The course is altogether formatted to make a graduate capable of implementing the diversified knowledge and skills of horticulture technology and science to the horticulture production systems. The program is a complete package, for rendering a sound knowledge of plant pathology, pot harvest technology, landscaping and floriculture to the candidates.

Eligibility:

An upper division second class honors degree in Horticulture or any of the related field is required to be possessed by the candidates, who wish to pursue for the course. The related field can be the sectors of agriculture or botany.

Course Outlook:

The course comprises of a full time dedication of two years. The students are responsible for the submissions of enormous number of projects and research work in this duration.

Job Prospects:

There is no scarcity of job profiles for the candidates with a M. Sc degree in horticulture and that too with specialization in pot harvest technology, plant pathology, landscaping and floriculture. Enlisting the minor ones are the posts of posts of training associates and organizer, in many of the centers all over India. The candidates can work as scientists, after competing in few examinations. There are also many research centers all over India, which renders employment opportunities to such candidates. Various agricultural colleges and universities employ such candidates as assistant lecturer, lecturer, associate or reader.

Best Places to Pursue:

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

Govind Ballabh pant University

Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Science