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M.Sc. (Ag.) Soil Science

Duration

2 Yrs

Semesters

4 Sem

Intake

0 Seats

Program Type

PG

Program Overview

Emphasises soil as a vital natural resource for sustainable agriculture. The program covers soil formation, classification, fertility management, soil health, water retention, and ecological sustainability to optimise crop growth and land productivity.

Course Objectives

  •  To impart advanced knowledge of soil properties, processes, and classification in relation to plant growth and land use.
  •  To develop expertise in soil fertility, nutrient management, and soil–plant–water relationships.
  •  To train students in soil chemistry, soil physics, soil biology, and microbiology for sustainable crop production.
  •  To build competence in soil testing, soil survey, land evaluation, and resource mapping using modern tools.
  •  To promote understanding of integrated nutrient management, soil health management, and precision agriculture.
  •  To enhance skills in research methodology, experimental design, statistical analysis, and interpretation of soil data.

Course USP (Unique Selling Points)

Academics

  •  Student–Faculty ratio as per ICAR recommendations
  •  Diverse faculty from major states of India
  •  50% faculty with Ph.D., ICAR-NET, and Gold Medalist credentials
  •  Research-oriented training with 25 patents and 02 research projects

Laboratory & Infrastructure

  •  12 dedicated student laboratories
  •  First soil testing facility in any private university
  •  Mushroom, Vermicomposting, Apiculture, Dairy, and Biopesticide Units
  •  Agriculture Technology Information Centre & Agriculture Museum
  •  Polyhouse (500+ sq. ft.) and Nethouse (400+ sq. ft.)

Agriculture Field Exposure

  •  23 acres of agriculture field with crop cafeteria
  •  Fruit Orchard and Mother Orchard

Key Highlights

Six batches of AC & ABC (MANAGE) programs have been successfully conducted for training agricultural entrepreneurs and providing handholding support for start-ups. More than 60 start-ups have been established, mapped as per Government of India norms.

Tie-Ups & Associations

Industrial Associations

  •  KVKs – Indore, Ratlam, Hoshangabad, Sehore, Raisen
  •  MANAGE, Hyderabad

Academic Tie-Ups

  •  ICAR – Directorate of Onion and Garlic Research (DOGR), Pune
  •  Hemchandracharya North Gujarat University (HNGU), Gujarat
  •  Quest International University, Malaysia
  •  Agricultural & Environmental Technology Development Society (AETDS), Uttarakhand
  •  Garuda Drone Training, Hyderabad

Placements

Central Bank of India, Gram Sevak, Territory Manager, Coromandel, Katyani Organic, Pioneer, Syngenta, Karnataka Agrochemicals, UPL, Kaveri Seeds, Eagle Seeds, Parijat, Neptune, Agromax, and other leading organizations.

Eligibility

  • B.Sc. (Ag.) / B.Sc. (Horti.) or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture / Horticulture with a minimum of 50% marks.
  • Candidates must have completed their graduation from a recognized university or institution.
  • Admission may be granted based on ICAR / CET / University entrance examination norms.
  • Reserved category candidates may receive relaxation in minimum qualifying marks as per university or government rules.
  • Final year students awaiting results may also apply, subject to fulfillment of eligibility criteria at the time of admission.
  • Qualifying and fulfilling the cutoff criteria of the university entrance examination may be required.

Career Opportunities

  • Soil Conservation Officer
  • Agricultural Officer / Extension Officer
  • Subject Matter Specialist (KVKs)
  • Assistant Director of Agriculture (ADA)
  • Agricultural Research Associate / Scientist (ICAR Institutes)
  • Rural Development Officer
  • Soil Specialist
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