BCKV M.Sc Post-Harvest Technology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for M.Sc Post-harvest Technology at BCKV Mohanpur is INR 24,440 for two years, at INR 12,220 per year. BCKV is heavily subsidised by the West Bengal state government, making this one of the most affordable M.Sc programmes in agricultural sciences. 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 exemption from the written test. Check the BCKV portal for the latest PG admission schedule.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc Hons in Agriculture, Horticulture, or Food Technology from a recognised university. A minimum of 60 percent marks or OGPA 6.00 out of 10 is required for general category (50 percent / OGPA 5.00 for SC/ST/PwD). ICAR JRF holders receive preference in admission.

Ans. The programme covers storage physiology of horticultural and cereal crops, controlled atmosphere storage, food processing and preservation, packaging materials and technology, food quality assessment and grading, value addition, and supply chain management for agricultural products. Students undertake research projects involving post-harvest loss reduction at the commodity level.

Ans. Graduates can work as quality control officers in food processing companies, cold storage managers, technical officers at ICAR institutes like CIPHET, export quality inspectors, and project scientists in National Horticulture Mission schemes. High-ranking ICAR AIEEA PG qualifiers can pursue Ph.D. with an ICAR Senior Research Fellowship of INR 35,000 per month.