Agricultural Science

Admissions India - Agricultural Science

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Admission Criteria

For the majority of the programs, admission is done through a National level entrance examination conducted by SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly known as SRM University) or authorized/statutory boards or agencies. For few programs, admission is done directly. In addition to the above, the eligibility for admission is subject to fulfilling the requirement of minimum marks in the qualifying examination as well.

Non-Entrance Based Programs

Admission is done based on fulfilling the requirement of minimum marks in the qualifying examination.

Agricultural Sciences

  • Undergraduate Programs
  • Postgraduate Programs

Selection Procedure

Steps

  1. Candidates will be called for counseling based on the fulfilling requirement of minimum marks in the qualifying examination.
    Candidates can choose their program in a particular campus
    a. fulfilling the eligibility criteria and
    b. subject to the availability of seats at that point of time.
  2. Upon selection of programme, tuition fees, and other applicable fees have to be paid at the time of counseling
  3. Provisional Allotment Letter (PAL) will be issued to confirm the candidate’s admission
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Under Graduate

DEGREEDURATIONELIGIBILITY

B.Sc. (Hons.) – Horticulture

4 Years

H.Sc. / Equivalent – Academic Stream: Candidates seeking admission into B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture and B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture programme must have passed the Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) conducted by any recognized Board / University, with any one of the following subject group :

  • Group I : Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics
  • Group II : Physics, Chemistry and Biology
  • Group III : Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
  • Group IV: Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology
  • Group V : Physics, Chemistry and Forestry
  • Group VI : Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Agriculture
  • Group VII : Physics, Chemistry and Agriculture

H.Sc. – Vocational Stream: Biology and Agricultural Practices as vocational subject including theory & practicals
Eligible Minimum Qualifying Marks: 50% aggregate marks.

B.Sc. (Hons.) – Agriculture

4 Years

H.Sc. / Equivalent – Academic Stream: Candidates seeking admission into B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture and B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture programme must have passed the Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) conducted by any recognized Board / University, with any one of the following subject group :

  • Group I: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics
  • Group II: Physics, Chemistry and Biology
  • Group III: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics
  • Group IV: Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology
  • Group V: Physics, Chemistry and Forestry
  • Group VI: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Agriculture
  • Group VII: Physics, Chemistry and Agriculture

H.Sc. – Vocational Stream: Biology and Agricultural Practices as vocational subject including theory & practicals
Eligible Minimum Qualifying Marks: 50% aggregate marks.

Post Graduate

DEGREEDURATIONELIGIBILITY
M.Sc. (Ag.) – Agronomy2B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture / B.Sc Agriculture
M.Sc. (Ag.) – Genetics and Plant Breeding2B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture / B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture / B.Sc Agriculture / B.Sc Horticulture / B.Tech Horticulture / B.Sc Forestry / B.Tech Agricultural Biotechnology / B.Tech Biotechnology
M.Sc. (Hort.) – Fruit Science2B.Sc (Hons.) Horticulture / B.Sc Horticulture / B.Tech Horticulture / B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture / B.Sc Agriculture
M.Sc. (Ag.) – Plant Pathology2B.Sc Agriculture / B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture / B.Sc Horticulture / B.Sc (Hons.) Horticulture / B.Sc Forestry / B.Sc (Hons.) Forestry / B.Sc Sericulture / B.Sc (Hons.) Sericulture
M.Sc. (Agri.) – Agricultural Economics 2B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture / B.Sc Agriculture / B.Sc Horticulture / B.Sc (Hons.) Horticulture / B.Sc Forestry / B.Sc (Hons.) Forestry / B.Tech Horticulture / B.Sc (Hons.) Sericulture / B.Sc Home Science / B.Sc (Hons.) Food Nutrition and Dietetics / B.Tech. Agricultural Information Technology / B.Sc Agri-Business Management / B.Sc (Hons.) Agri-Business Management / B.Sc (Hons.) Agricultural Marketing and Co-operation  
M.Sc. (Agri.) –  Agricultural Extension Education 2B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture / B.Sc Agriculture / B.Sc Horticulture / B.Sc (Hons.) Horticulture / B.Sc Forestry / B.Sc (Hons.) Forestry) / B.Tech Horticulture /  B.Sc (Hons.) Sericulture / B.Sc Home Science / B.Sc (Hons.) Food Nutrition and Dietetics / B.Tech. Agricultural Information Technology / B.Sc Agri-Business Management / B.Sc (Hons.) Agri-Business Management
M.Sc. (Agri.) – Entomology2B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture / B.Sc (Hons.) Horticulture / B.Sc Agriculture / B.Sc Horticulture / B.Tech Horticulture / B.Sc Forestry / B.Sc (Hons.) Forestry) / B.Sc (Hons.) Sericulture
M.Sc. (Agri.) – Soil Science 2B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture / B.Sc Agriculture / B.Sc Horticulture / B.Sc (Hons.) Horticulture / B.Sc Forestry /  B.Sc (Hons.) Forestry / B.Sc Sericulture / B.Sc (Hons.) Sericulture
M.Sc. (Hort.) – Vegetable Science2B.Sc. Horticulture / B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture / B.Tech. Horticulture / B.Sc. Agriculture / B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture
M.Sc. (Hort.) – Floriculture and Landscaping2B.Sc. Horticulture / B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture / B.Tech. Horticulture / B.Sc. Agriculture / B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture / B. Tech. Biotechnology
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Programs Offered

