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M.Sc. Agriculture in Agronomy

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    M.Sc. Agriculture in Agronomy

    M.Sc. (Ag.) in Agronomy is a 2 year’s Post Graduate Level program. This 2 years duration includes 4 semesters, with each semester lasting a period of 6 months. During each semester, students will face separate sets of theoretical subjects as well as practical sessions. Apart from those subjects, seminars, and Research work (Thesis work) also play an important role in M.Sc. (Ag.) in the Agronomy program.

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    Eligibility Criteria

    B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture with a minimum 60% marks (4 years) + Personal Interview

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    3.12 Lakhs / Annum

    Average Salary Received

    4.2 Lakhs / Annum

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    100%

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    Curriculum / Syllabus

    • Semester 1
    • Semester 2
    • Semester 3
    • Semester 4

    1st Semester

    Sl No Type of Course Course Code Course title Hours per week Credits
    Lecture Practical
    1 Core courses CC AGR 506 Agronomy of Major Cereals and pulses 2 0 2(2+0)
    2 Core courses CC AGR 503 Principles and practices of weed management 2 2 3(2+1)
    3 Core courses CC AGR 501 Modern concepts in crop production 3 0 3(3+0)
    4 Core courses CC AGR 502 Principles and practices of soil fertility and nutrient management 2 2 3(2+1)
    5 Minor courses MC BCP 507 Crop growth analysis and productivity modeling 2 2 3(2+1)
    6 Supporting courses SC AES 501 Information Technology in Agriculture 1 2 2(1+1)
    7 Common courses CO EXT 501 Technical writing and communication skills 0 2 1(0+1)
    8 Common courses CO EXT 502 Library and information services 0 2 1(0+1)
    No. of hours 24
    Total Credits 18(12+6)

    2nd Semester

    Sl No Type of Course Course Code Course title Hours per week Credits
    Lecture Practical
    1 Core courses CC AGR 507 Agronomy of Oilseed, Fibre & Sugar Crops 2 2 3(2+1)
    2 Core courses CC AGR 504 Principles & Practices of Water Management 2 2 3(2+1)
    3 Core courses CC AGR 513 Principles & Practices of Organic Farming 2 2 3(2+1)
    4 Minor courses MC SSAC 508 Soil, Water, Air Pollution 2 2 3(2+1)
    5 Supporting courses SC AES 502 Basic Sampling Techniques & Experiment Design 3 2 4(3+1)
    6 Common courses CO EXT 503 Intellectual Property Rights & Its Management in Agriculture 1 0 1(1+0)
    7 Common courses CO SSAC 505 Basic Concepts in Laboratory Techniques 1 2 1(0+1)
    No. of hours 25
    Total Credits 18(12+6)

    3rd Semester

    Sl No Type of Course Course Code Course title Hours per week Credits
    Lecture Practical
    1 Minor courses MC SSAC 510 Analytical techniques and instrumental methods in soil and plant analysis 0 4 2(0+2)
    2 Common courses CO EXT 504 Agricultural research, research ethics and rural development programmes 1 0 1(1+0)
    3 MS AGR 550 Master’s Seminar 1 0 1(1+0)
    No. of hours 6
    Total Credits 4(2+2)

    4th Semester

    Sl No Type of Course Course Code Course title Hours per week Credits
    Lecture Practical
    1 MR AGR 560 Master’s research 0 60 30(0+30)
    No. of hours 60
    Total Credits 30(0+30)

    Program Educational Objective

    • PO1 Agricultural knowledge: Get in-depth scientific knowledge on various branches of agronomy i.e. soil and crop management, crop production and factors affecting crop growth and development.
    • PO2 Problem identification and solution: Develop the ability to identify and overcome the problems encountered by farmers in their day-to-day life regarding crop production.
    • PO1 Agricultural knowledge: Get in-depth scientific knowledge on various branches of agronomy i.e. soil and crop management, crop production and factors affecting crop growth and development.
    • PO2 Problem identification and solution: Develop the ability to identify and overcome the problems encountered by farmers in their day-to-day life regarding crop production.
    • PO3 Use of modern techniques: Application of ICT (Information and Communication Technologies), GIS and remote sensing and digital farming for increasing the production efficiency and conservation of natural resource base.
    • PO4 Business principles: Implementation of knowledge of agricultural economics, farm management and budgeting and business principles.
    • PO5 Decision making: Application of statistical methods for decision-making in agricultural practices.
    • PO6 Entrepreneurship and employability: Opportunity to start new business and create jobs for the society.

