UAS Dharwad Ph.D Agronomy Fees 2026

Component	Amount (INR)
Annual Fee (per year)	INR 27,000
Minimum Duration	3 years
Total Fees (minimum 3 years)	INR 81,000

Annual fee of INR 27,000 is payable each enrolled year of the programme.

Duration may extend beyond 3 years depending on research progress and thesis submission.

Hostel charges are separate and not included in the fees above.

UAS Dharwad Ph.D Agronomy Admission 2026

Event	Date
ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF Exam	July 4, 2026
ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF Result	August 2026 (Tentative)
Interview and Viva Voce	October 2026 (Tentative)
Academic Session Begins	December 2026 (Tentative)

ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF 2026 was conducted by NTA on July 4, 2026.

UAS Dharwad PhD entrance test date is notified separately by the university.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

M.Sc in Agronomy or an allied crop production science from a recognised agricultural university.

Minimum OGPA of 6.50 on a 10-point scale or equivalent marks in the qualifying Master’s degree.

ICAR SRF/NET qualification exempts candidates from the UAS Dharwad written entrance test for ICAR-funded seats.

Admission Process

Appear for the ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF exam. Qualifying candidates gain direct eligibility for ICAR-funded PhD seats.

Candidates without ICAR SRF must appear for the UAS Dharwad PhD entrance written test.

Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview and viva voce at the UAS Dharwad campus.

Final selection is based on written test score, interview performance, and M.Sc OGPA in combination.

Selected candidates complete document verification and pay the annual fee to confirm the seat.

✓ Opt for this if

You hold an M.Sc Agronomy and want to pursue ICAR-funded doctoral research.
You aim for scientist roles in crop production research at ICAR institutes.
You want the ICAR JRF/SRF fellowship of up to INR 35,000 per month.
You are interested in dryland farming research relevant to the Deccan region.

✗ Skip if

You need a placement drive or private sector recruitment support post-PhD.
You prefer a university with stronger agri-industry partnerships in metro areas.
You want to complete the doctorate in under 3 years.

UAS Dharwad Ph.D Agronomy Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility/Schedule
ICAR Junior Research Fellowship	INR 31,000/month (JRF), INR 35,000/month (SRF)	Candidates qualifying ICAR SRF/JRF admitted to ICAR-funded PhD seats
Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship	Full tuition fee	SC/ST Karnataka domicile scholars with family income below INR 2.5 Lakhs per annum

ICAR fellowship paid monthly after enrolment and seat confirmation.

Karnataka scholarship requires domicile and income certificates at application.

UAS Dharwad Ph.D Agronomy FAQs

Ques. Is ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF mandatory for Ph.D Agronomy admission at UAS Dharwad?

Ans. ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF is required for ICAR-funded doctoral seats, which carry the JRF/SRF monthly fellowship. Candidates who do not qualify ICAR SRF/NET must appear for the UAS Dharwad PhD entrance written test and an interview. Selection for university-funded seats is based on a combination of the entrance test score, interview, and M.Sc OGPA. Both routes require a minimum OGPA of 6.50 in the qualifying M.Sc degree.

Ques. What research focus areas are available in Ph.D Agronomy at UAS Dharwad?

Ans. Research areas include dryland agronomy, precision farming, integrated crop management, water-use efficiency in semi-arid crops, weed science, and conservation agriculture. UAS Dharwad has extensive field research plots across its campus and affiliated research stations in North Karnataka, making it well positioned for agronomy research on rain-fed crops such as sorghum, maize, sunflower, and soybean that are economically important to the region.

Ques. What is the minimum duration and fee structure for Ph.D Agronomy at UAS Dharwad?

Ans. The minimum duration for completing the Ph.D programme is 3 years, though research completion typically takes 3 to 5 years. The annual fee of INR 27,000 is payable for each enrolled year. ICAR-funded scholars have this fee effectively offset by their monthly JRF/SRF fellowship. University-funded scholars pay the annual fee from their own resources or through scholarship schemes available to Karnataka domicile students.

Ques. What career options are available after Ph.D Agronomy from UAS Dharwad?

Ans. Graduates pursue scientist positions at ICAR institutes such as ICAR-CRIDA and ICAR-IARI, faculty roles at agricultural universities, and research officer positions with state agriculture departments. Agri-input companies engaged in crop management advisory, seed and fertilizer research and development, and precision agronomy services also recruit Ph.D Agronomy graduates. UAS Dharwad alumni are well placed within Karnataka state government agricultural research services.

Ques. How are seats allocated for Ph.D Agronomy under ICAR and university quotas at UAS Dharwad?

Ans. ICAR-funded PhD seats at UAS Dharwad are filled through the AICE-JRF/SRF merit list, with candidates ranked on their national entrance exam performance. University-funded seats are allocated based on the UAS Dharwad PhD entrance test and interview scores. Both categories require a minimum M.Sc OGPA of 6.50. The number of available seats in each category is announced through the official UAS Dharwad admission notification published each academic year.

UAS Dharwad Ph.D Agronomy: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility