Bihar Animal Sciences University (BASU), Patna, formerly known as Bihar Veterinary College, offers a full-time Ph.D. program under the Bihar Agricultural University Act, 2017. The university is also referred to as Birsa Pratap Singh Mahila Vishwavidyalaya (BPSMV) in some contexts. Below are the details regarding Ph.D. admissions, important topics, exam pattern, and updates:
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
Qualifying in national-level exams like ICAR-AICE-JRF/SRF, UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, or GATE is preferred.
Candidates without a valid national-level exam score must appear for the university entrance exam.
Application Process:
Applications are submitted online through the official website of BASU/BPSMV.
Required documents include mark sheets, certificates, research proposals, and proof of qualifying exams.
Selection Process:
Entrance exam followed by an interview.
Weightage: 70% for the entrance exam and 30% for the interview.
The syllabus for the Ph.D. entrance exam varies depending on the discipline. However, the following are some general topics:
Research Methodology:
Research design, sampling techniques, data collection methods, and statistical tools.
Hypothesis formulation and testing.
Subject-Specific Topics:
For Veterinary Science: Animal nutrition, genetics, microbiology, pathology, and livestock production.
For Agriculture: Agronomy, soil science, plant breeding, and crop physiology.
For Basic Sciences: Biochemistry, biotechnology, and molecular biology.
General Aptitude:
Logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude, and English comprehension.
Mode: Offline (Pen-and-paper-based).
Duration: 2 hours.
Type of Questions: Multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
Sections:
Research Methodology (30%).
Subject-Specific Knowledge (50%).
General Aptitude (20%).
Admission Notification:
The university releases admission notifications on its official website: BASU Patna or BPSMV.
Keep an eye on the "Admissions" section for updates.
Important Dates:
Application start date: Usually in March-April.
Entrance exam date: Typically in May-June.
Interview dates: Announced after the entrance exam results.
Recent Developments:
BASU/BPSMV is focusing on interdisciplinary research in areas like sustainable agriculture, animal biotechnology, and climate-resilient farming.
Collaborations with ICAR and other national/international institutions are being strengthened.
Research Proposal Guidelines:
Prepare a well-structured research proposal highlighting the problem statement, objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes.
Refer to ICAR and UGC guidelines for framing proposals.
Previous Year Question Papers:
Solve previous year question papers to understand the exam pattern and difficulty level.
Recommended Books:
Research Methodology: C.R. Kothari.
Subject-Specific Books: Refer to ICAR syllabus books for agriculture and veterinary science.
For further queries, contact:
BASU Patna: Phone: +91-612-2228956, Email: registrar@basu.org.in.
BPSMV: Phone: +91-612-2228956, Email: info@bpsmv.ac.in.