Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Agriculture
Duration
2 Years
Eligibility Criteria
Candidate must be graduate under 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 pattern in courses like Horticulture, Forestry, and Agriculture securing at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA in aggregate, from a recognized university.
Career Path
BSc Agriculture graduates have ample job opportunities in the government as well as private sector. They can be hired as Agriculture Development Officers (ADO) and Block Development Officers (BDO). Employment opportunities are available as:
Careers Scope & Opportunities for Agriculture Graduates
- Agriculture Research Scientist
- Extension Officer
- Agriculture Officer
- Plantation Manager
- Officer in Quality Assurance in Related Fields
- Production Manager
- Business Development Manager
- Agri-Preneurship
- Subject Matter Specialist in different Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)
- Field Officer
- Farm Manager
- Research Officer
- Agriculture Loan Officer in Banks
- Operations Manager in Fertilizer Units
- Food Processing Units in Government
- Seed Technologies Firm
Program Outcomes (POs)
- POs 1
To provide the quality education in agriculture with special reference to Agronomy, organic farming, natural farming, modern crop production technology and its related disciplines.
- POs 2
To develop the understanding of techniques of field preparation, crop farming, harvesting and post harvesting managements.
- POs 3
To develop the understanding of climatic factors, weather conditions and other aspects of nature that can regulate growth and yield of crops.
- POs 4
To Acquaint with the methods of experimental design, analysis of data and their presentation.
- POs 5
To recognize the importance of crop biodiversity in the field to preserve agro-ecosystem.
Program Specific Outcome PSOs
- PSOs 1
Understanding the complex nature of agro-ecosystems through studying the implications of soil, climate, biodiversity and different management approaches.
- PSOs 2
Applying the advanced techniques of field preparation, sowing, irrigation, weeding and plant protection for sustainable intensification of agriculture
- PSOs 3
Applying the principles and innovative techniques of agronomy for enhancing the productivity of cereals, pulses, sugarcane, fodder, oil crops, medicinal and aromatic plants.
- PSOs 4
Applying the principles and innovative techniques of seed science for boosting the plant vigor and productivity.
- PSOs 5
Developing innovative cropping systems and different methods of managing agronomical resources for enhancing crop production through sustainable manners
Program Educational Objectives PEOS
- PEOs 1
To provide students with an experiential-based research opportunity designed to translate content provided in coursework to reality.
- PEOs 2
The students will acquaints with subject-related knowledge along with developing a connection between practical solutions and theory
- PEOs 3
To enhance the both visibility and impact of post graduate programs in agricultural sciences and provide students with a pathway for manifesting their career objectives.
- PEOs 4
To prepare students to become outstanding educators or practitioners in agricultural disciplines.