Admission to the PhD Programme in various Disciplines at the Narendrapur Campus

Applications are invited throughout the year for Admission to the PhD Programme in various Disciplines at the Narendrapur Campus for the academic year 2026-2027.

Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (RKMVERI), Narendrapur Campus, dedicated to teaching and advanced research in Agricultural Science, Environmental Science, and Biotechnology in Agriculture and Human Health, invites applications from outstanding candidates with strong academic records for the position of Research Fellow leading to a Ph.D. degree under its various Schools/Departments/Programmes. Eligible candidates may apply at any time during the year. Selected candidates will be enrolled in either the January (winter semester) or July (monsoon semester) session.

Research disciplines and tentative positions available under its various Schools/Departments/programmes

Sl. No. Name of the School/Department/Programme Tentative Positions Available Indicative Broad Area of Research Available Academic Qualification/ Eligibility Requirement

School of Agriculture and Rural Development
1. Division of Agriculture: Agricultural Biotechnology 04
  1. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) as a promising strategy against multidrug-resistant clinical pathogens
  2. One health approach to detect and monitor microbial resistance
  3. Plant-Microbe Interaction/Crosstalk of Phytohormones in Plant-Virus Interaction
  4. Functional Genomics of Plant Secondary metabolism in diverse stress responses
 Candidates with an MSc in Agricultural Biotechnology / Biotechnology or equivalent qualification in Life Sciences and allied subjects (Botany / Zoology / Biochemistry / Biotechnology / Bioinformatics / Microbiology) with at least 55% marks.
2. Division of Agriculture: Genetics and Plant Breeding 04
  1. Genetic improvement of cereals, pulses, oilseeds and medicinal and aromatic plants through molecular breeding, marker-assisted selection, and genomic tools for yield, quality, and stress resilience
  2. Abiotic stress breeding with emphasis on drought, heat, and salinity stress tolerance mechanisms
  3. Trait and allele mining for the genetic improvement of crops adapted to the Indian Sundarban ecosystem through innovative breeding approaches.
 Candidates with a four-year BSc (Ag.) Honours, followed by a two-year MSc (Ag.) in Genetics and Plant Breeding degree with at least 60% marks.
3. Division of Agriculture: Agronomy 03
  1. Crop Nutrition
  2. Bio-stimulant application
  3. Sustainable Agronomy
  4. Abiotic Stress in Field Crops
  5. Agriculture System Simulation Modelling
  6. Coastal Zone Agriculture
 Candidates with a four-year BSc (Ag.) Honours, followed by a two-year MSc (Ag.) in Agronomy degree with at least 60% marks.
4. Division of Rural Development: Agriculture and Rural Development 01
  1. Social Networks vis-a-vis social learning, technology diffusion, and rural governance
  2. ICT in Agriculture and Rural Development
  3. Stakeholder decision-making and mental models in natural resource management
  4. Women’s empowerment in agriculture
 Candidates with an MSc in Agriculture and Rural Development / Rural Development / Rural Management / Geography, MSc (Ag) in Agricultural Extension or Agricultural Economics, Social Sciences, or related subjects with at least 60% marks.

School of Environment and Disaster Management
5. Department of Environment and Disaster Management 03
  1. Disaster Risk Reduction & Climate Resilience
  2. Integrated Remote Sensing, GIS, and Big data analytics in environmental and disaster mapping and forecasting
  3. Modeling hydro-climatic extremes
  4. Hydrology, Geohazards & Mountain Environment
  5. Disaster Policy, Risk Governance & Sustainable Development
  6. Ecosystems Services, Nature-based Solutions and their Environmental Implications
 Candidates with a good academic record throughout, with at least 55% marks in M. Sc. (Environment and Disaster Management, Environment Science, Disaster Management, Geography, Bio-Sciences, Agricultural Sciences, Geology / Earth Science / Geo-Science, Geo-informatics / Remote Sensing & GIS, Data Science, and other allied subjects) examinations from any recognized University or Institute of the country. SC/ST candidates will enjoy a 5% concession in the minimum eligibility of marks.

School of Biological Sciences
6. Department of Biomedical Science and Technology: Medical Biotechnology 03
  1. Characterization of mechanistic function of the encystation-specific transcription factor ERM-BP in Entamoeba and identifying drugs against Entamoeba cyst.
  2. Deciphering the molecular mechanism of metAP2 mediated drug target in deadly Free-Living Amoebae (FLA)
  3. Brain reorganization and cognitive processing in chronic pain
 Candidates with an MSc / B.Tech. in Biotechnology or equivalent qualification in Life Sciences and allied subjects (Botany / Zoology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Bioinformatics) with at least 60% marks. The candidates should have qualified in CSIR-UGC / DBT / ICMR (JRF), or should have any other fellowship from Government sources (such as an INSPIRE awardee, or a fellowship from any sponsored project) at the time of application.

