BCKV PhD Admission 2026: Entrance Dates, Fees & Eligibility

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya

University Name

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya

University Type

State Agricultural University

Established

1974

Motto

Agriculture is the Foundation of Civilization

Location

Mohanpur, Nadia, West Bengal, India

Approval

UGC | ICAR | AIU | MoE | NAAC | NIRF | AICTE |

 

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya PhD Application Important Date

Notification Date

September 20, 2026

Application Start

September 25, 2026

Application Last Date

October 15, 2026

Online Entrance Exam

October 28, 2026 (Wednesday)

Entrance Exam Result

November 10, 2026

Interview Date

November 18 – November 25, 2026

Final List Selected Candidate

December 05, 2026

Last Date of Admission

December 20, 2026

 

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya PhD Entrance Exam Mode

Online

 

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya PhD Selection Procedure

Entrance Examination conducted by BCKV

Merit list preparation based on entrance score

Interview / Viva-Voce

Academic record evaluation

ICAR/NET qualified candidates may get preference or exemption (as per norms)

Final selection based on combined merit

 

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya PhD Types

Full-Time

Part-Time

 

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya PhD Duration

Full-Time

3 years to 6 years

Part-Time

4 years to 7 years

 

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya 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

 

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Documents Required for PhD

10th & 12th Certificates and Marksheets

Graduation Degree & Marksheet

Post-Graduation Degree & Marksheet

Entrance Exam Scorecard

ICAR/NET Certificate (if applicable)

Migration Certificate

Caste / EWS Certificate (if applicable)

Aadhaar Card / Valid ID Proof

Passport Size Photographs

Research Proposal / Statement of Purpose

Work Experience Certificate (for part-time candidates)

 

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya PhD Subject List

Agronomy

Genetics and Plant Breeding

Agricultural Chemistry & Soil Science

Plant Pathology

Agricultural Entomology

Agricultural Economics

Agricultural Extension

Agricultural Statistics

Agricultural Meteorology & Physics

Agricultural Biochemistry

Agricultural Chemicals

Seed Science & Technology

Plant Physiology

Soil & Water Conservation

Animal Science

Agricultural Biotechnology

Fruit Science (Fruits & Orchard Management)

Vegetable Science

Floriculture & Landscaping

Post-Harvest Technology

Spices & Plantation Crops (including Aromatic crops)

Technological research for modernizing farming and food processing.

Farm Machinery & Power

Soil and Water Engineering

Post-Harvest Engineering

Food Engineering

 

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya PhD Fee Details

Entrance Exam Fee

₹1,500 (General/OBC) / ₹750 (SC/ST/PH)

Registration Fee

₹3,500 (One-time at admission)

Security Deposit

₹3,000 (Hosteller) / ₹1,500 (Day-scholar)

Course Fee Semester (Full Time)

₹25,000

Course Fee Semester (Part Time)

₹15,000

Exam Fee

₹2,000

DRC Fee

₹500 (Per meeting/review)

Thesis Submission Fee

₹10,000

Extension Fee

₹3,000

Viva Fee

₹7,500

 

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Bank Account Details

Name

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswavidyalaya (BCKV)

Account Number

Generated via Payment Gateway (Integrated)

IFSC

SBIN0001595

Bank Name

State Bank of India (SBI)

Branch

BCKV, Mohanpur

MICR Code

741002517

Swift Code

 

 

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya 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

 

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya PhD Entrance Exam Syllabus

Written Test will comprise of two types of questions.

50% questions on research aptitude

50% questions on respective subject

 

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya Important Link

PhD Admission Portal

Admission Dashboard

Research Cell

Hostel Management Portal

 

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidyalaya 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

 

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