FAQs
Q: What is the eligibility criteria for admission into M.Sc. in Extension Education?
A: The basic eligibility criteria for this course require a B.Sc. degree with a minimum aggregate mark of 50%.
Q: What is the difference between agricultural extension and education extension?
A: Agricultural extension is the application of scientific research and new knowledge to agricultural practices through farmer education. While education extension practitioners can be found throughout the world, usually working for government agencies.
Q: What are the entrance exam to pursue extension education?
A: Top entrance to pursue extension education are:
- All India Entrance Examination for Agriculture(AIEEA)
- Maharashtra Council of Agriculture Education & Research (MCAER) PG CET
- OUAT Common Entrance Exam
- Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University Common Entrance Exam (AGRICET)
Q: What job roles I can get after completing M.Sc. in extension education?
A: Job roles one can get after completing M.Sc. in extension education are:
- Overseas Education Counselor
- Food Technologist Manager
- Human Health Marketing
- Field Officer
- Research Scientist
Q: What is the average course fee of M.Sc. in extension education?
A: The average course fee to pursue M.Sc. in extension education lies between 25,000 rupees - 1.5 lakh rupees per annum.
Q: What are the recruiting areas after M.Sc. in extension education?
A: The recruiting areas include:
- NGOs
- Banks
- DRDO
- Research institutes
- Private Agri-business firms
- State line departments
Q: What is extension education?
A: Extension Education is the process of teaching rural people how to live better by learning ways to improve their farm, home, and community institutions. It helps in the process of transferring/ spreading the new information and innovations to the farmers.
