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Phd in Agriculture university in india


Sahban Rayeen 22nd Aug, 2025
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Nikita shahi 23rd Aug, 2025

Hello,

Top universities for PhD in Agriculture are:

  • ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi
  • Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), Coimbatore
  • Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
  • GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar
  • University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore

Admission is through entrance tests conducted by ICAR or the university itself.

Thank you and all the best!

Rithwik Kumar Sahu 23rd Aug, 2025

PhD in Agriculture in India is offered by top State Agricultural Universities (SAUs), ICAR institutes, and central universities. Admission is usually through the ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF (PhD) exam, which is the national-level entrance for PhD in agriculture and allied sciences. Major universities offering PhD include IARI (Delhi), GBPUAT (Pantnagar), TNAU (Coimbatore), PAU (Ludhiana), Dr. PDKV (Akola), BHU (Varanasi), and AAU (Anand). Duration is 3–5 years, and research areas cover Agronomy, Plant Breeding, Soil Science, Agricultural Economics, Plant Pathology, Horticulture, etc. Stipends range from 31,000–35,000/month (ICAR-JRF/SRF) and can increase under CSIR/UGC fellowships. Career scope includes teaching, ICAR scientist roles, research, agribusiness R&D, and international opportunities.

Babita Rawat 23rd Aug, 2025

Hii

Here are some top institute for PHD in Agriculture:
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
- Natinal Dairy Reasearch INstitute, Karnal
- Punjab Agricultureal University, Ludhiana
- Institute of Agricultural Sciences, BAnaras Hindu UNiversity, Varanasi
- Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coinbatore
- Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University, Andhra Pradesh
- University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
- Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar
- Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur

Chelsie G 23rd Aug, 2025

A PhD in Agriculture in India is offered by several reputed institutes focusing on research in areas like agronomy, soil science, horticulture, genetics, plant breeding, and crop protection. To be eligible, candidates must have a Master’s degree in Agriculture or allied fields with around 55% marks, and admission is usually through ICAR AICE JRF/SRF or university level entrance exams followed by an interview.
PhD in Agriculture in India is offered by top institutes like IARI New Delhi, TNAU Coimbatore, PAU Ludhiana, ANGRAU Guntur, BHU Varanasi, KAU Thrissur, and CCSHAU Hisar.

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