M.Sc. in Agriculture programs are 2- year long full- time course divided into 4 semesters, with each semester lasting a period of 6 months. We are providing an M.Sc. Agriculture degree with the following specializations:
M.Sc. Agriculture (with specialization in Agronomy)
The course is designed to offer eligible candidates, advanced insight into the means of providing options for sustainable agriculture for both the wellness of the environment and humans who consume agricultural produce.
Students are taught the proper ways to communicate with the public, farmers and fellow scientists through a wide range of methods. With an increase in the need for new ways to improve sustainable agricultural practices, the discipline is fast gaining popularity in the country, in both government and private sectors.
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Eligibility Criteria |
Duration |
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B.Sc. Agriculture/ Horticulture from a Recognized university with 50% marks |
2 year |
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SEMESTER–I |
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COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
TYPE |
HOURS |
CREDIT |
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L |
T |
P |
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MSAG101 |
Modern concepts in crop production |
C |
3 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
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MSAG102 |
Principles & practices of soil fertility & nutrient management |
C |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
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MSAG103 |
Principles & practices of weed management |
C |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
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MSAG104 |
Principles & practices of water management |
C |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
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MSTAT181 |
Statistical methods for applied science |
Supporting |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
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MPGS182 |
Intellectual property & Its mgt in agriculture |
Common |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
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MSAG181 |
Communication skill & personality development |
Supporting |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
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14 |
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PRACTICALS |
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MSAG191 |
Principles & practices of soil fertility & nutrient management |
C |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
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MSAG192 |
Principles & practices of weed management |
C |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
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MSAG193 |
Principles & practices of water management |
C |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
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MSAG194 |
Library & information services |
Common |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
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TOTAL |
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18 |
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SEMESTER–II |
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COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
TYPE |
HOURS |
CREDIT |
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L |
T |
P |
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MSAG201 |
Conservation Agriculture |
C |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
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MSAG202 |
Agronomy of major cereal & pulses |
C |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
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MSAG203 |
Agronomy of oilseed, fiber & sugart crops |
C |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
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MSAG204 |
Agrostology & Agroforestry |
C |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
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MSAG204 |
Agronomy of medicinal,aromatic & under utilized crops |
C |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
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MSTAT281 |
Experimental design |
Supporting |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
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MPGS281 |
Agriculture research, research ethics & rural development programmes |
Common |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
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12 |
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PRACTICALS |
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MSAG291 |
Conservation Agriculture |
C |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
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MSAG292 |
Agronomy of oilseed, fiber & sugar crops |
C |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
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MSAG293 |
Agronomy of medicinal, aromatic & underutilized crops |
C |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
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MSAG294 |
Agrostology & Agroforestry |
C |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
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TOTAL |
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16 |
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SEMESTER–III |
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COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
TYPE |
HOURS |
CREDIT |
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L |
T |
P |
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MSAG301 |
Dryland farming & watershed management |
C |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
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MSAG302 |
Cropping system & sustainable agriculture |
C |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
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MSAG303 |
Principles & practices of organic farming |
C |
2 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
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MSAG304 |
Agronomy of fodder & forage crops |
C |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
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MAUT001 |
Disaster management |
Audit |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
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8 |
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PRACTICAL |
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MSAG391 |
Dry land farming & watershed management |
C |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
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MSAG392 |
Principles & practices of organic farming |
C |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
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MSAG393 |
Agronomy of fodder & forage crops |
C |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
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MSAG394 |
Master ‘s Seminar |
C |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
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MPGS391 |
Technical writing & communication skill |
Common |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
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MPGS392 |
Basic concept in laboratory techniques |
Common |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
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MSAG395 |
Master’s research |
PJ |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
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TOTAL |
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16 |
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SEMESTER–IV |
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COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
TYPE |
HOURS |
CREDIT |
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L |
T |
P |
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PRACTICAL |
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MSAG491 |
Master Research (Thesis & Viva – Voce) |
PJ
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0 |
0 |
40 |
20 |
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TOTAL |
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70 |
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