Agronomists are scientists who specialize in crop production and soil management. They try to find ways to maximize crop production. They perform experiments to determine and enhance plant nutrients and soil health.
Personal Competencies
You enjoy Science
You like working outdoor
You like to analyze things (problems and situations)
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in Agriculture/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Plant Genetics or any related subject
OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree in the same or related field
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
This course is offered by the Department of Agricultural Sciences. This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes 1. Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Madhya Pradesh 2. Banaras Hindu University, Uttar Pradesh 3. Uttaranchal University, Uttarakhand 4. Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Rajasthan 5. Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya, West Bengal 6. Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, Chhattisgarh 7. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture & Research Institute, Puducherry 8. Swami Sarvanand Institute of Management and Technology, Punjab
Private Institutes (Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying) 1 .Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 2. Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly 3. National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal 4. Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur 5. CIFE, Mumbai. 6. Dr DY Patil College of Agriculture Business Management, Pune 7. Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Uttar Pradesh 8. Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
Distance Learning Institute Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 2,00,000 - 3,00,000*
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes* • Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI* • Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit* *(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA) • Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc. • All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Agriculture Co-operative Organizations, Government Research Institutes, Non-governmental Organizations, Farms, Private Research Companies and others
Work Environment: It is field job. You are likely to supervise a team. You are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week, 8 to 9 hours everyday. Local travel is part of the job profile. Part-time and contractual jobs may be available
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Agronomist → Senior Agronomist → Head of Engineering Operations → General Manager → Head of Company/CEO
Expected Income
The approx. salary of an Agronomist ranges between INR 8,000 - 85,000* or more per month.
Source: bit.ly/3D0Qczk *These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
C. Jayanthi, Director of Department of Crop Management at the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) was awarded the gold medal by the Indian Society of Agronomy to recognise her contribution to the field. Jayanthi pursued her Bachelor's in Agricultural Sciences from the TNAU, Master’s in Agronomy, and PhD in the same field in 1992.*
Agronomist
NCS Code: 2132.0100' | SC0031. Complete 10+2 in Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (B.Sc.) in Agriculture/Biotechnology/Microbiology/Plant Genetics or any related subject
OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree in the same or related field
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
This course is offered by the Department of Agricultural Sciences.
This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Madhya Pradesh
2. Banaras Hindu University, Uttar Pradesh
3. Uttaranchal University, Uttarakhand
4. Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Rajasthan
5. Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya, West Bengal
6. Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, Chhattisgarh
7. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru College of Agriculture & Research Institute, Puducherry
8. Swami Sarvanand Institute of Management and Technology, Punjab
Private Institutes
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1 .Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
2. Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly
3. National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal
4. Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur
5. CIFE, Mumbai.
6. Dr DY Patil College of Agriculture Business Management, Pune
7. Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Uttar Pradesh
8. Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
Distance Learning Institute
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 2,00,000 - 3,00,000*
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
SCHOLARSIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also available in the institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work: Agriculture Co-operative Organizations, Government Research Institutes, Non-governmental Organizations, Farms, Private Research Companies and others
Work Environment: It is field job. You are likely to supervise a team. You are likely to work 5 to 6 days a week, 8 to 9 hours everyday. Local travel is part of the job profile. Part-time and contractual jobs may be available
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Agronomist → Senior Agronomist → Head of Engineering Operations → General Manager → Head of Company/CEO
The approx. salary of an Agronomist ranges between INR 8,000 - 85,000* or more per month.
Source: bit.ly/3D0Qczk
*These figures are taken from NCS and are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
C. Jayanthi, Director of Department of Crop Management at the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) was awarded the gold medal by the Indian Society of Agronomy to recognise her contribution to the field. Jayanthi pursued her Bachelor's in Agricultural Sciences from the TNAU, Master’s in Agronomy, and PhD in the same field in 1992.*
Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/coimbatore/tnaus-jayanthi-1st-woman-to-win-society-of-agronomy-gold/articleshow/55919875.cms
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
agronomist, agriculture scientist