M.Sc. in Seed Science & Tech

What is M.Sc. in Seed Science & Tech?

• Seed Science and Technology is an international journal featuring original papers and articles on seed quality and technology that is related to the seed production, harvest, processing, sampling, storage, distribution, and testing.
• In the MSc Seed Science and Technology course, students are taught the theoretical study of seed growth.
• This course also elaborates the different methods of controlling and evaluating the seed materials.
• The study of MSc in Seed Science and Technology course is also connected to the study of the fields like biochemistry, botany, other biological sciences, and genetics.
• By studying this course, students will cover the topics like seed technology and production, advanced methods and routine of seed testing, plant breeding and many other related topics.

Why Study MSc Seed Science & Technology?

• The graduates of MSc in Seed Science & Technology degree program have a variety of work prospects in both government and commercial businesses.
• Students who pass the competitive entrance examination after the completion of the MSc in Seed Science & Technology course can be appointed as a scientist in the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
• Students must pass the qualifying examination administered by the Agriculture Scientist Recruitment Board to work in this position.
• The students holding MSc Seed Science and Technology degree have access to a plethora of options in both the public and private sectors.

MSc Seed Science & Technology Course Scope

There is a plethora of opportunities for MSc Seed Science and Technology graduates. Some of them are mentioned below.

• Graduates of MSc in seed science and technology course have a wide range of professional choices such as Horticulturist, Enclosure manager, Plant breeder, Tissue culture expert, Farm manager, Agriculture scientist and other professions are available.
• The graduates can work as Seed Certification Officers, Seed Inspectors, Assistant Seed Officers, Seed Production Officers, and Seed Testing Officers for reputable organizations like the National Seed Corporation, Central Seed Testing Lab, State Seed Testing Lab, Breeder Seed Units and State Seed Corporations.
• To increase their knowledge and gain a doctoral degree, candidates can pursue a PhD degree in the related field after successful completion of MSc Seed Science and Technology course.
• After the completion of MSc in Seed Science & Technology course students can get their career in the field of Horticulture industry, Nursery firm, Plant breeding centers and in Research Lab. 
• Students who pass the NET or SET entrance examinations can apply for teaching jobs in government colleges and universities.
• If the students are interested in the private sector, then they can work in private research organizations like Nambiar Agricultural Research Institute (NARI) and many others.

 MSc Seed Science & Technology: Syllabus:

Eligibility:

• Candidates must have received at least 50% (some relaxation provided to the reserved category candidates) in their final year graduation examination in the respective field of specialization (B.Sc. Agriculture/B.Sc. Biotechnology/B.Sc. Life Sciences/B.Sc. Biology, etc.) from a recognized state/central/deemed university.
• The applicant shall not have any supplementary or compartment in any of the subjects/subjects at the graduate level that have not yet been cleared at the time of admissions.
• Most of the universities and colleges around the country that offer this program have the same eligibility criteria as the ones listed above.