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B.Sc.(Hons.) Horticulture (4 year degree program) is an advanced program in the field of agricultural science that comprises subjects regarding the cultivation of plants and the study of seeds. The program also covers plant diseases growth and genetics.
The candidates who wish to study BSc Horticulture Science must fulfill the following basic eligibility criteria.
There are few state and university level entrance exams that are followed for admission to the BSc Horticulture Science course. Some of these exams are discussed in detail below.
Though both these courses belong to the same domain, there are certain basic differences between the BSc Horticulture and BSc Agriculture courses, some of which are discussed in the table below.
The BSc Agriculture candidates can work in government organizations, research labs, plantations, and even schools. The following job profiles and Salary Trends are available for BSc Horticulture Science candidates.
After completing BSc Horticulture Science Course, the candidates will have the following future scope options available.
Ques. Do BSc Horticulture Science candidates get good salary packages?Ans. The salary package for BSc Horticulture candidates ranges between INR 3,50,000 to 6,00,000. The candidates with good skills may get better salaries.
Ques. Which are the best colleges for studying BSc Horticulture in India?Ans. Currently, GBPUAT and Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya are considered among the best colleges for studying BSc Horticulture courses in India. There are a number of top-ranked colleges candidates wishing to pursue this course can choose from.
Ques. What kind of additional advantages will I get if I get an MBA degree after completing BSc Horticulture Science Course?Ans. If you do MBA after completing a BSc in Horticulture Science, you will easily get managerial jobs in the Marketing and Product Management sectors. The salaries for these positions are considerably higher than the Horticulture jobs.
Ques. Should I open my own farm business after completing a BSc in Horticulture Science?Ans. You should consider starting your own Farm business after completing the BSc Horticulture course if you have adequate skills in product marketing and farm management alongside Horticulture skills.
Ques. Why should I choose BSc Horticulture over BSc Agriculture?Ans. You should consider BSc Horticulture over BSc Agriculture if you are highly interested in crop farming. Horticulture Science concentrates on crop farming and covers all the necessary topics required in crop farming.
Ques. Which one is better: 3 years long BSc Horticulture or 4 years long BSc Horticulture?Ans. You should go for a 4 year long BSc Horticulture course because these courses are more research-oriented and involve a lot of practical learning including projects and Internships. Moreover, a 4 year long BSc Horticulture has more academic value than 3 years long BSc Horticulture.