Course Details

MODE

Full time

DURATION

72 Months

Ph.D. program in Entomology shall be for a minimum duration of three years, including course work, and a maximum of six years. Extension beyond the above limits will be governed by the relevant clauses as stipulated in the Statute/Ordinance of the individual Institution concerned offered by the Keladi Shivappa Nayaka University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, Shivamogga.

Eligibility Criteria

(i) A Master's degree in the concerned subject or an equivalent qualification from Agricultural / Horticultural / Deemed Agricultural Universities / Institutes recognized by ICAR, New Delhi in terms of equivalent course duration, with CGPA of 2.50/4.00 (Trimester System) or OGPA of 7.50/ 10.00 (Semester System). In case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/Cat- I, the minimum CGPA required is 2.00/4.00 (Trimester System) or OGPA of minimum 7.00/10.00 (Semester System) to seek admission.

(ii) The candidates who have studied under Trimester system and are seeking admission for Ph.D. programmes are required to compulsorily submit the equivalent percentage certificate (Master's degree) obtained from the irrespective Universities / Institutions.
(iii) Domicile requirement is not applicable for candidates seeking admission to Ph.D. programmes. Provision is also made to admit five teachers / scientists under in- service quota for each of the five Farm Universities not exceeding one seat per subject. These candidates shall compulsorily forward their application through their employer within the last date prescribed for submission of filled in application, failing which their application will not be considered.
(iv) All eligible candidates seeking admission to Doctoral degree programme need to apply All India Entrance Examination for Admission to Doctoral Degree Programme - AIEEA conducted by National Testing Agency in the concerned subject and produce score card (rank card).
Candidate who seeks admission for subjects other than ICAR accredited courses shall appear Farm University entrance exam as per their choices.