India, being the land of farmers, owns large resources to meet the needs of people within and outside the country. However, due to lack of planning and dearth of scientific methods of agriculture and forestry, the country is not able to utilize these resources in the desired manner. The country needs scientists and professionals who are able to bring revolutionary changes in the field of agriculture. Hence a course in Agriculture is considered as one of the most potential career options available to youngsters in India.

Graduate Course (Bachelor of Science in Agriculture or B.Sc. Agri): This is a four-year course offered by some of the well-known universities in India. Candidates who
have passed out higher secondary with Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Agri Science are eligible for the course. While some of the universities admit students based on their marks, others decide based on the scores obtained in the entrance tests conducted at their respective institutes.
Post-Graduate Courses (Master of Science in Agriculture or M.Sc. Agri): This is a two-year Post Graduate courses offered generally to B.Sc (Agri) candidates. However, depending on the nature of the institutions, admission criteria to these courses may vary.

M. Sc Agriculture courses are offered for different branches of Agriculture. Forestry is included as one of the specialization in Agriculture. Some of other popular courses include the following:

• Agriculture Botany
• Agriculture Bio-Technology
• Agriculture Chemistry
• Agriculture Economics
• Agriculture Engineering
• Agriculture meteorology
• Agriculture statistics
• Farming system management
• Horticulture
• Micro biology
• Plant physiology
• Plant pathology
• Sugar cane technology
• Seed technology
• Soil science and soil conservation
• Sericulture
• Tea husbandry
• Water conservation

Ph.D in Agriculture: Following the Master’s Degree, a candidate can conduct research in the field of their specialization. A Ph.D would guarantee their entry to agricultural research institutes.

A graduate or post-graduate in Agriculture Science can be employed in commercial firms that deal with agricultural products or equipments. They procure jobs in agricultural finance, insurance, storage, export, important and the like. Candidates with specialist knowledge in agriculture are also in huge demand in some insurance companies, public utility companies, banks and food chains.
Agricultural scientists are required in firms that conduct researches on various topics ranging from breeding to seed selection to issues affecting agricultural production.
Several opportunities are available in research institutes, laboratories and various public/ private sector organizations that deal with farming, fisheries, mining, plantations, cattle rearing and poultry farming.