B.Sc Horticulture

 

B.Sc Horticulture is a 4-year undergraduate program that focuses on the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, medicinal plants, and ornamental plants. It combines agriculture, plant breeding, genetics, soil science, pest management, and post-harvest technology to enhance crop quality and productivity. Graduates can work in agriculture research, horticultural farms, nursery management, landscaping, and seed industry.

 

B.Sc Horticulture Course Highlights 

 

Feature	Details
Course Name	B.Sc Horticulture
Level	Undergraduate
Duration	4 years (8 semesters)
Eligibility	10+2 with Science stream (PCB/PCMB preferred)
Minimum Marks	50% aggregate (varies by college)
Admission Process	Merit-based / Entrance Exam (college or state-level)
Entrance Exam	ICAR AIEEA / State Agriculture University Entrance
Average Fees	Govt. colleges: 10,000 – 50,000/year; Private: 50,000 – 2 Lakh/year
Career Areas	Horticulture Farms, Landscaping, Seed Industry, Research, Government Horticulture Departments
Higher Studies	M.Sc Horticulture, MBA (Agri Business), Ph.D.

 

 

Admission Process:-

 

1. Apply through the college/university portal.

2. Admission based on 10+2 marks or entrance exam rank.

3. Some states have common entrance tests for agriculture/horticulture courses.

4. Complete document verification and pay fees after seat allotment.

 

 

B.Sc Horticulture Eligibility Criteria:-

 

• 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Agriculture

• Minimum 50% aggregate marks (may vary for reserved categories)

• Age: Usually 17 years minimum

 

 

Entrance Exams:-

 

• ICAR AIEEA (All India Entrance Exam for Agriculture Sciences)

• State Agriculture University Entrance Exam (varies by state)

• Some colleges offer merit-based admission without entrance

 

 

Syllabus Overview 

 

Semester 1 & 2

• Fundamentals of Horticulture

• Botany & Plant Morphology

• Soil Science & Nutrient Management

• Plant Physiology

• Plant Propagation Techniques

 

Semester 3 & 4

• Pomology (Fruit Science)

• Olericulture (Vegetable Science)

• Floriculture & Landscaping

• Plant Pathology & Pest Management

• Seed Technology & Nursery Management

 

Semester 5 & 6

• Post-Harvest Technology

• Greenhouse & Protected Cultivation

• Plant Breeding & Genetics

• Micropropagation & Biotechnology

 

Semester 7 & 8

• Advanced Horticultural Practices

• Entrepreneurship in Horticulture

• Project Work / Research Internship

• Practical Training in farms / nurseries

 

 

Top Colleges for B.Sc Horticulture

 

College	Location
Punjab Agricultural University	Ludhiana, Punjab
University of Horticultural Sciences	Bagalkot, Karnataka
G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology	Pantnagar, Uttarakhand
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University	Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University	Bihar
Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University	Andhra Pradesh
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology	Jammu/Kashmir

 

 

Job and Career Prospects

 

• Horticulture Officer / Extension Officer

• Nursery / Greenhouse Manager

• Landscape Designer / Floriculturist

• Research Scientist in Agriculture/Horticulture

• Seed Production & Biotechnology Specialist

• Self-entrepreneurship (orchard, nursery, ornamental plants)

 

Job Profiles

 

• Horticulturist

• Plant Breeder / Geneticist

• Nursery / Garden Manager

• Research Associate / Scientist

• Extension Officer in Govt. Departments

• Entrepreneur in Agri-business & Landscaping

 

 

Future Scopes

 

• M.Sc Horticulture (specializations in Fruit Science, Vegetable Science, Floriculture, Plant Breeding)

• Ph.D. in Horticulture / Plant Genetics / Biotechnology

• Government jobs in Horticulture & Agriculture Departments

• Opportunities in domestic & international horticulture firms, landscaping, and agro-entrepreneurship

 

 

Government College Seat Intake 

 

 

 

B.Sc Horticulture

 

B.Sc Horticulture is a 4-year undergraduate program that focuses on the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, medicinal plants, and ornamental plants. It combines agriculture, plant breeding, genetics, soil science, pest management, and post-harvest technology to enhance crop quality and productivity. Graduates can work in agriculture research, horticultural farms, nursery management, landscaping, and seed industry.

 

B.Sc Horticulture Course Highlights 

 

College	Seats
Punjab Agricultural University	60
University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot	50
G.B. Pant University, Pantnagar	60
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University	50
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University	40
Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University	50

Feature	Details
Course Name	B.Sc Horticulture
Level	Undergraduate
Duration	4 years (8 semesters)
Eligibility	10+2 with Science stream (PCB/PCMB preferred)
Minimum Marks	50% aggregate (varies by college)
Admission Process	Merit-based / Entrance Exam (college or state-level)
Entrance Exam	ICAR AIEEA / State Agriculture University Entrance
Average Fees	Govt. colleges: 10,000 – 50,000/year; Private: 50,000 – 2 Lakh/year
Career Areas	Horticulture Farms, Landscaping, Seed Industry, Research, Government Horticulture Departments
Higher Studies	M.Sc Horticulture, MBA (Agri Business), Ph.D.

