University of Calcutta M.Sc Agricultural Sciences: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The University of Calcutta’s Institute of Agricultural Science offers six M.Sc. (Ag.) specializations: Agronomy, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Horticulture, Plant Physiology, Seed Science and Technology, and Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science. Candidates apply with an order of preference and are allocated a department based on entrance test merit and seat availability in each department.

Ans. No. The University of Calcutta conducts its own entrance test for M.Sc. (Agricultural Sciences) admission. All applicants must appear in the CU entrance test, which is MCQ-based with 100 marks. A minimum qualifying score of 40% is required to be considered for the merit list. CUET-PG scores are not used in the selection process.

Ans. Yes, with restrictions. B.Sc. Hons. graduates in Botany are eligible for the Plant Physiology, Genetics and Plant Breeding, and Horticulture specializations. B.Sc. Hons. graduates in Chemistry can apply for Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science only. Neither Botany nor Chemistry graduates are eligible for Agronomy or Seed Science and Technology specializations.

Ans. All applicants sit a CU-conducted MCQ entrance test of 100 marks. A draft merit list is published after the test, followed by a provisional merit list after any corrections. A selection list is released, and shortlisted candidates must upload documents and complete online admission within the deadline. A second selection list is published if seats remain vacant after the first round.

Ans. Graduates can pursue roles in agricultural research institutions, state and central government agricultural departments, seed companies, and crop protection firms. Many students qualify for ICAR-JRF or NET-Agriculture to enter PhD programmes or lecturer positions. The West Bengal agricultural extension network, state PSUs, and research institutes affiliated with CU are also common employers of its agriculture postgraduates.

Ans. The Institute of Agricultural Science offers a total of 71 general seats across all six departments: Plant Physiology 10 seats, Genetics and Plant Breeding 10 seats, Horticulture 10 seats, Agronomy 11 seats, Seed Science and Technology 10 seats, and Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science 20 seats. Additional supernumerary seats for OBC and EWS categories are available above these general seats.