M.Sc. Ag. (Agronomy)

Agronomy deals with planning and provision of food in all conditions. It directly contributes in making our country self sufficient and independent mainly due to its competence of aiding surplus food grain production.

Post Graduation in Agronomy provides wide knowledge on cultivation practices of all crops, horticultural crops, soil, water, fertilizer and similar aspects. Agronomy is a core branch of agriculture and facilitates in crop production and increasing the livelihood of the farmers. 

Future prospects for an Agronomist are always bright and Post Graduates in Agronomy are always in demand in government organizations, semi government organizations and private organizations. The students, after completing Post Graduation in Agronomy, are eligible to attempt for ARS Examination for recruitment of Agriculture Scientist and NET for appointment as Assistant Professor in Universities. They can opt for the job profile of Scientist, Executive in Fertilizer Companies, Pesticide Companies & Herbicides Companies and can also try to attain the post of PO in Banks.

Programme Duration:	2 Years
Eligibility:	B.Sc. degree in Agriculture (4 Years) with a 55% or 5.5 GPA marks for general and 50% for SC/ST category.
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Admission Procedure:	The admission is based on merit, computed on the basis of marks secured in qualifying examination. University also conducts interviews of all applicants before admitting the eligible candidates. Out of the total intake, 40% seats are allotted to students of Uttarakhand under the State Quota and the rest are open to students from all India. In case the allotted percentage of seats of State Quota remains vacant, it will be filled by All India students.