M.Sc Agri in Agronomy

Overview

  • Location - GHRU Saikheda
  • Duration - 2 year
  • Course Type - Full time
  • Affiliated - UGC

GH Raisoni University, Saikheda, M.P. offers MSc (Agri) in the Agronomy Programme. GHRU’s MSc in Agronomy entails learning Advanced applications of agriculture science and technology.

This course covers soil science, plants and vegetable management, pest management, plant genetics, ecology, water management and science, resource management etc. MSc (Agri) in Agronomy Is an excellent field to build your career in.

The MSc Agri Department has laid out some specific goals To develop synergy between creativity, innovation and in-depth knowledge in the chosen field of study.

  • To gain a superior understanding of the fundamentals of the topic in the chosen field of study. This is achieved through courses and self-study.
  • To develop abilities and skills to carry out independent research

Course Structure

Eligibility

Students must have a BSc (Agri)/ BSc (Agronomy) / BSc Forestry Degree or any equivalent degree to be eligible for the MSc Agronomy Programm

Students need to appear for the CET, i.e. the Common Entrance Test for MSc Agronomy conducted by GH Raisoni University for the academic year.

Admissions for this postgraduate programme are on a merit basis. The admissions will be based on CET for the current year organized by the Maharashtra Agricultural Universities Examination Board (MAUEB) and CGPA of the graduate degree exam in the proportion of 70:30 without weights, respectively. Minimum 55% marks for open category students and 50% marks for SC, ST, VJ (a), NT(b), NT(c), NT (d), OBC, SBC, SEBC, EWS PH category students is compulsory for admission in MSc in (Agri)in the horticulture programme.

Study at GHRU for a successful future & drive your career in the right direction with our M.Sc Agri in Agronomy programs

Admission Procedure

  • The University will publish admission notification in papers, the University's site, the notice board of the University, and other media before the beginning of each cycle.
  • List of provisional candidates chosen for admission / shortlisted dependent on merit will be shown on the notification board of the University/University's site/or the students will be notified directly of their admission after the last date of made application.The admitted candidate will need to produce a mark sheet of the passing exam within a month of the due date of affirmation.
  • The students can also apply whose results of the required exam are about to declare. They will get provisional seats. These students, nonetheless, should produce the previous year mark sheet/School/College certificate as proof for required qualification criteria before the due date. If a candidate failed to do so, the provisional admission of the student would not be confirmed. The provisional admission will be forfeit.
  • If an applicant admitted under provisional admission (by point (c) above) couldn't acquire the necessary mark to satisfy the requirement and qualification, then the temporary entry stands cancelled.
  • The application made by the student might be dismissed because of any of the accompanying reasons:
    1. The student does not satisfy the qualification conditions.
    2. The required fees aren't paid.
    3. The application form isn't completed or signed by the candidate and their parent, guardian, wherever required.
    4. Necessary documents for admission are not encased.
  • Enrolment /Registration number will be allotted to the student by the University after confirmation and prepayment of several of the actual charges.
  • Admission rules as outlined by the University will be applicable for all admission procedures occasionally.

Careers

Further Studies:

MSc in Agronomy graduates can develop a career as agriculture specialist, Agriculturist, agronomist, chemical and fertilizer research specialist, Crop consultant, Agri sales manager etc. Agronomy Graduates are high in demand as there has been a growth in this sector. With an ever-increasing public and private sector market for Agronomist and agriculture specialists, this field has great potential. This sector offers plenty of jobs in the private and government sectors as well.

Job Opportunities

Here are the job opportunities that are available after MSc (Agri) in Agronomy

  • Agriculture Specialist
  • Agronomist
  • Soil and crop consultant
  • Agriculture Sales Manager
  • Agriculturist
  • Ecologist
  • Crop and Soil Management
  • Soil Conservationist
  • Field Researcher
  • Lecturer