Admissions to PhD in Agriculture and Rural Development

Applications are closed for Academic Year 2020-21

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  1. Candidates with good academic record and preferably having UGC / ICMR / ICAR (JRF / SRF) / ICSSR, or any other fellowship from Government source (like INSPIRE awardee, or enjoying fellowship from any sponsored project) may apply.
  2. NET awardee need not appear for the written test, but will have to appear for the interview. However, an INSPIRE awardee will have to appear in both written test and interview.
  3. Eligibility: Students with MSc in Integrated Rural Development and Management/ Rural Development/ Rural Management/ Agricultural Extension/ Agricultural Economics/ Social Sciences or related subjects with at least 60% marks are eligible to apply.
  4. Last date to apply (and pay application fee) : 31 August 2020
  5. The eligible candidates will have to appear for written test on 21th of March 2020 to be scheduled at the IRDM Faculty Centre from 11 am to 12 noon. Reporting time one hour before the written test.
  6. List of candidates shortlisted for interview will be announced in our website by noon of 23rd of March 2020 to be scheduled
  7. Tentative date of interview: 27th of March 2020 to be scheduled. Selected candidates will be informed on the same day.

Apply Online and pay application fee online

Online Application Portal : https://isr.rkmvu.ac.in/admission

  1. Applicants have to first register on the Online Application Portal (if not registered already), and then Login and fill up online application form.
  2. While applying online, attach the scan copies of your passport size colour photo and mark-sheets, as asked in the form.
  3. After successfully submitting the application form, pay the Application fee (online) from the same Portal. Application Fee : Rs. 500/-
  4. Once Application form is successfully submitted and fee is paid, Admit Card can be downloaded from the same Portal.
  5. Applicants need to bring the printed Admit Card on the day of the entrance examination / written test (if test is applicable). Alternatively, they may carry their Admit Card (PDF) in their smart phone.
  6. Application Fee: Pay online through : Net-banking or eWallets or UPI or Debit/Credit card (Visa / Mastercard / Amex / etc.), etc.

Programme Fees :

Please see fees structure page.

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