UAS Dharwad M.Sc Extension Education And Communication Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc in Agriculture, Horticulture, Home Science, or a B.Tech in any allied agricultural discipline from a recognised university with a minimum OGPA of 6.50 out of 10 or equivalent aggregate marks. For ICAR quota seats, candidates must qualify the ICAR AIEEA-PG conducted by NTA. For state-level seats, candidates appear for the UAS Dharwad PG-CET written test. Selection is based on 50% weightage to the qualifying exam marks and 50% to the PG-CET or ICAR AIEEA-PG score as applicable.

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year M.Sc Extension Education and Communication Management programme at UAS Dharwad is INR 95,940, payable as INR 47,970 per year. This fee covers tuition and other programme charges. Hostel accommodation is available on campus at a separate charge not included in the above fee. SC/ST Karnataka domicile students may be eligible for full fee reimbursement through the Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship. ICAR quota students also receive a monthly scholarship of INR 3,000 to cover living expenses during the programme.

Ans. Admission is through two routes. ICAR quota seats are filled based on ICAR AIEEA-PG scores, with the exam conducted by NTA in July every year. ICAR AIEEA-PG 2026 was held on July 4, 2026, and results are expected in August 2026. State-level seats are filled through the UAS Dharwad PG-CET, a written test conducted separately by the university. For state-level merit, selection gives 50% weightage to qualifying exam marks and 50% to the PG-CET score. Candidates should monitor the official UAS Dharwad website for PG-CET notifications.

Ans. Graduates can work as subject matter specialists, programme officers, and extension scientists at Krishi Vigyan Kendras under ICAR, state agricultural departments, rural development agencies, and international agricultural NGOs. Opportunities also exist in agricultural media, radio farm programmes, community development organisations, and self-help group facilitation. Graduates qualifying ICAR NET/JRF can pursue PhD in Extension Education and a teaching career in agricultural universities. Competitive examination pathways include ICAR administrative service, state agricultural officer posts, and rural development department recruitment.

Ans. ICAR quota seats are reserved for candidates who qualify the ICAR AIEEA-PG conducted by NTA. These students receive an ICAR monthly scholarship of INR 3,000 and are admitted through ICAR counselling at the national level. State-level seats are filled by UAS Dharwad through its own PG-CET written test for all eligible candidates, with selection based on qualifying exam merit and PG-CET performance. ICAR quota seats are typically limited in number compared to the total intake, and both categories pay the same annual programme fee of INR 47,970 at UAS Dharwad.

Ans. The curriculum covers agricultural extension theory and practice, development communication, audio-visual and mass media communication, programme planning and evaluation, rural sociology and leadership, ICT in extension, gender and youth in agriculture, participatory rural appraisal, and training methodology. Students also undertake field placements at KVKs and rural extension programmes to gain practical experience. Research methodology, agricultural journalism, and communication technology for rural communities are integral parts of the programme that prepare students for both field-level and policy-level extension roles.