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PhD Agriculture

Eligibility: Four year graduation degree by research or Master’s degree in related discipline with minimum 55% marks

  • Duration: 3 Years
  • Admission Process: Shoolini University's multiple choice entrance test, and assessment of research aptitude through concept note & faculty interaction
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Agriculture

PhD Agriculture

Eligibility : Four year graduation degree by research or Master’s degree in related discipline with minimum 55% marks

  • Duration : 3 Years
  • Admission Criteria : Shoolini University's multiple choice entrance test, and assessment of research aptitude through concept note & faculty interaction
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PhD Agriculture is a program at Shoolini University that involves the study of plants and animals and how they are raised for the production of consumable products. The curriculum comprises the study of biological processes, geology and soils, the history of agriculture, and farming technologies. Doctorate students can choose a specific focus area, such as specific plants, dairy and poultry, small-scale agriculture, agricultural economics, genetic modification, or future development.

Students learn to plan, design and execute projects and productive agrarian processes. They also undertake projects in agronomic engineering that are related to animal and vegetation production. Scholars learn how to develop modern methods of plant breeding and seed production by using technological advancements.

Research scholars are mentored by faculty passionate about agriculture and conducting high-impact research. The internationally acclaimed faculty comes from leading Indian and global universities such as Oxford, NIH, and NCI. Many faculty members have received grants from national and international funding agencies.

The university collaborates with renowned universities worldwide for student exchange programs, faculty exchange, and more. Prominent among these are the University of Arkansas, USA; Lanzhou University, China; University of Naples, Italy; Taipei Medical University, Taiwan; Gachon University, South Korea; South Dakota Mines University, USA.

Shoolini University is UGC Approved and NAAC Accredited.

 

Specialisations

  • Agronomy
  • Agricultural Extension Education
  • Entomology
  • Plant Pathology
  • Soil Science
  • Plant Breeding & Genetics

 

Highlights

  • Emphasis on scientific agriculture with focus on resource-use efficiency.
  • Academic collaborations with universities in USA, UK, Korea, Taiwan, etc.
  • Highly acclaimed faculty with national and international exposure
  • Shoolini University farmland near campus works as a crop cafeteria for day-to-day field practical lessons.
  • Component of animal husbandry with a small-scale milk unit set up to enable practical learning. 
  • Cultivation of vegetables and medicinal plants done at Kalaghat Farm for research and demonstration purposes.
  • Instructional farms of Shoolini University are used to grow seasonal crops as per their importance in the course curriculum.

PhD Agriculture Career Opportunities

  • Agronomist
  • Agricultural Scientist
  • Lecturer
  • Agricultural Economist
  • Farm Manager
  • Research Associate
  • Rural Practice Surveyor
  • Soil Scientist
  • Rural Practice Surveyor

Program Details

Semester Fee Structure
Academic Calendar

HP/J&K Domicile: ₹69,000

Others: ₹74,250

Top Faculty

Poonam Kumari
Poonam Kumari

PhD Agronomy (LPU, Jalandhar)

Prikxit
Prikxit

Ojas Chauhan
Ojas Chauhan

Somesh Sharma
Somesh Sharma

Alumnus (Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry), Trained at (International Agriculture Research and Training Centre, IZMIR, Turkey)

Santanu Mukherjee
Santanu Mukherjee

PhD (Univ. of Bonn, Germany) ,Guest Scientist (FZJ, Juelich, Germany), DST-SERB Post Doc Fellow at (IIT Gandhinagar), ICAR-IF.

Devanshi Pandit
Devanshi Pandit

PhD (Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences-Jammu), Block Tech Manager (Dept. of Agri, J&K).

Shweta Sharma
Shweta Sharma

NET qualified, Alumnus (CSKHPKV, Palampur & Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry )

Sanchit Thakur
Sanchit Thakur

ASRB NET qualified, PhD Genetics & Plant Breeding (Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur)

Rajendra Kumar
Rajendra Kumar

PhD Agronomy (Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology, Meerut)

Anshul Kumar
Anshul Kumar

PhD (Fruit Science with specialisation in Fruit Breeding and Molecular Biotechnology) from Dr YS UHFNauni

Nidhi Sharma
Nidhi Sharma

Alumna Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry in Nauni, Solan

Deepika Sood
Deepika Sood

Worked as Farm Tele Advisor IFFCO Kisan Sanchar Limited KCC, & Senior Research Fellow (Department of Plant Pathology) Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni

Perminder Singh Brar
Perminder Singh Brar

Alumnus Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Editorial member Agriculture & Food e-Newsletter

Muntazir Mushtaq
Muntazir Mushtaq

ICAR-NET qualified, was Post-Doc Researcher ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi

Prateek Guleria
Prateek Guleria

PhD from School of Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil Engineering at Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences

Ranjeet Singh
Ranjeet Singh

PhD ( Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science & Technology); Ex (Young Professional at the FSR Centre, SKUAST-Jammu)

Poonam Kumari
Poonam Kumari

PhD Agronomy (LPU, Jalandhar)

Prikxit
Prikxit

Ojas Chauhan
Ojas Chauhan

Somesh Sharma
Somesh Sharma

Alumnus (Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry), Trained at (International Agriculture Research and Training Centre, IZMIR, Turkey)

Santanu Mukherjee
Santanu Mukherjee

PhD (Univ. of Bonn, Germany) ,Guest Scientist (FZJ, Juelich, Germany), DST-SERB Post Doc Fellow at (IIT Gandhinagar), ICAR-IF.

