M.Sc. Agricultural Statistics Course, Eligibility, Syllabus, Career, Jobs, Top Institutes, Fees-2022-23

M.Sc. Agricultural Statistics course is a 2 year full-time postgraduate agricultural course. Eligibility to which is B.Sc. degree in the stream of Agriculture, Agro-Forestry, Horticulture, Sericulture, Forestry, Agricultural Marketing or an equivalent degree with 60% of marks from a recognized board.

Most of the colleges offer M.Sc. Agricultural Statistics course in various states of India. A Government, Private and Deemed universities also offer this course. Every college has their own eligibility criteria, admission procedure, syllabus, fees structure, and placement training.

Top colleges and universities offer this course include:

The average fee for this course ranges between INR 1,000 to INR 3 lakhs based on the performances of students in their bachelor degree examination or an entrance exam conducted by the college before admissions.

This course covers Area Statistics comprising the data on Land use, Rainfall Statistics, Yield Statistics of various crops of production, and Area and Production.

Admission to M.Sc. Agricultural Statistics course is based on Merit-list or an Entrance-exam. Most of the colleges conduct counseling and select students based on the merit list prepared by the state-wise universities. Some of the reputed colleges conduct entrance exams to select students for this course admission. Entrance exams may vary from state to state. Few colleges conduct the personal interview followed by the entrance exam. Those colleges select students based on their performances in an entrance exam and the personal interview.

After completing this course, graduates may get opportunities in areas such as Farm Business Management, Research Organizations, Finance and Appraisal, Fruit Orchards, Coffee and Rubber Plantations, Educational Institutes, etc. These professionals may work in major positions like Agricultural Officer, Tea Gardener, Research Scholar, Research Associate, Business Manager, etc. The average salary for these professionals ranges between INR 2 to 10 Lacs as per their experience and expertise in this field.

M.Sc. Agricultural Statistics: Course Program Highlights Table

Written below are some of the major highlights of the course.

Course Level	Postgraduate
Duration	2 years
Examination Type	Semester type
Eligibility	Bachelor’s degree
Admission Process	Merit-based or Entrance-based
Top recruiting organizations	British Sugar, Co-operative Group, Frontier Agriculture, Grant Thornton, HGCA, HSBC Bank, National Farmers Union, Soil Association, Velcourt Farms
Top recruiting areas	Farm Business Management, Research Organizations, Finance and Appraisal, Fruit Orchards, Coffee and Rubber Plantations, Educational Institutes
Top job profiles	Agricultural Officer, Tea Gardener, Research Scholar, Research Associate, Business Manager
Course Fee	INR 1,000 to 3 Lacs
Average Starting Salary	INR 2 to 10 Lacs

M.Sc. Agricultural Statistics: What is it about?

M.Sc. Agricultural Statistics course has major specializations are Agronomy, Plant Breeding and Genetics, Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Agricultural Entomology, Plant Biotechnology, Plant Pathology, Agricultural Extension, Agricultural Economics, and Agricultural Meteorology.

In this course, students learn to design and analysis of experiments, statistical modelling and methodology, statistical genetics and statistical ecology, theory and applications of sampling, statistical applications in agriculture and allied sciences, pattern recognition and its applications in agriculture, soft computing in agriculture, bioinformatics in agriculture, and RS and GIS in agriculture.

M.Sc. Agricultural Statistics: Top Institutes

Given below are the college names, location and the average structure of the fees which will be taken by the college for this course.

COLLEGE NAME	CITY	AVERAGE ANNUAL FEE IN INR
Chaudhary Charan Singh Agricultural University	Hisar	INR 25,000
Government Vidarbha Institute of Science and Humanities	Amravati	INR 30,000
Panjab University	Chandigarh	INR 48,800
Presidency College	Chennai	INR 2,00,000
Madras Christian College	Chennai	INR 18,700
Loyola College	Chennai	INR 40,000
MJRP Embassy College for Girls	Jaipur	INR 71,000
Maharajas College	Kochi	INR 1,900
University of Kerala	Thiruvananthapuram	INR 12,100
University of Calicut	Kolkata	INR 35,000
Nirmala College	Kerala	INR 3,100
Indian Institute of Technology	Kanpur	INR 2,00,000
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya	Indore	INR 57,100
Aligarh Muslim University	Aligarh	INR 15,690
P. S. G. College of Arts and Science	Coimbatore	INR 1,265
Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agricultural and Technology	Pantnagar	INR 66,000
Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute	New Delhi	INR 7,275
NDUAT	Faizabad	INR 53,250

M.Sc. Agricultural Statistics: Eligibility

Candidates who have completed B.Sc. degree in the stream of Agriculture, Agro-Forestry, Horticulture, Sericulture, Forestry, Agricultural Marketing or an equivalent degree from a recognized board are eligible for Master of Science [M.Sc.] (Agricultural Statistics) course.

