Master of Science [M.Sc] (Agronomy) From ACRI, Thoothukudi

M.Sc. in Agriculture has following specializations in which candidate have to choose two while filling application form:

1. Agronomy
2. Economics
3. Entomology
4. Extension Education
5. Genetics and Plant Breeding
6. Plant Pathology
7. Soil Science

ACIR Killikulam M.Sc. Eligibility Criteria

• Graduates who have completed an undergraduate degree program in B.Sc Ag and awarded by any one of the State Agricultural Universities (SAUs)/ Colleges affiliated to SAUs/Central Agricultural Universities (CAUs)/ICAR Deemed Universities/Central Universities with Agriculture Faculty listed by ICAR/ any other institutes accredited by NAEAB (ICAR) alone are eligible to apply for Masters program.
• A candidate who has undergone a course credit system with a minimum OGPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 or 6.60 out of 10.00 in Bachelor’s Degree Programme can apply for Masters Programme. However, for SC/ST candidates, a minimum OGPA of 6.50 out of 10.00 in bachelor’s degree is sufficient.

ACIR Killikulam M.Sc. Selection Criteria

For all Master's programs, selection criteria are based on the score obtained in the test conducted by the university.

• Candidates are required to be present on the specified date for a written test conducted at TNAU, Coimbatore at their expenses.
• The exact date of the written test will be published on the University website and intimated to the candidate through email.
• Written tests with Multiple choice questions from the respective subjects will be for one hour fifteen minutes duration. Candidates applied for two subjects should write the examination for both the subjects continuously for two and a half hours.