PhD Agronomy is a 3 year research based Doctorate degree
course. This course deals with plant genetics, soil science, plant physiology,
meteorology, soil physical and biological characteristics, resource
conservation, soil and tissue analysis and interpretation, fertilizers,
irrigation, water quality, drainage, and other nutrient sources etc. candidates
who have completed their post-graduation in Agronomy subject can eligible to apply for PhD Agronomy
course.
Highlights:-
Course Level |
Doctorate |
Full-Form |
Doctor in Philosophy in Agronomy |
Duration |
3 years |
Examination type |
Semester wise |
Eligibility |
Masters Degree |
Admission Process |
Merit based or Entrance Based |
Course Fee |
10,000 - 2 lakhs |
Average Salary |
1 LPA - 10 LPA |
Top Recruiting Companies |
MITRA agro Equipment, Garden city Realty Private Limited, EPC Industries, Fortune Trading House etc. |
Job Position |
Agronomy Officer, Rice Breeder, Area Sales Manager, Subject Matter
Specialist, Corporate Agronomist etc. |
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the course will vary from
institute to institute.
Candidates must have their Master’s degree in Agronomy with
50% minimum marks from a recognized University. A 5% relaxation is also given
to SC/ST/OBC students as per the norms. The percentage may differ from college
to college.
Final year students can also apply for the program but at
admission time they have their final year mark sheet.
Admission Process:-
Many colleges/universities/institution select candidates for
their PhD program, based on the marks obtained by them in their post-graduate
degree and some colleges/universities/institution conduct their own entrance
exam for this program admission. Some colleges/universities/institution take
admission on the basis of marks obtained by them in national level exam for
this program admission. The selected candidate will summoned for the personal
interview conducted by the colleges or universities. After all the process of
admission is done by colleges/universities/institution seats are allotted to
selected candidate
Some of the top entrance exam are:-
- UGC NET
- AAU VET
- UGC CSIR NET
- OUAT etc.
Top Colleges for PhD Agronomy Courses
Some of the top colleges PhD Agronomy Courses are shown
below:-
- Agriculture College
- Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya
- Bihar Agricultural University
- Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research
- SV Agricultural College
- University of Agricultural Sciences
- GB Pant University of Agriculture and Technology
- Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University etc.
PhD Agronomy Course: Syllabus:-
The syllabus for PhD Agronomy
Course include various subject shown below:-
Semester I |
Semester II |
Agricultural Meteorology |
Agricultural extension |
Molecular Biology |
Nematology |
Biochemistry |
Entomology |
Semester
III |
Semester IV |
Processing and Food Technology |
Animal Breeding |
Medicinal Plants and Aromatics |
Plantation Technology |
Public Health |
Food and Nutrition |
Semester V |
Semester VI |
Agricultural Chemistry |
Soil Science |
Plant Physiology |
Agronomy |
Agricultural Physics |
Genetics |
Job Profiles:-
As India economy is depend on
agriculture, Agronomy is a field in the agriculture so In India one of the top
profession decisions made by students. .candidate can pursue job positions in
government as well as in private sector also.
Some of the job options that can
be opt by students who have PhD Agronomy degree given below:-
- Agronomist
- Lecturer
- Agricultural Economist
- Farm Manager
- Research Associate etc.
Future Scope:-
Graduate of PhD Agronomy who wish
to further study can opt Doctor of Science (DS/SD) courses as it is considered
to be the top most degree level.
They can also opt research and findings, and
later get that published for future Agronomy