Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Cooch Behar Ph.D Genetics & Plant Breeding: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Component	Amount (INR)
Total Fees (3 Years, Hostel charges separate)	INR 12,000

Component

Amount (INR)

Total Fees (3 Years, Hostel charges separate)

INR 12,000

UBKV Cooch Behar PhD Genetics & Plant Breeding Admission 2026

Event	Date
Ph.D Admission Notification 2026 (Tentative)	June to July 2026
UBKV Ph.D Entrance Examination 2026 (Tentative)	August 2026
Merit List and Counselling (Tentative)	August to September 2026
Ph.D Registration and Commencement (Tentative)	October to November 2026

Admission through UBKV entrance MCQ test, 60 questions.

Merit: BSc 15 percent, MSc 25 percent, test 60 percent.

NET or ICAR JRF holders earn 5 extra merit marks.

ICAR quota: 1 of 5 seats via ICAR rank.

The dates mentioned above are tentative and subject to change.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must hold a M.Sc Agriculture (Genetics & Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences, or related field) from a UGC-recognised university with a minimum of OGPA 7.00 out of 10.0 (general/OBC). SC/ST/PwD need OGPA 6.5 out of 10.0. The undergraduate B.Sc must be a four-year programme. Minimum age: 23 years.

Candidates must appear in UBKV’s own Ph.D entrance MCQ examination, 60 questions (60 minutes) covering M.Sc-level syllabus of Genetics & Plant Breeding per ICAR standards. Qualifying mark: 35 percent (general/OBC), 30 percent (SC/ST). NET/ICAR JRF holders receive an additional 5-mark weightage.

Ph.D Genetics & Plant Breeding at UBKV has 5 seats, of which 1 are ICAR quota seats. Reserved category seats follow West Bengal reservation norms. M.Sc dissertation experience of at least one year is required.

Admission Process

Monitor ubkv.ac.in for the Ph.D 2026 admission notification (June to July 2026). Fill the application form and pay INR 1,200 (general/OBC) or INR 600 (SC/ST). Indicate the specialisation applied for.

Prepare for UBKV’s Ph.D entrance MCQ exam using the ICAR M.Sc syllabus for Genetics & Plant Breeding. The test has 60 questions in 60 minutes. NET/ICAR JRF holders should submit their certificate for the additional 5-mark benefit.

After the test, UBKV releases a merit list (B.Sc 15%, M.Sc 25%, test 60%). Attend counselling at Pundibari with M.Sc and B.Sc marksheets, degree certificates, NET/JRF certificate, and category certificate.

On admission, identify a thesis supervisor in UBKV’s Agriculture faculty. Pay fees (INR 12,000 for three years) and register for course work. Ph.D programme typically commences in October to November 2026.

✓ Opt for this if

MSc Agriculture in Genetics or Plant Breeding holders
Candidates targeting ICAR plant breeding scientist roles
Students from North Bengal or eastern India in crop research
NET/JRF holders aiming for plant breeding faculty positions
Those seeking seed industry R&D or crop improvement careers

✗ Skip if

Candidates without MSc Agriculture (plant sciences) background
Students targeting IT, finance, or non-agriculture careers
Those needing national-brand central university recognition
Candidates wanting quick corporate placements over doctoral study
Students preferring food technology or management over pure research

UBKV Cooch Behar PhD Genetics & Plant Breeding Scholarships 2026

Scholarship	Amount	Eligibility
Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means (WB Govt)	As per government norms	75% or above in qualifying exam. Apply via WB scholarship portal.
Post-Matric Scholarship (Central Govt)	As per government norms	SC/ST/OBC/EBC students. Apply at scholarships.gov.in.
Kanyashree (WB Govt)	As per government norms	Female students from West Bengal. Apply via WB Kanyashree portal.
ICAR Junior Research Fellowship (JRF)	As per ICAR norms	ICAR AIEEA PG qualifiers with top ranks. For M.Sc/Ph.D students.

Confirm eligibility and documents at the UBKV admissions office.

WB government scholarships: apply via the West Bengal scholarship portal.

SC/ST/OBC students apply at scholarships.gov.in.

ICAR scholarships are available for meritorious PG students at ICAR-accredited universities.

UBKV Cooch Behar PhD Genetics & Plant Breeding FAQs

Ques. What are the total fees for Ph.D Genetics & Plant Breeding at UBKV?

Ans. Total tuition fees for Ph.D Genetics & Plant Breeding at UBKV, Cooch Behar, are INR 12,000 for the three-year programme. Hostel charges are separate. Verify the current fee structure at ubkv.ac.in before applying.

Ques. What is the eligibility for Ph.D Genetics & Plant Breeding at UBKV?

Ans. For Ph.D Genetics & Plant Breeding at UBKV, candidates need M.Sc Agriculture (Genetics & Plant Breeding, Plant Sciences, or related field) with at least OGPA 7.00 out of 10.0 (general/OBC). SC/ST/PwD need OGPA 6.5 out of 10.0. B.Sc must be four-year. Minimum age is 23 years.

Ques. What is the entrance process for Ph.D Genetics & Plant Breeding at UBKV?

Ans. Ph.D Genetics & Plant Breeding admission uses UBKV’s own MCQ entrance exam (60 questions, 60 minutes, based on M.Sc Genetics & Plant Breeding syllabus). Merit: B.Sc 15%, M.Sc 25%, entrance test 60%. NET/ICAR JRF holders get an extra 5 marks.

Ques. How many seats are available for Ph.D Genetics & Plant Breeding at UBKV?

Ans. Ph.D Genetics & Plant Breeding at UBKV has 5 seats, including 1 ICAR quota seats. Reserved seats follow West Bengal norms. Doctoral intake at ICAR-accredited universities is limited.

Ques. What are the career options after Ph.D Genetics & Plant Breeding from UBKV?

Ans. Ph.D Genetics & Plant Breeding graduates from UBKV are qualified for plant breeding research, crop improvement, seed company R&D, ICAR scientist roles, and university faculty positions in the ICAR crop improvement institutes, seed companies, state agriculture departments, biotech firms, and agricultural universities. ICAR-accredited doctoral degrees are recognised for ICAR Scientist posts, faculty positions, and senior research roles.

Ques. Does UBKV offer Ph.D in Agriculture and Horticulture disciplines?

Ans. Yes. UBKV offers Ph.D under the Faculty of Agriculture (Agronomy, Biochemistry, Agricultural Economics, Plant Pathology, and others) and the Faculty of Horticulture (Floriculture, Fruit Science, Vegetable Science, Post-harvest Management, and others). UBKV is ICAR-accredited and UGC-recognised.

Uttar Banga Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Cooch Behar Ph.D Genetics & Plant Breeding: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

UBKV Cooch Behar PhD Genetics & Plant Breeding Fees 2026

UBKV Cooch Behar PhD Genetics & Plant Breeding Admission 2026

Eligibility Criteria

Admission Process

UBKV Cooch Behar PhD Genetics & Plant Breeding Scholarships 2026

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