SEED SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

MSc Seed Science and Technology is a full-time postgraduate degree course in the field of agricultural science. Duration of course is 2 years which is divided into 4 semesters. In Seed Science & Technology, students are taught about the growth and the formation of seeds from the process of fertilization of the egg cell on the maternal plant. The basic eligibility criteria for this course, the candidates must have passed their final year graduation examination in the related field of specialization like B.Sc. Agriculture/B.Sc. Biotechnology/B.Sc. life sciences/B.Sc. Biology etc. Many colleges and universities grant admissions in MSc in Seed Science and Technology course on the basis merit-based. Few good colleges and universities also have the process of shortlisting the candidates through a common entrance examination. The average annual fees ranges from INR 15,000 to 2,25,000. The average salary is INR 2,50,000 which may gradually increase with the experience and knowledge that one gains throughout the career. MSc Seed Science & Technology: Entrance Exams Some of top popular entrance exams are listed below: 1) FRI University Admission Test 2) ICAR AIEEA 3) JEE Main 4) JCECE 5) GATE 6) OUAT MSc Seed Science & Technology: Job Position Some of the various job profiles are listed below: • Horticulturist • Plant breeder • Enclosure manager • Tissue culture expert • Agriculture scientist • Farm manager and others. MSc Seed Science & Technology: Top Recruiters Diverse students are hired on various job profiles in well-known companies such as: • Nunhems • Mahyco • Century • Indo-American Hybrid Seeds • J.K. Seeds • Bejo Sheetal, Syngenta