Information Bulletin

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Information Bulletinfor Post Graduate Programmes

UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES,DHARWAD

POST GRADUATEDEGREE PROGRAMMES

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INFORMATION BULLETIN

F O R

ADMISSIONTO

2014-15

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Master’s and Doctoral Degree Programmes Offeredin Different Campuses

Doctoral programmes

The University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad is offering Doctoral programmes in thefollowing subjects at Dharwad campus.

A) Agriculture Faculty

1. Agribusines Managemnet 2. Agricultural Economics

3. Agricultural Entomology 4. Agricultural Extension Education

5. Agricultural Microbiology 6. Agronomy

7. Crop Physiology 8. Genetics & Plant Breeding

9. Horticulture 10. Molecular Biology & Biotechnology

11. Plant Pathology 12. Seed Science & Technology

13. Soil Science

B) Home Science Faculty

14. Family Resource Management 15. Food Science & Nutrition

16. Human Development & Family Studies 17. Textile & Apparel Designing

18. Extension and Communication Management*

* Subject to approval of the Board of Management

Eligibility Criteria for Admission to Doctoral Programmes

The candidate should possess a Master’s degree with CGPA / OGPA of not less than 2.50/4.00or 6.50 / 10.00 or an equivalent CGPA / OGPA or an equivalent qualification from a recognizedAgricultural University in the same subject in which candidate seeks to specialize in Ph.D. degree.For SC/ST/Cat-I Candidates, mere pass is enough.

Note :i) For Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, candidates with Master’s degree inMolecular Biology and Biotechnology / Plant Biotechnology / Genetics and Plant Breeding/Agricultural Botany / Agricultural Microbiology / Plant Pathology / Agricultural Entomology /Crop Physiology / Nematology / Agronomy / Horticultural Sciences / Seed Science and Tech-nology/ Forestry / Plant Biochemistry / Soil Science are eligible.

ii) For Ph.D. in Agribusiness Management Candidates with Master's degree in AgriculturalMarketing and Co-op./Agricultural Economics/Agribusiness Management from a recognizedAgricultural University are eligible.

Master’s programmes

The University of Agricultural Sciences, Dharwad is offering Master’s programmes in the fol-lowing subjects at Dharwad, Sirsi and Bijapur Campuses.

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Dharwad CampusAgricultureMBA (Agribusiness)

1. Agribusiness Management

M.Sc. (Agri.)2. Agricultural Economics 3. Agricultural Entomology

4. Agricultural Extension Education 5. Agricultural Microbiology6. Agricultural Statistics 7. Agronomy

8. Crop Physiology 9. Genetics and Plant Breeding10. Horticulture 11. Molecular Biology and Biotechnology12. Plant Biochemistry 13. Plant Pathology

14. Seed Science and Technology 15. Soil ScienceHome Science

M.H.Sc.16. Family Resource Management 17. Food Science and Nutrition18. Extension and Communication Management 19. Human Development and Family Studies20. Textile and Apparel Designing

Sirsi CampusM.Sc. (Forestry)21. Forest Genetic Resources 22. Forest Watershed Management23. Plantation Technology 24. Medicinal & Aromatic Plants

Bijapur CampusM.Sc. (Agri.)1. Agronomy 2. Agricultural Entomology3. Plant Pathology 4. Genetics and Plant Breeding

5. Agricultural Economics

Eligibility CriteriaThe candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in the concrened discipline mentioned below

for each subject group from a recognized University with CGPA / OGPA of not less than 2.25/4.00 or6.00 / 10.00 or an equivalent CGPA / OGPA. For SC/ST/Cat-I candidates, mere pass isenough.Mode of admission

The candidate seeking admission including the deputed candidates from recognized State / Cen-tral Governments and Autonomous institutions for Masters degree programme shall apply for onlyone subject group of his/her choice and appear for written test for 50 marks in that group coveringall the subjects included under the group.Grouping of subjects and eligibility for each group for Masters degree admission are as follows:

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Group Category Subjects in the group Eligibility

A Crop Improvement M.Sc. (Agri.) in

1. Genetics and Plant Breeding Bachelor’s degree in2. Seed Science and Technology Agriculture/ Forestry /3. Crop Physiology Horticulture from a recognized4. Plant Biochemistry Agricultural / Horticultural/Forestry5. Molecular Biology University. and Biotechnology

B Crop Production M.Sc. (Agri.) in

1. Agronomy Bachelor’s degree in2. Soil Science Agriculture from a recognized3. Agril.Microbiology Agricultural/Horticultural University.4. Horticulture

C Crop Protection M.Sc. (Agri.) in

1. Agril. Entomology Bachelor’s degree in2. Plant Pathology Agriculture / Forestry /

Horticulture from a recognizedAgricultural /Horticultural/ForestryUniversity.

