Applications are invited for admission to Ph.D. Program in the Department of Agronomy, Institute of Agricultural Science, University of Calcutta. Eligible candidates (criteria for eligibility are given below) can apply in the prescribed Application form attached herewith:

1. Eligibility:

   Master's degree in Agronomy.
2. Number of vacancies:

   5 (Five) vacancies exist in the Department of Agronomy for admission to Ph.D. considering the strength and availability of faculty members.
3. Reservation:

   Reservation policy in admission will be followed as per the West Bengal State Higher Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admission) rules, 2013.
4. Requirement of Ph.D. Entrance Test:

   Candidates for admission to the Ph.D. programme shall have a Master's degree in Agronomy with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade "B" in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) are eligible to apply. A relaxation of 5% of marks. from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differentlyabled and other categories of candidates as per UGC Ph.D. Regulations, 2016.
5. Mode of Exam:

   The entrance test will be of 50 marks. The question pattern will be of objective type or short answer type. The Duration of the entrance test will be one hour. (Qualifying Marks for the Ph.D. Entrance Test will be 50%).
6. Exemption from Ph.D. Entrance Test:

   Those who have qualified in NET/GATE" or have obtained DST INSPIRE Fellowship would be exempted from the Ph.D. entrance test. They may directly submit a statement of purpose or research in brief and appear in the interview.
7. Details of Ph.D. Entrance Test and Interview:

   Date & Time: Ph.D. Entrance test followed by an interview (Research Eligibility Test) for Ph.D. programme in Agronomy will be held on 12th March, 2025 at 1 pm, and same day at 4 p.m. respectively. Details of interview: An interview will be held on 12th March, 2025 at 4 p.m., for entrance test qualified candidates as well as candidates having NET/GATE or have obtained DST Fellowship.

Successful candidates will be eligible to register for their Ph.D. in Department of Agronomy.

Venue: Department of Agronomy. Institute of Agricultural Science, University of Calcutta, 51/2, Hazra Road, Ballygunge, Kolkata, West Bengal - 700019.

All candidates are requested to download the Application Form (given below) and submit the filled up Application Form, Self-attested copy of relevant mark sheets, Proof of age and Certificate supporting reserve category, along with the receipt of deposition of Application Fee of Rs. 100/- (One hundred only) paid through a challan obtainable in the College Street cash counter or through State Bank Collect online.

Online payment process:

1. Click https://www.onlinesbi.sbi/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm
2. Type of corporate/institution - Educational Institutions. State of corporate Iinstitution-West Bengal;
3. Educational institute name - CALCUTTA UNIVERSITY ONLINE PAYMENT.
4. Select payment category - Entrance fees for Ph.D. Program Law.
5. Remarks - "Entrance fees for RET-2025, AGRONOMY"

Last date for submission of dully filled in application form (with copies of all relevant documents) is 11/03/2025.

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