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3-Year Full-Time Doctoral Programme

Ph.D. (Agricultural Sciences)

G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar

Annual Intake

50 Scholars

Across Agricultural Sciences departments

Key numbers

NIRF Rank (University)

#88

NAAC Grade

B++

Placement Rate (2025)

70%

Average CTC (2025)

₹6.5 LPA

Investment

0.8L total

~₹0.3L per year

  • Tuition & University Fees25,000per year

Are you eligible?

  • Academic Qualification

    M.Sc. in a relevant field from a recognized university.

  • Admission Basis

    Selection is through entrance examination scores only.

Entrance exams

ICAR-PGGBPUAT-ET

3-Year Research Journey

  1. Year +0

    Coursework & Research Plan

    Advanced Research Methodology, specialized coursework, and teaching assistantship.

  2. Year +1

    Deep Research & Publications

    Thesis research, seminar presentations, and meeting publication requirements.

  3. Year +2

    Data Analysis & Drafting

    Consolidating findings, drafting thesis chapters, and preparing for defense.

  4. Year +3

    Submission & Viva Voce

    Final thesis submission, open seminar, and doctoral defense.

Placement · 2025

Where graduates land

Placement rate

70%

Top recruiters

ICARState Agricultural UniversitiesCSIR LabsInternational Research CentersPrivate R&D
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Verify Before You Apply

Our data confidence for this program is 40%. Fee structure, intake, and placement details can change. Confirm the latest information on the official GBPUAT website or admission brochure before finalising your application.

The verdict

Worth considering

This Ph.D. offers a highly affordable route into agricultural research with proven government-sector placement (ICAR, CSIR, SAUs) and scholarship support. However, the available data is incomplete, and agri-research careers demand patience and a passion for academia or public-sector R&D. Ideal if you are committed to research, teaching, or government lab roles rather than rapid private-sector growth.

Matches what you said

  • Low-cost doctoral degree
  • Research & teaching career
  • Government sector recruitment

Doesn't match

  • High private-sector salary
  • Metropolitan lifestyle
  • Rapid career switching
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