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Mohammad Isha

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Plant physiology programme is a branch of study in botany dealing with the physiological processes or functions of plants. The student can develop expertise in experimental and theoretical method and also get experience in field works.

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Neel Bansod

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Yes, you can pursue a PhD in microbiology or agriculture after completing a Master's degree in biochemistry

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Akansha Bisht

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The age criteria for a PhD in Agriculture varies by programme and university, but here are some general requirements:
  • UGC NET exam
    The maximum age limit for the Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) is 31 years as of January 1st of the exam year. There are age relaxations for reserved category candidates. 
  • WISE Fellowship for Ph.D.
    The minimum age to apply is 27 years and the maximum is 45 years. There is a 3-year age relaxation for SC/ST/PH candidates. 
  • PhD in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
    The eligibility criteria includes a minimum of 55% marks for General and 50% marks for ST/SC/OBC/Physically Handicapped can
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Akansha Bisht

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Being a PhD Agriculture Scholar, you can opt for many industries in India and abroad such as Government Agriculture Departments, Forest Departments, Food Production, Educational Institutions, Research Centers, Market Research Companies, and more.

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Akansha Bisht

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India has around 37 PhD Agriculture colleges including private and government institutions. Among them, VIT Vellore, Amity University, Lovely Professional University, Shoolini University, GB Pant University, etc., are some top options. The average course fee of these colleges is around INR 1 - 4 Lakh. 

These colleges offer PhD Agriculture courses under various specializations including Genetics and Plant Breeding, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Agri-business Management, and Food Science and Technology.

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Akansha Bisht

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Here are some best college option in Uttar Pradesh for PhD Agriculture:

PhD Agriculture Colleges in UPTuition Fee
Rama University, NoidaINR 3 - 3.02 Lakh
Sanskriti UniversityINR 2.85 Lakh
Integral UniversityINR 1.5 Lakh
Rama University, KanpurINR 2.7 - 3 Lakh

Note: The information is sourced from the official body and may vary.

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Akansha Bisht

Contributor-Level 10

Here are some core subjects covered under PhD in Agriculture:

  • Advanced Agricultural Marketing and Price Analysis
  • Agricultural Meteorology
  • Agricultural Chemistry
  • Environmental Economics
  • Agricultural Physics
  • Advanced Host Plant Resistance
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Insect Behavior

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Akansha Bisht

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The future of PhD Agriculture students in India is always bright. They need not have to worry about jobs. Given below are a few prospects for these students:

  • The candidates may conduct research in different fields related to Agriculture. They may either work at various agricultural labs or conduct their research. They may invest their time in discovering new techniques of agriculture and new ways to improve crop production.
  • The PhD Agriculture students may also opt for an academic career path. They may teach at various prestigious educational institutes in the country. They are responsible for imparting agriculture-based knowle
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Akansha Bisht

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Here are some recommended books for PhD in Agriculture students, you may find useful:

PhD Agriculture Books

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A Competitive Book of Agriculture

Nem Raj Sunda

Fundamentals of Agriculture

Arun Katyayan

Principles of Organic Farming

P.L.Maliwal

360 degree Approach to Agriculture TextGuide

Neeraj Nachiketa

Note: The information is sourced from external sources and may vary.

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Akansha Bisht

Contributor-Level 10

There are many complex and soft skills that PhD Agriculture scholars need to possess to succeed in their careers. These are not necessarily skills that students can get in a classroom setting. Instead, these are skills that are learned through experience.

Therefore, students should always put in the effort to go out of their comfort zone and gain as much experience as possible. Some of these skills include:

Academic Ability

Time Management

Accountability

Open-mindedness and Curiosity to Learn

Persistence

Passion

Good Communication Skills

Ability to Think

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