Bihar Agricultural University (BAU), located in Sabour, Bhagalpur, offers Ph.D. programs in various disciplines related to agriculture and allied sciences. Here’s a comprehensive guide to the Ph.D. admission process, results, recommended books, and direct admission:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in the relevant field with a minimum of 60% marks (or equivalent CGPA).
Candidates must qualify for the entrance examination conducted by BAU or have a valid score in national-level exams like ICAR-AIEEA (PG), CSIR-UGC NET, GATE, etc.
Notification: BAU releases an official notification for Ph.D. admissions on its website (www.bausabour.ac.in).
Application Form: Candidates need to fill out the online application form and pay the application fee.
Entrance Exam: Eligible candidates must appear for the BAU Ph.D. entrance exam (if applicable).
Interview: Shortlisted candidates are called for an interview or counseling session.
Final Selection: Selection is based on entrance exam scores, academic performance, and interview performance.
Mark sheets and certificates of qualifying exams.
Valid scorecard of ICAR-AIEEA (PG), CSIR-UGC NET, or GATE (if applicable).
Category certificate (if applicable).
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer (if employed).
The results of the Ph.D. entrance exam and the final merit list are published on the official website of BAU.
Candidates can check their results by entering their roll number or application number.
Regularly check the "Notifications" or "Results" section on the BAU website for updates.
For the Ph.D. entrance exam, candidates should focus on their respective subject areas. Here are some general books that may help:
Fundamentals of Agriculture by Arun Katyayan
Introduction to Horticulture by Kumar
Soil Science by D.K. Das
Plant Breeding by B.D. Singh
Agricultural Economics by S. Subba Reddy
ICAR NET Agricultural Science by R.K. Sharma
Objective Agriculture by S.R. Kantwa
Agriculture at a Glance by R.K. Sharma
Research Methodology by C.R. Kothari
Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal
BAU generally does not offer direct admission for Ph.D. programs. Admission is based on merit and performance in the entrance exam and interview.
However, candidates with a valid ICAR-AIEEA (PG), CSIR-UGC NET, or GATE score may be exempted from the entrance exam but still need to appear for the interview.
BAU is a government university and does not offer management quota or donation-based seats for Ph.D. programs.
Beware of fraudulent agents claiming to offer direct admission.
Official Website: www.bausabour.ac.in
Contact: Registrar Office, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour, Bhagalpur, Bihar – 813210.
Stay updated with the official website for admission notifications.
Prepare thoroughly for the entrance exam and interview.
Focus on your research proposal and subject knowledge during the interview.