Agra university PhD Admission 2024 ( DBRAU) : online application, important dates, Exam Dates, Results
DBRAU is now accepting PhD applications for the academic session 2023–24. Interested candidates should read the notification and fill out the application form before the deadline. All applicants must first review the Guidelines for Ph.D. Admission 2023–24 before completing the form.
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Agra University PhD Admission 2024: online application, important dates, Exam Dates, Results
About university
Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, Agra, is a state university located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Formerly known as Agra University, it was established in 1927. It is one of the oldest universities in India and offers a wide range of academic programs.
Important dates
Online application starts 10 June 10, 2024
Last Date of online registration: July 4, 2024
Last date for submission of Hard copy: July 6, 2024
The applicant must submit the hard copy of the application form along with all relevant self-attested documents to the following address by speed post, courier, or by hand. The submission should be made by the last date.
Research Section
Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Paliwal
Park Campus,
Agra 282003 (UP)
DBRAU phd eligibility criteria
Candidates for admission to the PhD programme shall have a Master’s degree with at least 55% marks in aggregate. A relaxation of 5% of marks for those belonging to SC/ST and Divyang as per the decision of the State Government. ( or)
Candidates appearing in the final year Master’s degree program are also provisionally eligible for admission, but the final admission will be subject to the completion of a qualified Master's degree program. (Or)
Candidates who have cleared the M.Phil. Courses with at least 55% marks in aggregate are also eligible to apply for phd admission in 2024.for more information, click here
DBRAU phd admission selection process
DBRAU PhD admission selection process is based on an entrance test, except for exempted categories, after inviting online applications through the Research Portal on the university website.
Exempted category
Provided that candidates from certain categories seeking admission to the Ph.D. program shall be exempt from the entrance test.
Regular Teachers of the University and its affiliated colleges.
who qualify for the UGC/CSIR/ICAR Fellowship/Teacher fellowship.
Candidates who have a GATE score of not less than 95 percentile.
Serving Army, Navy and Air Force officers of at least Colonel or equivalent rank with not less
than 15 years of service, applying for Ph.D. in Military Science.
Candidates who have procured M.Phil. Degree with at least 55% marks from this University.
The application form must be filled out by exempted category students, but taking the test is optional for them. However, it is recommended that exempted category candidates take the written test so that they may have a claim in both ways (admission through the entrance test or under the exempted category).
Entrance test pattern
The PhD entrance test will be OMR-based and held in a single sitting for 120 minutes. It will contain 100 objective questions, each carrying 1 mark.
There will be no negative marking.
The test will consist of 30 questions on research methodology and general aptitude and 70 questions on the chosen subject. The entrance test syllabus will be based on the NET/JRF examination of UGC/CSIR.
The minimum qualifying mark for the Entrance Test is 50% (5% relaxation to SC/ST/Divyang)
Download PhD previous year's question paper by clicking here
Documents required for Registration
Valid Email ID
Active Mobile Number (preferred WhatsApp)
Alternate Mobile Number (Preferably of the parent)
Photo in JPEG format (Maximum upload size is 50 KB only.)
Scanned Signature in JPEG format (Maximum upload size is 50 KB only)
Aadhar Card.
All original certificates have to be produced at the time of the interview or counselling to be held
before the coursework. Photocopies, internet copies and provisional degrees shall not be
considered.
Application fee
Application application fee per subject for General and OBC categories is Rs. 2500/- and
for SC/ST and Divyang, Rs. 1250/-
Entrance exam date: July 28, 2024
Entrance exam centre: agar only
Seats and Subjects
Subjects Seats
Ag: Agriculture Chemistry and Soil Science 05
Ag - Agriculture Economics 12
Ag - Agriculture Engineering 09
Ag - Agriculture Extension 13
Ag - Animal Husbandry & Dairying 22
Ag - Agronomy 10
Ag - Entomology 08
Ag - Horticulture 20
Ag - Plant Breeding & Genetics 06
Ag - Plant Pathology 06
Applied Arts 06
Biochemistry 02
Biotechnology 04
Botany 25
Chemistry 151
Commerce - Account & Law 26
Commerce - Applied Business Economics 22
Commerce - Business Administration 19
Computer Science 04
Drawing & Painting 14
Economics 93
Education 73
Electrical Engineering 02
Electronic Engineering 02
English 106
Environmental Science 04
French 02
Geography 25
Hindi 126
History 26
Home Science 25
Instrumentation 08
Law 44
Linguistics 03
Management 08
Mathematics 29
Microbiology 04
Military Science 01
Music 44
Pharmacy 12
Philosophy 12
Physical Education 85
Physics 117
Political Science 63
Psychology 25
Rural Economics & Cooperation 04
Sanskrit 58
Social Work 21
Sociology 70
Statistics 11
Tourism & Hotal Management 05
Urdu 04
Zoology 56
Total 54 1566
Important Links
Apply online--------------------------Click Here
DBRAU phd notification-------------------Click Here
DBRAU Agra official website: -------------Click Here
DBRAU Agra PhD result-------------------Click Here
Join Telegram--------------------------- Click Here
Important Instructions
All Applicants first read the Guidelines for Ph.D. Admission 2023-24 Before filling out the form click here
"Before applying, please carefully read all the instructions."
Please make sure to regularly check http://dbrau.ac.in for any updates. No separate information will be provided.
The vacant seat and supervisor list, subject-wise, are tentative and may change during the admission process.
The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
After the result is declared, a copy of the list will be posted on the university website.
In case of any issues related to PhD admission, the decision of the Vice-Chancellor/Ph.D. Admission Committee at Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Agra, shall be considered final and binding.
Reservation shall be admissible as per U.P. State Government Reservation policy.
Candidates applying for reservation benefits must provide the necessary certificate verified through the government website.
"Please make sure to regularly check the university's website for any updates.".
How to Complete Online Registration
Step-01:➤Fill in your details accurately. Duplicates of email addresses and mobile numbers are not allowed in the registration form.
Step-02:➤Upload documents.
Step-03:➤Submit the fee and print the receipt. Please check your filled-up form before submitting the fee. After the fee is submitted, editing is not possible.
Step-04:➤Print Confirmation page.