FAQ's
Q: Which are the good colleges to pursue UG & PG in Agronomy?
A: Some of the top good colleges are mentioned below:
- Lovely Professional University
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)
- Punjab Agricultural University, College of Agriculture Engineering & Technology, Ludhiana
- Amritsar College of Engineering and Technology, Amritsar
- RIMT University
Q: What is Agronomy?
A: Agronomy is a branch of agriculture focused on plants, particularly food and cash crops. Professionals in this field are concerned with enhancing the grain and seed nutrition, as well as increasing the amount and quality of food.
Q: What is the starting salary in a career in Agronomy?
A: The average starting salary is around 1.5 to 2 Lakhs per annum
Q: What is the minimum qualification required for an M.Sc Degree in Agronomy?
A: The minimum qualification is mentioned below:
- The student should have a Bachelor’s or equivalent degree in science with 50% minimum marks
- The student should have graduated from a recognized college or university
Q: What are the top entrances for a degree in Agronomy?
A: The top entrances are mentioned below:
- OUAT Common Entrance Exam
- LPU NEST
- ICAR Entrance Examination
- GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test Engineering)
Q: Who are the top recruiters in the field of Agronomy?
A: Some of the top recruiters are mentioned below:
- Academic Institutes
- Agricultural Production Companies
- Marketing Companies
- Agri-Finance Banks
Q: What is the top career scope in the field of Agronomy?
A: The popular career/job profiles are mentioned below:
- Agronomist
- Research Associate
- Subject matter specialist
- Corporate agronomist
- Lecturer
Q: What is the Admission Process for Agronomy?
A: The admission process generally varies across the colleges. The admission process for the students is based on the performance in the relevant entrance examination and also often followed by the round of the personal interview, wherein the general aptitude for the course is being tested. There are institutes where there is direct admission which is based on the candidate's performance at the last qualifying exam.
Q: What is the Course duration in Agronomy?
A: The duration of both U.G and P.G course is mentioned below:
- Masters of Science in Agronomy: 2 Years
- Bachelor of science Agronomy: 4 Years
Q: Can I get direct admission into a course in Agronomy?
A: There are institutes where admission is done on the basis of the candidate's performance in the entrance exam. But there are also some institutions or universities where direct admission is done on merit basis.
