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M.Sc. Agriculture in Soil Science

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Course Offered Duration (in Years) Eligibility
M.Sc. Agriculture in Soil Science 2 Years (a) B.Sc. Ag (4 years) with minimum 60% marks (b) A Personal Interview by the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor / Competent Authority of the University

M.Sc. (Ag.) in Soil Science is a 2-year’s Post Graduate Level program. This 2 years Soil Science Courses duration includes 4 semesters, with each semester lasting a period of 6 months. During each semester, students will face separate sets of theoretical subjects as well as practical sessions. Apart from those subjects, seminars, and Research work (Thesis work) also play an important role in M.Sc. (Ag.) in the Soil Science program.

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Expert Committee

Dr. Kajal Sengupta

Retd. Professor Agronomy, BCKV Domain Expertise – Agronomy

Dr. Manoj Nanda

Professor & Head, Department of Agri Meteorology & Physics, BCKV Domain Expertise – Geoinformatics & Precision Agr.

Dr. Sajal K Biswas

Director, Business Development, NISSO Chemical, Gurugram Domain Expertise – Agro. Products

Dr. Samir Samanta

Retd. Joint Director of Research, BCKV Domain Expertise – Genetics & Plant Breeding + (Seed Science & Technology)

Dr. Nirmalendu Samanta

Former Regional Manager, WB State Seed Corporation Domain Expertise – Genetics & Plant Breeding + (Seed Science & Technology)

Prof Manas Adhikary

Former VC BCKV Domain Expertise – Agriculture Extension & Communication

Dr. Durga P Patra

Former Regional Head, FAI (Eastern region) Domain Expertise – Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry

Dr. Feroze Rahaman

Principle Scientist, ICAR-ATARI, Kolkata Principle Scientist, ICAR-ATARI, Kolkata Domain Expertise – Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry

Dr. Susanta Sarkar

Professor, Horticulture, BCKV Domain Expertise – Horticulture

Prof PK Sahoo

Professor, BCKV Domain Expertise – Agriculture Engineering / Food Engineering

Mr. Souvik Acharyya

Technical Manager, Transforming Rural India Foundation (TRIF) - An Initiative of TATA TRUST Domain Expertise – Agriculture Engineering / Food Engineering

Prof Dilip K Mishra

Associate Professor, Plant Pathology, BCKV Domain Expertise – Plant Pathology.

Prof Bimal Bera

Professor, Ag Economics, BCKV Domain Expertise – Agricultural Economics

Mr. S K Singha Ray

Former DGM, Bank of Baroda Domain Expertise – Agricultural Economics

Dr. Palash Mondal

Assistant Professor, Visva Bharati Domain Expertise – EntomologyDr. Subrato Ghosh

Dr. Subrato Ghosh

Advisor at Indofil India Ltd. (Former GM, Krishi Rasayan) Domain Expertise – EntomologyDr. Arup Sarkar

Dr. Arup Sarkar

Professor, UBKV Domain Expertise – Biochemistry and Crop Physiology

Prof. Nilotpal Ghosh

Dean, Veterinay Science, WBUASF Domain Expertise – Animal Sciences including Dairy Sciences & poultry units

Mr. Biswarup Bose

Business Head, Sai Fertilizers Domain Expertise – Animal Sciences including Dairy Sciences & poultry units

Career prospects of M.Sc. (Ag.) in Soil Science

After completion of M.Sc. (Ag.) in Soil Science, students will be able to conduct research work in different locations, collection of soil samples, processing and storing, and analysis of various physical and chemical parameters of soil, estimation of essential nutrients and identify and solve the problems related to nutrient deficiencies and physiological disorders etc.

Candidates might opt their jobs as Agricultural scientist, Farm Manager, Research Fellow, Management Trainee, Laboratory Technician, School teacher, Soil scientist etc. Students can also opt for Ph. D. in Soil Science.

OUR FACULTY

Dr. Madhurima Banik

HoD & Assistant Professor

Department: Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry  School: School of Agriculture and Allied Sciences Highest Educational Qualification: Ph....
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Mr. Sourav Mullick

Assistant Professor (Adhoc)

Department: Soil Science And Agricultural Chemistry School: School of Agriculture And Allied Sciences Highest Educational Qualification: M.Sc...
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Course Structure

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 3
  • Semester 4

1st Semester

Sl. No. Course Title Credit Hours
1 Soil Physics 2+1
2 Soil Fertility & Fertilizer Use 3+1
3 Soil Chemistry 2+1
4 Fundamental of Soil Microbiology 2+1
5 Master’s seminar I (Outline of Research Work) 1+0
6 Crop growth analysis and productivity modelling 1+1
Total 16

2nd Semester

Sl. No. Course Title Credit Hours
1 Soil Mineralogy, Genesis, Classification & Survey 2+1
2 Soil Biology & Biochemistry 2+1
3 Management of Problem Soils & Water 2+1
4 Principles and practices of water management 2+1
5 Cropping systems and sustainable agriculture 2+0
6 Experimental designs 2+1
Total 17

3rd Semester

Sl. No. Course Title Credit Hours
1 Physical Chemistry of Soils 2+0
2 Soil Water & Air Pollution 1+1
3 Analytical Techniques & Instrumental Methods in Soil & Plant Analysis 1+0
4 Fertilizer Technology 1+0
Total 6

4th Semester

Sl. No. Course Title Credit Hours
1 Master’s seminar II (Thesis Work) 1+0
2 Master’s Research 0+20
Total 21
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