Applications on prescribed format (available at the University website) are invited for admission to Ph.D. program in Agriculture, Rural and Tribal Development for the Academic Year 2021-22.
Eligibility:
- Master’s Degree in relevant subject (with minimum 55% marks or equivalent for General and 50% marks for SC/ST/OBC (Non-creamy layer) / Physically Handicapped candidates)
- Successful clearance of Research Eligibility Test (RET) to be conducted by the University
Candidates with M. Phil. I NET / GATE I SLET / SET or equivalent will be exempted from the Entrance Test
Seats Available:
| Name of the Programme | Broad Areas of Research | No. of seats |
| Ph.D. in Agriculture, Rural and Tribal Development | Extension Education/ Farming Systems/ Agriculture, Rural and Tribal Development | 1 |
| Horticulture/Vegetable Science/Sustainable Agriculture! Agriculture, Rural and Tribal Development | 1 | |
| Plant Protection (Agril. Entomology)/ Organic Crop Protection/ Agriculture, Rural and Tribal Development | 1 |
The admission / selection process consists of the following steps:
- Submission of Application (Both Online and Offline)
- Entrance Examination
- Interview
How to apply
Important Dates
- Last date of submission of Application Form : 30 April 2021
- Shortlisted candidates for written test will be displayed on : 07 May 2021
- Written test will be held on : 15 May 2021
- Interview / Viva voce of candidates qualified in written test : to be intimated later
Scholarship
Candidates without UGC/CSIR JRF, if found academically bright and motivated for research, may be considered for fellowship of Rs. 15000/- per month from the University’s own fund.