The MS Swaminathan School of Agriculture, named after the legendary ‘Father of Green Revolution in India’, drives inspiration from his contributions in introducing and developing high-yielding varieties of wheat in the county.
The agricultural industry is undergoing a critical phase of adaptation and change as it faces numerous environmental and social challenges. Growth and development of agriculture is important for the overall economic development as the expansion of market for industrial goods and services hinges on agriculture growth.
Agriculture sector demands trained human resource in its various sub-disciplines, especially scientific agriculture. Dedicated faculty members with extensive teaching, extension work, and research experience are able to effectively interact and relate with students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
VISION OF SCHOOL
Be globally relevant to stakeholders on a continuous basis in dynamic and competitive environment.
MISSION OF SCHOOL
- MISSION-1: To focus on making agriculture productive, attractive, and sustainable through innovative, scientific and climate smart technologies.
- MISSION-2: To instil in our graduates a variety of technical and managerial skills to prepare them to take global leadership roles in production, processing, and supply chain management in agriculture.
- MISSION-3: To work for the food and nutritional security in the Himalayan region.
HighLights
Four-year graduate degree programme as per ICAR guidelines.
Emphasis on scientific agriculture with focus on resource-use efficiency.
Students have access to skill development with the SPRINT programme.
Prepare agri-graduates for variety of career choices with lucrative packages.
Academic collaborations with universities in USA, UK, Korea, Taiwan, etc.
Placements with industry giants.
Programs
| PROGRAM | DURATION | ELIGIBILITY |
|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) Agriculture | 4 years | 10+2 in PCM/ PCB with minimum 60% marks |
| MSc Agriculture (Agricultural Extension and Communication) | 2 years | BSc Agriculture/Horticulture/ Forestry with 6/10 OGPA or 60%. |
| MSc Agriculture (Agronomy) | 2 years | BSc Agriculture/Horticulture/ Forestry with 6/10 OGPA or 60%. |
| MSc Agriculture (Plant Pathology) | 2 years | BSc Agriculture/Horticulture/ Forestry with 6/10 OGPA or 60%. |
| MSc Agriculture (Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry) | 2 years | BSc Agriculture/Horticulture/ Forestry with 6/10 OGPA or 60%. |
| MSc Agriculture Genetics & Plant Breeding | 2 years | BSc Agriculture/Horticulture/ Forestry with 6/10 OGPA or 60%. |
| PhD Agriculture | 3 Years | Four year graduation degree by research or Master’s degree in related discipline with minimum 55% marks |
Still have Queries? Contact Us
Please fill in the form and an expert from the admissions office will call you in the next 4 working hours.