UAS Bangalore M.Sc Horticulture-Pomology: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total fee for M.Sc Pomology and Floriculture at UAS Bangalore is INR 1,60,000 for two years (first year INR 85,000, second year INR 75,000). This is as per the official UAS Bangalore PG fee structure 2025-26. Hostel and mess charges are billed separately.

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc (Hons.) Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Sericulture, or Agricultural Marketing and Co-operation from a recognised university with a minimum OGPA of 6.00 out of 10.00 (or 55 percent equivalent). A valid ICAR AIEEA PG rank is required for ICAR-allotted seats (15 percent). State-merit candidates must fulfil UAS Bangalore’s eligibility and Karnataka-domicile criteria.

Ans. UAS Bangalore accepts ICAR AIEEA PG for 15 percent of seats. The ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 examination is scheduled for July 4, 2026, with registration closing June 7, 2026. Remaining seats are filled through UAS Bangalore state-merit counselling for Karnataka-domicile students.

Ans. Graduates can pursue roles as horticulture scientist, orchard manager, floriculture entrepreneur, research officer, and agricultural extension officer. UAS Bangalore’s ICAR affiliation and research infrastructure support placements at ICAR institutes, state departments of agriculture, and private companies. Top candidates may also qualify for ICAR Senior Research Fellowship and proceed to doctoral research.

Ans. Top-rank ICAR AIEEA PG candidates may receive the ICAR Junior Research Fellowship (INR 31,000 per month). Karnataka SC/ST students can avail full tuition reimbursement through the state scholarship portal. Merit-based Central Sector Scholarships (up to INR 12,000 per year) are available through scholarships.gov.in.

Ans. UAS Bangalore is Karnataka’s oldest agricultural university with NAAC A+ accreditation and a Collegedunia Agriculture rank of 11 (2026). Its M.Sc programme benefits from well-equipped research laboratories, ICAR-funded projects, and experienced faculty actively engaged in funded research. Graduates benefit from strong career prospects in government services, ICAR institutes, and the private agri-sector.