 

Essential Qualification/ Eligibility:

Candidates satisfying the criteria mentioned above are eligible to apply to the respective Schools/Departments/Programmes. Candidates awaiting final results may also apply; however, if selected, they must submit their final mark sheet before completing the admission process to the Ph.D. programme.

AND

I. CANDIDATES WITH FELLOWSHIP:

Candidates should have also qualified in UGC/CSIR/DBT/ICMR/ICAR (JRF/SRF), or any other fellowship from Government sources (such as an INSPIRE awardee, or a fellowship from any sponsored project), having a valid fellowship at the time of application.

II. NON-FELLOWSHIP CANDIDATES:

Candidates who do not hold a valid fellowship may also apply.

Examination and Interview Requirements:

The UGC/CSIR/DBT/ICMR/ICAR NET awardee is exempt from appearing for the written test but will have to appear for the interview. However, an INSPIRE/GATE awardee and Non-Fellowship candidates will have to appear for the Research Eligibility Test (RET) and the interview.

Links to access the question patterns for the RET: Sample Questions of RET (All disciplines)

Application Procedure:

Applicants are requested to visit the website and follow the instructions to fill and submit the application form online using the ISR portal.

This is a rolling advertisement, and the online link will remain active throughout the year; however, applications will be processed at least twice a year. For the January session (winter semester), applications submitted by 30th November, or the July session (Monsoon semester), applications submitted by 31st May will be considered.

How to Apply

  1. Registration: Click here to register online and follow the instructions sent in the email to complete the application form.
  2. Pay Application Fee: Submit the INR 500 application fee online.
  3. Upload Documents: Upload necessary documents (photo, mark sheets, certificates, etc.).
  4. Download Summary & Receipt: Save the application summary and fee receipt after payment.

Applicants shortlisted for the Research Eligibility Test (RET) and/or interview will be required to bring a copy of all educational documents and GATE/NET(JRF) of CSIR / UGC / DBT / ICMR / ICAR (JRF / SRF) score card at the time of the RET and/or interview.

Admission and Course Fee

The admission process shall begin immediately after the announcement of the results of the interview. Selected candidates may get admitted by paying the requisite fees as given in the page of the fee structure: Academic Fees Structure

IMPORTANT DATES:

  1. Last date to apply (and pay the application fee): Throughout the year.
  2. Display of the list of selected candidates for interview and/or Research Eligibility Test (RET) (for an application to be considered for the admission process): 30th November (for the winter semester); 31st May (for the monsoon semester).
  3. Date of RET & Interview: 1st and 2nd week of December (for the winter semester); 1st and 2nd week of June (for the monsoon semester).
  4. Time and Venue of RET: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm; RKMVERI, Narendrapur Campus.
  5. The list of selected candidates will be published on our website on the 3rd week of December (for the winter semester) and the 3rd week of June (for the Monsoon semester).
  6. Commencement of the programme: Either in the July session (Monsoon semester), OR in the January session (winter semester).

Contact details:

  1. E-mail addresses:
    • Agricultural Biotechnology:
    • Genetics and Plant Breeding:
    • Agronomy:
    • Agriculture and Rural Development:
    • Environment and Disaster Management:
    • School of Biological Sciences / Department of Biomedical Science and Technology:
  2. Contact numbers:
    • Agricultural Biotechnology: Dr. Gautam Chatterjee: 7980536428, Dr. Bhubaneswar Pradhan: 8895824442
    • Genetics and Plant Breeding: Dr. Ashutosh Sawarkar: 8208734919, Dr. Suman Dutta: 9318473178
    • Agronomy: Dr. Sukamal Sarkar: 9933075598, Dr. Sourav Garai: 6295000623
    • Agriculture and Rural Development: Dr. Sanchayeeta Misra: 9932386975
    • Environment and Disaster Management: Dr. Sudipta Tripathi: 9433137644
    • School of Biological Sciences/ Department of Biomedical Science and Technology: Dr. Kunal Sikder: 9874067815, Dr. Dipak Manna: 7439120910
    • Office: (033) 2477 2020