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

Ans. The 2-year programme covers flower crop production and management, ornamental plant breeding, nursery establishment and management, floral arrangement and design, post-harvest handling of cut flowers, landscape design principles, urban and peri-urban green-space planning, plant propagation under protected structures, and floriculture supply chain management. Students gain hands-on experience in the university’s floriculture gardens, polyhouses, and landscape demonstration plots. The programme prepares graduates for research, teaching, and technical roles in the floriculture industry and public horticulture departments.

Ans. MHU offers 2 seats in Floriculture and Landscape Architecture for Haryana domicile students and 1 seat under the ICAR all-India quota, totalling 3 seats in the programme. Candidates must hold a B.Sc (Hons.) Horticulture, B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture, or equivalent degree from a recognised university with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/BC/EWS). All applicants must qualify in the CCSHAU CET and apply through the MHU portal for counselling within the stated deadline.

Ans. The total programme fee for M.Sc (Floriculture and Landscape Architecture) at MHU Karnal is INR 46,300 for the complete 2-year course, covering all 4 semesters. This is one of the lowest M.Sc fees among specialised horticulture universities in India. Hostel accommodation costs an additional INR 12,250 per year, billed separately. The application counselling fee of INR 1,000 (INR 250 for SC/BC/EWS) is paid once on the MHU portal during the admission process.

Ans. Graduates of M.Sc Floriculture from MHU can qualify for ICAR Junior Research Fellowship exams and pursue doctoral research at agricultural universities. Government career options include Horticulture Officer posts in state horticulture departments, ICAR institute scientist positions after further qualification, and faculty roles at Krishi Vigyan Kendras. The floriculture export sector, landscape consulting firms, urban green infrastructure companies, and flower product companies also offer technical and advisory roles to M.Sc graduates.

Ans. The CCSHAU CET is the Common Entrance Test organised by Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, for admission to PG horticulture programmes across Haryana state institutions including MHU. Candidates register on hau.ac.in, pay the exam fee, and appear in the test on July 19, 2026. After results, they register separately on the MHU portal (mhu.ac.in) with a counselling fee of INR 1,000. Seat allotment and physical reporting at MHU follow in August 2026.

Ans. Yes. CCSHAU CET is open to all eligible Indian candidates. However, most seats are reserved for Haryana domicile students. Candidates from other states must compete in the open category for state quota seats. ICAR AIEEA PG qualifiers can apply for 1 all-India quota seat. All applicants, regardless of state, must register on both the CCSHAU and MHU portals and pay the counselling fee within the specified timeframe to participate in seat allotment.