PhD Agriculture

PhD Agriculture is a 3-year 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

Academic Calendar for PhDs 2023
Date of Admission Between Nov 2022 to  Between Feb 2023 to April 2023 Between May 2023-July 2023  Between Aug 2023 to Oct 2023 Between Nov 2023 to Jan 2024
Jan-23
Session Feb-23 May-23 Aug-23 Nov-23 Feb-24
Payment of tuition fee/Hostel fee for the semester Within 15 days from date of admission Within 15 days from date of admission Within 15 days from date of admission Within 15 days from date of admission Within 15 days from date of admission
Late fee payment with fine for the semester Within 30 days from date of admission Within 30 days from date of admission Within 30 days from date of admission Within 30 days from date of admission Within 30 days from date of admission
Registration (Online)* Within 21 days from date of admission Within 21 days from date of admission Within 21 days from date of admission  Within 21 days from date of admission Within 21 days from date of admission
Late Registration (with late fee) Within 30 days from date of admission Within 30 days from date of admission Within 30 days from date of admission Within 30 days from date of admission Within 30 days from date of admission
Commencement of Research  From the day of Registration From the day of Registration From the day of Registration From the day of Registration From the day of Registration
Commencement of Classes  May 15 - 30, 2023 Oct 26- Nov 08, 2023 May 13 - 25, 2024
I Term Examination  June 08 - 10, 2023 Nov 16-18, 2023 May 30 – June 1, 2024 
II Term Examination  July 4 - 14, 2023 December 15-23, 2023 July 3 - 13, 2024
Payment of tuition fee/Hostel fee for next semester July 1-15, 2023 Oct 1-15, 2023 Jan 01-15, 2024 April 1-15, 2024 July 1-15, 2024
Late fee payment with fine for next semester July 16-30, 2023 Oct 16-30, 2023 Jan 16-30, 2024 April 16-30, 2024 July 16-30, 2024
Date of Registration of next semester (Online) July 28-Aug 1, 2023 Nov 1-5, 2023 Feb 1-5, 2024 May 1-5, 2024 August 1-5, 2024
           
*Student will register for 1 course of 3 credits from Coursera and 5 credits of Research for synopsis at the time of Registration.

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