The West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences (WBUAFS) offers full-time Ph.D. programs in various disciplines related to animal sciences, fishery sciences, veterinary sciences, and allied fields. Below is an overview of the admission process, entrance exams, lateral entry (if applicable), and entrance-based selection for Ph.D. programs at WBUAFS:
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must have a Master’s degree (M.V.Sc./M.Sc./M.F.Sc./M.Tech.) in a relevant discipline with a minimum of 60% marks (or equivalent CGPA) from a recognized university.
Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) or equivalent with a minimum of 60% marks may also be eligible for certain disciplines.
Relaxation in marks is provided for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/PwD) as per government norms.
Admission Categories:
Full-Time Ph.D.: Candidates are required to work full-time on their research projects.
Part-Time Ph.D.: Available for working professionals, subject to specific conditions.
WBUAFS Ph.D. Entrance Exam:
The university conducts an entrance examination for Ph.D. admissions.
The exam typically consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering subjects related to the candidate’s field of study (e.g., Animal Science, Fishery Science, Veterinary Science, etc.).
The syllabus is based on the Master’s level curriculum of the respective discipline.
Exemption from Entrance Exam:
Candidates who have qualified for national-level exams like ICAR-NET (ASRB), CSIR-NET, UGC-NET, GATE, or GPAT may be exempted from the entrance exam.
Such candidates are directly called for the interview round.
Lateral Entry to Ph.D.:
Lateral entry into the Ph.D. program is not explicitly mentioned in the general admission guidelines. However, candidates with prior research experience or those transferring from another recognized institution may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Such candidates must meet the eligibility criteria and may need to appear for the entrance exam or interview.
Entrance-Based Selection:
Candidates are shortlisted based on their performance in the entrance exam.
Those who qualify for the written exam are called for an interview/viva voce conducted by the university.
Final selection is based on the combined score of the entrance exam and interview.
Merit-Based Selection:
Candidates exempted from the entrance exam (e.g., ICAR-NET qualifiers) are selected based on their performance in the interview.
Research Proposal: Candidates may be required to submit a research proposal during the application process.
Availability of Guides: Admission is subject to the availability of faculty guides in the candidate’s chosen research area.
Reservation Policy: The university follows the reservation policy of the Government of West Bengal for SC, ST, OBC, and PwD candidates.
Applications for Ph.D. admissions are typically invited through official notifications on the WBUAFS website.
Candidates must fill out the online application form, pay the application fee, and submit required documents (e.g., mark sheets, certificates, research proposal, etc.).
The admission process usually begins in June/July each year.
Entrance exams and interviews are conducted in August/September.