Ph.D. Programme jobs in Kolkata at University of Calcutta

Applications are invited for admission to the Ph.D. Programme in the Department of Horticulture, Institute of Agricultural Science.

Vacancies : 5

Eligibility : Candidates having degree in Master of Science (Ag) in Horticulture or Allied Biological Sciences from any UGC recognized University or a degree (in Horticulture or Allied Biological Sciences) declared equivalent to the Master’s degree by the corresponding statutory regulatory body of this University, with at least 55% marks in aggregate or its equivalent grade ‘B’ in the UGC 7-point scale (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed). A relaxation of 5% of marks, from 55% to 50%, or an equivalent relaxation of grade, may be allowed for those belonging to SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/Differently-abled. The eligibility marks of 55% (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible based only on the qualifying marks without including the grace mark procedures. The students who have cleared UGC/CSIR (JRF) Examinations / NET / SET / SLET /GATE or have obtained DST INSPIRE Fellowship /Teacher fellowship or have passed equivalent examinations or passed the M.Phil./ M.Tech / M.D/ M.E./ M.Pharm or equivalent examination may directly submit a statement of purpose or research brief and appear in the interview on the specified date. All in-service applicants eligible for interview will have to produce “ No Objection Certificate” in original from the employer at the time of RET(interview),failing so will automatically reject their claim for admission.

Candidates willing to pursue research work leading subsequently to the Ph.D. (Ag.) degree in Horticulture, University of Calcutta, should apply in the format attached herewith to the Head of the Department, after paying Rs. 100/- to the University Cash Counter through a challan available from the University Sales Counter at the C.U. College Street Campus/Law College Campus, C.U. A photocopy of the challan of RET examination fee deposited by the candidate must be attached to the application of the candidate for the RET.

The University of Calcutta was established by an Act of the Legislative Council (Act No II of 1857) of the then British India. A supplementary Act empowering the University to confer some additional degrees was passed in 1860. Another Act was passed in 1884 by which the University was authorised to confer honorary Degree of Law.The University Act of 1904 empowered the University to make necessary arrangements for the instruction of students, and though most of the teaching continued to be imparted in the affiliated colleges, teaching in some of the higher branches began to be organised under the University management.