PhD Programme @ Prof. Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Hyderabad

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/ PJTSAU or an institution accredited by ICAR/ approved by ANGRAU/ PJTSAU 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 of the year of admission. How to Apply: Candidates can download the applications at http://www.pjtsau.ac.in/hlfiles /2015/may/Ph%20D%20Level%20%20Application.pdf Filled in application should accompany registration fee in the form of DD for Rs.1000/- for General and Rs.500/- for SC, ST and PH categories for each course. The Demand Draft should be from SBH/ SBI and drawn in favour of Comptroller, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, payable at Hyderabad. Applications duly filled in together with all the prescribed certificates should be sent to The Registrar, Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500 030 Selection Process: Selection of candidates for admission to PhD courses shall be made by a Selection Committee constituted by the Vice-Chancellor. The candidates should appear for entrance test and interview at specified places at Hyderabad at their own expenses. Selection criteria as given below Entrance Test 50% M.Sc. level 30% B.Sc. level 10% Interview Performance 10% Total 100% Important Dates: Last date for receipt of applications: 15th June, 2015 Entrance Test: 8-17 July, 2015 For admission brochure: http://www.pjtsau.ac.in/hlfiles /2015/may/Ph%20D%20Level%20Prospectus.pdf For more details, please visit: http://www.pjtsau.ac.in/pgadmission.php