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About B.Sc - Horticulture

B.Sc.in Horticulture is an advanced programme in the field of agricultural science that comprises subjects regarding the cultivation of plants and the study of seeds. The programme also covers plant diseases, growth and genetics. The course covers practices that can help enhance plant growth and increase the yield without damaging the quality. In order to achieve this goal, the course combines the concepts of Biochemistry, Genetic Engineering, Biology and other related subjects. The programme is in demand as there is a constant demand for quality food at reasonable prices and horticulturalists are required to achieve this goal.

B.Sc Horticulture Course Highlights

Some of the major highlights of B.Sc Horticulture course are given below:

Name of the Course	B.Sc Horticulture
Duration	3 years
Minimum Eligibility	The candidate must have passed class 12th in Science with 50% minimum aggregate.
Lateral Entry Option	The lateral entry option is open in B.Sc for the candidates who have pursued 3-year Polytechnic diploma after 12th.
Entrance Exams	CG PAT IISER IAT OUAT GSAT BHU UET NEST
Admission Process	Merit-based: Some colleges take admission on the basis of merit obtained in the qualifying exam. Entrance based: Some colleges take admission on the basis of a national level, Institute level or a state level entrance exam.
Course Fee	20,000 to 50,000 (depends on institute)
Scholarship	Candidates belonging to reserved categories and economically weaker sections are eligible for state government scholarship schemes. AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver Scheme (only for 5% students in each state) Deemed or private universities offer merit scholarships (based on marks in entrance exam or Class 12th)
Internship	There are a lot of internship opportunities for B.Sc in Horticulture in India.
Average starting salary	2.5 to 4.5
Career Options	Horticulturist Breeding Manager Horticulture Specialist Crop Consultant Plantation Manager Plant Breeder Technical Assistant Crop Production Advisor Food Technologist Research Scientist Nursery Manager Crop Inspector Feed Plant Manager Plant Geneticist

B.Sc - Horticulture Eligibility Criteria

In order to pursue the B.Sc Horticulture course, the candidates will have to fulfil the given below eligibility criteria:

• The candidate must have passed class 12th or equivalent from a recognized board.
• The candidate must have studied Mathematics and Physics as the main subjects in class 12th along with one of the optional subjects as Chemistry/ Biology/ Biotechnology/ Computer Science.
• The candidate must have acquired a minimum aggregate of 50% in the qualifying examination.

Admission Process

The admission to B.Sc Horticulture course is done in two ways:

Merit-Based: The merit-based admission to the course is done directly on the basis of score obtained by the candidate in the qualifying examination. Some colleges also prepare a cutoff list based on the qualifying examination for admission.

Entrance Based: The entrance based admission to the course is done on the basis of score obtained by the candidate in a national level, state level or college level entrance exams. The admission is done through the counselling process.

B.Sc - Horticulture Syllabus

First Year:

Introduction to Soil Science	Growth Development of Horticulture Crops	Tropical and Subtropical Fruits
Fundamentals of Food Technology	Fundamentals of Statistics	Principles of Genetics
Plant Parasitic Nematode	Introductory Microbiology	Crop Physiology
Elements of Computer Application	Plant Propagation	Fundamentals of Horticulture
Tropical and Subtropical Vegetable	Fundamentals of Extension Education	Water Management in Horticulture Crops

 

Second Year:

Temperate Fruits	Breeding of Fruits	Fundamentals of Entomology
Principles of Plant Breeding	Spices	Temperate Vegetables
Orchard Management	Environmental Science	Ornamental Horticulture
Mushroom Culture	Commercial Floriculture	Insect ecology
Biochemistry	Tuber Crops	Plantation Crops
Soil Science I

 

Third Year:

Organic Farming	Principles of Plant Biotechnology	Entrepreneurship Development
Processing of Horticultural Crops	Remote Sensing	Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
Introductory Agroforestry	Seed Production	Introduction of Major Field Crops
Apiculture	Breeding and Seed Production	Horticulture Business Management
Post-harvest Management

B.Sc - Horticulture Career Options and Job Prospects

There is a lot of scope after pursuing B.Sc in Horticulture and various employment options are available to individuals. From starting one’s own private business to practicing horticulture for agricultural companies, graduates can opt for different work profiles. The Government of India also hires horticulturists for various agricultural projects carried out on rural lands and towns. There is also scope for research after pursuing B.Sc. in Horticulture with organisations like NABARD and Forest Research Institute (FRI). Graduates can also practice on their own if they have land available and foray into the private plant breeding sector. Following are some popular jobs available after B.Sc. in Horticulture:

• Horticulturist
• Breeding Manager
• Horticulture Specialist
• Crop Consultant
• Plantation Manager
• Plant Breeder
• Technical Assistant
• Crop Production Adviser
• Food Technologist
• Research Scientist
• Nursery Manager
• Crop Inspector
• Feed Plant Manager
• Plant Geneticist

Horticulture. Jobs are offered by forest departments in the government, private plantation companies, agricultural companies, flower farms and other such organisations. Jobs offered by the government departments can vary from Rs. 2.5 lakh to Rs. 4.5 lakh per annum. Manager lever job positions can also be pursued after masters in horticulture or an MBA and packages for these jobs can go up to Rs. 7.5 lakh per annum.