BCKV Mohanpur offers the Ph.D. programme across 23 specializations in agricultural and allied sciences, spanning crop sciences, horticulture, soil science, animal science, and agricultural engineering. The minimum three-year full-time doctoral programme is awarded by this ICAR-accredited university, ranked 16 in NIRF Agriculture 2025 with NAAC A accreditation. All specializations carry uniform fees of INR 64,620 for three years. Admission is through BCKV’s doctoral entrance test and ICAR AIEEA PG for national quota seats.
📋 Admission Status: Applications closed. Enrolment begins August 2026.
Key Points
- 23 Ph.D. specializations covering crop protection, horticulture, soil science, agricultural engineering, genetics, and animal science.
- ICAR SRF holders receive INR 35,000 per month stipend and are typically exempt from tuition fees.
- Doctoral programme structure: first-year coursework, qualifying examination, then original research thesis.
- ICAR NET or CSIR/UGC-NET JRF holders are eligible for direct interview call without written entrance test.
BCKV Mohanpur Ph.D Fees 2026
Fees are uniform at INR 64,620 across all 23 Ph.D. specializations, at INR 21,540 per year for the minimum three-year duration. Hostel is available separately at INR 1,610 to INR 1,642 per semester. ICAR JRF or SRF holders are generally exempt from tuition fees during their fellowship tenure.
Ph.D. specializations at BCKV: Agronomy, Agricultural Entomology, Agricultural Extension among others
| Programme |
Total Fees |
| All Ph.D. Specializations (23 disciplines) |
INR 64,620 (3 years minimum) |
| Annual Fee |
INR 21,540 per year |
- Fees are subject to change. Verify with official sources before admission.
- Hostel fee INR 1,610 to INR 1,642 per semester, payable separately.
- ICAR JRF or SRF holders typically receive fee waiver during tenure.
BCKV Mohanpur Ph.D Admission 2026
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Registration |
Closed June 10, 2026 |
| BCKV Doctoral Test and Interview |
June to July 2026 |
| ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Exam |
July 4, 2026 |
| ICAR AIEEA PG 2026 Result |
August 2026 |
| Enrolment |
August to September 2026 |
- ICAR NET or SRF holders may receive direct interview call without written test.
- Attend interview with M.Sc degree and a brief research proposal.
The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.
BCKV Mohanpur PhD Eligibility Criteria
- M.Sc in the relevant subject from a recognised university with minimum OGPA 6.50 out of 10 (5.50 for SC/ST/PwD).
- ICAR NET or CSIR/UGC-NET JRF holders qualify for direct interview call.
- Valid ICAR AIEEA PG score required for ICAR national quota seats.
BCKV Mohanpur PhD Admission Process
- Visit bckv.edu.in for the Ph.D. notification and apply online when available.
- Appear in BCKV doctoral entrance test and qualify for the interview stage.
- Attend the research interview and present a brief research proposal.
- For ICAR quota seats, qualify ICAR AIEEA PG on July 4, 2026 and attend ICAR counselling.
- Submit M.Sc documents and pay the first-year fee on selection to complete enrolment.
✓ Opt for this if
- M.Sc agriculture graduates targeting ICAR-recognized doctoral degree.
- ICAR JRF or SRF holders wanting stipend-supported research at low cost.
- West Bengal candidates seeking affordable PhD in agricultural sciences.
- Aspiring scientists at ICAR institutes or state agriculture departments.
- Candidates targeting ASRB faculty posts at agricultural universities.
✗ Skip if
- Seeking PhD at IIT or central university with higher research funding.
- Targeting corporate R&D salary rather than ICAR fellowship.
- No agricultural or life science M.Sc background.
- Need metro campus or private university for industry research ties.
- Preferring coursework-heavy programme over original thesis research.
BCKV Ph.D Scholarships 2026
Ph.D. students at BCKV can access ICAR fellowships and state-funded scholarships. ICAR SRF holders receive INR 35,000 per month with fee exemption. West Bengal domicile students are eligible for additional state scholarships.
| Scholarship |
Amount |
Eligibility |
| ICAR Junior Research Fellowship |
INR 31,000/month |
ICAR AIEEA PG merit rank holders |
| Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship |
Up to INR 60,000/year |
WB domicile, family income below INR 2,50,000 |
| WB Talent Support Stipend Programme |
INR 18,000/year |
Meritorious WB domicile students |
| Central Sector Scholarship |
Up to INR 12,000/year |
Merit-based, family income below INR 8,00,000 |
| SC and ST State Scholarship |
Full tuition waiver |
WB domicile SC and ST students |
- Apply for Swami Vivekananda Scholarship within 30 days of joining.
- SC and ST students apply for tuition waiver at the time of joining.
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Yes, if you have passed BSc agriculture course with 6 CGPA or equivalent from recognized University than you are eligible for admission to MSc agriculture course.
To get admission in B.Sc. Agriculture, the candidate must have passed the higher secondary exam with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with minimum 50% marks for general candidates and 40% for the reserved categories candidates. Also, you will need a score in WBJEE to secure admission.