UAS Dharwad M.Sc Agricultural Economics: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The annual fee for M.Sc Agricultural Economics at UAS Dharwad is INR 47,970, and the total fee for the 2-year programme is INR 95,940. This is paid in two annual instalments, one at the start of each academic year. Hostel charges are separate. ICAR quota students also receive a merit scholarship of INR 3,000 per month, which effectively reduces the net annual cost significantly for those admitted through the national ICAR AIEEA-PG merit route.

Ans. Admission to M.Sc Agricultural Economics at UAS Dharwad is primarily through ICAR AIEEA-PG, conducted by NTA, for ICAR-quota seats. The ICAR AIEEA-PG 2026 exam was held on July 4, 2026, and results are expected in August 2026. For state-level seats, candidates must appear for the UAS Dharwad PG-CET written test, which is notified separately. ICAR counselling for qualified candidates is expected to begin in October 2026. Both application processes can be pursued simultaneously.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc in Agriculture, B.Sc in Horticulture, B.Sc in Forestry, or a related agricultural science degree from a recognised university, with a minimum OGPA of 6.50 out of 10.00 or its percentage equivalent. They must have a valid ICAR AIEEA-PG score for ICAR-funded seats, or qualify the UAS Dharwad PG-CET for state-quota seats. Candidates from general or commerce backgrounds without an agricultural UG degree are typically not eligible.

Ans. Graduates can work as agricultural market analysts, commodity price researchers, rural credit officers, NABARD research associates, food policy consultants, and agricultural extension economists. Academic and research careers at state agricultural universities, ICAR economics institutes, and government planning commissions are also open. Graduates with strong ASRB NET scores can become lecturers at agricultural universities. Many students go on to pursue PhD Agricultural Economics to further strengthen research and academic career prospects.

Ans. ICAR-quota students admitted through the AIEEA-PG merit list are eligible for the ICAR Merit Scholarship of INR 3,000 per month throughout the 2-year programme, disbursed directly by ICAR. SC/ST Karnataka domicile students with family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs per annum can apply for the Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship, covering the full annual tuition fee. Students may also explore NABARD scholarships and state government merit scholarship schemes available for PG agricultural science students.

Ans. M.Sc Agricultural Economics at UAS Dharwad covers farm management and production economics, agricultural commodity price analysis, rural marketing, agri-trade policies, input-output analysis, cost-benefit analysis of government schemes, and rural credit and cooperative economics. Thesis research may focus on Karnataka-specific topics such as cotton and sunflower market behaviour, horticultural commodity price trends, paddy farmer income analysis, or evaluation of NABARD-funded programmes, drawing on real data from Karnataka’s agricultural districts.