BAU Ranchi PhD Admission 2026: Entrance Exam, Fees & Eligibility

Birsa Agricultural University

University Name

Birsa Agricultural University (BAU)

University Type

State Agricultural University

Established

1981

Motto

“Rural Prosperity through Agricultural Education, Research and Extension”

Location

Ranchi, Jharkhand, India

Approval

UGC | ICAR | NAAC | AIU |

 

Birsa Agricultural University PhD Application Important Date

Notification Date

May 2, 2026 (Expected)

Application Start

May 5, 2026

Application Last Date

June 5, 2026

Online Entrance Exam

June 14, 2026 (Typically 2nd Sunday of June)

Entrance Exam Result

June 22, 2026

Interview Date

July 6 - July 8, 2026

Final List Selected Candidate

July 15, 2026

Last Date of Admission

July 31, 2026

 

Birsa Agricultural University PhD Entrance Exam Mode

Online

 

Birsa Agricultural University PhD Selection Procedure

Entrance Test conducted by university / ICAR norms

Shortlisting based on entrance score

Interview / Viva-Voce

Research Proposal Evaluation

Final merit list based on entrance + interview

 

Birsa Agricultural University PhD Types

Full-Time

Part-Time

 

Birsa Agricultural University PhD Duration

Full-Time

3 years to 6 years

Part-Time

4 years to 7 years

 

Birsa Agricultural University PhD Eligibility According to Notification

PhD Full-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

PhD Part-Time Eligibility

55% marks in Master’s Degree

 

Birsa Agricultural University Documents Required for PhD

10th and 12th Mark Sheets

Graduation Mark Sheets and Certificate

Post Graduation Mark Sheets and Certificate

Aadhaar Card / Valid ID Proof

Passport Size Photographs

Caste Certificate (if applicable)

Domicile Certificate

Work Experience Certificate (for part-time candidates)

Migration Certificate

Research Proposal

Entrance Exam Admit Card and Scorecard

 

Birsa Agricultural University PhD Subject List

Agricultural Extension Education

Agronomy

Horticulture

Plant Breeding & Genetics

Plant Pathology

Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry

Animal Breeding & Genetics

Animal Husbandry Extension Education

Live Stock Production & Management

Veterinary Biochemistry

Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics

Veterinary Pathology

Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology

Veterinary Physiology

Agriculture

Veterinary

Forestry

 

Birsa Agricultural University PhD Fee Details

Entrance Exam Fee

₹ 1,500

Registration Fee

₹ 5,000

Security Deposit

₹ 2,000

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹ 15,000

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹ 25,000

Exam Fee

₹ 1,500

DRC Fee

₹ 1,000

Thesis Submission Fee

₹ 5,000

Extension Fee

₹ 3,000

Viva Fee

₹ 2,000

 

Birsa Agricultural University Bank Account Details

Name

Comptroller, Birsa Agricultural University

Account Number

0010000100140228

IFSC

PUNB0001000

Bank Name

Punjab National Bank (PNB)

Branch

BAU Kanke, Ranchi

MICR Code

834024004

Swift Code

 

 

Birsa Agricultural University Payment Mode

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

 

Birsa Agricultural University PhD Entrance Exam Syllabus

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.

50% questions on research aptitude

50% questions on respective subject

 

Birsa Agricultural University Important Link

PhD Admission Portal

Admission Dashboard

Research Cell

Hostel Management Portal

 

Birsa Agricultural University PhD Complete Course Basic Details

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