Course Overview

Scope of M.Sc. (Agri.) Agronomy

Agronomy is a field of agriculture that focuses on soil management and crop production. It deals with principles, practices of soil, water & crop management. It deals with methods which provide favorable environment to the crop for higher productively with the efficient use of soil fertility, water, labourer and other factors related to crop production. An agronomist develops efficient farming and crop growth practices that allow farmers to maximize their crop production.
After successfully completing M.Sc in Agronomy, students can opt for jobs as Agronomists, Agricultural Scientists, Crop Production Specialist, Crop Scientist, Lab Technician, Assistant Professor, Research Fellow, Farm Associate, Farm Manager, etc. Students can also opt for PhD in Agronomy and pursue research.

Scope of M.Sc. (Agri.) Entomology

An Entomologist investigates the environments of insects as well as their biological evolution. As an entomologist, responsible for discovering and studying new insect species, developing methods to control hazardous insects, and researching and controlling insect-borne diseases.
Entomologist strive to prevent destroying beneficial insects. The widespread use of certain beneficial insects for the biological control of dangerous insects and weeds has received a lot of attention. Currently, entomologists focus their study on "effective pest management," which takes the environment into account, rather than "pest control," which primarily focuses on pest management regardless of environmental consequences. Entomologists analyse biology, roles, and control of insect pests, beneficial insects such as plant pollinators, parasites, and predators, as well as other insects and arthropods (for example, spiders and mites).
Agricultural Entomologists research methods to protect crops from pests while also protecting beneficial species of insects such as bees. They may develop better sorts of "integrated pest management," in which some species are used to control others, thereby minimizing the demand for pesticides, so contribute in the area of creation and implementation of insect pest management and insect sustainability.

Scope of M.Sc. (Agri.) Genetics & Plant Breeding

M.Sc. (Agri.) in Genetics and Plant Breeding is the science of modifying plant features to create desirable qualities and, as a result, increase the quality of nutrition in human. Aspirants will largely research technical techniques for improving varieties and genetic stocks, changing the genetic make-up of plants and developing novel breeding strategies to increase food, feed, and fibre production.

Eligibility Criteria

• Indian Nationals with a four-year Basic degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Sericulture, Forestry and /or related /allied Sciences with an Overall Grade Point Average of 6.00 (60 % Marks)in the basic degree are eligible to get the admission.

• Indian Nationals with foreign degree, children of NRIs/Foreign Nationals with a similar or equivalent degree are also eligible to apply to the Institution for admission but are to be approved by the University of Mysore.