HRIT University Ghaziabad M.Sc Agriculture: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. To be eligible for M.Sc Agriculture at HRIT University, candidates must hold a B.Sc Agriculture Hons. or a B.Sc with Agriculture as a major subject from a recognised university with at least 50% aggregate marks (45% for SC/ST). A valid CUET-PG 2026 score in the Agriculture paper, or performance in the HRIT HNAT, is required for merit-based selection. Graduates from HRIT University’s own B.Sc Agriculture Hons. programme are directly eligible to apply for the PG programme.

Ans. No, CUET-PG is not mandatory for M.Sc Agriculture admission at HRIT University. The HRIT HNAT is accepted as an alternative for candidates who did not appear in CUET-PG 2026. CUET-PG 2026 was conducted from March 6 to 27, 2026 and results were declared on April 24, 2026. The HRIT application portal opened on July 1, 2026 and remains open until September 10, 2026 for rolling M.Sc Agriculture admissions.

Ans. The M.Sc Agriculture at HRIT University covers advanced agronomy, genetics and plant breeding, soil physics and chemistry, plant physiology, horticultural science, plant pathology, entomology, agricultural economics, research methodology, and statistical methods in two years. Students undertake a thesis project in the final semester on a topic in agricultural science. The programme prepares graduates for research positions at ICAR institutes, state agricultural universities, agri-input companies, and government agricultural departments.

Ans. M.Sc Agriculture graduates from HRIT University can apply for senior agricultural officer and junior research fellow positions in ICAR institutes and state agriculture departments, technical manager roles in agri-input companies, research assistant positions at SAUs, and plant breeder roles in seed companies. Many graduates also pursue PhD in Agriculture at ICAR or state agricultural universities. The M.Sc qualification also supports IBPS Agri Officer and state PSC cadre competitive examination eligibility.

Ans. Yes, M.Sc Agriculture from HRIT University makes you eligible to apply for PhD programmes in Agriculture at ICAR institutes, state agricultural universities, and other recognised universities. The ICAR-JRF exam, conducted by ICAR, is a common entry route for PhD in Agriculture and is open to M.Sc Agriculture graduates. HRIT University’s UGC-recognised status means its M.Sc Agriculture degree is accepted as the qualifying credential for PhD admission across institutions in India.

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year M.Sc Agriculture at HRIT University is INR 1,90,000, at INR 95,000 per academic year. Fees are collected at the start of each year. Students domiciled in Uttar Pradesh from SC, ST, OBC, or EBC categories can apply for the UP Government Post-Matric Scholarship. The HRIT Merit Scholarship offers a partial fee waiver for students with a minimum 60% aggregate in B.Sc Agriculture and is applied automatically at admission confirmation.