The eligibility criteria for M.Sc. programs in various specializations related to Agriculture, such as M.Sc. (Agriculture) Genetics and Plant Breeding, are generally designed to accommodate students from relevant undergraduate backgrounds. For the M.Sc. (Agriculture) programs at LPU, here's the typical eligibility:
Eligibility Criteria for M.Sc. (Agriculture) Programs:
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must have completed a B.Sc. (Agriculture) or an equivalent degree in related fields such as Horticulture, Biotechnology, or Botany, from a recognized
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The eligibility criteria for M.Sc. programs in various specializations related to Agriculture, such as M.Sc. (Agriculture) Genetics and Plant Breeding, are generally designed to accommodate students from relevant undergraduate backgrounds. For the M.Sc. (Agriculture) programs at LPU, here's the typical eligibility:
Eligibility Criteria for M.Sc. (Agriculture) Programs:
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must have completed a B.Sc. (Agriculture) or an equivalent degree in related fields such as Horticulture, Biotechnology, or Botany, from a recognized institution or university.
Minimum Marks:
Candidates should have secured at least 50% aggregate marks in their undergraduate degree.
Specific Specialization (for certain programs):
For some specific M.Sc. Agriculture specializations like Genetics and Plant Breeding, a relevant background in B.Sc. (Agriculture) or a related field is required.
Approval by ICAR:
The M.Sc. (Agriculture) program in Genetics and Plant Breeding at LPU is approved by ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research), which ensures that the program meets the quality and standards required for agricultural education in India.
Relaxation for Specific Categories:
5% relaxation in marks for candidates from North-East states, Sikkim, Defence Personnel, and their dependents or wards of Kashmiri Migrants.
Duration:
2 years (spread across 4 semesters).
You can visit the LPU website or contact the admissions office for further details and to confirm specific admission requirements for each specialization.
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<article dir="auto" data-testid="conversation-turn-99" data-scroll-anchor="true"><div><div><div dir="auto" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="f95a452d-c18d-4e05-91c4-c7095a03659e" data-message-model-slug="gpt-4o-mini"><div><div><p>The eligibility criteria for M.Sc. programs in various specializations related to Agriculture, such as <strong>M.Sc. (Agriculture) Genetics and Plant Breeding</strong>, are generally designed to accommodate students from relevant undergraduate backgrounds. For the M.Sc. (Agriculture) programs at LPU, here's the typical eligibility:</p><h3>Eligibility Criteria for M.Sc. (Agriculture) Programs:</h3><ol><li><p><strong>Educational Qualification</strong>:</p><ul><li>Candidates must have completed a <strong>B.Sc. (Agriculture)</strong> or an equivalent degree in related fields such as <strong>Horticulture</strong>, <strong>Biotechnology</strong>, or <strong>Botany</strong>, from a recognized institution or university.</li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Minimum Marks</strong>:</p><ul><li>Candidates should have secured at least <strong>50% aggregate marks</strong> in their undergraduate degree.</li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Specific Specialization</strong> (for certain programs):</p><ul><li>For some specific M.Sc. Agriculture specializations like <strong>Genetics and Plant Breeding</strong>, a relevant background in <strong>B.Sc. (Agriculture)</strong> or a related field is required.</li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Approval by ICAR</strong>:</p><ul><li>The M.Sc. (Agriculture) program in <strong>Genetics and Plant Breeding</strong> at LPU is <strong>approved by ICAR</strong> (Indian Council of Agricultural Research), which ensures that the program meets the quality and standards required for agricultural education in India.</li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Relaxation for Specific Categories</strong>:</p><ul><li><strong>5% relaxation</strong> in marks for candidates from <strong>North-East states</strong>, <strong>Sikkim</strong>, <strong>Defence Personnel</strong>, and their <strong>dependents</strong> or <strong>wards of Kashmiri Migrants</strong>.</li></ul></li></ol><h3>Duration:</h3><ul><li><strong>2 years</strong> (spread across <strong>4 semesters</strong>).</li></ul><p>You can visit the LPU website or contact the admissions office for further details and to confirm specific admission requirements for each specialization.</p></div></div></div></div><div> </div></div><div> </div></article>
Pass with 55% aggregate marks in B.Sc. (Agriculture) or B.Sc. (Agriculture) (Hons.), B.Sc. Agriculture Biotechnology (4 years), subject to qualifying LPUNEST
*The LPUNEST exam offers convenient choices to candidates: Online remotely proctored from Home or Test centre-based options.
