BCKV M.Sc Spices & Plantation Crops: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for M.Sc Spices and Plantation Crops 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 production technology for major spices such as black pepper, cardamom, turmeric, ginger, and chilli, and plantation crops such as tea, coffee, and arecanut, crop improvement methods, integrated pest management, post-harvest handling, value addition, and quality standards for domestic and export markets. West Bengal’s significant tea cultivation makes this programme locally relevant.

Ans. Graduates can work with the Spices Board of India, Tea Board, Coffee Board, state horticulture and plantation crop departments, spice processing and export companies, and ICAR institutes such as IISR Kozhikode. Tea estate management and technical roles in West Bengal’s Darjeeling and Dooars tea industry are direct career opportunities. 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.