2-Year ICAR Aligned Postgraduate Specialization

M.Sc. (Agri.) Horticulture

Cultivate high-value crops. Master the advanced techniques of fruit science, landscape architecture, and modern greenhouse management to dominate the commercial agriculture sector.

2 Years

Eligibility: B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture/Horticulture with minimum 55% marks from an ICAR recognized university

10L+

Highest Pkg

Mandatory

Polyhouse Training

Department's Horticultural Impact & Innovation

300+

Horticulturists Placed

10 L

Highest Package

Protected Cultivation Labs

15+

New Varieties Developed

18+

FMCG/Food Tie-ups

20+

Horticulture Startups

✓ Curriculum strictly aligned with ICAR (BSMA) Guidelines

Overview

What is the M.Sc. Horticulture Programme?

The Master of Science (Agri.) in Horticulture is a high-value specialization dealing with the intense cultivation of fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices, and plantation crops. Unlike general agronomy, horticulture focuses heavily on commercial, high-profit crops, aesthetic landscaping, and the crucial post-harvest processing of perishable foods.Our curriculum heavily leverages the university's advanced Polyhouses and Greenhouses. Students learn climate-controlled farming, hydroponics, genetic breeding of fruits, and advanced orchard management. The second year mandates an independent research thesis where students must develop, test, or optimize a specific horticultural crop variety or farming technique.

2 Years Duration4 SemestersCommercial FarmingICAR Aligned

Pomology

Fruit Science

Olericulture

Vegetable Science

Floriculture

Flowers & Landscaping

Food Processing

Post-Harvest

Scope

Expanding opportunities in Commercial Farming, FMCG, and Agri-Startups

The Master of Agriculture (M.Sc. Agri.) program at Career Point University, Kota, offers wide scope and promising career opportunities for students aspiring to build expertise in the agricultural and allied sciences sector. The program equips graduates with advanced knowledge in areas such as crop science, soil science, agronomy, plant breeding, horticulture, agricultural economics, and sustainable farming practices, enabling them to contribute effectively to modern and climate-smart agriculture. With increasing emphasis on food security, agri-technology, precision farming, and rural development, M.Sc. Agri. graduates are in high demand across research institutions, agri-based industries, government departments, NGOs, agribusiness companies, and academic organizations. The program also opens pathways to doctoral research (Ph.D.), teaching careers, agricultural consultancy, entrepreneurship, and leadership roles in the agricultural sector, ensuring a stable, impactful, and growth-oriented professional journey.

Structure

An ICAR-mandated master's curriculum focusing on high-value crops

The curriculum dives into advanced breeding, modern propagation techniques, and the complex engineering of climate-controlled greenhouses.

A mandatory, year-long experimental research thesis based in our orchards or polyhouses must be defended to graduate.

Value Added Courses for all UG (VAC) — Non Mandatory

Course Name	Category	Credits
Hydroponics & Soilless Cultivation	VAC	2
Landscape Architecture Basics	VAC	2
Food Processing & Cold Chain Logistics	VAC	0

Admission

Transparent fee structure for M.Sc. Horticulture

Admission Criteria

For Indian Students : B.Sc Agriculture or Equivalent

Course Fee Structure

Fee Details

Admission Fee (one-time)₹5000/- (at the time of admission)

Tuition Fee₹39000/- Per Semester

Examination Fee₹3000/- Per Semester

Polyhouse & Lab Fee₹8000/- Per Semester

Caution Money (one-time)₹3000/- (Refundable)

Scholarships

Scholarship For Session 2026-27

	Till 30th June	Till 15th July	Till 31st July	After 31st July
Early Admission Benefit (One Time) [INR]	3000	2000	1000	No EAB

% in Graduation	Scholarship on Tuition Fees
	Till 30th June	Till 15th July	Till 31st July	After 31st July
Above 90%	20%	15%	10%	5%
85% – 89.99%	10%	5%	NA	NA
75% – 84.99%	5%	NA	NA	NA

For CPU Students ( Graduation Year 2025 or 2026)

Scholarship in Tuition Fee
	Till 31st July			After 31st July
CPU Student (Graduating in 2025 or 2026)	1. Waiver in Admisoin Fee Rs 5000/- 2. Scholarship 10% in Tution fee OR merit scholarship as above whichiever is higher			NA

Note:

1. Merit scholarship is linked with admission date (irrespective of date of result declaration of previous class)
2. Student can avail only one type of merit scholarship scholarship (whichever is higher).
3. Merit Schiolarship Continuation eligibility: Above merit scholarship is only for 1st Year. For continuation of the same in subsequent year, student has to maintain CGPA >= 6.5
4. EAB Scholarship is given in addion to the merit scholarship.
5. To avail scholarship, student must deposit applicable semester fee before the cut-off date for scholarship. If student fail to do so, his/her eligibiity for availing scholarship will be cancelled.
6. Also, to avail merit scholarship, student has to submit supporting documents in original along with 1 set of photocopies.

Why Join

Unlock your potential with a Master's Degree in Horticulture

High Commercial Value

Horticulture is highly lucrative. You learn to cultivate high-value cash crops like exotic fruits, medicinal plants, and commercial flowers.

Gateway to Academia & ICAR

It is the strict, mandatory qualification required to clear ASRB NET and become a University Professor or an ICAR Scientist specializing in Pomology/Olericulture.

Protected Cultivation Focus

Master the future of farming. We heavily emphasize Polyhouse (Greenhouse) technology, hydroponics, and precision climate control.

Post-Harvest Expertise

Learn how to process, package, and preserve perishable crops to prevent waste, opening doors to top FMCG and Food Processing MNCs.

Publish Research Papers

The mandatory master's thesis forces you to innovate, leading to research publications in reputed national and international agricultural journals.

Features

Setting us apart from the rest

Live Polyhouse Access

Access to advanced, climate-controlled Polyhouses on campus for specialized research in exotic and off-season crops.

Dedicated Orchards

Extensive campus orchards featuring diverse fruit varieties for hands-on pruning, grafting, and breeding practicals.

Post-Harvest Tech Lab

A specialized laboratory for post-harvest management, focusing on the preservation and value-addition of horticultural crops.

FMCG & Corporate Placements

Dedicated placement support targeting the State Horticulture Departments and top corporate food processing companies like ITC.

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Placement Records

Agri-Professionals in Top Organizations

Outstanding placements across Government Banks, Seed Companies, FMCG, and Agri-Tech Startups.

Satish Kumar Jain

Agro Star Pvt.

Pawan Nama

Ekki Automation Pvt.

Pratik Diwakar

Ekki Automation Pvt.

Shivam Nagar

Agro Star Pvt.

MurliDhar Nagar

Goyal Gramin Jaivik Kendra

Collaborations

Learning Resource

Important Committees

M.Sc. (Agri.) Horticulture

Department's Horticultural Impact & Innovation

Overview

Scope

Structure

Value Added Courses for all UG (VAC) — Non Mandatory

Admission

Admission Criteria

Course Fee Structure

Scholarships

Note:

Why Join

High Commercial Value

Gateway to Academia & ICAR

Protected Cultivation Focus

Post-Harvest Expertise

Publish Research Papers

Features

Live Polyhouse Access

Dedicated Orchards

Post-Harvest Tech Lab

FMCG & Corporate Placements

Apply

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FAQ

Agri-Professionals in Top Organizations

Corporate & Agri-Tech Tie Up's