D Social Sciences M.Sc. (Agri.) in

1. Agril. Statistics Bachelor’s degree in2. Agril. Economics Agriculture / Agricultural Engineering/3. Agril. Extension Education* Agricultural Marketing &Cooperation / MBA (Agribusiness) in Forestry / Home Science /4. Agribusiness Management Horticulture /

Veterinary & Animal Sciences/Sericulture / Agricultural Biotechnology/ Food Technology from arecognized Agricultural /Horticultural / Forestry / VeterinaryUniversity. (*Candidates withB.H.Sc. degree are not eligible foradmission to Agricultural ExtentionEducation)

E Home Science M.H.Sc. in

1. Foods and Nutrition Bachelor’s degree in Home2. Family Resource Science from a recoganized Agricultural Management University.3. Extension and Communication Management4. Human Development and Family Studies5. Textile and Apparel Designing.

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F Forestry M.Sc. (Forestry) in1. Forest Genetic Resources Bachelor’s degree in2. Forest Watershed Management Forestry from a recoganized3. Plantation Technology Agricultural/ Horticultural/4. Medicinal & Aromatic Plants Forestry University

Admission for the seats shall be made according to merit as indicated below:Max. Marks

i) Weightage to the extent of 50 per cent marks in qualifying degree : 50ii) Marks obtained out of 50 marks in Entrance Test : 50

Total 100

NOTE : a) To become eligible for admission a candidate shall have to secure a minimum of 50% ofmarks out of the total shown above. This condition shall not apply to the candidates be-longing to SC/ST/Cat.-I.

b) The candidates seeking admission including the deputed candidates from recognized State/Central Governments and Autonomous institutions to Master’s degree programme shallapply for one group of his/her choice and appear for a Written Test for 50 marks in agroup covering all the subjects included under that group. The writen test consist of 100multiple choice questions which may be answerd in a maximum of 75 minutes.

c) In case of candidates seeking re-admission to Master's degree programme they have toappear for the Written Test in their concerned Group only.

d) The candidates seeking admission including the deputed candidates from recognized State/Central Governments and Autonomous institutions to Doctoral degree programme shallapply for only one subject and take a Written Test for 50 marks in the concerned subject.The writen test consist of 100 multiple choice questions which may be answerd in a maxi-mum of 75 minutes.

e) Eligible candidates will be required to attend the counselling at Dharwad campus of theUniversity at their own cost when called for and required to pay the fees immediatly afterallotment of seat of their choice.

f) The admission of candidates is subject to the following conditions:

i) Availability of seats

ii) Payment of prescribed fees at the time of admission.

g) Inservice candidates will be required to send their applications through proper channel inthe prescribed format, as mentioned in page 6.

h) Candidates have to produce all testimonials in original at the time of counselling

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Certified that Mr. / Smt. / Kum___________________________________________________isworking in the Office / Col lege / Research Station / Krishi Vigyan Kendraas________________________________________________w.e.f._______________in the scale

of Rs.____________________________His / Her present basic pay is Rs.__________________

We have “No Objection” in forwarding his / her application for admission to PG programme inUAS, Dharwad.

On securing admission he / she will be relieved to join the programme.

Place :Date: Signature and Designation

For inservice candidates only

FORWARDAL CERTIFICATE

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Fees: For all Faculties

Note: 1) All the above fees are subject to change from time to time. 2) In case the admission is cancelled, only Caution money will be refunded.

Table 1. Fee structure for Master's & Doctoral Degree Programmes during the year 2014-15

(Amount in Rs.)SC/ST Students Cat.I

(Whose family income doesnot exceed Rs.2.50 lakhs p.a.)

Others

First

Year

Second &Subsequent

Years

First

Year

Second &Subsequent

Years

First

Year

Second &Subsequent

Years

Sl.No.

Particulars

I Sem. II Sem. I Sem. II Sem. I Sem. II Sem. I Sem. II Sem. I Sem. II Sem. I Sem. II Sem.

