BCKV M.Sc Fruits & Orchard Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for M.Sc Fruits and Orchard Management 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 orchard establishment and management for tropical and subtropical fruit crops including mango, banana, guava, and litchi, fruit physiology and nutrition, post-harvest handling and storage, processing and value addition, and precision techniques for productivity improvement. Research focuses on yield and quality improvement in fruit crops suited to eastern India.

Ans. Graduates can work in state horticulture departments, district horticulture offices, fruit processing and packaging firms, export companies, and ICAR institutes such as NRC Litchi Muzaffarpur and IIHR Bengaluru. Ph.D. with ICAR SRF is a natural next step. 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.