Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture - Forestry jobs for Ph.D Programme in Shimla. Last Date to apply: 03 Jan 2019

The normal duration for PhD programme is 6 Semesters (3-years). The Academic Session comprises two semesters each of 21 weeks and two semester breaks.

Eligibility : The minimum eligibility qualification in respect of different disciplines shall be as under:-

PhD (Floriculture & Landscape Architecture, Fruit Science, Vegetable Science and Seed Science & Technology) : -  MSc degree in concerned discipline with research thesis/ dissertation in partial fulfillment of the programme in the concerned discipline under ICAR-AU system (SAUs/ CAUs) with an OGPA of 6.50/10 (65% marks). If some seats remain vacant, the candidates passing their degree from UGC recognized Universities will be considered on merit basis.

PhD Food Technology : -  MSc degree in Food Technology/ Food Science & Technology/M Tech degree in Food Technology with research thesis/ dissertation in partial fulfillment of the programme under ICAR-AU system (SAUs/ CAUs)with an OGPA of 6.50/10 (65% marks). If some seats remain vacant, the candidates passing their degree from UGC recognized Universities will be considered on merit basis.

PhD Entomology : -  MSc degree in Entomology/ Nematology with research thesis/ dissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the programme in the concerned discipline under ICAR-AU system (SAUs/ CAUs)with an OGPA of 6.50/10 (65% marks). If some seats remain vacant, the candidates passing their degree from UGC recognised Universities will be considered on merit basis. However, if any seat still remains vacant, the candidates with MSc (Zoology) with specialization in Entomology will be considered on merit basis

PhD Plant Pathology : -  MSc degree in Plant Pathology/ Mycology & Plant Pathology with research thesis/ dissertation in partial fulfilment of the programme in the concerned discipline under ICARAU system (SAUs/ CAUs)with an OGPA of 6.50/10 (65% marks). If some seats remain vacant, the candidates passing their degree from UGC recognised Universities will be considered on merit basis.

PhD Molecular Biology & Biotechnology :-  MSc degree in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology/ Biotechnology/M Tech degree in Molecular Biology & Biotechnology/ Biotechnology with research thesis/ dissertation in partial fulfilment of the programme in the concerned discipline under ICAR-AU system (SAUs/ CAUs)with an OGPA of 6.50/10 (65% marks). If some seats remain vacant, the candidates passing their degree from UGC recognised Universities will be considered on merit basis.

PhD Agri-business Management :-  Master’s degree in Agricultural Business Management/ Agricultural Marketing/ Business Management with specialization in Agriculture/ Fisheries/ Forestry/ Rural Business Management with research project report in partial fulfilment of the programme in the concerned discipline under ICAR-AU system (SAUs/ CAUs)with an OGPA of 6.50/10 (65% marks). If some seats remain vacant, the candidates passing their degree from UGC recognised Universities will be considered on merit basis.

PhD Business Management :-  Master’s degree in Business Management/ Business administration/ Agribusiness Management with research project report in partial fulfilment of the programme in the concerned discipline under ICAR-AU system (SAUs/ CAUs) with an OGPA of 6.50/10 (65% marks). If some seats remain vacant, the candidates passing their degree from UGC recognised Universities will be considered on merit basis.

PhD (Forestry) Agroforestry, Forest Genetic Resources, Medicinal & Aromatic Plants, Silviculture, Wood Science & Technology  :-  MSc degree in concerned discipline with research thesis/ dissertation in partial fulfilment of the programme in the concerned discipline under ICAR-AU system (SAUs/ CAUs)/ FRIwith an OGPA of 6.50/10 (65% marks). If some seats remain vacant, the candidates passing their degree from UGC recognised Universities will be considered on merit basis.

PhD Soil Science :-  MSc degree in Soil Science with research thesis/ dissertationin partial fulfilment of the programme in the concerned discipline under ICAR-AU system (SAUs/ CAUs)with an OGPA of 6.50/10 (65% marks). If some seats remain vacant, the candidates passing their degree from UGC recognised Universities will be considered on merit basis.

PhD Agricultural Economics :-  MSc degree in Agricultural Economics/ Economics with research thesis/ dissertation in partial fulfilment of the programme in the concerned discipline under ICAR-AU system(SAUs/ CAUs)with an OGPA of 6.50/10 (65% marks). If some seats remain vacant, the candidates passing their degree from UGC recognised Universities will be considered on merit basis.

PhD Microbiology :-  MSc degree in Microbiology/ Agri. Microbiology with research thesis/dissertation in partial fulfilment of the programme in the concerned discipline under ICAR-AU system (SAUs/ CAUs)with an OGPA of 6.50/10 (65% marks). If some seats remain vacant, the candidates passing their degree from UGC recognised Universities will be considered on merit basis.

PhD Environmental Science :-  MSc Environmental Science/ MSc (Forestry) Environmental Management with research thesis/ dissertationin partial fulfilment of the programme under ICAR-AU system (SAUs/ CAUs)with an OGPA of 6.50/10 (65% marks). If some seats remain vacant, the candidates passing their degree from UGC recognised Universities will be considered on merit basis.

PhD Statistics :-  MSc Statistics/ Agricultural Statistics with thesis/ dissertation in partial fulfilment of the programme under ICAR-AU system (SAUs/ CAUs)with an OGPA of 6.50/10 (65% marks). If some seats remain vacant, the candidates passing their degree from UGC recognised Universities (with or without thesis/ dissertation) will be considered on merit basis.

Financial Assistance

i) University Merit Scholarship : ­ 5000/-  PM (one in each discipline)

ii) University Stipend : ­ 2500/-  PM (for HP domiciles not getting any financial assistance)

ICAR Fellowship :  This fellowship is awarded by the ICAR on the basis of All India Competitive Examination @ ­ 15000/- per month with a contingent grant of ­ 10000/- per annum. Number of other agencies such as Inspire (DST), Aspee Foundation, CSIR etc. also award fellowship to Doctoral Programmes. The applications for these fellowships are to be submitted to the awarding agencies through the concerned Dean.

Fee :  Last date for receipt of online application with late fee of ­Rs.1000/-