Admissions to Ph.D. in Agronomy

Admission to PhD (Agriculture) in Agronomy for the academic year 2025-2026

Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute (RKMVERI), Narendrapur Campus dedicated to teaching and advanced research in Agronomy, invites applications from outstanding students with strong academic records for the position of Research Fellow leading to a PhD (Agriculture) in Agronomy Programme for the academic year 2025-26.

Essential Qualification / Eligibility

Students having four-years BSc (Ag.) Honours followed by two years MSc (Ag.) in Agronomy degree with at least 60% marks. Candidates awaiting final results may also apply; however, if shortlisted, they have to produce their final mark sheet on the interview date, failing which they will not be allowed for the interview. AND

  1. FELLOWSHIP HOLDERS: Candidates should have also qualified in CSIR/UGC/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.
  2. NON-FELLOWSHIP HOLDERS: Candidates who do not hold a valid fellowship but have qualified for a national-level entrance test (NET/ CSIR/UGC/ICAR and equivalent) may also apply and may be provided a fellowship from the university.

Examination and Interview Requirements

The UGC/CSIR/ICAR NET awardee does not need to appear for the written test but will have to appear for the interview. However, an INSPIRE awardee will have to appear for both the written test the Research Eligibility Test (RET), and the interview.

Number of positions available: 03

Important Dates

  1. Last date to apply (and pay the application fee): 31 st July 2025 (Thursday).
  2. Date & time of Written test & Interview: will be announced later

Apply Online

  1. Registration: Click here to register online and follow 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 Sumary & Receipt: Save the application summary and fee receipt after payment.

Admission Process and Programme Fees

  • Admission process shall begin immediately after the announcement of results of the interview. The selected candidates willing to take admission may get admitted by paying the requisite fees. Fees structure is given on the page: Academic Fees Structure

For any queries you may contact

  1. Academic queries:
    • Office: 033-2477 2020 and 033-2971 1624
    • Dr. Sukamal Sarkar: 9933075598
    • Dr. Sourav Garai: 8900509245
    • email:
  2. For any technical query/issues (with online application, fee payment, etc.)
    • Sourav Paul (8961631665)
    • email: