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Agronomist

Agronomists help farmers grow better crops by improving soil, water use, seeds and farming methods.

Class 11–12 subjectsPCM or PCB

Entrance / admissionTNAU admission / CUET UG (ICAR)

DegreeB.Sc (Hons) Agriculture

Duration4 years

Your route, step by step

1Class 11–12: PCB or PCMBoth streams are accepted for B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture.
2Apply to TNAU or ICAR universitiesTNAU admits on Class 12 marks; ICAR all-India seats use CUET UG.
3B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture · 4 yearsIncludes village stays and field work.
4Work or specialiseAgricultural Officer jobs, banking, industry, or M.Sc Agronomy.

What an agronomist does

Study soil, crops and weather
Advise farmers on seeds, fertilisers and irrigation
Run field trials of new methods
Work on sustainable and organic farming

Entrance exams & admission

TNAU admissionOn Class 12 marks
CUET UG (ICAR)All-India agriculture seats

Where you may work

Agriculture departments, banks, seed and fertiliser companies, research stations, agri-tech start-ups and your own farm.

Well-known colleges in and near Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore

Official links

CollegeTamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) (opens in a new tab)tnau.ac.in
Exam / admissionNational Testing Agency (CUET UG notices) (opens in a new tab)nta.ac.in
Official bodyIndian Council of Agricultural Research (opens in a new tab)icar.org.in
Official bodyTamil Nadu Department of Agriculture (opens in a new tab)tnagrisnet.tn.gov.in

Links checked: Oct 2026. Always confirm dates and rules on the official site.

Outlook

Food security, climate change and agri-tech create steady need for agriculture graduates in government and industry.

Specialise later

Agronomy
Soil science
Plant breeding
Horticulture
Agricultural economics