The Guide to Agronomy courses in India
                     
The Guide to Agronomy courses in India  



The Guide to Agronomy courses in India 

 

What is the meaning of Agronomy? 

Agronomy is the branch of Science that deals with the utilizing plants to produce fuels, fiber, and 
food. It is about the management of Soil and Crop production. Some of its sub-disciplinary branches 
are Plant Genetics, Plant Physiology, Meteorology, Soil Science. It involves the study of various 
essential aspects like – the properties of Soil, the essential nutrients that the soil need for the 
effective crop production and the important factors that impact the growth of the crop including 
climatic conditions, fertilizers used, pesticides, water availability etc. 

Need for Agronomy courses 

The aspirants willing to start their career in the field of Agronomy should pursue the courses like 
B.Sc. and​ M.Sc. Agriculture​ to know about the latest and scientific techniques for crop production 


while conserving the natural resources and protecting the environment. The candidates will also 
learn about the properties of Soil and its management according to the crops, application of 
essential nutrients for the effective growth of the crops, control of pests, weeds, etc. to enhance the 
production of crops. There are a number of Colleges in North India offering M.Sc. Agriculture 
courses to develop experts in the field of Agronomy. ​Dolphin (PG) College of Science & Agriculture​ is 
one of the best Colleges in Punjab offering this valuable 2-year degree program. 

M.Sc. Agriculture course details 

● This degree program is of 2 years duration which is divided into 4 semesters. In each 
six months long semester, the aspirant has to face various theoretical and practical 
subjects. 

● The eligibility for this valuable degree program is that the aspirant must pass 4 years 
Graduation-B.Sc. in following Subjects: Horticulture, Forestry, ABM, Agri Biotechnology, 
B.Sc.(Agriculture)​, B.Sc.(Hons) in Science Stream. Also, the candidates must score 
aggregate marks of 50% in the graduation with the previously mentioned subjects. 

● The aspirants will learn the following subjects during their 2-year degree program: 
Agriculture Economics, Agronomy, Extensive Education, Dairy Science, Animal 
Husbandry, Soil Science, Chemistry, Horticulture, Botany, Plant Pathology and other 
relevant subjects. 

● Job Opportunities 


● Our country is an Agricultural Country and is the second largest producer of crops in the 
world. Over 60% of people depend on Agriculture for their livelihood. The experts in this 
field are in-demand professionals as it offers a wide scope of career opportunities. The 
various job types for the postgraduates of this sector are:- 

● Agriculture Scientist: ​A person who studies about the methods and techniques to 
improve the quality and quantity of crop production. 

● Agriculturist​ is the one who practices agriculture and study about the techniques of 
cultivating the soil. 

● Senior Research Associate: ​One can work in various agricultural research institutes. 
● Agriculture Technician:​ A person who collects samples from crops and animals to 

assist scientists in biology or life science experiments. 
● Seed Technologist:​ The one who concerns about seed testing, seed germination and 

various crucial factors that help to improve seed quality and profitability. 
● Teacher:​ These postgraduates can also work as a​ ​teacher in Agriculture Colleges. 

 

Other various suitable job posts for agriculture professionals are Quality Assurance Officer, 
Productions Manager, Operation Manager, Farm Manager, Agriculture Loan Officer(In banks), 
Assistant Plantation Manager, Territory Manager, Trial Coordinator, Technical Manager, etc.