 

 

Admission Process:-

 

1. Apply through the college/university portal.

2. Admission based on 10+2 marks or entrance exam rank.

3. Some states have common entrance tests for agriculture/horticulture courses.

4. Complete document verification and pay fees after seat allotment.

 

 

B.Sc Horticulture Eligibility Criteria:-

 

• 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Agriculture

• Minimum 50% aggregate marks (may vary for reserved categories)

• Age: Usually 17 years minimum

 

 

Entrance Exams:-

 

• ICAR AIEEA (All India Entrance Exam for Agriculture Sciences)

• State Agriculture University Entrance Exam (varies by state)

• Some colleges offer merit-based admission without entrance

 

 

Syllabus Overview 

 

Semester 1 & 2

• Fundamentals of Horticulture

• Botany & Plant Morphology

• Soil Science & Nutrient Management

• Plant Physiology

• Plant Propagation Techniques

 

Semester 3 & 4

• Pomology (Fruit Science)

• Olericulture (Vegetable Science)

• Floriculture & Landscaping

• Plant Pathology & Pest Management

• Seed Technology & Nursery Management

 

Semester 5 & 6

• Post-Harvest Technology

• Greenhouse & Protected Cultivation

• Plant Breeding & Genetics

• Micropropagation & Biotechnology

 

Semester 7 & 8

• Advanced Horticultural Practices

• Entrepreneurship in Horticulture

• Project Work / Research Internship

• Practical Training in farms / nurseries

 

 

Top Colleges for B.Sc Horticulture

 

College	Location
Punjab Agricultural University	Ludhiana, Punjab
University of Horticultural Sciences	Bagalkot, Karnataka
G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology	Pantnagar, Uttarakhand
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University	Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University	Bihar
Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University	Andhra Pradesh
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology	Jammu/Kashmir

 

 

Job and Career Prospects

 

• Horticulture Officer / Extension Officer

• Nursery / Greenhouse Manager

• Landscape Designer / Floriculturist

• Research Scientist in Agriculture/Horticulture

• Seed Production & Biotechnology Specialist

• Self-entrepreneurship (orchard, nursery, ornamental plants)

 

Job Profiles

 

• Horticulturist

• Plant Breeder / Geneticist

• Nursery / Garden Manager

• Research Associate / Scientist

• Extension Officer in Govt. Departments

• Entrepreneur in Agri-business & Landscaping

 

 

Future Scopes

 

• M.Sc Horticulture (specializations in Fruit Science, Vegetable Science, Floriculture, Plant Breeding)

• Ph.D. in Horticulture / Plant Genetics / Biotechnology

• Government jobs in Horticulture & Agriculture Departments

• Opportunities in domestic & international horticulture firms, landscaping, and agro-entrepreneurship

 

 

Government College Seat Intake 

 

College	Seats
Punjab Agricultural University	60
University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot	50
G.B. Pant University, Pantnagar	60
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University	50
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University	40
Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University	50
Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agri Sciences & Tech	50

 

 

Entrance Exam Preparation Tips

 

1. Understand the Exam Pattern

• Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Agriculture/Horticulture basics
  

• Question Type: Objective MCQs
  

• Duration: Usually 2–3 hours

• Total Marks: 100–200 (varies by exam)

 

2. Focus Areas by Subject

• Biology (High Weightage)
  
  

• Plant Physiology, Genetics, Plant Morphology, Ecology, Botany Basics
  

• Practice diagrams: plant parts, flower structure, reproductive cycles
  
  

• Chemistry
  
  

• Physical, Organic & Inorganic Chemistry (Class 11–12 NCERT)
  
  

• Physics
  
  

• Mechanics, Optics, Electricity, Magnetism, Basics for Agriculture
  
  

• Agriculture / Horticulture Basics
  
  

• Pomology (Fruits), Olericulture (Vegetables), Floriculture, Seed Technology, Plant Breeding, Soil Science, Pest Management, Post-harvest Technology

  
  
  

3. Preparation Strategy

 

1. NCERT First – Read thoroughly for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
   

2. Agriculture/Horticulture Basics – Focus on practical & theoretical concepts from reference books.
   

3. Previous Years’ Papers – Solve at least 5–10 years of ICAR AIEEA and state-level entrance papers.
   

4. Mock Tests – Attempt timed tests weekly to improve speed & accuracy.
   

5. Revision Notes – Prepare short notes for last-minute revision.
   

6. Diagrams Practice – Especially for Botany and Horticulture topics.
   

7. Time Management – Attempt easy questions first, mark tough questions for review.

   
   

