Crop Ecology, Modern techniques of raising field crops, Medicinal and Aromatic crops, Weed Management, Soil Science, Statistical methods for research in field crops, Irrigation Water Management and Seed Production Technology.
Duration
- 2 years 4 semesters
Eligibility
- B.Sc. in Agriculture with minimum 45% marks in aggregate.
Future Prospects
M.Sc. in Agronomy is a postgraduate agriculture course that mainly focuses on providing sustainable agricultural methods for the betterment of the environment as well as for human beings who consume agricultural products. India is an agro-based country because of which the agricultural courses; Agronomy being the core subject have always been in great demand. An agronomist takes care of multiple tasks like Soil mapping, Product Training, Fertilizer Consumption Pattern, Cropping schedule, Handling Technical Queries, Farmers Education, etc.
The students get excellent job offers from various industries, Multi-National Companies (MNCs’). Some of the important job areas include Agriculture/Dairy Industries as Fodder agronomist, Fertilizer Industries, Food Processing Units, Seed Industries, crop production specialist, Seed Production Officer, Agricultural Climatologist, Farm manager, Plant Health Clinics. Students could opt for teaching profession after clearing NET/ could pursue research activities in fields related to Agriculture.
Further Information
An Autonomous College