A thriving global market, increased exports, biotech and genetic engineering advances, and government financial benefits have all combined to create great demand for qualified professionals in the agricultural scienceis sector. The field has overlaps with many others such as:
Most universities demand 50% marks in Biology, Physics and Chemistry, though some popular universities will accept state government test scores, such as Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) admissions based on EAMCET (test conducted by the Government of Andhra Pradesh) scores.
Post-graduate courses in specialized domains require bachelor degrees in related subjects; the same goes for master graduates seeking.
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This diversified fields offers jobs in the following areas among others:
Remuneration for fresh graduates in government bodies begin at Rs. 7000 and go up to Rs.17000 based on experience. District officers may command Rs. 12000+, while scientists may command Rs. 18-25000 every month. The private sector pays considerably more generously, and also offers many perks
