Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) offers M.Sc degree in a variety of subjects like Agricultural Chemicals, Biochemistry, Seed Science and Technology, Entomology and Plant Pathology. B.Sc holders in Agriculture/Horticulture/Forestry are eligible to apply for most of the courses. B.Sc/B.Tech/B.E holders in Agriculture can try for admissions to M.Sc in Agricultural Engineering.

M.Sc Courses at IARI

• Master of Science in Agricultural Chemicals
• Master of Science in Agricultural Economics
• Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering
• Master of Science in Agricultural Extension
• Master of Science in Agricultural Physics
• Master of Science in Agricultural Statistics
• Master of Science in Agronomy
• Master of Science in Biochemistry
• Master of Science in Bioinformatics
• Master of Science in Computer Application
• Master of Science in Entomology
• Master of Science in Environmental Sciences
• Master of Science in Genetics
• Master of Science in Horticulture
• Master of Science in Nematology
• Master of Science in Plant Genetic Resources
• Master of Science in Plant Pathology
• Master of Science in Plant Physiology
• Master of Science in Post Harvest Technology
• Master of Science in Seed Science and Technology
• Master of Science in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry
• Master of Science in Water Science and Technology

Eligibility Requirements for M.Sc Courses at IARI

Eligible candidate must be a science graduate having obtained the required qualification under 10+2+4/10+2+3/10+1+4 system. Qualification requirements may vary slightly with stream of study.

For M.Sc in Agricultural Economics/ M.Sc in Agricultural Extension

Eligible candidate must have any of the following qualifications.

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
• Bachelor of Science in Dairy Science
• Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Science
• Bachelor of Science in Animal Husbandry
• Bachelor of Science in Fisheries

For M.Sc in Agricultural Engineering

Eligible candidate must have any of the following qualifications.

• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering
• Bachelor of Technology / Bachelor of Engineering in Agricultural Engineering

For M.Sc in Agronomy

B.Sc degree holders in Agriculture in any of the recognized Universities can apply.

For M.Sc in Bioinformatics

Eligible candidate must have any of the following qualifications.

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
• Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics

For M.Sc in Horticulture

Eligible candidate must have any of the following qualifications.

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
• Bachelor of Science in Horticulture

For M.Sc in Post Harvest Technology

Eligible candidate must have any of the following qualifications.

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
• Bachelor of Science in Horticulture
• Bachelor of Science in Food Science and Technology
• Bachelor of Engineering/Technology in Agricultural Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering/Technology in Food Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering/Technology in Biochemical Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering/Technology in Chemical Engineering

For M.Sc in Water Science and Technology

Eligible candidate must have any of the following qualifications.

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
• Bachelor of Science in Horticulture
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering

For M.Sc in Other Streams

Eligible candidate must have any of the following qualifications.

• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
• Bachelor of Science in Horticulture
• Bachelor of Science in Forestry

Eligible candidates interested to seek admission can apply for the course through the website of IARI. Admissions are done on the basis of national level entrance tests.