BCKV M.Sc Floriculture And Landscaping: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for M.Sc Floriculture and Landscaping at BCKV Mohanpur is INR 24,440 for the full two-year duration, at INR 12,220 per year. BCKV is heavily subsidised by the West Bengal state government, making it one of the most affordable M.Sc programmes in agricultural sciences in India. The low fee reflects the university’s mandate to provide quality agricultural education at accessible cost. ICAR JRF holders receive INR 31,000 per month and are generally exempt from tuition fees.

Ans. For ICAR national quota seats, a valid score in ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 (exam July 4, 2026) is required. For state and open quota seats, BCKV conducts an institutional entrance test and interview. Candidates with ICAR JRF may receive preference or test exemption. Check the official BCKV portal at bckv.edu.in for the latest PG admission notification and schedule.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc Hons in Agriculture or Horticulture or an equivalent degree from a recognised university. A minimum of 60 percent marks or OGPA 6.00 out of 10 is required for general category (50 percent or OGPA 5.00 for SC/ST/PwD candidates). A valid ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 score is required for ICAR national quota seats.

Ans. The programme covers flower crop production for commercial floriculture, ornamental plant breeding and propagation, nursery design and management, landscape planning and garden design, post-harvest technology for cut flowers, and floral arrangement. Students conduct research on new flower cultivar development and protected floriculture under polyhouses at BCKV’s Mohanpur campus.

Ans. Graduates can work in state horticulture departments, export floriculture farms, National Horticulture Mission field projects, nursery management companies, urban landscaping firms, and ICAR research institutes such as NRCP Pune and NRC Orchid Sikkim. High-ranking ICAR AIEEA PG qualifiers can pursue Ph.D. with an ICAR Senior Research Fellowship of INR 35,000 per month at ICAR institutes or BCKV itself.