University Name

Banda University of Agriculture & Technology (BUAT)

University Type

State Agricultural University

Established

2010

Motto

Krishi Shiksha, Anusandhan evam Prasar (Agricultural Education, Research & Extension)

Location

Banda, Uttar Pradesh, India

Approval

UGC | ICAR | NAAC | NIRF |

Notification Date

March 16, 2026

Application Start

March 16, 2026

Application Last Date

April 30, 2026

Online Entrance Exam

June 11, 2026 (PhD Specific Paper)

Entrance Exam Result

June 24, 2026

Interview Date

August 2026 (Part of Offline Counselling)

Final List Selected Candidate

Sep-26

Last Date of Admission

September 30, 2026

Online

Entrance Test (University / ICAR-based pattern)

Shortlisting based on entrance marks

Interview / Viva-Voce

Research Proposal Presentation

Final merit based on combined performance

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 & 12th Marksheet

Graduation Marksheet & Certificate

Master’s Degree Marksheet & Certificate (Agriculture/Allied fields)

ICAR/NET/JRF Certificate (if applicable)

Domicile Certificate (if required)

Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)

Aadhaar Card / ID Proof

Passport Size Photographs

Migration Certificate

Research Proposal

Agronomy

Agricultural Extension Education

Entomology

Genetics and Plant Breeding

Plant Pathology

Soil Science

Vegetable Science

Fruit Science

Floriculture and Landscape Architecture

Post Harvest Management

Agronomy

Entrance Exam Fee

₹ 1,350

Registration Fee

₹ 4,000

Security Deposit

₹ 5,000

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹20,000

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹50,000

Exam Fee

₹1,500

DRC Fee

₹8,000 (Annual)

Thesis Submission Fee

₹10,000

Extension Fee

₹2,000 (Per Semester)

Viva Fee

₹ 3,000

Name

Comptroller, BUAT, Banda

Account Number

6194000100000360

IFSC

PUNB0743900

Bank Name

Punjab National Bank (PNB)

Branch

Mawai Buzrug, Banda (UP)

MICR Code

210024003

Swift Code

PUNBINBB

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