The M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agricultural Entomology programme at Rabindranath Tagore University is a two-year post-graduate programme that gives students an in-depth understanding of insects. To address insect biodiversity and conservation across the biological food chain, as well as reduce the damaging effects of insect pests and the associated monetary losses. the ability to carry out different plant protection sectors, proficiency in identifying and managing pests, beekeeping, identifying the major insect pests of crops and their natural enemies, and IPM tactics.
Duration of programme
Level of Study
Current concept of pest management.
Impact of weather factors on the population fluctuation of insect pests
The role of insects in agroecosystems and their relationship with their factors
Research for sustainable agriculture and plant protection.
PEO2: Teaching entomology to students and creating competent and productive human resources for doing pertinent research on agricultural, ecological pest management, and natural resource management
B.Sc. in (Agriculture/Forestry/Horticulture), or any other relevant equivalent degree
SC/ST/OBC/GEN- 50%
