In the context of nutritional security and economic stability, there is a great significance of fruits, vegetables, flowers, and crops. Today, in the era of globalization and economic liberalization,horticulture sector has immense potentialin poverty alleviation, increasing farmers’ income and sustaining a large number of Agro-based industries which generate a large number of employment opportunities. Keeping view of immense potential of the horticulture sector, the Government of India is making robust policies and significant changes in the existing system to uplift and strengthen the sector.

The opening of global trade in the horticulture sector has encouraged manyto diversify their activities with horticulture crops and also created a great demand of professionals to help in the development of the horticulture sector in the country. Keeping this thing in mind, Mangalayatan University Jabalpur has started a full-fledgedfour year undergraduate programme B.sc (Hons) Horticulture.

The curriculum of B.sc (Hons) Horticulture includes theory and practical education over eight semestersfocused on developing scientific approach and business skills in students which are essential for them to succeedin the commercial horticulture sector. The programme integrates the basic sciences, humanities, horticulture, allied sciences and horticultural engineering.Through the programme students acquainted with various facets of horticulture and its related specializations in the well-equipped laboratories as well as in real environment in related industries and farming.

Why Choose Mangalayatan University Jabalpur for B. Sc (Hons) Horticulture?

• Mangalayatan University Jabalpur is the best University in Jabalpur, highly acclaimed and coveted for higher education in the domain of agriculture and its allied areas.
• The programme exposes students to the real lifestyle in areas such as agriculture and livelihood systems, the socio-economic conditions of the farmers, and their problems that relate to modern agricultural development.
• The programme equips students with excellent technical acumen and problem-solving skills which make them globally competitive and inspires for higher studies and entrepreneurship development.
• Students get Hands-on Training (HOT) and internship opportunities at agriculture-based companies, rural cottage industries, research institutions and service-providing extension institutions
• Students get the opportunity to participate in all India and state education toursthat provide exposure to State Agricultural Universities and ICAR governed research institutions and their functioning.

Career Prospects and Scope of B.sc (Hons) Horticulture:

• Upon completion of B.sc (Hons) Horticulture, candidate can go for higher studies like M.sc Horticulture, MBA, MCA, etc.
• Candidates who have B.sc (Hons) Horticulture degree, can prepare for coveted government examinations like UPSC, SSC CGL, Bank PO and India Railways
• Agricultural research institutes like Indian Council of Agricultural Research- New Delhi, Central Potato Research Institute- Shimla, Indian Institute of Horticulture Research- Bangalore release exclusive vacancies for B.sc (Hons) Horticulture graduates
• The career opportunities for horticulturists range from commercial, environmental sectors to research as well as journalism.

Government Employment Opportunities for B.sc (Hons) Horticulture:

• Indian Agricultural Research Institute
• National Seeds Corporation Limited
• State Farms Corporation of India
• Food Corporation of India
• Central Institute of Cotton Research
• NABARD and other banks

Private Employment Opportunities for B.sc (Hons) Horticulture:

• Agro-industries
• Horticulture Marketing
• Financial sector with the focus on agriculture
• Micro-finance institutions
• Fertilizer companies
• Agri-biotech organizations

Eligibility for B.sc (Hons.) Horticulture

Students who have completed 10+2 in any stream from any recognized institute eligible for B.sc (Hons.) Horticulture admission.