Programme Overview

The M.Sc. Agronomy is a postgraduate programme in agriculture that focuses on the scientific principles and practices of soil management and crop production. It integrates advanced concepts from soil science, plant physiology, and environmental sciences to enhance sustainable agricultural productivity. The curriculum encompasses key areas such as modern crop production techniques, crop physiology, principles of crop nutrition, herbicide application, advanced irrigation agronomy, agro-meteorology, crop ecology, conservation agronomy, and farming systems. Special emphasis is placed on addressing challenges in arid and drought-prone regions through scientific and innovative approaches. Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills required for diverse career opportunities in research, academia, agribusiness, and agricultural development sectors.

  • 2 Years

    Duration of programme

  • PG

    Level of Study

Key Highlights

Advanced Crop Production Techniques
Soil and Nutrient Management
Climate-Resilient Agronomy Practices
Sustainable Farming Systems Focus
Research-Oriented Practical Learning

How will you benefit

Gain opportunities to pursue careers in teaching and academic research.
Become eligible for research roles, including Junior Research Fellowships at premier institutions such as the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI).
Explore career prospects in the private sector, particularly in applied research, product development, and agribusiness innovation.
Engage in advanced research across universities and government organizations.

What will you study

Understanding plant and soil interactions and functions

Knowledge of diverse cropping practices and sectoral linkages

Comprehension of crop production principles and techniques

Insights into soil fertility, conservation, and management

  • PO-1. To provide handhold exposure to agriculture-based knowledge in Agronomy and Agroforestry and soil science etc.
  • PO-2. To identify and overcome the problems encountered in day-to-day life in agriculture fielded related issues.
  • PO-3. To provide knowledge dissemination regarding various techniques of farming and farming system in India.
  • PO-4. To make students competitive in pursuing higher studies in the Agriculture field.
  • PO-5. To impart in-depth practical knowledge in the package and practices of various crops.

  • PSO-1. To impart in-depth practical knowledge regarding packages and practices for the cultivation of different crops.
  • PSO-2. To understand and analyze the current issues that are occurring in local and global agriculture and how they will affect futuristic agriculture.
  • PSO-3. To build the manpower for serving the community, especially in rural areas.
  • PSO-4. To identify the problem related to rural areas and face the rural reality during the rural living and learning experience.
  • PSO-5. Enable to recognize and examine the relationships between inputs and outputs in their agricultural field to make effective and profitable decisions. To understand the mechanics of agri-preneurship.
  • PSO-6. To provide knowledge on working cultivation practices of different crops in the different field areas and their farm implements
  • PSO-7. To get blended knowledge related to packages and practices for the cultivation of different crops growing from ancient to modern agricultural.

  • PEO-1. To provide students with an experiential-based research opportunity designed to translate content provided in coursework to reality.
  • PEO-2. The students will acquaint with subject-related knowledge along with developing a connection between practical solutions and theory.
  • PEO-3. To enhance the both visibility and impact of post-graduate programs in agricultural sciences and provide students with a pathway for manifesting their career objectives.
  • PEO-4. To prepare students to become outstanding educators or practitioners in agricultural disciplines.

Curriculum

  • Modern Concepts in Crop Production,Principles and Practices of Water Management,Cropping System and Sustainable Agriculture,Dryland Farming and Watershed Management,Principles & Practices of Organic Farming,Soil Biology and Biochemistry,Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques for Soils and Crop Studies,Statistical Methods and Applied Sciences,Intellectual Property and its Management in Agriculture,Library and Information Services,Technical Writing and Communications Skills,

  • Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management,Principles and Practices of Weed Management,Soil Fertility and Fertilizer use,Soil Water and Air Pollution,Experimental Design,Basic Concepts in Laboratory Techniques,Agriculture Research, Research | Ethics and Rural Development Program,Disaster Management

CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY

Agriculturist
Agronomist
Ecologist
Agriculture Sales Manager

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

B.Sc. in (Agriculture), or any other relevant equivalent degree

SC/ST/OBC/GEN- 50%

 

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