Candidates should obtain 60% of marks in their bachelor degree examination for M.Sc. Agricultural Statistics course eligibility (55% of marks for SC/ST/PH candidates). The percentage may vary from one college to another. Eligible candidates may apply for this course through online or offline.

M.Sc. Agricultural Statistics: Admission Process

Admission for M.Sc. Agricultural Statistics course is based on Merit-list or an Entrance-based. Most of the colleges conduct counseling and select students based on the merit list prepared by the state-wise universities. Some of the reputed colleges conduct entrance exams to select students for this course admission.

Some of the major entrance exam conducted by the reputed colleges and universities are:

GATE
JUET
CAT
CUCET
OUCET

Entrance exams may vary from state to state. Few colleges conduct the personal interview followed by the entrance exam. Those colleges select students based on their performances in an entrance exam and the personal interview.

M.Sc. Agricultural Statistics: Syllabus and Course Description

A year-wise syllabus for M.Sc. Agricultural Statistics is given below. The syllabus may vary from one college to other.

YEAR I	YEAR II
Probability Theory	Design of Experiments II
Statistical Methods	Sampling Techniques II
Design of Experiments I	Statistical Genetics II
Sampling Techniques I	Data Analysis in Agriculture
Statistical Genetics I	Stochastic Processes
Applied Multivariate Methods	Non-linear Statistical Modelling
Statistical Inference	Official Statistics
Mathematical Methods	Econometrics

M.Sc. Agricultural Statistics: Who should opt?

Candidates who have interest in Agricultural Statistics and its related areas are suitable for this course.
Candidates who have communications skills, problem-solving skills, observation skills, written and oral skills and organizing skills are suitable for this course.
Candidates who have the ability to work with a team, knowledge of computers, positive and optimistic attitude, and an aptitude for research are also suitable for this course.

M.Sc. Agricultural Statistics: Career Prospects

Agricultural Statistics has a lot of scope in terms of career opportunities. These graduates may get opportunities as a Farm Manager, Agricultural Consultant, Fish Farm Manager, Geneticist, Soil Scientist, Rural Practice Surveyor, Animal Nutritionist, Field trials officer, Woodland manager, Magazine Journalist, Sales Executive, Veterinary Nurse, etc.

These graduates are also employed in hotels, resorts, and in health farms in order to decorate their settings. These professionals also work as researcher, supervisors, distributors, and engineer or they can also start their own business. Few of them start their own farms and develop their career by farming in their areas. Some professionals may also work as lecturers and teachers in top colleges and schools.

Candidates who would like to continue their studies in Agricultural Statistics can further study Ph.D. course in Agriculture. After completing this course, graduates may work in the various field of agriculture and build their career in agricultural statistics.

Given below are the major job positions, their descriptions, and the Average annual salary for each position:

Master of Science [M.Sc.] (Agricultural Statistics annual salary

JOB POSITION	JOB DESCRIPTION	AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY IN INR
Agriculture officer	Agriculture officers are responsible for dividing their time on the field and on the laboratory. They collect samples while on the field, talk to farmers and others involved in the industry or introduce different techniques and products that could improve soil quality. They also specialize in producing and improving food crops through conducting experiments and developing methods of production.	INR 4 to 5 Lacs
Tea gardener	Tea gardeners are responsible for managing and developing identified tea garden areas. They ensure the identified tea garden areas are managed and developed in order that they can be used to support curriculum enrichment and delivery. They may develop and maintain tea garden areas, purchasing required materials, soil cultivating, forking, watering, weeding, and preening.	INR 2 to 3 Lacs
Research scholar	Research scholars are responsible for evaluating existing research techniques, comparing actual results, recommending improvements to ensure quality, and suggesting solutions to correct the deviations. They perform laboratory activities, conducting research experiments, and operate laboratory equipment effectively and safely. They may also prepare complete documentation of research activities.	INR 2 to 3 Lacs
Research Associate	Research Associates are responsible for collecting, analyzing, preparing, evaluating, and dissecting specimens. They assist in making chemical analyses of body tissues and fluids and obtain blood specimens. They perform library research, participate in training sessions, assist in screening and examining of patients, and assist in small surgeries. They also collect data, perform basic procedures for computer-assisted data analysis, and contributes to laboratory maintenance.	INR 3 to 4 Lacs
Business Manager	Business Managers are responsible for developing business management objectives and goals that tend to prosperity and growth. They implement and design business strategies and plans to promote the attainment of goals. They ensure the company has the adequate and suitable resources to complete their activities. They coordinate and organize operations in ways that ensure maximum productivity.	INR 7 to 8 Lacs