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The M.Sc. in Horticulture (Vegetable Sciences) at Graphic Era Hill University (GEHU), Dehradun is a 2-year full-time postgraduate programme offered under the School of Agriculture. The programme focuses on the cultivation, breeding, genetics, post-harvest management, and marketing of vegetable crops, integrating plant biotechnology, plant physiology, and plant pathology. GEHU's School of Agriculture is supported by three operational farm sites (totalling over 53 hectares), a dairy unit, and a bee-keeping unit, providing students with extensive practical and field training. The programme is merit-based and admissions for the 2026 batch are currently open. It is popular among B.Sc. Agriculture graduates seeking specialisation in horticulture for careers in research, agribusiness, food processing, and government services.

Admissions for the 2026 batch are currently open at GEHU. The application process is entirely online and merit-based. Candidates are advised to apply early at apply.gehu.ac.in. The academic session typically commences in August-September each year.

Key Points

The programme covers vegetable crop production, plant breeding and genetics, plant biotechnology, plant physiology, plant pathology, post-harvest management, marketing of vegetable crops, and sustainable agriculture.
Students get hands-on training at GEHU's farm sites including a Demonstration Farm with hi-tech hydroponic poly houses, naturally ventilated poly houses, shade net houses, mushroom farming, floriculture, and fish farming.
The programme includes field experiments, laboratory work, and industrial visits.
Research opportunities are available in crop breeding, soil management, pest and disease control, precision agriculture, hydroponics, and greenhouse farming.
State candidates (Uttarakhand and other hilly states) are eligible for a special state concession on tuition fees.
50% of seats are reserved for Uttarakhand/state candidates.

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GEHU M.Sc Horticulture Fees

The M.Sc. Horticulture (Vegetable Sciences) fee structure at GEHU (2026 intake) includes a one-time admission fee, enrolment fee, and refundable caution money, along with per-semester tuition fees and annual other charges. The tuition fee for All India candidates is Rs. 59,400 per semester in Year 1 and Rs. 60,325 per semester in Year 2. The total fees (without scholarship, All India, annual payment mode) amount to approximately Rs. 2,94,450 for the full 2-year programme. Academic scholarships based on graduation percentage can significantly reduce the net payable amount.

Fee Structure

Fee Component	Amount
Admission Fee (One-Time, Non-Refundable)	Rs. 10,000
Enrolment Fee (One-Time)	Rs. 5,000
Caution Money (One-Time, Refundable)	Rs. 3,000
Tuition Fee - Year 1 (per semester, All India)	Rs. 59,400
Tuition Fee - Year 2 (per semester, All India)	Rs. 60,325
Other Charges (Exam, Library, Insurance, Sports, PDP, etc.) - per year	Rs. 18,500
Tuition Fee - Year 1 (per semester, State Candidates)	Rs. 44,550
Tuition Fee - Year 2 (per semester, State Candidates)	Rs. 45,244
Total Fees - All India (without scholarship, annual payment)	Rs. 2,94,450
Total Fees - State Candidates (without scholarship, annual payment)	Rs. 2,34,016

Caution Money of Rs. 3,000 is refundable upon successful completion of the programme.
A 5% discount is available on tuition fees for candidates who opt for annual (yearly) payment mode.
State Concession is applicable to candidates from Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura.
50% of seats are reserved for Uttarakhand/state candidates.
Other Charges include Examination, Library, Insurance, Student Welfare, Sports, Online Student Info, and PDP fees.
Fees are subject to revision as per university policy.

GEHU M.Sc Horticulture Admission 2026

Admissions to M.Sc. Horticulture (Vegetable Sciences) at GEHU are merit-based, with selection based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination. The application process is fully online. Admissions for the 2026 batch are currently open and the academic session typically begins in August-September.

GEHU M.Sc. Horticulture (Vegetable Sciences) Admission Dates

Event	Date
Application Portal Open	Ongoing (2026)
Academic Session Commencement (Tentative)	August - September 2026

GEHU does not conduct a separate entrance exam for this programme. Admission is purely merit-based on graduation marks. Candidates should apply at apply.gehu.ac.in and check gehu.ac.in for the latest updates.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a B.Sc. Agriculture or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture (10+2+4 year system) from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
Candidates from SC/ST/OBC categories may be eligible for a relaxation in the minimum marks requirement as per university norms.

Admission Process

Candidates fill out the online application form at apply.gehu.ac.in and pay the application fee.
Admission is offered based on merit in the qualifying examination.
Shortlisted candidates receive an offer letter and must pay the admission and enrolment fees to confirm their seat.
Documents are verified at the time of reporting/registration.

