Agriculture (BSc Agriculture)
BSc Agriculture → MSc Agriculture → Agricultural Officer / Horticulture Dept / Agri-business / Farming Entrepreneurship / Agricultural Research
Duration
4 years (8 semesters including rural posting)
Stream
PCMB
Entry Salary
₹25,000–₹40,000/month (Agricultural Extension Officer or agri-company)
5-Year Salary
₹50,000–₹1,00,000/month (senior officer, own agri-business, or research)
Eligibility
PU Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology. Minimum 45% aggregate (40% reserved). Karnataka domicile for state quota.
Entrance Exam Details
Career Progression
Expected Salary Range
Entry Level (Year 1)
₹25,000–₹40,000/month (Agricultural Extension Officer or agri-company)
Starting salary for freshers
After 5 Years (Experienced)
₹50,000–₹1,00,000/month (senior officer, own agri-business, or research)
With relevant experience and specialisation
Preparation Roadmap
KCET rank within 30,000–80,000 for government agriculture seats in Karnataka. Biology is the primary subject. Agriculture Universities in Karnataka have excellent placement in government departments and agri-corporations.
Available at The City Academy
The City Academy provides direct preparation for this career path through our PU Science programme (Karnataka State Board).
Related Career Paths
If this path interests you, you might also want to explore these alternatives.