1 Registration 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650 650

2 Tuition 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4500 0 5060 0

3 Laboratory 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2500 0 3000 0

4 Admission 0 0 0 0 1500 0 0 0 1500 0 0 0

5 Library 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2000 2000 2000 2000

6 Sports 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 375 375 375 375

7 AcademicInformation &Regulations

310 0 0 0 310 0 0 0 310 0 0 0

8 Magazine 210 0 210 0 210 0 210 0 210 0 210 0

9 Medical 0 0 0 0 400 0 400 0 400 0 400 0

10 Association/Club Fee

440 0 440 0 440 0 440 0 440 0 440 0

11 Students AidFund

250 0 250 0 250 0 250 0 250 0 250 0

12 Caution Money 3250 0 0 0 3250 0 0 0 3250 0 0 0

13 Tour 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250 1250

14 Insurancecoverage foraccidents (peryear)

440 0 440 0 440 0 440 0 440 0 440 0

15 Examination 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1875 2725 1875 2725

16 State Students/Teachers Funds

50 0 50 0 50 0 50 0 50 0 50 0

Total 6850 1900 3290 1900 8750 1900 3690 1900 20000 7000 16000 7000

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ROSTER CYCLE FOR ADMISSION TO VARIOUS PG DEGREEPROGRAMMES FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2014-15

A. MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMMES:

GM SC ST I 2A 2B 3A 3B GM SC ST I 2A 2B 3A 3B

I. AGRICULTURE FACULTY - COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, DHARWAD

1 AGRIBUSINESS MGT. 5 1 1 1 1 9 1 1 102 AGRIL.ECONOMICS 4 1 1 1 1 1 9 1 1 103 AGRIL.ENTOMOLOGY 5 2 2 1 1 11 1 1 124 AGRIL.EXTN.EDU. 7 2 1 2 1 1 14 1 1 155 AGRIL.MICROBIOLOGY 3 1 1 1 6 0 66 AGRIL.STATISTICS 2 1 1 1 5 0 57 AGRONOMY 9 3 3 1 1 1 18 1 1 2 208 CROP PHYSIOLOGY 4 1 1 1 1 8 0 89 GENETICS & PL. BREEDING 9 3 1 1 3 1 18 1 1 2 20

10 PLANT BIOCHEMISTRY 2 1 3 0 311 PLANT BIOTECHNOLOGY 4 1 1 1 1 1 9 1 1 1012 PLANT PATHOLOGY 6 2 2 1 11 1 1 1213 SEED SCI. & TECHNOLOGY 5 1 1 1 1 9 1 1 1014 SOIL SCI. & AG.CHEM. 5 2 1 2 1 11 1 1 1215 HORTICULTURE 6 2 2 1 11 1 1 12

TOTAL 76 22 5 6 23 6 6 8 152 6 2 0 0 2 1 1 1 13 165

II. AGRICULTURE FACULTY - COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, BIJAPUR

GM SC ST I 2A 2B 3A 3B GM SC ST I 2A 2B 3A 3B1 AGRIL.ECONOMICS 2 1 1 4 0 42 AGRIL.ENTOMOLOGY 2 1 1 4 1 1 53 AGRONOMY 4 1 1 1 7 1 1 84 GENETICS & PL. BREEDING 2 1 1 1 5 0 55 PLANT PATHOLOGY 3 1 1 5 0 5

TOTAL 13 4 1 1 3 1 1 1 25 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 27

S.NO.

DEPARTMENT

OTHERS PERSONS BELONGING TO H-K REGIONGrandTotal

CATEGORY-WISE DISTRIBUTION OF SEATSTotal


S.NO.

DEPARTMENT

OTHERSGrandTotal



PERSONS BELONGING TO H-K REGION

III. FORESTRY FACULTY - COLLEGE OF FORESTRY, SIRSI


1FOREST BIOLOGY & TREEIMPR. (For.Gen.Res.)

4 1 1 1 7 1 1 8

2NATURAL RES. MGT.(FOR. WATER.MGMT.)

1 1 2 0 2

3SILVI. & AGAROFOR.(PLNTN. TECH.)

3 1 1 1 6 1 1 7

4 FOR.PROD.& UTIL.(WOOD SCI)

0 0 0

5FOR.PROD.& UTIL.(MED. & AR. PLANTS) 1 1 1 3 0 3

TOTAL 9 3 1 1 3 0 0 1 18 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 20

PERSONS BELONGING TO H-K REGIONGrandTotal

S.NO.

DEPARTMENT

OTHERSCATEGORY-WISE DISTRIBUTION OF SEATS

TotalCATEGORY-WISE DISTRIBUTION OF SEATS

Total

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IV. HOME SCIENCE FACULTY - RURAL HOME SCIENCE COLLEGE, DHARWAD


1EXTENSTION & COMMUNI-CATION MANAGEMENT

4 1 1 1 1 8 0 8

2 FAM. RES.MGT. 2 1 1 4 0 43 FOOD.SCI. & NUTRI. 4 1 1 1 1 1 9 1 1 104 HUM.DEV. & FAM.STUD. 4 2 2 1 9 1 1 10

5 TXT. & APPRL.DESIGN. 5 1 1 1 1 9 1 1 10

TOTAL 19 6 1 1 6 2 2 2 39 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 42

GRAND TOTAL 117 35 8 9 35 9 9 12 234 10 3 0 1 3 1 1 1 20 254

B. Ph.D DEGREE PROGRAMMES AT DHARWAD CAMPUS

DEGREE

Ph.D


1 Ph.D 26 8 2 2 7 2 2 3 52 2 1 1 1 5 57

Note: These seats shall be allotted based on inter-se merit.

