MSc Agriculture (Plant Pathology)

The program is taught by a highly qualified faculty team with academic and research backgrounds from top institutions like Oxford, IISc, NIH (USA), and the National Cancer Institute (USA). These experts bring global knowledge and years of hands-on experience to the classroom and lab.

After completing the program, students can work as Plant Pathologists, Crop Protection Experts, Research Scientists, or in seed and pesticide companies, agriculture departments, and research institutes. Many students also qualify for Junior Research Fellowships (JRF) and pursue PhDs or research careers. There is a growing need for plant health experts, which means students can look forward to high-paying and meaningful careers.

Students gain real-world experience through practicals at the Crop Cafeteria, Kalaghat Farm, and small-scale milk unit. They work on identifying, diagnosing, and managing plant diseases in actual field conditions. The university also has academic tie-ups with universities in the USA, UK, Korea, and Taiwan, providing global exposure. Guest lectures, field visits, and industry interactions are regular parts of the program.

Yes, practical training is central to the program. Students spend time in labs and instructional farms, where they study disease symptoms, collect samples, and work with plant protection methods. All infrastructure follows ICAR guidelines.

Graduates of this program get placed in research labs, government departments, agrochemical companies, seed and biotech firms, and academic institutions. With help from the university’s dedicated Placement Cell, students receive training in interviews, communication, and technical skills. Many get placed in top organisations, and the university’s ‘Mission 130’ aims for 100% placements, with top students landing roles in well-known companies and research centres.