Recommended Books

 

Biology

• NCERT Biology Class 11 & 12 – Mandatory
  

• Trueman’s Biology – Concept clarity
  

• MTG NCERT at Your Fingertips (Biology) – Quick MCQs & practice

  
  

Chemistry

• NCERT Chemistry Class 11 & 12 – Core content
  

• Physical Chemistry by O.P. Tandon – Problem solving
  

• Organic Chemistry by Morrison & Boyd – Concept clarity
  

• MTG NCERT Objective Chemistry – Practice MCQs

  
  

Physics

• NCERT Physics Class 11 & 12 – Basics
  

• Concepts of Physics by H.C. Verma – Problem solving
  

• Objective Physics by D.C. Pandey – MCQs practice

  
  
  

Agriculture / Horticulture

• Introductory Horticulture & Crop Science (ICAR)
  

• Plant Breeding & Genetics – S.S. Banga / Choudhary
  

• Seed Technology Handbook – For Seed Production / Plant Breeding
  

• Fundamentals of Horticulture – Nicholas & Jitendra Singh

 

Practice

• ICAR AIEEA Solved Papers (Last 10 Years)
  

• State Agriculture University Entrance Papers
  

• Online mock tests from coaching institutes
  
  

 

Quick Tips

• Prioritize Biology > Agriculture > Chemistry > Physics for scoring
  

• Make a daily timetable and revise NCERT first
  

• Solve past year papers & mock tests regularly
  

• Practice diagrams for Botany & Horticulture
  

• Avoid guesswork due to negative marking in most exams

 

Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agri Sciences & Tech

50

 

 

Entrance Exam Preparation Tips

 

1. Understand the Exam Pattern

• Subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Agriculture/Horticulture basics
  

• Question Type: Objective MCQs
  

• Duration: Usually 2–3 hours

• Total Marks: 100–200 (varies by exam)

 

2. Focus Areas by Subject

• Biology (High Weightage)
  
  

• Plant Physiology, Genetics, Plant Morphology, Ecology, Botany Basics
  

• Practice diagrams: plant parts, flower structure, reproductive cycles
  
  

• Chemistry
  
  

• Physical, Organic & Inorganic Chemistry (Class 11–12 NCERT)
  
  

• Physics
  
  

• Mechanics, Optics, Electricity, Magnetism, Basics for Agriculture
  
  

• Agriculture / Horticulture Basics
  
  

• Pomology (Fruits), Olericulture (Vegetables), Floriculture, Seed Technology, Plant Breeding, Soil Science, Pest Management, Post-harvest Technology

  
  
  

3. Preparation Strategy

 

1. NCERT First – Read thoroughly for Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
   

2. Agriculture/Horticulture Basics – Focus on practical & theoretical concepts from reference books.
   

3. Previous Years’ Papers – Solve at least 5–10 years of ICAR AIEEA and state-level entrance papers.
   

4. Mock Tests – Attempt timed tests weekly to improve speed & accuracy.
   

5. Revision Notes – Prepare short notes for last-minute revision.
   

6. Diagrams Practice – Especially for Botany and Horticulture topics.
   

7. Time Management – Attempt easy questions first, mark tough questions for review.

   
   

Recommended Books

 

Biology

• NCERT Biology Class 11 & 12 – Mandatory
  

• Trueman’s Biology – Concept clarity
  

• MTG NCERT at Your Fingertips (Biology) – Quick MCQs & practice

  
  

Chemistry

• NCERT Chemistry Class 11 & 12 – Core content
  

• Physical Chemistry by O.P. Tandon – Problem solving
  

• Organic Chemistry by Morrison & Boyd – Concept clarity
  

• MTG NCERT Objective Chemistry – Practice MCQs

  
  

Physics

• NCERT Physics Class 11 & 12 – Basics
  

• Concepts of Physics by H.C. Verma – Problem solving
  

• Objective Physics by D.C. Pandey – MCQs practice

  
  
  

Agriculture / Horticulture

• Introductory Horticulture & Crop Science (ICAR)
  

• Plant Breeding & Genetics – S.S. Banga / Choudhary
  

• Seed Technology Handbook – For Seed Production / Plant Breeding
  

• Fundamentals of Horticulture – Nicholas & Jitendra Singh

 

Practice

• ICAR AIEEA Solved Papers (Last 10 Years)
  

• State Agriculture University Entrance Papers
  

• Online mock tests from coaching institutes
  
  

 

Quick Tips

• Prioritize Biology > Agriculture > Chemistry > Physics for scoring
  

• Make a daily timetable and revise NCERT first
  

• Solve past year papers & mock tests regularly
  

• Practice diagrams for Botany & Horticulture
  

• Avoid guesswork due to negative marking in most exams