Devanshi Pandit
Devanshi Pandit

PhD (Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences-Jammu), Block Tech Manager (Dept. of Agri, J&K).

Shweta Sharma
Shweta Sharma

NET qualified, Alumnus (CSKHPKV, Palampur & Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry )

Sanchit Thakur
Sanchit Thakur

ASRB NET qualified, PhD Genetics & Plant Breeding (Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur)

Rajendra Kumar
Rajendra Kumar

PhD Agronomy (Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture & Technology, Meerut)

Anshul Kumar
Anshul Kumar

PhD (Fruit Science with specialisation in Fruit Breeding and Molecular Biotechnology) from Dr YS UHFNauni

Nidhi Sharma
Nidhi Sharma

Alumna Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry in Nauni, Solan

Deepika Sood
Deepika Sood

Worked as Farm Tele Advisor IFFCO Kisan Sanchar Limited KCC, & Senior Research Fellow (Department of Plant Pathology) Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni

Perminder Singh Brar
Perminder Singh Brar

Alumnus Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Editorial member Agriculture & Food e-Newsletter

Muntazir Mushtaq
Muntazir Mushtaq

ICAR-NET qualified, was Post-Doc Researcher ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi

Prateek Guleria
Prateek Guleria

PhD from School of Mechanical, Electrical, and Civil Engineering at Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences

Ranjeet Singh
Ranjeet Singh

PhD ( Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Science & Technology); Ex (Young Professional at the FSR Centre, SKUAST-Jammu)

Poonam Kumari
Poonam Kumari

PhD Agronomy (LPU, Jalandhar)

Prikxit
Prikxit

Ojas Chauhan
Ojas Chauhan

Student Voices

Anshika Malhotra
Anshika Malhotra

I chose agriculture not fully understanding its depth. At Shoolini, I discovered its vastness and complexities, which were far beyond what I had imagined. Shoolini's unique approach opened my eyes to the true potential of agriculture. Rating my experience an 11 out of 10, I not only found my true passion but also forged lifelong friendships. Shoolini truly shaped my future.

Navjot Kaur
Navjot Kaur

My experience at Shoolini has been a roller coaster ride, filled with learning and discovery in various fields, particularly agriculture. The faculty, known for their kindness and generosity, helped me grow, offering invaluable guidance and support. The state-of-the-art infrastructure, such as the crop cafeteria for real-life experimentation enhanced my educational experience. Our teachers skillfully bridged the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, ensuring we mastered both.

Bhagyalaxmi Rath
Bhagyalaxmi Rath

The serene yet lively campus at Shoolini University is rich with warm hearts, including the students and faculty. Every moment here is memorable, surrounded by the stunning beauty of mountains and valleys. Studying under exceptional teachers, I am constantly reminded to appreciate this unique educational journey. Shoolini has truly been a blend of academic excellence and natural splendour.

Anshika Malhotra
Anshika Malhotra

I chose agriculture not fully understanding its depth. At Shoolini, I discovered its vastness and complexities, which were far beyond what I had imagined. Shoolini's unique approach opened my eyes to the true potential of agriculture. Rating my experience an 11 out of 10, I not only found my true passion but also forged lifelong friendships. Shoolini truly shaped my future.

Navjot Kaur
Navjot Kaur

My experience at Shoolini has been a roller coaster ride, filled with learning and discovery in various fields, particularly agriculture. The faculty, known for their kindness and generosity, helped me grow, offering invaluable guidance and support. The state-of-the-art infrastructure, such as the crop cafeteria for real-life experimentation enhanced my educational experience. Our teachers skillfully bridged the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, ensuring we mastered both.

Bhagyalaxmi Rath
Bhagyalaxmi Rath

The serene yet lively campus at Shoolini University is rich with warm hearts, including the students and faculty. Every moment here is memorable, surrounded by the stunning beauty of mountains and valleys. Studying under exceptional teachers, I am constantly reminded to appreciate this unique educational journey. Shoolini has truly been a blend of academic excellence and natural splendour.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the future opportunities after completing PhD Agriculture from Shoolini University?

Completing PhD Agriculture from Shoolini University opens doors to various job profiles including Agronomy Officer, Area Sales Manager, Agronomist, Subject Matter Specialist, Corporate Agronomist, Rice Breeder, Soil Scientist and Agricultural Engineer.

Is practical training a part of PhD Agriculture?

Yes, students are trained in paper writing and preliminary research during the doctoral program. They participate in extension activities where they share knowledge with farmers through field visits. Shoolini University has a crop cafeteria for day-to-day field practicals, a small-scale milk unit, Kalaghat Farm for research and demonstration purposes as well as instructional farms to grow seasonal crops as per the course curriculum.

What are the placement opportunities available for students who have completed PhD Agriculture at Shoolini University?

Our fully functional placement cell, run by experts, has tie-ups with various industry giants who visit Shoolini’s campus during Placement week for on-the-spot Placements. Our 'Mission 130' aims for 100 per cent employability of students with 30 per cent in the top companies.

Why should I pursue a PhD from Shoolini University

Shoolini University is India’s No.1 research university. It follows a unique One Student, One Patent policy that encourages all PhD students to focus on real research and innovation. The university has more than 104 modern labs to support your work. Shoolini researchers are also listed among the top 2% scientists in the world by Stanford University. With 250+ international collaborations, you can work with global experts and institutions.

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