UAS Dharwad Ph.D Extension Education And Communication Management: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Two routes are available. Candidates who qualify the ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF examination are eligible for ICAR-funded seats and are exempt from the university entrance test. All other candidates must appear for the UAS Dharwad PhD entrance written test, followed by a viva voce and departmental research interview. Final selection is based on ICAR score or entrance test performance combined with the candidate’s Master’s OGPA.

Ans. Candidates must hold an M.Sc in Extension Education, Agricultural Extension, Communication Management, or an allied agricultural discipline with a minimum OGPA of 6.50 on a 10-point scale or an equivalent grade. SC and ST Karnataka domicile students require only a minimum pass in the qualifying Master’s degree. The degree must be from a university recognised by UGC or ICAR. Students awaiting final M.Sc results may apply provisionally.

Ans. The minimum duration is 3 years or 6 semesters. The maximum permissible duration is 12 semesters or 6 years. The actual completion time depends on research progress and the readiness of the doctoral thesis as assessed by the student’s advisory committee and the university doctoral committee. The programme is entirely full-time and residential at the UAS Dharwad campus in Dharwad, Karnataka.

Ans. PhD graduates can pursue Scientist and Senior Scientist positions at ICAR extension institutes, Krishi Vigyan Kendras, and ICAR-ATARI centres. Teaching roles at state agricultural universities and community colleges are also available. Additional career paths include subject matter specialist posts in state agriculture departments, media and communication roles in rural development agencies, and positions with international organisations such as FAO and UNDP working on agricultural knowledge management.

Ans. Yes. Students admitted to ICAR-funded seats receive the ICAR Junior Research Fellowship at INR 31,000 per month during the JRF stage, which rises to INR 35,000 per month at the SRF stage after 2 years of satisfactory research progress. SC and ST Karnataka domicile students may additionally apply for the Karnataka Post-Matric Scholarship for full tuition fee reimbursement via the state ePass portal each academic year.

Ans. PhD admissions at UAS Dharwad are announced separately from PG admissions and typically open in the latter half of the year. The 2026-27 doctoral application process is tentatively expected to begin around October 2026, followed by a written entrance test and research interview. Candidates should regularly check the official UAS Dharwad website at uasd.edu for admission notifications, application links, and entrance test schedules once released.