Department of Genetics & Plant Breeding,
Institute of Agricultural Science,
Calcutta University
Admission to the Ph.D. program in the Department of the Genetics & Plant Breeding
1. 2 (Two) vacancies exist in the Department for admission to Ph.D. considering the strength and
availability of faculty members. Reservation policy in admission will be followed as per the West Bengal
State Higher Educational Institutions (Reservation in Admission) rules, 2013.
2. A Ph.D. entrance test followed by an interview (Research Eligibility Test) for Ph.D. programme in
Genetics & Plant Breeding will be held on 30th March, 2022 at 1 p.m. and same day at 4 p.m.
respectively.
3. The last date for submission of application 29th, March, 2022.
4. The entrance test will be of 50 marks. The question pattern will be of objective type or short answer type.
The Duration of the entrance test will be one hour. (the qualifying marks for Entrance Test will be 50%)
5. An interview will be held on 30th March, 2022 at 4 p.m. for entrance test qualified candidates as well as
candidates having NET/GATE/or have obtained DST Fellowship. Successful candidates will be eligible
to register for their Ph.D. in Department of Genetics & Plant Breeding .
6. Eligibility: Candidates for admission to the Ph.D. programme shall have a Master’s degree in Genetics &
Plant Breeding with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale
(or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) are eligible to apply. A
relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for
those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled and other categories of candidates
as per UGC Ph.D. Regulations, 2016. Those who have qualified in NET/GATE/ or have obtained DST
INSPIRE Fellowship would be exempted from the Ph.D. entrance test. They may directly submit a
statement of purpose or research in brief and appear in the interview.
7. Candidates should apply to the Head, Department of Genetics & Plant Breeding , in the proforma
mentioned below by paying Rs. 100/- through a challan obtainable in the College Street cash counter
and Law College Cash Counter of the University of Calcutta or through online by
i) click https://www.onlinesbi.com/sbicollect/icollecthome.htm
ii) Check box; Proceed
iii) State of corporate/ institution- West Bengal ; Type of corporate/institution- Educational
institutions
iv) Educational institute name- CALCUTTA UNIVERSITY ONLINE PAYMENT
v) Select payment category- Entrance fees for PhD program law
vi) Remarks- Entrance fees for
RET – 2022 GENETICS & PLANT BREEDING
8. The application form for admission is available below.
9. Documents to be submitted along with the application form: One passport photo and Self attested copies
of testimonials (from Madhyamik (X) onwards), proof of age and certificate supporting reserve category)
bjects taken Div./Class % of Marks Whether qualified in NET/GATE/equivalent examination : Signature of the applicant with date: *Candidates are requested to deposit application fee of Rs.100/- either by cash or DD through duly filled in C.U. Challan, endorsed by the Head of the Department. ** Original documents may be asked for as and when required by the appropriate authority.
bjects taken Div./Class % of Marks Whether qualified in NET/GATE/equivalent examination : Signature of the applicant with date: *Candidates are requested to deposit application fee of Rs.100/- either by cash or DD through duly filled in C.U. Challan, endorsed by the Head of the Department. ** Original documents may be asked for as and when required by the appropriate authority.
More Info: https://www.caluniv.ac.in/admission/phd-gentetics-plant-breeding.pdf
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