Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Agriculture (Agricultural Engineering)

About the Programme

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Agriculture (Agricultural Engineering) is a cutting-edge research program that blends engineering principles with agricultural sciences to develop innovative solutions for sustainable farming. Spanning 3 to 5 years, this program is designed for candidates with a Master’s degree in Agricultural Engineering or related disciplines, requiring a minimum of 55%–60% marks and qualification in ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF, UGC-NET, CSIR 

NET, or institutional entrance exams. The admission process includes an entrance test, interview, and research proposal submission, allowing scholars to explore advanced topics such as precision agriculture, farm machinery and automation, soil and water conservation engineering, post-harvest technology, renewable energy in agriculture, and climate-smart farming techniques. Through a combination of theoretical research and hands-on experimentation, this program equips scholars to revolutionize farming practices, improve resource efficiency, and enhance agricultural productivity. Graduates can pursue careers in academia, agricultural research institutions, agribusiness companies, government agencies, and global organizations focused on modernizing agriculture through engineering innovations, automation, and sustainable resource management.

Eligibility

• A candidate seeking admission after a 2-year (4-semester) master’s degree should have at least an aggregate of 55% marks or its equivalent grade ‘B’ on the UGC 10-point scale.
• A candidate seeking admission after a 4-year (8-semester) bachelor’s degree in research should have a minimum CGPA of 7.5/10 with DBT-BET/ ICMR-JRF/ GATE/ UGC-NET/ CSIR-JRF/ ARS-NET/ GPAT qualifications.
• Candidates who have secured their master’s degree under (10+2) +3+2 or (10+2) +4+2 or (10+2) +4 patterns of study are eligible to enroll in the PhD programmes as per NEP 2020.
• A 1-year (2-semester) master’s degree after 4-year undergraduate degree/ 5 years integrated master’s degree with at least an aggregate 55% marks or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 10-point scale or an equivalent grade on a point scale wherever grading system is followed or an equivalent degree from a foreign educational institution accredited by approved, recognized by an authority, and established or incorporated under a law in its home country or any other statutory authority in that country to assess, accredit or assure quality and standards of educational institutions.
• GU may decide its selection procedure for PhD admission of international candidates, keeping in view the guidelines/ norms issued by statutory/regulatory bodies from time to time.
• The PhD candidates from other universities can transfer their PhD to GU; the PhD credits are acceptable with the NoC from the Registrar of the migrating university if they have completed the course credits as per the minimum standards of PhD regulations of UGC, 2022. Additionally, the candidate must submit a self-attested letter stating the reason for migrating and the coursework completion certificate.