About School of Agriculture, IGNOU
IGNOU’s School of Agriculture (2005) offers distance programmes in food safety, agribusiness and farming, from B.Sc and M.Sc to an MBA.
The School of Agriculture (SOA) of the Indira Gandhi National Open University came into being in 2005, two years after the university’s Board of Management approved it. It brings agriculture and allied subjects to farmers, workers and graduates through distance learning from New Delhi. Its degree programmes include a B.Sc and an M.Sc in Food Safety and Quality Management and an MBA in Agribusiness Management. Alongside these it runs PG diplomas in agribusiness and food safety, PG certificates in agriculture policy, and many practical diplomas and certificates in subjects such as horticulture, dairy technology, beekeeping, sericulture, poultry and organic farming.
Courses and fees
| Course | Mode | Duration | Seats | Fee per year | Total fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science | Distance | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Business Administration | Distance | — | — | — | — |
| Master of Science | Distance | — | — | — | — |
Tuition fees as published by the college for the fee year shown. Hostel, mess and exam fees are extra unless stated.
Admission
Admission through: Direct
Admission to this school's programmes is handled centrally by IGNOU through open and distance learning. Candidates apply online on the IGNOU Samarth admission portal (ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in) when the university opens an admission cycle, and most programmes admit students who meet the stated eligibility. PhD admissions run through a separate IGNOU PhD portal (ignou-phd.samarth.edu.in) with their own notification.
Typical eligibility
- Bachelor of Science: Studying in: Class 12; Science stream usually required; universities set subject and minimum mark rules
- Master of Business Administration: Studying in: UG; At least 50% marks in UG; bachelor's degree of at least three years in any discipline
- Master of Science: Studying in: UG; bachelor's degree in the relevant subject; two-year M.Sc after a three-year bachelor's or one-year M.Sc after a four-year bachelor's; universities set their own marks
The college may set higher cut-offs. Check its prospectus.
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Frequently asked questions
Does IGNOU offer an MBA in agribusiness?
Yes. The School of Agriculture runs an MBA (Agribusiness Management).
Which degree programmes does the IGNOU School of Agriculture offer?
A B.Sc and an M.Sc in Food Safety and Quality Management and the MBA in Agribusiness Management.
Are there short courses in farming?
Yes, diplomas and certificates in horticulture, dairy technology, beekeeping, sericulture, poultry farming and organic farming.
Sources
Information verified on 19 Oct 2026
- Indira Gandhi National Open University · Official site, accessed 19 Oct 2026
- School of Agriculture - IGNOU · Official site, accessed 19 Oct 2026
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