TOTAL Hyderabad-Karnataka Others

557 52

DEPARTMENT

OTHERSS.NO.

PERSONS BELONGING TO H-K REGIONGrandTotal



S.NO.

DEPARTMENT

OTHERS PERSONS BELONGING TO H-K REGIONGrandTotal



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Note : In addition to above, if other wise found suitable, seats will also be alloted based onperformance in qualifying examination as follows.

1. A maximum of 3 seats each for children of Ex-Serviceman/Defence/Freedom-fighter based oninter-se merit limited to one in each department following horizontal reservation.

2. For Physically Challenged category 3% of total seats shall be reserved as per Govt. norms.3. One seat is reserved each for candidates who during their undergraduate programme, excelled

in sports and games, NCC,NSS and Cultural / Literary/ Fine arts activities (Total four seats forMasters Degree only). Enclosure of certificate to claim the seat is mandatory.a. Allotment of seat under NSS quota: Candidates should have served as volunteers for two

years at UG level and the allotment of seats is in the following order:i) Received National Award/State Award for NSS work.ii) Attended national RD camp/ state RD camps.iii) Won prizes in NIC-NSS campsiv) Participated in annual camps and won prizes

b. Allotment of seats under NCC quota in the following order:i) Participated in RD parade at national and state level.ii) 'C' certificateiii) 'B' certificate

c. Allotment of seats under Sports and Games, Cultural / Literary / Fine Arts activities etc.i) Participated in inter-university competitions and won prizes I, II and III in that order.

Reservation of seats will be as per roster prescribed by the State Government from time totime (Production of a "Caste - Income Certificate" issued by concerned authority, in support of theclaim is mandatory).

Candidates who have studied in Kannada Medium from 1st to 10th Standard Outside Karnatakawill be treated as Hornadu Kannadigas.

Twenty five per cent of seats are placed at the disposal of ICAR in each Department for allotmentto different categories in accordance with ICAR Rules governing admission, and such students shallseek admission through ICAR counselling to be held in Delhi between June 26th to July 04th 2014.Kashmiri Migrants : One seat is reserved for Kashmiri migrants.Registration of Students

The Candidate admitted will be required to be present at the respective College of the Universityon the notified date. The Head of the Department will advise the students admitted about the courses.Following the advise, all the students admitted will be required to fill up the registration forms andcomplete formalities of registration on the date notified to ensure that they are enrolled for the degreeprogramme.Duration of programmes

Minimum duration and residential requirment shall be four semesters for Master's degreeprogrammes and six semesters for Doctoral degree programmes. Maximum duration shall be eightand 12 consecutive semesters from the date of admission for Master's and Doctoral programmes,respectively.

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Important Dates to Remember

Particulars Date

Written Test 7-7-2014 (10:00 AM)

Last date for submission of PDC for Ph.D. 23-7-2014

I Counselling

Master's Degree

Spl. Cat., Group A, B 24-7-2014 (9.30 AM)

Group C,D,E & F 25-7-2014 (9.30 AM)

Ph. D. Degree 26-7-2014 (9.30 AM)

Commencement of I Semester 28-7-2014

II Counselling 4-8-2014 (9.30 AM)

III Counselling 25-8-2014 (9.30 AM)

Venue for Written Exam: AC, Dharwad and RHSc College, DharwadVenue for Counselling: Auditorium, Dharwad Campus

NB: Seperate information in this regard will not be sent.

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UNIVERSITY OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, DHARWAD

CALENDAR OF EVENTSfor

ADMISSION TO POST-GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES-2014-15

Sl.No. Event Date

1. Issue of Notification 02.06.2014

2. Last date for receipt of filled-in Applications 23.06.2014

3. Digitalization of Applications received 25.06.2014

4. Scrutiny of applications (up to) 30.06.2014

5. Date of Entrance Examination 07.07.2014

6. Coding 09.07.2014

7. Paper Correction (up to) 12.07.2014

8. Announcement of Marks list 15.07.2014

9. Announcement of Merit List (Master’s) 18.07.2014

10. Last date for submission of PDC for Ph.D. 23.07.2014

11. I Counselling for Masters Degree 24.07.2014 &25.07.2014

12. Announcement of Merit List for Ph.D. 25.07.2014

13. I Counselling for Ph.D. Degree 26.07.2014

14. Commencement of Semester 28.07.2014

15. Second Counselling 11.08.2014

16. Third Counselling 25.08.2014

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