Calcutta University M.Sc Soil Science FAQs
Ques. Can Chemistry graduates apply for M.Sc. Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry at CU?
Ans. Only CU Chemistry Honours graduates with at least 50% marks may apply, but only to fill seats that remain vacant after the Agriculture merit list is exhausted. Non-CU Chemistry Honours graduates are not eligible for this programme under university rules. Agriculture graduates with 55%+ marks remain the primary and preferred applicant category for all 20 available seats.
Ques. Is there an entrance test for M.Sc. Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry at CU?
Ans. Non-CU Agriculture applicants must appear for a 100-mark MCQ written entrance test conducted by the university and must score at least 40 marks to qualify. There is no negative marking in the test. Qualifying candidates attend a counselling session for seat allocation. Current-year CU Agriculture graduates are ranked on UG academic merit and do not need a separate entrance test for the primary merit list.
Ques. What career options are available after this programme from Calcutta University?
Ans. Graduates can join soil testing laboratories run by state and central governments, work in the fertilizer and agrochemical industry, or pursue research at ICAR institutes. The programme also prepares students for roles in environmental monitoring and soil conservation agencies, and for PhD programmes in agricultural chemistry and soil science at leading Indian research universities.
Ques. What is the difference between Agronomy and Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry at CU?
Ans. Both are 2-year programmes under the Institute of Agricultural Science at the Ballygunge campus. Agronomy focuses on crop production, farming systems, and field management with 10 seats. Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry focuses on soil fertility, plant nutrition, and applied chemistry with 20 seats and additionally allows CU Chemistry Honours graduates to apply for vacant seats.
Ques. Does CU accept ICAR NET or CUET-PG scores for this programme?
Ans. No. The University of Calcutta does not accept ICAR NET, CUET-PG, or any other national entrance test for this programme. CU Agriculture graduates are selected on UG merit, and non-CU Agriculture applicants must clear the university’s own MCQ entrance test. You should check the official portal at caluniv-ucsta.net for the current admission schedule under Group-23 for the Agriculture Faculty.
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