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M.Sc. (Ag.) in Soil Science
Prelude
Soil is the basic medium for Agriculture which needs to be fertile, productive and healthy for optimum crop production to feed the ever growing population. Basic understanding about the soil development, physico-chemical and biological properties and their optimum for best crop production is essential for successful and sustainable Agriculture. Providing teaching, research and extension leadership in applications of soil chemistry, soil physics, soil biology and pedology in the faculty of Agriculture, Horticulture, Agricultural Engineering and Forestry as holistic approach is dealt in Master’s programme of Soil Science.
Why this programme?
- Gain knowledge on advances in various aspects of soil science viz., Pedology, Soil fertility, Soil survey, Tracer techniques and Soil Resource Management
- Impart overall skills on Soil Resources Inventory and Land Use Planning for sustaining soil health and crop production
- Nurture people skills for enhanced conviction on the significance of Conservation, development and use of natural resources.
- Integrate ICT enabled tools and equipments for smart delivery of nutrients for increased crop production
- Enrich knowledge with advanced strategies on management of problem soils
- Protecting /sustaining the soil health through diversified nutrients management practices
Study Programme
The Masters programme in Soil Science has been designed following the UGC guidelines. The course imparts:
- Empowering the students technically so that they can choose soil testing, and plant analysis, vermicomposting, and microbial inoculants enterprise
- Develop globally competitive human capacity in Soil Science
- Conduct research in frontier areas addressing the research gaps in soil science and provide solutions to the soil related problems for farmers.
- Promoting entrepreneurial skills of students pursuing Soil Science
More details on the list of courses and research work experience to be gained is listed here.
Colleges offering
The master programme in M.Sc. (Ag.) in Soil Science is offered by the Department of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, TNAU in Coimbatore campus and other constituents Colleges. The programme is offered at
- AC & RI, Coimbatore
- AC & RI, Madurai
- ADAC & RI, Trichy
- AC&RI, Killikulam
Application and Admission
Interested in taking part in the programme of Soil Science? Find out more about the specific Admission requirements and the application procedures. If you doubt whether admission is possible, feel welcome to apply online. The Admission Committee will check your admissibility.
Future Career
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Master’s in Soil Science course
Master Courses
After admission, the students undergo a set of courses that help them understand the basics of Soil Science as per the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) with a total credit load of 61 credits, of which 20 credits are exclusively earmarked for their Thesis Research.
Master’s thesis research
After completing the courses in the first year, the students start their thesis research. Each student is assigned to an experienced faculty, approved by the Dean of School of Post-Graduate Studies, who would guide the student on his/ her choice of research topic.
Research internship
The students are exposed to several scientific events like symposia and conferences. Many are encouraged to have internship training at other institutes for a couple of months, either in India or abroad.
Student Experiences
I feel extremely privileged to be the part of this prestigious institution. I got opportunity to pursue my post graduation during 2018-2020 and doctoral programme during 2020-2023. During the course of time TNAU thought not only syllabus and curriculum but also life time experience. All the professors have shown the sweetness of soil science through their exemplary teaching and hands on experience on advanced instruments. The practical experience gained during the course of time was extraordinary.
Ananthakrishnan S
M.Sc (Ag.) SSAC
I’m pursuig Master’ programme in the Department of Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry at TNAU.I had a very good experience with the education and the research facilities being provided by the college. Being one of the most reputed college in the field of agriculture, TNAU provides the best laboratory with well advanced equipments. The professors are also the best in the university who are dedicated and supportive. The Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry is blessed with the best professors who try their best to equip us with both subject and practical knowledge.
MERIN JACOB
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