The university offers a specialized postgraduate programme (M.Sc. & Ph.D.) in Agricultural Extension designed to develop skilled professionals capable of bridging scientific agricultural innovations with farmers, communities, institutions and agricultural development agencies. The programmes focus on strengthening competencies in communication, behavioural sciences, extension management, ICT-based extension, participatory approaches and rural development strategies.
With a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical exposure, the programme prepares students to address emerging challenges in agriculture, such as climate change adaptation, digital extension, entrepreneurship development, social behaviour change and technology dissemination. Students receive hands-on training through field visits, institutional attachments, internships, and participatory research.
A unique strength of the programme is its industry and institutional integration, including collaborations with State Agricultural Universities (SAUs), Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVKs), NGOs, NABARD, MANAGE, NAARM, agricultural startups and Agri-tech companies. These collaborations expose students to real-time extension processes, ICT tools and community-level programmes. They also provide opportunities to work on live extension projects, gaining experience in field research, extension programme planning and research methodology.
The programme aims to produce graduates who are academically strong, socially sensitive and industry-ready, capable of contributing to national agricultural development missions and global rural development initiatives.
The curriculum includes the following core domains of agricultural extension including Extension Research Methods, Communication & ICT, Extension Management, Human Resource Development, Diffusion and Adoption of Innovations, Gender & Development, Entrepreneurship & Agribusiness Management and Policy Extension.
Through both theoretical learning and rigorous practical training, the curriculum equips students with the scientific depth and applied skills necessary to tackle real-world agricultural and rural development challenges and contribute meaningfully to sustainable agricultural extension.
M.Sc.: 2 years (4 semesters)
Ph.D.: 3 years (6 semesters)
To develop professionals with advanced knowledge and skills in extension, communication, behavioural sciences and rural development.
To prepare research-oriented and industry-ready scholars capable of addressing emerging agricultural and rural challenges.
To foster innovation, leadership and participatory approaches in agricultural extension systems.
Kaveri University's School of Agriculture offers a dynamic Postgraduate Programme in Agricultural Extension, emphasizing advanced research methodologies, practical training and innovations in agricultural extension. The programme is designed with a strong focus on skill development, hands-on learning and industry integration, ensuring that students are both academically and professionally prepared.
With a curriculum structured around experiential learning, research-driven coursework, and strong institutional linkages, students gain both academic depth and real-world competencies essential for careers in extension services, NGOs, government agencies, and agri-business sectors.
This programme is designed to foster leadership in agricultural research and innovation, equipping postgraduate scholars with the expertise and exposure necessary to excel in academia, industry and policy sectors.
Summary of Credit Distribution Among Different Categories of the
Course (Credit Hours)
| Semester | Major Courses | Minor Courses | Supporting Courses | Common Courses | Seminar | Research | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -- | -- | 18 |
| II | 11 | 5 | -- | 2 | -- | -- | 18 |
| III | -- | -- | 3 | -- | 1 | 15 | 19 |
| IV | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 15 | 15 |
| Total | 20 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 30 | 70 |
Summary of Credit Distribution Among Different Categories of the
Course (Credit Hours)
| Semester | Major Courses | Minor Courses | Supporting Courses | Seminar | Research | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | 6 | 6 | -- | -- | -- | 12 |
| II | 6 | -- | 5 | 1 | -- | 12 |
| III | -- | -- | -- | 1 | 15 | 16 |
| IV | -- | -- | -- | -- | 20 | 20 |
| V | -- | -- | -- | -- | 20 | 20 |
| VI | -- | -- | -- | -- | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 12 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 75 | 100 |
M.Sc. Agricultural Extension Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in agriculture / Horticulture / Forestry / Agricultural Marketing / Home Science / Community Science and Allied agricultural sciences from ICAR-accredited colleges / SAUs and affiliated colleges of SAUs or government-recognized private / autonomous university, with a minimum CGPA of 6.00/10.00.
Ph.D. Agricultural Extension M.Sc. in Agricultural Extension / Agricultural Extension Education with minimum OGPA 6.50/10.00, from Institute / Colleges having ICAR accreditation and affiliated colleges with SAUs having ICAR accreditation or government-recognized private / autonomous university.
The basic degree of four (4) years duration from Institute / Colleges having ICAR accreditation and affiliated colleges with SAUs having ICAR accreditation or government-recognized private / autonomous university.
| Students Under Indian Category | ₹ Per Annum |
|---|---|
| Academic Fees (All Inclusive Academic Fees) |
₹ 3,00,000 |
| Hostel Fees (All Inclusive Hostel & Mess Charges) |
₹ 1,65,000 |
| Caution Deposit (Refundable at the end of study and graduation) |
₹ 20,000 |
| Students Under NRI/PIO/FO Category | $ USD Per Annum |
|---|---|
| Academic Fees | $5,000 |
| Hostel Fees (Includes Room & Mess Charges) |
$2,500 |
| Caution Deposit (Refundable at the End of the Course or After Graduation) |
$400 |
Refund Rules:
Fee Refund & Cancelation Policy will be as per guidelines published by UGC / Statutory Authorities.
Note:
Dates and schedules are subject to change.
Kaveri University was established as per the Telangana Private Universities (Establishment & Regulation) Act, 2018 under section 3.
