A Horticulturist's primary role is the care, maintenance, cultivation propagation of plants, They apply their expertise to fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, and non-food crops to maximize their health or growth. They may also design landscapes or manage golf courses and sports turf.
Personal Competencies
• You have an interest in Science
• You like working outdoors
• You pay attention to details
• You like to analyse problems/situations
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (BSc.) in Agriculture/ Horticulture OR
Complete a Diploma in Horticulture OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree (M.Sc.) and Ph.D. in the same or allied subject
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. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
2. Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
3. Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
4. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
5. Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Nadia, West Bengal
6. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
7. Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
8. University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and ICAR before applying)
1. Centurion University of Technology Management (CUTM), Paralakhemundi, Odisha
2. Jaipur National University, Jaipur, Raiasthan
3. North East Frontier Technical University, Aalo, Arunachal Pradesh
4. Shri Ramaswanam Memorial (SRM) Institute of Science and Technology, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu
5. Sri Sri University, Cuttack, Odisha
6. Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
7. Arunachal University of Studies, Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh
8. Bhagwant University, Aimer, Rajasthan
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOIJ)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 6,000 - 8,00,000*
* These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• 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), Ministry of Education, Government of India 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, Private Research Companies, Botanical gardens, Nurseries, Greenhouses
Entrepreneurship: You can start your own business
Work Environment: If you were to work for an organization, you are likely to work both indoor and outdoor. You might have to work in a team, You are likely to have regular work hours. Organizations usually work for 5 to 6 days a week and 9 to IO hours every day. This may vary from organization to organization. Shift system may be available
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Junior Horticulturist → Horticulturist → Senior Horticulturist → Head of Operations
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Horticulturist ranges between INR 11,000-85,000* per month
Durga Prasad Patel is from Damoh,Madhya Pradesh. He has done his B.Sc and M.Sc in Agriculture and Horticulture, respectively. After completing his education, Patel started working with the HDFC bank as a Rural Sales Executive, after which he moved to Baran district in Rajasthan to work with the 'Wadi" Project (Funded by NABARD).The project aims at promoting sustainable livelihoods for tribal communities and enhancing their income security. He currently resides in Baran.*
HORTICULTURIST
NCS Code: 2132.0200 | AAS014• You have an interest in Science
• You like working outdoors
• You pay attention to details
• You like to analyse problems/situations
1. Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Biology)
2. Complete a Bachelor's degree (BSc.) in Agriculture/ Horticulture
OR
Complete a Diploma in Horticulture
OR
Complete a Bachelor's degree followed by a Master's degree (M.Sc.) and Ph.D. in the same or allied subject
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. Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
2. Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh
3. Annamalai University, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu
4. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
5. Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Nadia, West Bengal
6. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
7. Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
8. University of Calcutta, Kolkata, West Bengal
PRIVATE INSTITUTES
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and ICAR before applying)
1. Centurion University of Technology Management (CUTM), Paralakhemundi, Odisha
2. Jaipur National University, Jaipur, Raiasthan
3. North East Frontier Technical University, Aalo, Arunachal Pradesh
4. Shri Ramaswanam Memorial (SRM) Institute of Science and Technology, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu
5. Sri Sri University, Cuttack, Odisha
6. Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
7. Arunachal University of Studies, Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh
8. Bhagwant University, Aimer, Rajasthan
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
DISTANCE LEARNING INSTITUTE
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOIJ)
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 6,000 - 8,00,000*
* These figures are estimated numbers and will vary from Institute to Institute
SCHOLARSHIPS
• 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), Ministry of Education, Government of India 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, Private Research Companies, Botanical gardens, Nurseries, Greenhouses
Entrepreneurship: You can start your own business
Work Environment: If you were to work for an organization, you are likely to work both indoor and outdoor. You might have to work in a team, You are likely to have regular work hours. Organizations usually work for 5 to 6 days a week and 9 to IO hours every day. This may vary from organization to organization. Shift system may be available
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Junior Horticulturist → Horticulturist → Senior Horticulturist → Head of Operations
The approx. salary of a Horticulturist ranges between INR 11,000-85,000* per month
Source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Job=Horticulturist/Salary
Experts from the field
Durga Prasad Patel is from Damoh,Madhya Pradesh. He has done his B.Sc and M.Sc in Agriculture and Horticulture, respectively. After completing his education, Patel started working with the HDFC bank as a Rural Sales Executive, after which he moved to Baran district in Rajasthan to work with the 'Wadi" Project (Funded by NABARD).The project aims at promoting sustainable livelihoods for tribal communities and enhancing their income security. He currently resides in Baran.*
Source: https://stories.workmob.com/durga-prasad-patel-agriculture
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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