GEHU M.Sc Horticulture Scholarships 2026

GEHU offers a structured academic scholarship for M.Sc. Horticulture (Vegetable Sciences) students based on their graduation percentage, along with additional concessions for female candidates, wards of defence personnel, and state candidates. The scholarship is fixed at the time of admission and remains applicable throughout the programme, subject to maintaining a minimum SGPA of 7 each semester.

Scholarship Structure

Scholarship / Concession	Amount / Benefit	Eligibility
Academic Scholarship (Graduation >= 80%)	Rs. 7,000 per semester	All India candidates with 80% or above in graduation
Academic Scholarship (Graduation >= 75% and < 80%)	Rs. 6,000 per semester	All India candidates with 75%-79.99% in graduation
Academic Scholarship (Graduation >= 70% and < 75%)	Rs. 5,000 per semester	All India candidates with 70%-74.99% in graduation
Academic Scholarship (Graduation >= 65% and < 70%)	Rs. 4,000 per semester	All India candidates with 65%-69.99% in graduation
Academic Scholarship (Graduation >= 60% and < 65%)	Rs. 2,500 per semester	All India candidates with 60%-64.99% in graduation
Diversity Scholarship (70% and above in 12th)	Rs. 6,000 per semester	10% of All India quota seats; candidates with 70% and above in 12th
Diversity Scholarship (60%-69.99% in 12th)	Rs. 3,000 per semester	Candidates with 60%-69.99% in 12th standard
State Concession	Reduced tuition fee (Rs. 44,550/sem in Year 1; Rs. 45,244/sem in Year 2)	Candidates from Uttarakhand and other specified hilly states
Female Candidate Concession	10% on Net Tuition Fee	All female candidates
Ward of Defence Personnel Concession	5% on Net Tuition Fee	Wards of current/ex-servicemen
Annual Payment Concession	5% on Net Tuition Fee	Candidates who pay full annual fees in one instalment

Academic Scholarship is frozen at the time of admission and remains applicable for the full programme duration.
Scholarship is applicable only if the student maintains a minimum SGPA of 7 each semester and has no backlogs.
A maximum of Academic Scholarship + 3 additional scholarships/concessions can be availed simultaneously.
All scholarships require valid supporting documents.

GEHU M.Sc Horticulture FAQs

Ques. What is the difference between M.Sc. Horticulture (Vegetable Sciences) and M.Sc. Agronomy at GEHU?

Ans. M.Sc. Horticulture (Vegetable Sciences) focuses specifically on vegetable crops - their cultivation, breeding, genetics, post-harvest management, and marketing - along with plant biotechnology and plant pathology. M.Sc. Agronomy has a broader focus on crop production systems, agrometeorology, weed science, and crop physiology across all field crops. Both programmes are offered under the School of Agriculture at GEHU.

Ques. What is the minimum eligibility for M.Sc. Horticulture (Vegetable Sciences) at GEHU?

Ans. Candidates must hold a B.Sc. Agriculture or B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture (10+2+4 year system) from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.

Ques. What practical training facilities are available for M.Sc. Horticulture students at GEHU?

Ans. Students have access to GEHU's Demonstration cum Training Farm (2.75 ha) which features hi-tech hydroponic poly houses, naturally ventilated poly houses, shade net houses, mushroom farming, floriculture, and fish farming. The Ganeshpur Farm (28 ha) and Banjarawala Farm (22.5 ha) also provide extensive field training opportunities.

Ques. What career opportunities are available after M.Sc. Horticulture (Vegetable Sciences) from GEHU?

Ans. Graduates can work in plant breeding, seed production, plant protection, post-harvest management, and value addition. They can also pursue careers in research and academia, work as consultants or managers in agribusinesses and food processing industries, or join government organisations and NGOs working in food security, rural development, and sustainable agriculture.

Ques. What is the difference in fees for Uttarakhand/state candidates vs All India candidates?

Ans. State candidates (from Uttarakhand and other specified hilly states) are eligible for a state concession on tuition fees. Their tuition fee is Rs. 44,550 per semester in Year 1 and Rs. 45,244 per semester in Year 2, compared to Rs. 59,400 and Rs. 60,325 respectively for All India candidates. 50% of seats are reserved for state candidates.

Ques. Does the M.Sc. Horticulture programme at GEHU include research opportunities?

Ans. Yes. Students can undertake research projects in crop breeding, soil management, pest and disease control, precision agriculture, hydroponics, and greenhouse farming. They may also collaborate with industry partners or research institutions. The programme encourages students to participate in national and international conferences, workshops, and seminars.