    Programme Specific Outcomes

    • PSO1 Achieve good knowledge on the production technology of various field crops, organic farming and natural farming.
    • PSO2 Develop the ability to understand and analyze the current issues in agriculture, both in national and international level.
    • PSO3 Understand the practices of irrigation, drainage, nutrient management and weed management.
    • PSO4 Develop the ability to collect and analysis of the data related to crop performance.
    • PSO5 Understand the principles of producing maximum crop yield under extreme weather conditions i.e. flood, drought, soil salinity.
    • PSO6 Understand the role of agronomist in addressing the issues of food security and environmental stability.

    Fee Structure

    Courses Offered
    (2 semesters per year)    		 Fee Per Semester (A) (Rs.) One Time Fee (B) (Rs.) 1st Semester Fee (A+B) (Rs.) Total Course Fee (Rs.) 7th & 8th Semester – Exam Fee for OJT/RW (Rs.)
    M.Sc. Agriculture in Agronomy 50,000 29,000 79,000 2,29,000 –

    Modes of Payment

    ‘The Neotia University’

    Bank of Baroda
    A/C No. 6595020000033
    IFSC Code : BARB0VJOKOL
    Branch : SME Branch, Kolkata-700001

    Students can make the payment of Fee by following modes

    • 1. Demand Draft in the name of
      The Neotia University
    • 2. Cheque in the name of
      The Neotia University
    • 3. Online Payment of
      The Neotia University website

    Residential Facilities

    The University is equipped with avant-garde Infrastructure. We offer a rather impressive array of facilities viz smart classrooms, modern laboratories, conference and seminar halls, Wi-Fi enabled campus, a high-tech Learning Resource Centre, state-of-the-art IT Centre, clean and airy student residences, mess serving wholesome meals, indoor and outdoor sport facilities including a plush new gymnasium with latest equipments. Campus Banking Facilities, Doctor-on-call and Hospital Linkages are also available to enhance the student’s convenience.

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    How to Apply

    Step 1

    Sign up /Fill up the Application Form

    Step 2

    Appear for Admission Entrance Test

    Step 3

    Test Results

    Step 4

    Provisional Admission

    Step 5

    Final Admission

    Step 1:

    Sign up /Fill up the Application Form

    The student must first complete the Registration/Enquiry Form via the TNU website (www.tnu.in) or any other online platform that provides access to the TNU Registration/Enquiry link. Upon submitting the Registration Form, the student will receive a link via email, SMS, or WhatsApp to complete the Application Form. The Admission Counsellor at TNU will assist in filling out the form. Upon submission, a unique application number will be assigned to the student.

    Step 2:

    Appear for Admission Entrance Test

    All undergraduate course applicants are required to take an admission entrance examination. Once the Application Form is submitted, the Admission Test option will become available on the Student Dashboard. By selecting this link, students can complete the test at their convenience from any location. Students applying for lateral entry into postgraduate courses are exempt from this test. A distinct admission test will be organized for PhD candidates.

    Step 3:

    Test Results

    Within 24 hrs. of Admisison Test, the test results will be available at student’s Dashboard. 40% is the qualifying marks for the test.

    Step 4:

    Provisional Admission

    Following the submission of the Application Form, if the student successfully passes the entrance examination, they may secure provisional admission in their chosen and available course by remitting a fee of Rs.10,000/-. The payment procedure and link are provided above. Upon completion of the payment via TNU’s Payment Gateway, a receipt will be generated and can be accessed on the student’s Dashboard.

    Step 5:

    Final Admission

    After students receive their H.S (10+2) marks and meet TNU’s eligibility requirements for a specific course, they may secure final admission by remitting the outstanding balance of the first semester fee. Once the final admission fee is paid, a UID number will be generated for the student, allowing them to attend classes. The provisional start date for classes is set for August 1, 2025.

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    Important Dates

    Online Registration Starts From Started from January 2026
    Provisional Admission Started from January 2026
    Entrance Examination Date March 2026 to July 2026
    Declare of Test Results Within 24 hours of appearing the test
    Last date of Admission *The final date for Admissions will be as per UGC Guidelines.

    FAQs

    What are the qualifying criteria to take admission?

    B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture with a minimum 60% marks (4 years) + Personal Interview

    No, Personal Interview will be taken before admission.

    Admission fees-29000/- + Semester fees-50,000/-

    No other fees required.

    UGC approval.

    University have 35 Professors in this department.

    No, University scholarship will not be given to any master degree student.

    Yes, Student will get placement support.

    Student need to get filled up online application form (Post Graduate Form) by paying Rs.500/-

    Yes, student get placement after this course.

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