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

GUST PhD admission 2024

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

Important Instructions

  1. All Applicants first read the Guidelines for Ph.D. Admission 2023-24 Before filling out the form click here

  2. "Before applying, please carefully read all the instructions."

  3. Please make sure to regularly check http://dbrau.ac.in for any updates. No separate information will be provided.

  4. The vacant seat and supervisor list, subject-wise, are tentative and may change during the admission process.

  5. The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.

  6. After the result is declared, a copy of the list will be posted on the university website.

  7. 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.

  8. Reservation shall be admissible as per U.P. State Government Reservation policy.

  9. Candidates applying for reservation benefits must provide the necessary certificate verified through the government website.

  10. "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.