SKDU M.Sc Agriculture: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. SKDU offers M.Sc. Agriculture with specialisations in Agronomy, Soil Science, and Plant Pathology. Agronomy focuses on crop production and management systems; Soil Science focuses on soil health, fertility, and land use; and Plant Pathology focuses on plant diseases, their diagnosis, and management. Students should indicate their preferred specialisation at the time of application. Seat availability per specialisation may vary, and students are advised to confirm the available specialisations and seats directly with the university before applying.

Ans. The M.Sc. (Agriculture) listed as a general programme at SKDU is the umbrella course under which specialisations like Agronomy, Soil Science, and Plant Pathology are offered. The fees for the general M.Sc. Agriculture programme (Rs. 1,03,000 total) differ from specialisation-specific fees (e.g., Agronomy at Rs. 1,60,000 and Soil Science at Rs. 1,23,000). Students should clarify with the university whether they are enrolling in the general programme or a specific specialisation, as the curriculum, fees, and career outcomes may differ.

Ans. After completing M.Sc. (Agriculture) from SKDU, graduates can pursue careers as agricultural scientists and researchers in ICAR institutes and state agricultural universities; agricultural officers and extension officers in state agriculture departments; technical officers in agri-input companies (seeds, fertilisers, pesticides, agrochemicals); farm managers and agri-consultants; quality control officers in food processing and agri-export companies; and faculty members in agricultural colleges. Graduates can also appear for ICAR NET/JRF or RPSC agricultural officer exams for government positions, or pursue Ph.D. in Agriculture for a research career.

Ans. CUET-PG is the accepted entrance exam for M.Sc. (Agriculture) at SKDU, but the university also considers academic merit for admission. Candidates with a B.Sc. Agriculture degree and minimum 50% marks can apply directly through the SKDU admission portal. However, appearing in CUET-PG (Agriculture paper) strengthens your application and may be required for scholarship eligibility. Students may also consider appearing in ICAR AIEEA-PG for admission to ICAR-affiliated institutions, which offer more research-oriented programmes.

Ans. State agricultural universities like SKNAU (Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University), Bikaner, and MPUAT (Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology), Udaipur, are ICAR-affiliated and offer more research-intensive M.Sc. Agriculture programmes with ICAR JRF scholarships and better placement networks. However, SKDU's M.Sc. Agriculture is more accessible in terms of eligibility (50% vs. higher cutoffs at state universities), fees, and location for students from the Hanumangarh region. SKDU is a good option for students who want a PG degree in Agriculture close to home, while state agricultural universities are preferred for research and government job aspirants.

Ans. Yes, M.Sc. (Agriculture) graduates from SKDU can appear for ICAR NET (National Eligibility Test) conducted by ICAR-ASRB, which qualifies candidates for lectureship positions in agricultural universities and colleges. They can also appear for RPSC (Rajasthan Public Service Commission) Agricultural Officer and Agriculture Supervisor exams, which require a PG degree in Agriculture or a related discipline. Additionally, graduates can apply for positions in the Rajasthan Agriculture Department, NABARD, and other government organisations. Students are advised to verify specific exam eligibility requirements with the respective recruiting authority.