MSc Agriculture Plant Pathology | Shoolini University

Eligibility: BSc Agriculture/Horticulture/ Forestry with 6/10 OGPA or 60%.

Duration: 2 years
Admission Criteria: Shoolini University's multiple choice entrance test, and faculty interaction

Eligibility : BSc Agriculture/Horticulture/ Forestry with 6/10 OGPA or 60%.

Duration : 2 years
Admission Criteria : Shoolini University's multiple choice entrance test, and faculty interaction

MSc Agriculture (Plant Pathology) at Shoolini University is the study of fungi, bacteria, viruses, nematodes, and other microbes that cause plant diseases. The focus is on understanding how hosts, pathogens, and environments interact to cause plant diseases and methods to control them. Students are trained to specialise in plant health so groom experts in identifying the symptoms of different plant diseases, disease management and treatment through chemicals.

Faculty members at Shoolini University are an alumnus of leading global and Indian campuses such as NIH, Oxford, IIT and more.

Located at the foothills of the Himalayas, along with a rural setting and clean air, Shoolini University provides the right environment for study of agriculture.

Research Opportunities

Fungual Pathology | Viral Pathology | Bacterial Pathology

Global Links

Academic collaborations with universities in USA, UK, Korea, Taiwan, etc.

Real-Life Projects

Crop cafeteria and milk unit for field practicals. Kalaghat Farm for research and demonstration purposes.

Agri-Careers

Diverse, high-paying career paths in sectors like agribusiness, agricultural research, and sustainable practices.

MSc Agriculture (Plant Pathology) Career Opportunities

Gazetted Post (Agriculture Extension Officer, Agriculture Development Officer, Horticulture Extension Officer etc.)
Marketing officer Research and Development officer in Private Companies

Non-Gazetted Post (Junior Extension Officer, Village Level Worker etc.)
Subject Matter Specialist in Plant Protection (KVK)

Agriculture Officer in banks
Technical officer in plant quarantine
Opening of Agri-clinics

Program Details

Semester Fee Structure

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Top Faculty

Y S Negi

Alumnus (University of California, Berkeley, & HP University, Shimla), Ex (Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry).

D D Sharma

PhD in Extension Education, PAU Ludhiana, More than 3 decades of experience in teaching, research, and extension services.

Ravinder Nath

PhD (Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Solan), member Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA); More than 25 years of work experience