Ph.D. in Agronomy

Intake: 50

  • Programme Code
  • Duration
  • Programme Doctoral Programme
  • Department Department of Agriculture
ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
The doctoral programme in Food Technology offered by the Department of Agriculture, which is one of the best food technology colleges in India, helps the students gain skills and knowledge related to research in different core areas of Food Science and which significantly contributes in academia and industry as well as societal development and upliftment. The course work curriculum includes subjects such as Advances in Food Technology, Process Instrumentation and control, Advances in Food Packaging provide advantages to upgrade or enrich the potential of food scientists and technologists after completion of an postgraduate degree in the same or related domain.

In Ph.D. Food Technology, the learning from the classroom is transferred to research lab settings where detailed researches are carried out in all the core areas of food science including food packaging and storage, new product development (NPD), process and ingredients innovation, food quality and safety, post-harvest operations and so forth. Being a research-based profession, the scolars of food technology at one of the top food technology colleges in UP are thus able to raise their expertise in making useful applications in the lab and become ready to contribute in academia, R&D sectors as a professor or scientist. Projects, research publications are essential aspects of curriculum completion.

About Ph. D. in Agronomy Programme

The Doctoral Degree Programme in Agronomy, offered by the Department of Agriculture, is a fundamental discipline in agricultural science. This program equips scholars with the expertise to address global challenges such as food security, climate change adaptation, and efficient land use while focusing on the optimization of crop production, soil management, and sustainable resource utilization.

The Ph.D. program emphasizes advanced research in key areas such as crop physiology, soil fertility, agroecology, precision agriculture, and climate-smart farming. Through rigorous scientific inquiry, doctoral scholars develop innovative solutions to enhance yield potential, improve nutrient management, mitigate environmental impacts, and promote sustainable agricultural practices.

Beyond scientific advancements, the program plays a crucial role in policy-making and agricultural extension services, ensuring that research findings translate into real-world applications for farmers and agribusinesses. By fostering cutting-edge research and practical innovations, the doctoral programme in agronomy contributes to a resilient and sustainable agricultural future.

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Programme Fee Per Year

50,000 1stYr.

50,000 2ndYr.

50,000 3rdYr.

Eligibility Criteria

Food Technology

M. Sc. in Food Technology/ Food Science & Technology/ Food Process Engineering/ Processing & Food Engineering/ Agricultural Process & Food Engineering/ Food Processing Technology/ Food Engineering & Technology or related field with a minimum of 55% (50% for SC/ST) or a First Class in M.Phil. Degree in the concerned subject

Agronomy

M. Sc. degree in Agronomy with a minimum of 55% (50% for SC/ST)

Admission Procedure

Admission to the Ph.D. Programme would be through an entrance exam follwed by personal interview. Those who have valid score cards of the NET will be exempted from the Entrance examination.

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CAMPUS

Invertis Village, Delhi Lucknow Highway NH-24, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh - 243 123, India

CITY OFFICE

B-186, Civil Lines, Opposite Bareilly GPO, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh - 243 001, India