University Name

Bihar Agricultural University

University Type

State Agricultural University

Established

2010

Motto

Focus on Agricultural Innovation & Rural Development

Location

Sabour, Bhagalpur, Bihar, India

Approval

UGC | ICAR | AIU | PPV&FRA |

Notification Date

April 15, 2026

Application Start

May 01, 2026

Application Last Date

June 10, 2026

Online Entrance Exam

June 28, 2026 (Expected Sunday)

Entrance Exam Result

July 15, 2026

Interview Date

July 25 – July 30, 2026

Final List Selected Candidate

August 05, 2026

Last Date of Admission

August 20, 2026

Online

Entrance Examination conducted by BAU

Preparation of merit list based on entrance score

Interview / Viva-Voce (Research Proposal Discussion)

Academic performance consideration

ICAR/NET qualified candidates may get exemption or preference

Final selection based on combined merit

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 and Certificates

Graduation Degree & Marksheet

Post-Graduation Degree & Marksheet

Entrance Exam Scorecard

ICAR/NET Certificate (if applicable)

Migration Certificate

Caste / EWS Certificate (if applicable)

Aadhaar Card / ID Proof

Passport Size Photographs

Research Proposal

Work Experience Certificate (for part-time candidates)

Agronomy

Genetics & Plant Breeding

Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry

Plant Pathology

Entomology

Agricultural Economics

Extension Education

Agricultural Statistics

Plant Physiology

Seed Science & Technology

Fruit Science (Pomology)

Vegetable Science (Olericulture)

Post-Harvest Technology

Agricultural Biotechnology

Food Science & Technology

Entrance Exam Fee

₹ 1,200

Registration Fee

₹2,100

Security Deposit

₹2,500

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹10,200

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹ 10,200

Exam Fee

₹1,200

DRC Fee

₹500 (Per Review)

Thesis Submission Fee

₹8,000

Extension Fee

₹2,000 (Per Semester)

Viva Fee

₹5,000

Name

Comptroller, Bihar Agricultural University, Sabour

Account Number

Integrated via SBI Collect / Application Portal

IFSC

SBIN0011805

Bank Name

State Bank of India (SBI)

Branch

Sabour Branch, Bhagalpur

MICR Code

812002012

Swift Code

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