UAS Dharwad Ph.D Family Resource Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Candidates must hold an M.Sc in Family Resource Management, Home Science, or an equivalent discipline from a recognised university, with a minimum OGPA of 6.50 out of 10.00. They must additionally qualify the ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF national exam for ICAR-funded seats, or the UAS Dharwad PhD entrance written test for university-quota seats. Both admission routes require a final interview and viva voce conducted at UAS Dharwad before admission is confirmed.

Ans. Admission is through the ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF national exam conducted by NTA for ICAR-funded doctoral seats, or through the UAS Dharwad PhD entrance test for university-sponsored seats. The ICAR exam was held on July 4, 2026, and results are expected in August 2026. Candidates who qualify the ICAR JRF receive a monthly fellowship during the programme. All admitted candidates must appear for a viva voce interview at UAS Dharwad before enrolment.

Ans. A PhD in Family Resource Management from UAS Dharwad opens career paths in academic research, university teaching, government welfare departments, rural livelihood planning agencies, and nutrition policy institutions. Graduates may work with ANGANWADI systems, ICDS programmes, rural development ministries, or NGOs focused on household economics and family welfare. Research positions at ICAR institutes and state agricultural universities also become accessible to PhD holders from this field.

Ans. Yes. Candidates admitted through ICAR quota receive a Junior Research Fellowship of INR 31,000 per month for the initial years, upgradable to INR 35,000 per month as Senior Research Fellow. The fellowship is disbursed directly by ICAR and supports scholars throughout the prescribed doctoral duration. University-seat candidates who do not hold an ICAR JRF may explore other national fellowships such as UGC NET JRF or DST-INSPIRE for financial support during their doctoral studies.

Ans. The annual fee for the PhD programme at UAS Dharwad, including Family Resource Management, is INR 27,000 per year. For the minimum 3-year duration, the total fee amounts to INR 81,000. This is payable at the start of each academic year. Hostel charges are additional. ICAR JRF holders typically cover the entire annual fee from their monthly fellowship without any financial burden, as the fellowship exceeds the annual fee several times over.

Ans. Yes. Working professionals in rural development, NGOs, government welfare programmes, or nutrition organisations who hold an M.Sc in Family Resource Management or an equivalent degree are eligible to apply. They must qualify the ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF or the UAS Dharwad PhD entrance test. UAS Dharwad does not specifically restrict admission to fresh graduates, so sponsored or self-funded candidates from professional backgrounds may apply through the university-quota entrance route.