Central Agricultural University PhD Admission 2026: Dates, Fees & ICAR

University Name

Central Agricultural University

University Type

Central University

Established

1993

Motto

Learning by Doing

Location

Imphal, Manipur, India

Approval

 UGC | ICAR | VCI | ACU | AIU |

Notification Date

April 05, 2026

Application Start

April 10, 2026

Application Last Date

May 25, 2026

Online Entrance Exam

June 14, 2026

Entrance Exam Result

June 24, 2026

Interview Date

July 02 – July 05, 2026

Final List Selected Candidate

July 15, 2026

Last Date of Admission

July 30, 2026

Online

Application through ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF or university notification

Entrance examination (ICAR-based or university-level)

Merit list preparation based on entrance score

Counseling / Interview (if applicable)

Final selection and admission

Full-Time

Part-Time

Full-Time

3 years to 6 years

Part-Time

4 years to 7 years

PhD Full-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

PhD Part-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

10th Marksheet and Certificate

12th Marksheet and Certificate

Bachelor’s Degree and Marksheet (Agriculture/related field)

Master’s Degree and Marksheet

ICAR AICE-JRF/SRF Scorecard (if applicable)

Transfer Certificate (TC)

Migration Certificate

Passport-size Photographs

Valid ID Proof (Aadhaar/PAN/Passport)

Research Proposal

Caste Certificate (if applicable)

Domicile Certificate (if applicable)

Genetics & Plant Breeding

Plant Pathology

Agronomy

Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry

Entomology

Agricultural Extension Education

Agricultural Economics

Fruit Science

Vegetable Science

Floriculture & Landscaping

Genetics & Plant Breeding

Plant Pathology

Plant Molecular Biology & Biotechnology

Agronomy

Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry

Agricultural Economics

Agricultural Extension Education

Entomology

Vegetable Science

Fruit Science

Floriculture & Landscaping

Forest Products & Utilization

Silviculture & Agro-Forestry

Aquaculture

Aquatic Animal Health Management

Fish Processing Technology

Fisheries Extension

Fish Genetics & Breeding

Fisheries Resource Management

Veterinary Medicine

Veterinary Microbiology

Veterinary Pathology

Animal Nutrition

Livestock Production & Management

Veterinary Biochemistry

Veterinary Anatomy

Veterinary Parasitology

Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics

Farm Machinery & Power Engineering

Soil & Water Conservation Engineering

Processing & Food Engineering

Renewable Energy Engineering

Irrigation & Drainage Engineering

Entrance Exam Fee

₹1,900 (GEN/OBC/EWS)

Registration Fee

₹1,500 (One-time)

Security Deposit

₹2,000

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹4,500 – ₹6,500

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

N/A

Exam Fee

₹1,200 (Per Semester)

DRC Fee

₹500 (Per Session)

Thesis Submission Fee

₹ 3,000

Extension Fee

₹2,000 (Per Semester)

Viva Fee

₹ 2,500

Name

Deputy Comptroller, CAU

Account Number

10303102451

IFSC

SBIN0000092

Bank Name

State Bank of India (SBI)

Branch

Imphal (Main Branch), Thangal Bazar

MICR Code

795002002

Swift Code

SBININBB456

Registration Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Course Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Coursework Exam Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

DRC Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Thesis Submission Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Extension Fee

NEFT/ RTGS/ IMPS/ Cash Deposit/ Bank Gateway

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.

50% questions on research aptitude

50% questions on respective subject

PhD Admission Portal

Admission Dashboard

Research Cell

Hostel Management Portal

PhD Entrance Exam Registration

Entrance Exam

Interview and Research Proposal

Registration and Admission Process

Course-work and Exam

DRC and Synopsis Submission

Supervise Allotment  

Conference and Research Paper Publication

Progress Report Submitted

Thesis Pre-Submission

Thesis Submission

Thesis Evaluation

Viva-Voce and Convocation