Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya conducts common entrance test (CET) every year for the admittance of eligible candidates to its Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) course in Agriculture. The aspirants those who secure 50% marks or above in the entrance test and showcases good performance in the counseling process will be eligible for admission to the PhD programme.

Structure of Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya PhD in Agriculture CET

The question papers of Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya PhD in Agriculture CET will be of PG standard. The questions will be multiple choice objective type ones.  The candidates have to choose the correct answer from the given 4 alternative options.

Syllabus of Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya PhD in Agriculture CET

• Agronomy
• Genetics & Plant Breeding
• Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry
• Entomology
• Plant Pathology
• Agricultural Economics
• Horticulture
• Forestry
• Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
• Agricultural Extension
• Agricultural botany
• Animal Husbandry
• Dairy Science
• Agriculture Chemistry

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates those who have completed their Master of Science (M.Sc) programme in Agriculture with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks (55% in case of SC / ST candidates of C.G. State)or equivalent GPA from a recognized University are eligible to apply for the Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya PhD in Agriculture CET. Those in the final year of M.Sc course are also eligible to apply for the same.

How to Apply?

The application form along with the information brochure can be obtained from the office of the Registrar, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Krishak Nagar, Raipur (C.G) – 492012 on payment of Rs. 200/- (Rs. 50/- in case of SC and ST candidates of C.G. State). One can also obtain the application form via post for which a request along with crossed DD drawn in favour of Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur (C.G) payable at Raipur along with self addressed envelope affixed with postal stamp of Rs. 20/- has to be sent. The candidates can also download the application form from the university’s official website www.igau.edu.in. The completed application form along with the required enclosures has to be sent to the ‘The Registrar’, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Krishak Nagar, Raipur - 492 012 (C.G.) either by post or in person on or before the due date.

How to fill the Form?

The candidates have to fill the application form with intense care. All the columns have to be filled providing the exact details. Name, date of birth, other personal details, contact information, qualification details, etc have to be filled without committing any errors. No column should be left blank. All the information necessary for filling the form is mentioned in the information brochure. The applicants are advised to have a glance at it before filling the form. One also has to make it sure that the completed application along with the requisite enclosures reaches the Registrar, Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Krishak Nagar, Raipur - 492 012, Chhattisgarh before the dead line.

Important Dates (Tentative)

[Please note that we only provide tentative dates based on previous years dates. For exact dates related information it is always best to check official websites only.]

Last date of submission of application: Second week of December, 2012

Date of CET: First week of January, 2012

List of Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya PhD in Agriculture CET Centres

College of Agriculture, Raipur

Contact Address for Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya PhD in Agriculture CET

• Address: Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Krishak Nagar, Raipur (C.G.) 492012
• EPABX:  91-771-2443166, 2442515, 2442581, 2442839, 2442836
• Fax: 91-771-2442131, 244230
• Website: http://www.igau.edu.in/

Colleges Accepting the Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya PhD in Agriculture CET Score

Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya

Reference Books for Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya PhD in Agriculture CET

• Reference Book on Soil Science by D.K Das
• Soil Science by Brady
• Plant Breeding by B.D Singh
• Agronomy by Yellamananda Reddy
• Genetics by B.D Singh
• Genetics by P.K.Gupta
• Reference Book on Physiology by Pandey & Singha
• Introduction to Horticulture by Kumar
• Handbook of Agriculture by ICAR
• Pathology by Singh
• Entomology by Vasantha Raj & David
• Biotechnology by B.D. Singh
• Biochemistry Books from Harper
• Microbiology by Ananthnarayan
• Microbiology by Jawetz
• Agronomy by Shagufta
• A Textbook of Agronomy by B Chandrasekaran, K Annadurai, E Somasundaram
• Advances in Agronomy by Norman, Donald L Sparks
• Plant Breeding by David Starr Jordan, Luther Burbank, F Collier and Son
• Essentials of Plant Breeding by K V Mohanan
• Entomology by Cedric Gillott
• Elements of Entomology by Rajendra Singh
• Agricultural Economics by James Ernest Boyle
• Agricultural Economics by Reddy
• Forestry by Frederic P Miller, Agnes F Vandome , John Mc Brewster
• Forestry by Catherine Raven
• Ency of Forestry by Satyavir Singh

Coaching Centers for Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya PhD in Agriculture CET

• T.I.M.E. (Triumphant Institute of Management Education Pvt. Ltd)
• Success Guru
• Bulls Eye
• Aakash Institutes
• Achiever’s Academy
• Career Avenue
• Prime Centre
• AIMS
• CET Tutorials Pvt. Ltd
• Ascent Education
• Career Forum
• Capital Institute of Competition Training
• I.M.S Learning Centre
• Global Educational Trust
• Magnus
• Career Launcher India Ltd
• Elite Academy
• Best Education Centre

Study Plan

Candidates have to start preparation for the Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya PhD in Agriculture CET as early as possible. The candidates should be aware about the syllabus and exam pattern of the exam. They should set up a good study plan allotting time for each and every topic in the syllabus of the entrance exam. The difficult and important topics have to be dealt with more importance and should allot more time for preparation than the comfortable and easy topics. The candidates have to collect the study materials for preparation of the exam. Various reference books and question banks are available in various websites and also in book stalls with the help of which the candidates can prepare. Practicing with the help of previous year question papers will help the aspirants get a good idea of the exam and also in better time management. Note the important points in a notepad which helps in easy future reference.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The result of Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya PhD in Agriculture CET can be obtained from the official website of the institute.

Score Validity

The score validity of Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya PhD in Agriculture CET will be only for 1 year.