Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Cooch Behar M.Sc Plantation Crops and Processing: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The total tuition fees for M.Sc Plantation Crops and Processing at Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya (UBKV), Cooch Behar, are INR 6,000 for the two-year programme as per 2025-26 data. Hostel charges are separate (INR 5,900 per year). Confirm the current fee structure at ubkv.ac.in before joining.

Ans. For M.Sc Plantation Crops and Processing at UBKV, candidates must hold a B.Sc in Agriculture or Horticulture from a UGC-recognised university with a minimum OGPA of 6.5 out of 10 (general) or 60 percent marks. Minimum 60 percent in Class XII is also required. Admission is through ICAR AIEEA PG and UBKV’s own entrance test.

Ans. M.Sc admission at UBKV is through two routes: ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 (conducted by NTA) for 25 percent of seats, and UBKV’s own entrance examination for the remaining 75 percent of seats. Candidates are advised to apply through both routes. Check ubkv.ac.in and the ICAR/NTA portal for registration schedules.

Ans. The M.Sc Plantation Crops and Processing programme at UBKV, Cooch Behar, has an intake of 4 seats. Seats are distributed across general and reserved categories as per central government reservation norms. Competition is high given the small intake and specialised nature of the programme.

Ans. Graduates of M.Sc Plantation Crops and Processing from UBKV are prepared for roles in tea and spice plantation management, post-harvest processing, crop value addition, and estate management across the tea industry, spice processing, plantation estates, food processing, and export trade sector. Career paths include government horticulture departments, state agricultural universities, ICAR research institutes, private agri-business firms, and export-oriented horticulture companies. Graduates may also pursue Ph.D. at UBKV or other agricultural universities.