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CampusDegreeBranch With SpecializationIntakeDuration (Years)Fees
KTRB Sc (Hons)Horticulture9041,20,000Agricultural Sciences Under Graduate Full TimeH.Sc. / Equivalent - Academic Stream: Candidates seeking admission into B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture and B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture programme must have passed the Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) conducted by any recognized Board / University, with any one of the following subject group : Group I : Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics Group II : Physics, Chemistry and Biology Group III : Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics Group IV: Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology Group V : Physics, Chemistry and Forestry Group VI : Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Agriculture Group VII : Physics, Chemistry and Agriculture H.Sc. - Vocational Stream: Biology and Agricultural Practices as vocational subject including theory & practicals Eligible Minimum Qualifying Marks: 50% aggregate marks.*Programs will be offered subject to the approval of AICTE
KTRB Sc (Hons)Agriculture18041,80,000Agricultural Sciences Under GraduateFull TimeH.Sc. / Equivalent - Academic Stream: Candidates seeking admission into B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture and B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture programme must have passed the Higher Secondary Examination (10+2) conducted by any recognized Board / University, with any one of the following subject group : Group I: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Mathematics Group II: Physics, Chemistry and Biology Group III: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics Group IV: Physics, Chemistry, Botany and Zoology Group V: Physics, Chemistry and Forestry Group VI: Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Agriculture Group VII: Physics, Chemistry and Agriculture H.Sc. - Vocational Stream: Biology and Agricultural Practices as vocational subject including theory & practicals Eligible Minimum Qualifying Marks: 50% aggregate marks.*Programs will be offered subject to the approval of AICTE
KTRM.Sc. Agriculture - Agronomy1521,20,000Agricultural Sciences Post GraduateFull Time
KTRM.Sc. Agriculture - Genetics and Plant Breeding1021,20,000Agricultural Sciences Post GraduateFull Time
KTRM.Sc. Horticulture - Fruit Science1021,20,000Agricultural Sciences Post GraduateFull Time
KTRM.Sc. Agriculture - Plant Pathology1021,20,000Agricultural Sciences Post GraduateFull Time
KTRM.Sc.Agriculture - Agricultural Economics1021,20,000Agricultural Sciences Post GraduateFull Time
KTRM.Sc.Horticulture - Vegetable Science 1021,20,000Agricultural Sciences Post GraduateFull Time
KTRM.ScAgriculture - Entomology1021,20,000Post GraduateFull Time
KTRM.Sc.Agriculture - Soil Science 1021,20,000Post GraduateFull Time
KTRM.Sc.Agriculture - Agricultural Extension Education1021,20,000Post GraduateFull Time
KTRM.Sc.Horticulture - Floriculture and Landscaping1021,20,000Agricultural Sciences Post GraduateFull Time
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How to Apply

Apply Online with e-payment

Use the URL: https://applications.srmist.edu.in/agricultural-sciences-form to register and pay online.

Instructions

  • All fields marked with*  in the application form are mandatory to be filled.
  • Please keep the following self-attested scanned documents ready before filling the application form:
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    • Signature Image: Size should be between 10 KB and 200 KB with the dimension of 3.5 CM X 1.5 CM.
  • After successful submission of the application form, an application number will be generated. Save that number for future reference and communications.
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Career Opportunities

Diverse career opportunities exist in agricultural production; agricultural marketing; agricultural processing; agricultural export; agricultural education; agricultural research, administration in Government, banking sector, civil society organizations, non-government organizations; agro-industries; agricultural communication etc. Pathway vary for each job in agriculture.

Own Farm

Set up your own farm in your native place and profitably produce agri/horticultural products and become a model farmer

Scientist / Teacher

Pursue higher studies (PG, Ph.D, Post-doctoral) and work in National and International Agricultural Education Institutes and Agricultural Research Organizations (ICAR, IRRI, ICRISAT, IFPRI etc), agricultural Service Organizations (WORLD BANK, FAO)

Extension Specialist

Jobs in Government / Non-Government Organizations / Agribusiness Companies and contribute to knowledge sharing with farmers

Administration

Become an IAS / IPS / IFS Officer and contribute to public governance. Success rate agricultural graduates 12 -19 %.

Agribusiness and management

Become a CEO by setting up agro processing centres, agri-marketing agencies, agricultural export, nurseries, renewable energy, farm implements; bioproducts

Banking

Loan officers / Financial managers in nationalized and private banks

Expert

Consultancy in urban farming, farmer education, landscaping, organic farming, agricultural communication

Jobs in agriculture industries

Sales / Marketing / Farm managers in fertilizer, sugar, agrochemical, processed food, fruits, flowers, vegetables, landscaping, organic products

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Scholarship, Loans & Study Resources

Our intention is to ensure world-class higher education affordable. SRMIST has ongoing collaboration with a number of banking & funding organizations. These organisations enable students and parents to explore scholarship and education loan assistance.

SRMIST scholarship program is a practice effort to help meritorious students with lesser means to benefit in their higher educational attainment goals. Further, educational loan assistance is only facilitated by SRMIST. Those interested in securing education loans are requested to get information directly from these organisations.

Fees

Financial Aid

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  • Withdrawal for Engineering, Management and MCA courses will be as per AICTE norms.
  • Withdrawal for all other courses will be as per UGC norms subject to directions of the statutory bodies.