Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology established in 1999, offers a full-time Ph.D. degree across various specializations such as Food & Nutrition, Horticulture, Agronomy, Nematology, Renewable Energy, Computer Science and Engineering, Animal Science, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Irrigation & Water Management Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Apparel and Textiles, Aquaculture, Family Resource Management, Human Development, and Family studies, etc.

  •  Admission to its Ph.D. course is based on the candidate’s performance in the written examination conducted by the institute, followed by a personal interview round. Candidates clearing the UGC-NET/ JRF/ SET/ GATE examination are exempted from the written examination.
  • To be eligible for the admissions, candidates must have to complete their Master’s degree with a minimum of 65% marks as an aggregate.

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MPUAT Udaipur Ph.D. Eligibility Criteria

Candidates seeking admission into the Ph.D. course must have to complete their Master’s degree in a relevant stream with a minimum of 65% as an aggregate. A relaxation of 5% in marks is given to the candidates belonging to the ST/SC/OBC category.

MPUAT Udaipur Ph.D. Admission Guidelines

 Admission to its Ph.D. course is based on the candidate’s performance in the written examination conducted by the institute, followed by a personal interview round. Candidates clearing the UGC-NET/ JRF/ SET/ GATE examination are exempted from the written examination.

Application Procedure

Applications for Ph. D are encouraged through offline mode. However, applicants who download the application form from the official website should pay the admission fee INR 1000 through DD in favor of "Dean, CTAE, payable at Udaipur'' 

Documents Required

  • Marksheet of the previous qualifying exam/completed course.
  • Transfer certificate from the head of the institution last attended or no objection letter from the last employer ( if employed).
  • A certificate of conduct from the head of the department of the institution last attended.
  • Physical fitness certificate approved by a registered medical practitioner.
  • If eligible for any kind of reservation, concession, exemption, and experience; all relevant documents to support them.
  • Employer’s certificate (if either of the parents is a government employee).

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MPUAT Udaipur Ph.D. Course Details

Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology offers a Ph.D. degree with a minimum duration of 3 years. The Ph.D. course is provided in various specialization across the various department, the details of which are given below:

Faculty of engineering - Ph. D
Farm Machinery and Power engineering
Soil and Water Conservation engineering
Irrigation and Water Management engineering
Renewable energy engineering
Processing and Food engineering
Mechanical engineering
Electrical engineering
Electronics and communication engineering
Computer science engineering
Mining engineering
Faculty of Agriculture - Ph. D
Agronomy
Ag. Chem and Soil Science
Entomology
Plant Pathology
Plant Breeding and Genetics
Horticulture
Extension Education
Animal Production
Nematology
Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Faculty of Community Science - Ph. D
Food Science and Nutrition
Human Development and Family Studies
Family Resource Management
Textile and Apparel Designing

Research Activities

Research activities in the university are funded by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), The State Government, and other agencies. The All India Coordinated Research Projects (AICRPs) are 75.25% funded by ICAR and the State. Research projects from other agencies are fully sponsored by ICAR under the Ad-hoc scheme. State plan projects that focus on need-based research are funded by the State Government.

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MPUAT Udaipur Ph.D. FAQs

Ques. How good is the placement for the Ph.D. students in MPUAT Udaipur?

Ans. MPUAT is more focused on research and innovative inventions that help and improve the Agricultural sector of the country. There are many fully and partially funded research projects which the students can utilize to improve their intellect in agricultural engineering. Moreover, many research-based companies come to the campus for placements. 

Ques. Does MPUAT Udaipur provide scholarship opportunities to Ph.D. students?

Ans. Students who clear the UGC-NET/JRF/SET/GATE examination will be provided a fellowship by the institute. The students will receive a certain amount of stipend as per their performance on those exams. 

Ques. What are the other courses offered by the institute?

Ans. The institute offers a variety of other courses such as M.Tech, MSc, BSc, MBA, B.Tech, B.Fsc. 

Ques. Are there any special facilities provided by MPUAT Udaipur for conducting research?

Ans. Yes. There are two Agricultural research stations located in Udaipur and Banswara and two Agricultural research sub-stations in Pratapgarh and Vallabhnagar which are open to the students.

Ques. Does the institute offer hostel facilities to the Ph.D. students?

Ans. Yes, the institute offers hostel facilities for all the students. PG and Ph.D. students get the privilege of a single room facility.