UAS Bangalore Ph.D Agricultural Extension: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The minimum total fee for Ph.D. Agricultural Extension at UAS Bangalore is INR 3,15,000 for three years (first year INR 1,15,000, each subsequent year INR 1,00,000). If the programme extends beyond three years, fees of INR 1,00,000 per year continue until completion. Hostel and other charges are billed separately.

Ans. Candidates must hold a M.Sc in Agricultural Extension, Agriculture, or Horticulture from a recognised university from a recognised university with a minimum OGPA of 7.00 out of 10.00 (6.50 for SC/ST). Candidates with a valid ICAR JRF/SRF/NTS are exempted from the UAS Bangalore entrance examination and have 25 percent of seats reserved. All candidates must qualify the admission interview.

Ans. UAS Bangalore conducts an entrance examination (50 percent academic performance, 45 percent written test, 5 percent sports/cultural) followed by an interview. Candidates with ICAR JRF/SRF/NTS are directly eligible for interview without the entrance test. Seat allotment is based on the final merit list. Applications are accepted through the UAS Bangalore Dean (PGS) office during the admission window.

Ans. ICAR JRF holders receive INR 31,000 per month rising to INR 35,000 per month as SRF from the third year. CSIR/UGC NET-JRF holders receive INR 37,000 per month. DST INSPIRE Fellowship provides INR 80,000 per year plus contingency. Karnataka SC/ST students are eligible for full fee reimbursement through the state scholarship portal.

Ans. UAS Bangalore Ph.D. graduates in Agricultural Extension can pursue careers as agricultural extension scientist, state agriculture department officer, NGO programme manager, ICAR extension researcher, and rural development manager. The UAS Bangalore degree, backed by NAAC A+ and ICAR affiliation, is recognised for recruitment to ICAR Agricultural Scientist Recruitment Board (ASRB) positions and Karnataka State Agricultural University faculty and research officer posts.