PhD Programme @ Acharya N.G.Ranga Agricultural University, Hyderabad through AGRICET

Eligibility: Master of Science or an equivalent examination in Agriculture or Home Science, as the case may be, in the concerned field of specialisation at least with 50% marks in the aggregate under traditional system of examination or an OGPA of 3.25 or above in 4.00 point scale or OGPA of 7.50 or above in 10.00 point scale in grade point system. In the case of SC and ST candidates, a pass in the Degree of Master of Science in Agriculture or Home Science as the case may be under traditional system or OGPA of 3.00 out of 4.00 or 7.00 out of 10.00 under Grade Point system is sufficient. The Basic Degree i.e., B.Sc. (Ag.)/ B.Sc. (Home Science)/ B.H.Sc. (Rural) / B.Tech. (Ag. Engg. and Tech.) of 4 years duration from ANGR Agricultural University or an institution accredited by ICAR/ approved by ANGRAU is essential. Students who passed M.Sc. (Ag.) in Seed Science and Technology are eligible for PhD course in any of the subjects/ major fields which form part of M.Sc. (Ag.) in Seed Science and Technology, i.e., Genetics and Plant Breeding, Plant Physiology, Plant Pathology, Entomology and Agronomy, subject to the condition that they should study the deficiency courses from among the core courses prescribed for M.Sc. (Ag.) in the concerned major field of study. The upper age limit is 40 years as on 1st July, 2015. How to Apply: Candidates can download the applications at http://www.angrau.ac.in/hlfiles/2015/may/Ph%20D%20%20level%20Applications.pdf Filled in application should accompany registration fee in the form of DD for Rs.800/- for General and Rs.400/- for SC, ST and PH categories for each course. The Demand Draft should be from SBH / SBI / ANDHRA BANK and drawn in favour of Comptroller, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, payable at Hyderabad. Applications duly filled in together with all the prescribed certificates should be sent to The Registrar, Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Administrative office, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500 030 Selection Process: Entrance Test . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 50 % M.Sc. level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 % B.Sc. level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 % Interview Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 % Total 100 - The Qualifying marks in entrance test shall be 50%. In case of SC/ ST candidates there are no qualifying marks to the extent of seats reserved for them. Important Dates: Last Date for receipt of applications: 20th June, 2015 Date of Entrance Test: 13-17 July, 2015 For admission brochure: http://www.angrau.ac.in/hlfiles/2015/may/Ph%20D%20level%20Prospectus.pdf For more details, please visit: http://www.angrau.ac.in/pg_admission.php