thorough understanding of horticultural science and deals with topics such as plant cultivation, plant breeding, management techniques, quality assurance, marketing etc. A candidate pursuing an MSc Agriculture in horticulture also learns eco-friendly practices of producing fruits, vegetables and crops. The candidate must hold a bachelors degree in B.Sc Agriculture, B.Sc Horticulture, B.Sc Biotechnology or any other equivalent discipline from a recognized institute. Minimum percentage in the qualifying examination acceptable in most of the institute is 60%. 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 annual salary of a MSc Horticulture graduate can be around INR 4,00,000 to 7,00,000. The expected average annual salary after completing MSc Horticulture is between INR 4-7 LPA. MSc Horticulture: Entrance Exams Here is the list of some top entrance exams. 1) BHU UET 2) PUBDET 3) APU UG NET 4) UPCET 5) TS EAMCET MSc Horticulture: Job Profiles Some of the job roles that an M.Sc Horticulture graduate candidate can opt are as follows: - • Horticulturist - INR 6 LPA • Floriculturist - INR 5 LPA • Seed Analyst - INR 5 LPA • Academic lecturer - INR 5 LPA • Quality Control Officer - INR 6 LPA • Research Associate - INR 5 LPA • Lecturer or Professor - INR 4 LPA • Soil Scientist - INR 6 LPA • Scientific Administrative Assistant - INR 5 LPA • Horticultural Education Supervisor - INR 5.5 LPA • Crop Management Specialist - INR 6 LPA Some of Top Recruiting Areas are Gene Bank, Fertilizer Manufacturing Company, Agricultural Machinery, Equipment Manufacturing Plant, Agriculture Department, Forest Department, Ornamental and Medicinal Plant Business, etc.