M.Sc. (Agronomy)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

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M.Sc. Agronomy or Master of Science in Agronomy is a postgraduate Agriculture course. Agronomy is the application of the various soil and plant sciences to soil management and crop production; scientific agriculture. Subjects studied under this degree are modern concepts in crop production, physiology of drought, herbicides and crop production, physiological aspect of crop yield, principles of crop nutrition, physiology of crop plants, advanced irrigation agronomy, agricultural research organizations, advanced crop ecology, applied conservation agronomy, arid zone agronomy, cropping and farming systems and agro-meteorology. After passing the course, students have many opportunities in various fields.

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M.Sc. Agronomy Eligibility

• They should have passed B.Sc. (Ag.) or an equivalent qualifying examination recognised by the University.
• Obtained at least 50% marks in aggregate under the traditional system

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M.Sc. Agronomy Course Suitability

• Students should have been good at Biology such as knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment. 
• They should also be good at Mathematics such as knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics and their applications. 
• Candidates also possess analytical thinking as job requires analysing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems. 
• Applicants should also have complex problem solving such as identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

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How is M.Sc. Agronomy Course Beneficial?

• After passing the Master Degree course, students have further teaching and research studies options. 
• They can also join the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Delhi as junior fellow researcher. 
• Candidates can work in private sector on applied research and product development or engage in basic research, mainly in universities or government agencies. 
• They can also become agricultural scientist who can also work as consultants to business firms, private clients or to government.

COURSE ELIGIBILITY

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They should have passed B.Sc. (Ag.) or an equivalent qualifying examination recognized by the University.