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B.Sc in Horticulture Course

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B.Sc in Horticulture Course Highlights
Know All about B.Sc in Horticulture Course
Eligibility Criteria for B.Sc in Horticulture Course
B.Sc Horticulture Science: Entrance Exams
Require Skills set
Common Entrance Examination for B.Sc in Horticulture Course
B.Sc in Horticulture Course Syllabus
B.Sc Horticulture Science: Course Comparison
JOB PROFILE after B.Sc in Horticulture Course
B.Sc Horticulture Science: Job Profiles
B.Sc Horticulture Science: Future Scope
Top Recruiting Companies
B.Sc in Horticulture Course Approx. Salary Trends in Lakh Per Annum*
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B.Sc Horticulture Science: FAQs

B.Sc in Horticulture Course Highlights

Course Level	Under Graduate
Duration	3 Years
Examination type	Semester System
Eligibility	10+2
Admission Process	Counseling after taking Entrance Examination
Course Fee	INR 5,000 to 2,00,000
Average Starting Salary	INR 2,00,000 to 10,00,000
Employment Areas	Forestry Departments, Agriculture Departments, Agricultural Products Marketing firms, Equipment manufacturing firms, Food Production and Technology Industry, Equipment manufacturing firms, etc.
Job Profiles	Horticulturist, Plantation Manager, Horticulture specialist, Technical assistant, etc.
Top Recruiting Organizations	Nestle, Parle, Britannia, Venkys , KRBL Ltd, LT Foods, etc.

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Know All about B.Sc in Horticulture Course

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.

Eligibility Criteria for B.Sc in Horticulture Course

The candidates who wish to study BSc Horticulture Science must fulfill the following basic eligibility criteria.

The candidates must complete 10+2 in Science stream with Biology as one of the compulsory subjects.
The candidates must score above 50% aggregate marks in class 12. However, this may vary from university to university.
The candidates must study English as one of the compulsory subjects.
The candidates must have good communication skills.
The candidates must be above 27 years of age. The maximum age limit varies from college to college and ranges between 21 to 24 years.

B.Sc Horticulture Science: Entrance Exams

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.

HORTICET: The HORTICET exam is conducted by YSR Horticultural University for admission to all the Horticultural courses offered by the University and its affiliated colleges. The exam is primarily conducted in the Telugu language. The duration of the exam is 2 hours and consists of MCQ questions.
CG PAT: Chhattisgarh Professional Examination Board conducts CGPAT for admission to Undergraduate Agricultural and Horticultural courses. It is a 3-year long exam and consists of MCQ questions on PCMB.
UPCATET: Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture Technology Kanpur conducts UPCATET which regulates the admission to all the Agricultural and Horticultural courses offered by almost all the colleges in Uttar Pradesh.

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Require Skills set

Project Management
Planning and conducting research
Teamwork
Leadership
Professional Communication
Critical thinking
Data Analysis and Interpretation

Common Entrance Examination for B.Sc in Horticulture Course

ICAR Entrance Exam (ICAR-AIEEA)
HORTI CET
PAU Entrance Exam
KEAM Entrance Test
IGKV CET

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B.Sc in Horticulture Course Syllabus

1-YEAR	2-YEAR
Introduction to soil science	Temperate fruits
Crop physiology	Ornamental Horticulture
Fundamentals of Horticulture	Biochemistry
Plant Propagation	Fundamentals of Entomology
Fundamentals of Extension Education	Principles of Plant Breeding
Growth development of horticulture crops	Temperate Vegetables
Tropical and subtropical vegetables	Tuber Crops
Fundamentals of Statistics	Spices
Elements of Computer Application	Ornamental Horticulture
Plant parasitic nematode	Fundamentals of Entomology
Tropical and subtropical fruits	Principles of Plant Breeding
Fundamentals of food technology	Temperate Vegetables
Principles of genetics	-
3-YEAR
Organic Farming
Introduction of major field crops
Introductory Agroforestry
Apiculture
Post-harvest Management
Principles of Plant Biotechnology
Breeding and Seed Production
Remote Sensing
Entrepreneurship Development
Seed Production
Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
Processing of Horticulture Crops
Horticulture Business Management

B.Sc Horticulture Science: Course Comparison

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.

