Haridwar University Ph.D Agriculture: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. The programme covers agronomy, soil science, plant pathology, genetics and plant breeding, agricultural economics, horticulture, crop production, agricultural engineering, entomology, animal husbandry, and rural development. Students complete farm practicals and field visits in each semester, and a project or dissertation in the final year.

Ans. Graduates work as agriculture officers in state departments, research assistants at ICAR institutes, field extension officers, agribusiness executives, and farm managers. Some graduates join seed and pesticide companies in sales and technical roles. Higher study options include M.Sc. Agriculture at state universities and ICAR JRF for research.

Ans. The total fee for the four-year programme is INR 4,24,000. Year 1 costs INR 1,07,000, Year 2 costs INR 1,07,000, Year 3 costs INR 1,40,000, and Year 4 costs INR 70,000. These figures are for 2026-27 as published on huroorkee.ac.in and include tuition, enrolment, and examination charges. Hostel and mess fees are billed separately.

Ans. Candidates must have Class 12 with PCB or Agriculture as core subjects, with at least 50% marks. CUET-UG scores are accepted, and merit-based admission is also available. Students with PCMB are eligible.

Ans. Yes. B.Sc. Agriculture graduates are eligible for Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand agriculture officer exams, UPSC CDS, and various state PSC exams that include agricultural science. ICAR JRF/SRF exams are also available for those interested in research careers. Graduates can also apply to cooperative banks and rural development organisations.

Ans. Yes. Haridwar University is a UGC-recognised private university established under Uttarakhand Private University Act 2009. The B.Sc. Agriculture degree is recognised for government job applications, postgraduate study at Indian universities, and ICAR entrance exams. The Roorkee location offers field access to the agriculturally productive Gangetic plains of northern India. Graduates are eligible for ICAR JRF, Uttarakhand and UP agriculture officer posts, and cooperative bank officer roles. The programme includes mandatory farm practicals each semester, which prepare students for field work in crop production and rural extension services.