A Master of Science degree in Entomology is a Post-graduate-level program that prepares students for careers in in Pest Management and other commercial aspects of Entomology such as beekeeping, sericulture, lac culture, mass production of biocontrol agents etc.

 This programme is a highly valuable professional degree programme that has very high scope and prospectus including agriculture and various other sectors. The master's degree aims at helping students gain an understanding of the subject and become successful professionals in this field.

Job opportunities are available in both Government as well as private sectors .In government sector a person can join State department of agriculture, State department of natural resources, Country, state and city department of health, Extension services & Academic Institutions as Professor or Scientist in Entomology. More attractive job opportunities are available with attractive salaries in Pesticide industries, Seed industries, Food industries and various organizations need research worker, managers and research associates for their R & D units.

Job opportunities are available in both Government as well as private sectors .In government sector a person can join State department of agriculture, State department of natural resources, Country, state and city department of health, Extension services & Academic Institutions as Professor or Scientist in Entomology. More attractive job opportunities are available with attractive salaries in Pesticide industries, Seed industries, Food industries and various organizations need research worker, managers and research associates for their R & D units.

Q1 Why Study M.Sc.(Ag.) Entomology?

Ans. There are so many reasons why an individual should pursue an M.Sc.(Ag.) Entomology course. Students can pursue this course because of the following benefits of the course:

• M.Sc.Ag.Entomology prepares students for careers in in Pest Management and other commercial aspects of Entomology such as beekeeping, sericulture, lac culture, mass production of biocontrol agents etc.
• This programme is a highly valuable professional degree programme that has very high scope and prospectus including agriculture and various other sectors.
• Job opportunities are available in both Government as well as private sectors .In government sector a person can join State department of agriculture, State department of natural resources, Country, state and city department of health, Extension services & Academic Institutions as Professor or Scientist in Entomology.
• More attractive job opportunities are available with attractive salaries in Pesticide industries, Seed industries, Food industries and various organizations need research worker, managers and research associates for their R & D units.
• Training in Entomology with M.Sc. (Ag.) Entomology helps students to start their own entrepreneurship in Beekeeping, Sericulture, Plant clinic etc.

The annual salary of a MSc Ag Entomology student can be around INR 7,00,000. 

Q2. What is the scope of M.Sc.(Ag.) Entomology?

Ans. The career opportunities and job prospects for a post graduate with a Master of Science in Entomology are diverse. Job opportunities are available in both Government as well as private sectors .

Q3. What is the relevance of M.Sc. (Ag.) Entomology?

Ans. We can not imagine the world with out harmful and noxious insects both in domestic areas and agricultural fields. These insect pests may cause total crop loss if left unmanaged. Training in Entomology with M.Sc. (Ag.) Entomology helps entomologists to protect valuable resources from insect pests.

Q4. Is it mandatory to have agriculture in B.Sc. for opting M.Sc. (Ag.) Entomology?

Ans. No. Students having B.Sc. degree in Horticulture and forestry can also apply for M.Sc. (Ag.) Entomology.

Q5. What are the industries/institutes that can be targeted for jobs/higher studies in India in Agriculture sector?

Ans. In government sector a person can join State & central department of agriculture, State department of natural resources, Country, state and city department of health, Extension services & Academic Institutions as Professor or Scientist in Entomology. More attractive job opportunities are available with attractive salaries in Pesticide industries, Seed industries, Food industries, biocontrol laboratories, sugar industries and various organizations need research worker, managers and research associates for their R & D units.