BSc Horticulture Science	BSc Agriculture
Full-Form Bachelor of Science in Horticulture Science	Full-Form Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Overview BSc Horticulture mainly focuses on the breeding of different crop plants, vegetables, fruits, medicinal plants, ornamental plants, etc. These generally do not include plants that do not have any food, medicinal or ornamental benefits.	Overview BSc Agriculture is a vast course that includes all kinds of plants and trees, the different farming techniques, how to produce better Agro products, and many more related topics. It also concentrates on the crop plants as well.
Duration 3 to 4 years	Duration 3 to 4 years
Eligibility 10+2 in Science Stream with PCB / PCMB	Eligibility 10+2 in Science Stream with PCB / PCMB
Admission Process Both Merit and Entrance Based	Admission Process Both Merit and Entrance Based
Examination Type Semester Wise	Examination Type Semester Wise
Top Colleges GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, etc.	Top Colleges Tamil Nadu Agriculture University, GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, etc.
Average Annual Fees INR 15,000 to 50,000	Average Annual Fees INR 30,000 to 75,000
Job Profiles Plant Breeders, Marketing Managers, Gardeners, and Agricultural Researchers, among others.	Job Profiles Agricultural Scientist, Crop Scientist, Gardeners, Agricultural Researchers, among others.
Average Annual Salary INR 3,00,000 to 4,00,000	Average Annual Salary INR 4,00,000 to 6,00,000
Areas of Employment Agrochemicals, Agriculture Research Laboratories, Orchids, etc.	Areas of Employment Fertiliser Manufacturing and Pesticide Manufacturing, Agrochemicals, Agriculture Research Laboratories, etc.

JOB PROFILE after B.Sc in Horticulture Course

Horticulturist
Plantation Manager
Horticulture Specialist
Technical Assistant

B.Sc Horticulture Science: Job Profiles

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.

Job Profiles	Job Description
Plant Breeder	Plant Breeders breed, take care and grow various types of plants, mainly crop plants, vegetables, and fruits. Average Annual Salary INR 3,50,000
Product Marketing Manager	Product Marketing Manager plans the marketing strategies for various Agro products. INR 5,00,000
Gardener	Gardeners look after the plants present in various orchids and gardens. INR 2,80,000
Agricultural Researcher	Agricultural researchers research various agricultural technologies, irrigation techniques, fertilizers, pesticides, etc. INR 4,50,000
Teacher	Teacher teaches farming and biology topics to school students. INR 3,00,000
Farming Educators	Farming Educators workforce government organizations and NGOs and teach correct farming techniques to farmers. INR 4,00,000

B.Sc Horticulture Science: Future Scope

After completing BSc Horticulture Science Course, the candidates will have the following future scope options available.

The candidates can join the higher courses like Master's degree courses such as MSc Horticulture, MSc Agriculture, and other relevant courses. These will help them join the research-based higher courses in the future.
Admission to MSc courses is usually granted on the basis of entrance exams. However, some universities also conduct entrance exams for admission to MSc courses.
The candidates can also do relevant management courses like MBA Product Management, MBA Marketing Management, MBA Farm Management, among others. These courses will help them in getting better jobs in the future.
For admission to MBA courses, the candidates will have to qualify in various MBA Entrance Exams like CAT, MAT, CMAT, among others.
The candidates can also prepare for various government service exams like Railways, UPSC, CTET, etc.
The candidates can also start their own horticulture farms and set up their own Agro businesses.

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B.Sc in Horticulture Course Approx. Salary Trends in LPA*

Job Profile	Average Entry Level Salary	Average Med Salary	Average Max Salary
Horticulturist	1.8	2.4	3.6
Plantation Manager	3.6	4.8	7.2
Horticulture Specialist	2.4	3.6	6.0
Technical Assistant	1.8	2.4	3.6

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B.Sc Horticulture Science: FAQs

Ques. Are Government Jobs available after completing the BSc Horticulture course?
Ans. Yes, many government departments, mainly the agriculture department, offer a variety of jobs to BSc Horticulture and BSc Agriculture candidates. In addition to these, the various public sector banks also offer jobs to these candidates.

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.

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