Overview:
An agronomist works towards increasing the quantity and quality of crops in any given amount of land. They research and develop new techniques, solutions, practices, and technologies to help farmers. These professionals usually work in lab or field environments studying the influence of climatic factors, soil structure, weeds and pests, etc., on agricultural output. They can combine plant genetics, plant physiology, soil science, meteorology to improve crop production.
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Career Path:
| Stream of Study at 12th: |
Students who wish to become agronomists can opt for the Science stream at the 12th level.
After 10th, students can also pursue Certificate and Diploma courses in Agriculture, Agriculture Science, Agriculture and Allied Practices, Analytics in Agriculture, Agriculture Economics, Biofertilizer Production, Food Processing, Food and Beverage Service, etc.
Most of the courses and institutions require students to clear an entrance exam like the Indian Council of Agricultural Research - All India Entrance Examination (ICAR AIEEA). |
| Degree/Graduation Courses: |
- Pursue B.Sc. in Agronomy for 4 years
- Pursue B.Sc. in Agricultural Agronomy for 4 years
- Pursue B.Sc. in Agriculture for 4 years
- Pursue B.Sc. (Hons) Agriculture for 4 years
- Pursue B.Sc. in Crop Physiology for 4 years
- Pursue B.Sc. in Soil Science for 4 years
- Pursue B.Sc. in Agricultural Biotechnology for 4 years
- Pursue B.Sc. in Agricultural Economics for 3 years
- Pursue B.Sc. in Agricultural Economics and Farm Management for 4 years
- Pursue B.Sc. in Agriculture (Genetics and Plant Breeding) for 3 years
- Pursue any other undergraduate course in a field of science
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| Higher education/After Graduation Courses: |
- Pursue M.Sc. in Agronomy for 2 years
- Pursue M.Sc. in Agricultural Agronomy for 2 years
- Pursue M.Sc. in Agriculture Sciences/Biological Sciences for 2 years
- Pursue M.Sc. in Agricultural Biotechnology for 2 years
- Pursue M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics for 2 years
- Pursue M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics and Business Management for 2 years
- Pursue M.Sc. in Genetics and Plant Breeding for 2 years
- Pursue M.Sc. in Agriculture Botany for 2 years
- Pursue M.Sc. in Agriculture Physics for 2 years
- Pursue M.Sc. in Agriculture Chemistry for 2 years
- Pursue M.Sc. in Agriculture Chemistry and Soil Science for 2 years
- Pursue M.Sc. in Agriculture Chemicals for 2 years
- Pursue M.Sc. in Agriculture Statistics for 2 years
- Pursue M.Sc. in Crop Physiology for 2 years
- Pursue M.Tech. in Agronomy for 2 years
- Pursue Ph.D. in Agronomy for 3 to 5 years
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Top Colleges:
- Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
- Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Pune
- Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Jabalpur
- Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad
- Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat
- University of Agricultural Science, Bengaluru
- Anand Agricultural University, Anand
- Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur
