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M.Sc. Genetics and Plant Breeding in Central Universities

5 Central Universities offer M.Sc. Genetics and Plant Breeding. Together they have 44 seats, the most at RGU (13), Nagaland University (12) and CAU (10). Admission is through CUET (PG) at 2, the university's own entrance test at 2 and ICAR (CUET ICAR-UG, AIEEA) at 1.

Figures of the 2026-27 admission cycle; where a university has not printed that year's, of its latest prospectus. 2027 admission has not opened at most universities yet.

Universities
5
Seats counted
44
Main entrance
CUET (PG)
CUET (PG) paper
SCQP01

M.Sc. Genetics and Plant Breeding: seats, fee and entrance at each university

Sorted by seats. Narrow the list by state or entrance route, and use the bookmark to keep a shortlist.

UniversityProgrammeSeatsFee as printedEntranceShortlist
Rajiv Gandhi UniversityItanagar, Arunachal PradeshM.Sc. (Ag.) Genetics and Plant Breeding2 years
Eligibility

Candidate who has passed the B. Sc. (Hons) Agriculture / B.Sc. Agriculture examination with 55 % marks. Relaxation to the extent of 5% in the minimum marks will be given to the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes, OBC-NCL, PwD candidates. Full details at RGU

13Rs. 26,830 at admissionCUET (PG) SCQP01
Nagaland UniversityLumami, NagalandM.Sc. (Ag.) Genetics and Plant Breeding2 years
Eligibility

As notified by the School of Agricultural Sciences for the M.Sc. (Ag.) programme. Full details at Nagaland University

12Rs. 10,480 in the first semesterCUET (PG) 2026 and ICAR quota
Central Agricultural UniversityImphal, ManipurM.Sc. (Agri.) Genetics and Plant Breeding, Imphal2 years
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree in the concerned or a related subject with an OGPA of at least 6.60/10 (3.25/5, 2.60/4) for General, OBC (NCL) and EWS candidates and 5.60/10 (2.75/5, 2.20/4) for SC, ST, PwBD and third gender candidates. A three-year UG degree is not accepted. Minimum age 19 years on 31 August 2026. Full details at CAU

5Not printedCAU Entrance Test (PG) 2026
Central Agricultural UniversityImphal, ManipurM.Sc. (Agri.) Genetics and Plant Breeding, Barapani2 years
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree in the concerned or a related subject with an OGPA of at least 6.60/10 (3.25/5, 2.60/4) for General, OBC (NCL) and EWS candidates and 5.60/10 (2.75/5, 2.20/4) for SC, ST, PwBD and third gender candidates. A three-year UG degree is not accepted. Minimum age 19 years on 31 August 2026. Full details at CAU

5Not printedCAU Entrance Test (PG) 2026
Central University of South BiharGaya, BiharM.Sc. (Agriculture) Genetics and Plant Breeding4 semesters
Eligibility

B.Sc. (Agriculture / Horticulture) or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture / Horticulture. Full details at CUSB

5Not printedCUSB entrance examination, 15 July 2026
Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural UniversityJhansi, Uttar PradeshM.Sc. (Agriculture) Plant Breeding and Genetics2 years
Eligibility

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture or Forestry, as applicable, meeting the eligibility of the ICAR entrance examination. Full details at RLBCAU

4Rs. 64,260 at admissionICAR AIEEA (PG)

How M.Sc. Genetics and Plant Breeding seats are filled

CUET (PG) paper named for this course: SCQP01 at 1 university. CUET PG guide, dates and syllabus

M.Sc. Genetics and Plant Breeding by state

Arunachal Pradesh 1Nagaland 1Manipur 1Bihar 1Uttar Pradesh 1

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Questions about M.Sc. Genetics and Plant Breeding

How many Central Universities offer M.Sc. Genetics and Plant Breeding?

5 Central Universities offer M.Sc. Genetics and Plant Breeding in 2026-27: RGU, Nagaland University, CAU, CUSB and RLBCAU.

How many seats does M.Sc. Genetics and Plant Breeding have in Central Universities?

44 seats are printed for M.Sc. Genetics and Plant Breeding at 5 Central Universities. The largest intakes are at RGU (13), Nagaland University (12), CAU (10), CUSB (5) and RLBCAU (4).

Which entrance exam is needed for M.Sc. Genetics and Plant Breeding in Central Universities?

Admission to M.Sc. Genetics and Plant Breeding is through CUET (PG) (2 universities), the university's own entrance test (2 universities) and ICAR (CUET ICAR-UG, AIEEA) (1 university). The CUET (PG) paper named is SCQP01 (1 university). A university can ask for a different paper, so check the row of the one you want.

What is the fee of M.Sc. Genetics and Plant Breeding in Central Universities?

Each university prints its fee on its own basis (a semester, a year, at admission or the whole programme), so the table gives every fee as printed and does not rank them. 3 of the 6 programmes here have a printed fee.

In which states can I study M.Sc. Genetics and Plant Breeding at a Central University?

M.Sc. Genetics and Plant Breeding is offered at Central Universities in 5 states and union territories. The most choices are in Arunachal Pradesh (1), Nagaland (1), Manipur (1), Bihar (1) and Uttar Pradesh (1).

What is the eligibility for M.Sc. Genetics and Plant Breeding?

Eligibility is set by each university: the qualifying degree or subjects, the minimum marks and the relaxation for reserved categories differ. Open "Eligibility" under a programme in the table for that university's rule, or the programme's page for the full text.

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