West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences – WBUAFS PhD Admission 2023: Dates, Application Form

WBUAFS PhD Admission 2023 – West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences (WBUAFS) Kolkata invites online applications Ph.D. Degree Programme for the academic session 2022-2023 under different faculties.

Check full details on WBUAFS PhD Admission 2023 here.

WBUAFS PhD Programs

Online Applications are invited for admission to PhD Programme in the following subjects under different faculties –

Faculty of Veterinary and Animal Sciences

• Veterinary Anatomy
• Veterinary Physiology
• Veterinary Parasitology
• Veterinary Biochemistry
• Veterinary Pathology
• Veterinary Microbiology
• Veterinary Surgery & Radiology
• Animal Reproduction, Gynaecology & Obstetrics
• Veterinary Medicine
• Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology
• Animal Genetics & Breeding
• Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology
• Animal Nutrition
• Livestock Products Technology
• Livestock Production Management
• Veterinary Extension Education

Faculty of Dairy Technology

• Dairy Chemistry
• Dairy Microbiology
• Dairy Technology
• Dairy Engineering

Faculty of Fishery Sciences

• Aquaculture
• Fish Processing Technology
• Fisheries Resource Management
• Aquatic Animal Health Management
• Aquatic Environmental Management
• Fisheries Extension
• Fishing Technology & Engineering
• Fisheries Economics
• Fish Nutrition & Feed Technology  

WBUAFS PhD Admission 2023 Important Dates

WBUAFS PhD Admission 2023 Eligibility Criteria

• Admission to Ph.D. course of the University shall open to candidates holding a two years Master’s degree in Veterinary & Animal Sciences, M.Tech. (Dairy Technology/ Dairy Chemistry/ Dairy Microbiology) and M.F.Sc. and securing at least 55% marks in aggregate or 2.75 OGPA in 4.00 point scale or 6.75 in 10 point scale following a Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary and Animal Sciences (5 years)/ Dairy Technology (4 years)/ Fishery Sciences (4 years) from a recognized University or National Institute.
• Candidates seeking admission to Ph.D. course in a subject shall have passed the Master’s Degree in the same subject and also have done sufficient courses in the proposed major field of specialization within the subject 

WBUAFS PhD Admission 2023 Application Process

• The application form should be filled in online through University website (www.wbuafsce.org).
• Submission of PDC/Final Transcript is obligatory with application form during the time of application.
• ‘NOC’ from the employer of the In-service candidate is obligatory during the time of application.
• SC/ST/OBC-A/OBC-B candidates should attach copies of caste certificate (duly self-attested) from the appropriate authorities along with the application form.
• The application received after the specified date will not be entertained.
• The selected candidates will not be intimated individually. Merit list for admission in different subjects will appear in the Notice Board/ Website of the Controller of Examinations at 68, K.B. Sarani, Kolkata-700 037. 

Application Fee

Selection Procedure

• The selection of candidates shall be strictly on the basis of academic score in Master’s Degree level and performance in the written test and personal interview. The academic score shall be decided on the basis of percentage of marks in aggregate or OGPA in Master’s Degree Examination. The total marks for preparation of merit list shall be 100, out of which 40% on academic score, 40% on of written test and 20% on personal interview.
• Qualifying marks for admission is minimum 50% in aggregate in Academic Score, Written Test and Personal Interview.
• Controller of Examinations shall publish the list of candidates recommended for admission in the notice board/ website before the date of admission.
• The candidates selected through ICAR all India Examination for admission to Ph.D. programme shall be exempted from aforesaid selection process. However, should possess the minimum qualification as stated above.

WBUAFS PhD Entrance Test

• The written test will be held in the Examinations Hall, Office of the Controller of Examinations, WBUAFS, Vivek Bhawan, 68, K.B. Sarani, Kolkata-700 037 for all candidates.
• The Hall Ticket of Written Test will be available in the website.
• The Personal Interview of the candidates will be held in the Office of the Dean of the respective faculty.

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