KVAFSU Ph.D: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

KVAFSU Bidar offers full-time Ph.D. programmes across 21 specializations in veterinary sciences, animal science, fisheries, and dairy science, all conducted under the ICAR doctoral framework at the university’s constituent colleges in Karnataka. The three-year programme carries a uniform total fee of INR 2,58,900 across all specializations. Admission is through the NTA-ICAR AICEA-PhD examination.

KVAFSU Ph.D Fees 2026

All 21 Ph.D. specializations at KVAFSU Bidar carry a uniform annual fee of INR 86,300, totalling INR 2,58,900 over the three-year programme. Hostel charges are billed separately. The specializations available under the Ph.D. degree are: Ph.D. (Animal Genetics and Breeding), Ph.D. (Animal Nutrition), Ph.D. (Aquaculture), Ph.D. (Aquatic Environment Management), Ph.D. (Dairy Chemistry), Ph.D. (Dairy Microbiology), Ph.D. (Fish Processing Technology), Ph.D. (Fisheries Microbiology), Ph.D. (Fisheries Resources and Management), Ph.D. (Poultry Science), Ph.D. (Veterinary Anatomy and Histology), Ph.D. (Veterinary Anatomy), Ph.D. (Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics), Ph.D. (Veterinary Medicine), Ph.D. (Veterinary Microbiology), Ph.D. (Veterinary Parasitology), Ph.D. (Veterinary Pathology), Ph.D. (Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology), Ph.D. (Veterinary Physiology), Ph.D. (Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry), and Ph.D. (Veterinary Surgery and Radiology).

• Annual fee of INR 86,300 is uniform across all specializations.
• Fees subject to change. Verify with official sources before admission.

KVAFSU Ph.D Admission 2026

Admission to all Ph.D. programmes at KVAFSU is based on the AICEA-PhD score conducted by NTA on behalf of ICAR. Candidates must apply through the NTA portal and appear for the centralized exam to qualify for KVAFSU counselling. There is no domicile restriction for doctoral admissions at KVAFSU.

Important Dates

• Apply via the NTA ICAR portal at exams.nta.nic.in/icar for AICEA-PhD registration.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

• Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in the respective or an allied subject from an ICAR-accredited institute or university.
• A minimum OGPA of 7.00 on a 10-point scale at the Master’s level is required for general category. SC/ST/Category-I candidates need a minimum OGPA of 6.50.
• Candidates must hold a valid NTA-ICAR AICEA-PhD score card and rank card for the current academic year.
• No domicile or state-residency requirement applies to doctoral admissions at KVAFSU.

Admission Process

• Register on the NTA portal and submit the AICEA-PhD application before the June 7, 2026 deadline, paying the prescribed application fee.
• Appear for the AICEA-PhD on July 4, 2026 and download the score card and rank card after the result is declared in August 2026.
• Check the KVAFSU seat matrix for doctoral programmes published after AICEA-PhD results and participate in online counselling using the valid AICEA-PhD rank.
• Attend document verification at the relevant KVAFSU constituent college from October to November 2026 with original degree certificates, mark sheets, AICEA-PhD score card, and caste certificates where applicable.
• Pay the first-year fee of INR 86,300 at the university cashier and complete enrolment formalities to confirm the Ph.D. seat.

KVAFSU Ph.D Scholarships 2026

KVAFSU Bidar offers four financial support options for registered doctoral students, including merit-based awards and a Teaching Assistantship for selected candidates. SC/ST and Category-I students are additionally eligible for central and state government scholarship schemes.

• URMS is restricted to one student per subject per year.
• SC/ST/Category-I candidates must apply via government scholarship portals.