Certificate in Organic Farming 

Certificate

6 months (max 2 yrs)

10+2 pass or equivalent; no minimum marks or age limit 

Certificate in Sericulture 

Certificate

~6 months

10th pass or equivalent, or 2 yrs experience 

Certificate in Beekeeping / Poultry / Water Harvesting 

Certificate

~3–6 months

8th pass to 10th pass depending on course 

Diploma in Dairy Technology

Diploma

1 year

10+2 in any stream

Diploma in Horticulture 

Diploma

1 year

10+2 pass, science preferred

Diploma in Seed Technology / Organic Farming 

Diploma

1 year

10+2 Science

PG Diploma in Agribusiness 

Post-Graduate Diploma

1 year

Bachelor’s degree 

Diploma in Seed Production / Plant Protection / Agribusiness / Organic Farming

Diploma

1 year

10+2 Science (sometimes interview or entrance) 

Diploma in Agricultural Engineering

Diploma

3 years

10th pass with ≥50% marks 

Diploma in Agriculture

Diploma

2 years

10+2 Science with ≥50% (45% for SC/ST) 

Other 1-year Diplomas (Horticulture Supervisor, Crop Production, Plant Protection, Value-added products, Watershed management, Agro-industrial mgmt.)

Diploma

~1 year

10+2 with ≥50% marks 

Distance & Open-Learning Diploma courses

Diploma

1 year

10+2; multiple specializations offered (e.g. organic agriculture, biofertilizers, herbal, food processing) 

Diploma in Agricultural Extension Services for Input Dealers (DAESI)

Diploma

1 year

10 or 10+2 qualification from a recognized board or equivalent, and in some cases, a minimum percentage of marks in the qualifying exam

B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture

4 years (8 sem)

10+2 in Science (PCB or PCM), ≥ 50 % aggregate from recognised board; entrance exam (ICAR-AIEEA, CUET or state CET) often required 

B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture

4 years

Same as BSc Agriculture; many state universities require ≥ 50 % and entrance exam 

B.Sc. Forestry

3–5 years (commonly 4)

10+2 with PCB or PCM, ≥ 0 % aggregate; many require entrance; some allow PCM-only 

B.Sc. Agricultural Biotechnology

3 years

PCM or PCB stream with ≥ 50 %; focused on genetics, biotech; admissions via merit or entrance 

B.Sc. Fisheries Science

3 years

10+2 with PCB, ≥ 50 %; covers aquaculture, marine biology, fish tech 

B.Sc. Dairy Science / B.Sc. Dairy Technology

3 years (BSc) / 4 years (B.Tech)

PCB or PCM; ≥ 50 %; some require separate entrance exams 

B.Sc. Plant Science / Plant Pathology

3 years

PCB eligibility; covers crop sciences, pathology; ≥ 50 % 

B.Sc. Food Science / Food Technology

3–4 years

PCB/PCM with ≥ 50 %; includes nutrition, food processing; may require entrance 

B.Sc. Soil & Water Management

4 years

PCB with ≥ 50 %; focuses on soil science, water management; entrance-based admissions common 

B.Sc. Animal Husbandry / Animal Science

4 years

PCB eligibility with ≥ 50 %; covers livestock, genetics; entrance test may be required 

B.B.A. Agri-Business Management

4 years

10+2 in any stream (preferably PCB/PCM), ≥ 50 %; admissions via university-specific tests or merit 

B.Tech. Agricultural Engineering

4 years

10+2 with PCM, ≥ 45–60 % aggregate; JEE-based or ICAR exam; from engineering & agri-universities 

B.Tech. Agricultural & Food Engineering / Dairy Tech

4 years

PCM eligibility, ≥ 45–60 %; admission via entrance (JEE, ICAR) 

B.Tech. Agricultural Information Technology

4 years

PCM required; focuses on precision agriculture, IT applications; entrance based 

B.Tech. Horticultural Science

4 years

PCM or PCB, ≥ 50 %; often entrance exam; offered by select agri colleges 

M.Sc. (Agriculture)

2 years

B.Sc. Agriculture or related fields (e.g. Horticulture, Biotech, Microbio) with ≥50 % marks (relaxations for reserved categories)

M.Sc. (Horticulture)

2 years

B.Sc. Horticulture or B.Sc. Agriculture with relevant specialization, ≥50 % aggregate

M.Sc. (Forestry)

2 years

B.Sc. Forestry or B.Sc. Agriculture with forestry-related subjects, ≥50 % marks 

M.Sc. (Food & Nutrition/Community Science)

2 years

B.Sc. (Food & Nutrition, Home Science, Community Science) with ≥50 % marks 

M.Sc. (Genetics & Plant Breeding / Soil Science / Plant Pathology / Entomology / Agronomy / Remote Sensing / Biotech / Environmental Science / Nanoscience …)

