Agricultural Economist

Various courses at bachelor's and master's level are offered in agriculture and its allied subjects. One can also apply for various research programs in agricultural institutes and universities.

B. Tech programme in Agricultural Sciences (4 years)

B.Sc programme

One can choose from a variety of subjects depending upon his/her interest.

Minimum eligibility requirement for admission: To be eligible, a candidate must have passed 10+2 science examination with PCB/PCBM/PCM/10+2 having scored not less than 50% marks in aggregate.

Candidates coming from different streams must take remedial courses as prescribed.

Admission is through an entrance test and academic performance

M.Sc Agri Science (2 years)

Masters in Agricultural Business Management

M.Sc Agricultural Biotechnology

M.Sc Food Science and Technology or M.Sc Environmental Science and technology.

Eligibility: Relevant Bachelor's Degree examination from an institution accredited by ICAR

Admission is through entrance and academic performance.

Doctoral degree programmes and fellowship are also offered by many agricultural universities of India.

Central University charges around Rs.18000-20000 per year.

India has as many agricultural universities that offer regular full time programs in agriculture.

1. Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural Univ., Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, A.P.

2. Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat

3. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam

4. Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, P.O Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal

5. Birsa Agricultural University, Kanke, Ranchi, Jharkhand

6. Central Agricultural University, Imphal, Manipur

7. Chandra Shekar Azad Univ. of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur, U.P

8. Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar, Haryana

9. Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidhalaya, Palampur, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh

10. Dr Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra

11. Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Krishi Nagar, Akola, Maharashtra

12. Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar Univ. of Horticulture & Forestry, Solan, Nauni, Himachal Pradesh

13. Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, Udhamsingh Nagar, Uttarakhand

14. Guru Angad Dev University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Ludhiana, Punjab

15. Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Krishak Nagar, Raipur, Chhattisgarh

16. Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Krishi Nagar, Jabalpur, M.P.

17. Junagadh Agriculture University, Moti Baug, Agril. Campus, Junagadh, Gujarat

18. Karnataka Veterinary Animal and Fisheries Science University, P.B. No. 6, Nandinagar, Bidar, Karnataka

19. Kerala Agricultural University, P.O Vellanikkara, Thrissur, Kerala

20. Maharana Pratap Univ. of Agriculture & Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan

21. Maharashtra Animal Science & Fishery University, Nagpur, Maharashtra

22. Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Maharashtra

23. Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani, Maharashtra

24. Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh

25. Navsari Agricultural University, Vijalpore, Navsari, Gujarat

26. Orissa Univ. of Agriculture & Technology, Siripur, Bhubaneswar, Orissa

27. Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab

28. Rajasthan AgriculturalUniversity, Bikaner, Rajasthan

29. Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar

30. Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Univ of Agriculture & Technology, Modipuram, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh

31. Sardarkrushinagar-Dantiwada Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar, Dantiwada, Banaskantha, Gujarat

32. Sher-E-Kashmir Univ. of Agricultural Sciences & Technology, Railway Road, Jammu (J&K)

33. Sher-E-Kashmir Univ. of Agricultural Sciences & Technology, Shalimar, Srinagar (J&K)

34. Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati, Chittoor, A.P.

35. Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

36. Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Madhavaram Milk Colony, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

37. University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka

38. University of Agricultural Sciences, Banglore, Karnataka

39. UP Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhaya Pashu Chikitsa Vigyan Vishwa Vidhyalaya Evam Go Anusandhan Sansthan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh

40. Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwaviddyalaya, P.O. Pundibari, Distt. Cooch Behar, West Bengal

41. West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences, 68 KB Sarani, Kolkata, West Bengal

42. University of Horticultural Sciences, Venkataramnagudem, West Godavari, A.P.

43. Rajmata VRS Agricultural University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh

44. University of Horticultural Sciences, Navanagar, Bagalkot, Karnataka

45. University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, Karnataka

Deemed-to-be Universities

1. Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi

2. Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh

3. National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana

4. Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, Maharashtra

5. Allahabad Agricultural Institute, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh

Central Universities with Agriculture Faculty

1. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, U.P.

2. Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, U.P.

3. Vishwa Bharti, Shantiniketan, West Bengal

4. Nagaland University, Medizipherma, Nagaland