LPUNEST Related Information at university webiste
Programme Fee (per semester) :
120000
Lovely Professional University Jalandhar-Delhi, G.T. Road, Phagwara, Punjab (INDIA) -144411. Tel: +91-1824-517000 Tel: +91-1824-404404
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<div title="M.Sc.(Agriculture) Agronomy" data-name="P26B-NN1"><div>M.Sc.(Agriculture) Agronomy</div></div><div title="M.Sc. (Agriculture) Genetics and Plant Breeding" data-name="P26B-NN3"><div>M.Sc. (Agriculture) Genetics And Plant Breeding</div></div><div title="M.Sc. (Agriculture) Soil Science" data-name="P26B-NN2"><div>M.Sc. (Agriculture) Soil Science</div></div><div title="M.Sc. (Agriculture) Entomology" data-name="P26B-NN5"><div>M.Sc. (Agriculture) Entomology</div></div><div title="M.Sc. (Agriculture) Plant Pathology" data-name="P26B-NN6"><div>M.Sc. (Agriculture) Plant Pathology</div></div><div title="M.Sc. (Horticulture) Fruit Science" data-name="P26C"><div>M.Sc. (Horticulture) Fruit Science</div></div><div title="M.Sc. (Horticulture) Vegetable Science" data-name="P26E"><div>M.Sc. (Horticulture) Vegetable Science</div></div><div title="M.Sc. (Horticulture)Floriculture and Landscaping" data-name="P26F-NN1"><div>M.Sc. (Horticulture)Floriculture And Landscaping</div><div> </div><div><h1>M.Sc. (Agriculture) Genetics and Plant Breeding</h1>(Approved by ICAR)</div><div> </div><div><h3>Programme Details</h3><div>Duration : 2 yrs. (4 Semesters)</div><div> </div><div><div><div>Eligibility Criteria</div><div> </div></div><div><div><p>Pass with <strong>55% <abbr title="The criteria of aggregate marks as defined by awarding Board/ University will be considered for calculation of Eligibility as well as Scholarship. For more details kindly refer Part-C of Prospectus.">aggregate marks</abbr></strong> in B.Sc.<strong> (Agriculture)</strong> or B.Sc.<strong> (Agriculture) (Hons.)</strong>, B.Sc. <strong>Agriculture Biotechnology</strong><strong> (4 years)</strong>, subject to qualifying <strong>LPUNEST </strong></p><p><strong>*</strong>The LPUNEST exam offers convenient choices to candidates: <strong>Online remotely proctored from Home</strong> or <strong>Test centre-based options.</strong></p><h4>LPUNEST Related Information at university webiste</h4><div>Programme Fee (per semester) :</div><div><img src="https://www.lpu.in/lpu-assets/images/icons/rupee.svg" width="12"> 120000</div><div> </div><div>Lovely Professional University<br>Jalandhar-Delhi, G.T. Road,<br>Phagwara, Punjab<br>(INDIA) -144411.<br>Tel: +91-1824-517000<br>Tel: +91-1824-404404</div></div></div></div></div></div>
Secure at least 60% in a Bachelor's degree in BSc agriculture with honors or agriculture biotechnology is required.You must have a solid understanding of all aspects of agriculture. There are two tests you can take.The first, LPUNEST*, appears to be their preferred option. Consider it an agricultural SAT.The other option is the CUET, which is a more general national exam for Indian universities.
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