Agronomist

Various courses at bachelor's and master's level are offered in agriculture and its allied subjects. One can also apply for various research programs in agricultural institutes and universities.

B.Sc programme in the subject - one can choose from a variety of subjects depending upon his/her interest. Minimum eligibility requirement for admission: To be eligible, a candidate must have passed 10+2 science examination with PCB/PCBM/PCM/10+2 having scored not less than 50% marks in aggregate with the condition that candidates coming from different streams must take remedial courses as prescribed. Admission is through entrance and academic performance.

M.Sc Agri Science (2 years), Masters in Agricultural Business Management, M.Sc Agricultural Biotechnology, M.Sc Food Science and Technology or M.Sc Environmental Science and Technology. Eligibility: Relevant Bachelor's Degree examination from an institution accredited by ICAR, admission is through entrance and academic performance.

Doctoral degree programmes and fellowship are also offered by many agricultural universities of India. 

Central University charges around Rs.18000-20000 per year.

India has as many agricultural universities that offer regular full time programs in agriculture.

• Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural Univ., Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, A.P.
• Anand Agricultural University, Anand, Gujarat
• Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam
• Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya, P.O Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal
• Birsa Agricultural University, Kanke, Ranchi, Jharkhand
• Central Agricultural University, Imphal, Manipur
• Chandra Shekar Azad Univ. of Agriculture & Technology, Kanpur, U.P
• Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hissar, Haryana
• Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidhalaya, Palampur, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
• Dr Balasaheb Sawant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra
• Dr Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Krishi Nagar, Akola, Maharashtra
• Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar Univ. of Horticulture & Forestry, Solan, Nauni, Himachal Pradesh
• Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar, Udhamsingh Nagar, Uttarakhand
• Guru Angad Dev University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Ludhiana, Punjab
• Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Krishak Nagar, Raipur, Chhattisgarh
• Jawaharlal Nehru Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Krishi Nagar, Jabalpur, M.P.
• Junagadh Agriculture University, Moti Baug, Agril. Campus, Junagadh, Gujarat
• Karnataka Veterinary Animal and Fisheries Science University, P.B. No. 6, Nandinagar, Bidar, Karnataka
• Kerala Agricultural University, P.O Vellanikkara, Thrissur, Kerala
• Maharana Pratap Univ. of Agriculture & Technology, Udaipur, Rajasthan
• Maharashtra Animal Science & Fishery University, Nagpur, Maharashtra
• Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth, Rahuri, Maharashtra
• Marathwada Agricultural University, Parbhani, Maharashtra
• Narendra Deva University of Agriculture & Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh
• Navsari Agricultural University, Vijalpore, Navsari, Gujarat
• Orissa Univ. of Agriculture & Technology, Siripur, Bhubaneswar, Orissa
• Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, Punjab
• Rajasthan AgriculturalUniversity, Bikaner, Rajasthan
• Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur, Bihar
• Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Univ of Agriculture & Technology, Modipuram, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
• Sardarkrushinagar-Dantiwada Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar, Dantiwada, Banaskantha, Gujarat
• Sher-E-Kashmir Univ. of Agricultural Sciences & Technology, Railway Road, Jammu (J&K)
• Sher-E-Kashmir Univ. of Agricultural Sciences & Technology, Shalimar, Srinagar, (J&K)
• Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati, Chittoor, A.P.
• Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
• Tamil Nadu Veterinary & Animal Sciences University, Madhavaram Milk Colony, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
• University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad, Karnataka
• University of Agricultural Sciences, Banglore, Karnataka
• UP Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhaya Pashu Chikitsa Vigyan Vishwa Vidhyalaya Evam Go Anusandhan Sansthan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
• Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwaviddyalaya, P.O. Pundibari, Distt. Cooch Behar, West Bengal
• West Bengal University of Animal & Fishery Sciences, 68 KB Sarani, Kolkata, West Bengal
• University of Horticultural Sciences, Venkataramnagudem, West Godavari, A.P.
• Rajmata VRS Agricultural University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
• University of Horticultural Sciences, Navanagar, Bagalkot, Karnataka
• University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur, Karnataka

Deemed-to-be Universities

• Indian Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, New Delhi
• Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Izatnagar, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh
• National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana
• Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai, Maharashtra
• Allahabad Agricultural Institute, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh

Central Universities with Agriculture Faculty

• Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, U.P.
• Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, U.P.
• Vishwa Bharti, Shantiniketan, West Bengal
• Nagaland University, Medizipherma, Nagaland