Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Ludhiana announces admission to PhD Program 2021-22

GADVASU PhD Admission 2021 – Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) Ludhiana invites application for admission to  various PhD Program for academic session 2021-22.

PhD Program offered

  • College of Veterinary Science : Animal Genetics & Breeding, Animal Nutrition, Livestock Production Management, Livestock Products Technology,  Veterinary Anatomy, Veterinary Biochemistry,  Veterinary Gynaecology & Obstetrics,  Veterinary Medicine,  Veterinary Microbiology,  Veterinary Parasitology,  Veterinary Pathology,  Veterinary Pharmacology & Toxicology, Veterinary Physiology,  Veterinary Public Health & Epidemiology, Veterinary Surgery & Radiology, Veterinary and Animal Husbandry Extension Education.
  • College of Fisheries : Aquaculture, Fisheries Resource Management and Aquatic Environment Management.
  • College of Dairy Science & Technology : Dairy Technology, Dairy Microbiology & Dairy Engineering
  • Agricultural Economics (Animal Husbandry) 
  • College of Animal Biotechnology : Animal Biotechnology / Biotechnology

GADVASU PhD Admission 2021 Important Dates

  • Late date to apply online (without late fee) : 06th September 2021
  • Last date to apply online (with late fee of Rs. 1000/-): 20th September 2021
  • First Counseling : 21st September 2021
  • Second Counseling : Dates will be announced at the university website.

Eligibility Criteria for GADVASU PhD Admission 2021

    • College of Veterinary Science : Minimum Qualification : A Master’s level degree (M.V.Sc.) in the respective/related discipline and B.V.Sc. & A.H. or equivalent degree with a minimum OCPA of 7.00 (out of 10.00) or 70% marks or equivalent at Master’s level and minimum OCPA of 6.00 (out of 10.00) or 55% marks or an OGPA of 2.00/4.00 or equivalent at Bachelor’s level.
  • College of Fisheries (Aquaculture and Fisheries Resources Management ) : Minimum Qualification: A Master’s level degree (M.F.Sc.) in respective/related discipline with a minimum OCPA of 7.00 (out of 10.00) or 70% marks or equivalent and a minimum OCPA of 6.00 (out of 10.00) or 60% marks in BFSc-4 years Program.
  • College of Dairy Science & Technology (Dairy Technology) : Minimum Qualification: A Master’s level degree (M.Tech) (Dairy Technology)/related discipline (M.Sc. Food Sciences / M.Tech, Food Tech) or equivalent with a minimum OCPA of 7.00 (out of 10.00) or 70% marks or equivalent and a minimum OCPA of 6.00 (out of 10.00) or 60% marks respectively.
  • Dairy Engineering : Minimum Qualification: A Master’s level degree M.Tech. (Dairy Engineering)/ M.Tech (Processing and Food Engineering), M.Tech (Food Engineering) with a minimum OCPA of 7.00 (out of 10.00) or 70% marks or equivalent at Master level. They should have a minimum OCPA of 6.00 (out of 10.00) or 60% marks  respectively.
  • Dairy Microbiology : Minimum Qualification: A Master’s level degree M.Sc. / M. Tech, Dairy Microbiology/Food Microbiology / M.Sc. (Microbiology), M.Sc./M.Tech. Food Safety and Quality Assurance / Food Safety and Quality Management / M.V. Sc. Microbiology or equivalent decree with a minimum OCPA of 7.00 (out of 10.00) or 70% marks or equivalent degree with minimum OCPA of 7.00 (out of 10.00) or 60% marks respectively.
  • Agricultural Economics (Animal Husbandry) : Minimum Qualification: A Master’s level degree M.Sc./M.V. Sc. in Agricultural Economics / Dairy Economics or M.A. in Economics with minimum OCPA of 7.00 (out of 10.00) or 70% marks and a minimum OCPA/OGPA of 6.00 (out of 10.00) or 60% marks respectively. 
  • College of Animal Biotechnology Animal Biotechnology / Biotechnology
  • Minimum Qualification: A Master’s level degree in Animal Biotechnology/Veterinary Biotechnology/Biotechnology/any branch in Veterinary Science/Fisheries/Life Sciences and B.V.Sc. & A.H. or B.Sc. (Biotechnology/Medical) or B.SC. (Hons) Biotechnology /Biochemistry/Microbiology & Molecular Genetics or equivalent degree with a minimum OCPA of 7.00 (out of 10.00) or 70% marks  and a minimum OCPA/OGPA of 6.00 (out of 10.00) or 60% marks respectively..
  • The student will be required to clear courses of major fields as deficiency courses, as per the recommendations of the Advisory Committee.
  • The candidates with B.Sc. (Three year degree programme at UG level) will have to clear, pre-requisite courses of one year. 

GADVASU PhD Admission 2021 Application Process

  • Online Application Form for PhD Programs along with prospectus are available at GADVASU website www.gadvasu.in . Prospectus contains all the details regarding eligibility, schedule of Interview/Admission procedure and reservation of seats etc.
  • Candidates have to apply online for admission to PhD Program. Candidates are required to visit www.gadvasu.in to apply online. There is no other mode to apply.
  • Online Application along with requisite fee should be submitted by the candidates by the due date and time for admission to various PhD Programs. The candidates are required to submit the Admission Form (to be downloaded from the university website ten days before the date of interview) complete in all respects at the time of interview.

Application Fee

  • Application Fee : Rs. 5000/-
  • Mode of Payment : Through Online Mode

Selection Process

  • Selection to the PhD Program will be done based on the merit of the marks of qualifying examination (80%) and interview (20%)
  • For the purpose of admission to PhD program, an in-service candidate shall be an employee of the University, national institute, Punjab Govt./Union Territory of Chandigarh and Central Government having five years experience of teaching/research/extension in the respective field. Candidates will be accepted only if duly nominated by their respective parent department/institute as in-service candidate.
  • If the PhD seats after filling from Punjab resident candidates remain vacant, the candidates of other states, who have already applied and appeared in the interview for admission to the PhD Program, will be considered for admission on merit basis.
  • In Dairy Microbiology, candidates having M.Tech. (Dairy Microbiology) will be preferred. The selected candidates shall have to deposit the entire fee immediately after interview/counseling, failing which, the seat will be offered to the next eligible candidate. For detail please consult the Prospectus available on the University Website.

For more details and apply, please visit the official website