2 years

B.Sc. in relevant scientific/agricultural field, ≥50 %, with specialization alignment to chosen streams

M.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering streams)

2 years

B.Tech / B.E. in Agricultural Engineering or related engineering discipline, generally ≥60 % 

M.V.Sc. (Veterinary Science)

2 years

B.V.Sc. & A.H. degree with minimum aggregate grade/percentage, as per VCI norms 

M.F.Sc. (Fishery Science)

2 years

B.F.Sc or related bachelor degree, ≥50 % marks (ICAR norms) 

MBA / M.Sc. Agri-Business Management

2 years

Graduation in any discipline with minimum marks (often ≥50 %), plus valid entrance score (ICAR, university-specific, CAT/MAT etc.)

Agronomy

~36 months

Master’s in Agronomy or relevant specialization with ≥ 60% marks 

Genetics & Plant Breeding

~36 months

PG in Genetics/Plant Breeding with ≥ 60% 

Soil Science

~36 months

PG in Soil Science with ≥ 60% 

Plant Pathology

~36 months

PG in Plant Pathology or Agriculture with ≥ 60% or ≥ 65% (institution-specific) 

Entomology

~36 months

PG in Agricultural Entomology or Agriculture with ≥ 60% or ≥ 65% 

Agricultural Economics

~36 months

PG in Agri Economics with ≥ 60% or ≥ 65% 

Agricultural Statistics

~36 months

PG in Statistics or Agricultural Statistics with ≥ 60% or ≥ 65% 

Agricultural Extension Education

~36 months

PG in Agriculture or related fields ≥ 60% 

Vegetable Science

~36 months

PG in Vegetable Science or Horticulture ≥ 65% or ≥ 70% (some universities) 

Fruit Science

~36 months

PG in Fruit Science or related ≥ 65% 

Floriculture & Landscaping

~36 months

PG in Horticulture or related with ≥ 60–65%

Sericulture

~36 months

PG in Sericulture or allied field (mark threshold varies ~60%) 

Post-Harvest Management

~36 months

PG in Horticulture with ≥ 65% 

Food Science & Technology

~36 months

PG in Food Science/Tech or Horticulture with ≥ 60–65% 

Remote Sensing / GIS

~36 months (semester pattern)

PG in Remote Sensing, Soil Science or Agrometeorology with ≥ 70% plus English proficiency tests (IELTS/TOEFL) for international entry 

Molecular Biology & Biotechnology

~36 months

PG in Biotechnology/MB Tech ≥ 70% plus English proficiency tests 

Nano Science & Technology

~36 months

PG in Nanoscience/Technology with ≥ 70% plus English proficiency tests 

Farm Machinery & Power Engineering

~36 months

PG in Agricultural Engineering with ≥ 60–65% 

Renewable Energy Engineering

~36 months

PG in Agri-Engineering or related with ≥ 60–65% 

Processing & Food Engineering

~36 months

PG in Food Processing/Engineering with ≥ 60-65% 

Soil Conservation Engineering

~36 months

PG in Soil Conservation Engineering with ≥ 60-65% 

Agricultural Meteorology

~36 months

PG in Agrometeorology or related ≥ 60% 

Diploma / Certificate e.g. Diploma in Agriculture, Agro-Business, Certificate in Organic Farming, Bee-Keeping

Agri Supervisor, Farm Technician, Field Assistant, Input Sales Agent

₹2.5-4 LPA

Agri input firms, nurseries, farm estates, extension centers

Undergraduate (B.Sc. / B.Tech.)

Agricultural Officer, Farm Manager, Crop Consultant, Agri-Business Executive

₹3.5-6 LPA

State Govt. Agri Dept., Krishi Vigyan Kendras, agribusiness firms

Postgraduate (M.Sc. Agri / MBA / M.Tech)

Agronomist, Research Scientist, Extension Officer, Agribusiness Manager, Lecturer

₹4-9 LPA (entry), up to ₹10 LPA+

ICAR, NABARD, banks (AFO), universities, agri-tech startups, corporates

M.V.Sc. / M.F.Sc.

Animal Breeder, Veterinary Consultant, Fishery Scientist

₹4-8 LPA

Veterinary colleges, fisheries departments, dairy/food industry 🔬

Specialized PG (e.g. Agri-Tech, Extension)

Extension Specialist, Climate Resilience Expert, CSR Manager, Agritech Consultant

₹3-6 LPA → Mid: ₹8-12 LPA+

NGOs, international agencies (FAO), CSR arms, precision-agri startups

Postgraduate with NET/PhD

ARS Scientist (ICAR), University Professor, Senior Research Fellow

₹6-12 LPA (up to ₹15 LPA+)

ICAR / ASRB research labs, central & state universities, public service commissions (PSC)