West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences – WBUAFS PhD Admission 2024-25

West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences (WBUAFS), Kolkata, West Bengal invites application for PhD Admission 2024-25.

Eligibility Criteria

• Admission to Ph.D. course of the University shall open to candidates holding a two years Master’s degree in Veterinary & Animal Sciences, M.Tech. (Dairy Technology/ Dairy Chemistry/ Dairy Microbiology) and M.F.Sc. and securing at least 55% marks in aggregate or 2.75 OGPA in 4.00 point scale or 6.75 in 10 point scale following a Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary and Animal Sciences (5 years)/ Dairy Technology (4 years)/ Fishery Sciences (4 years) from a recognized University or National Institute.
• Candidates seeking admission to Ph.D. course in a subject shall have passed the Master’s Degree in the same subject and also have done sufficient courses in the proposed major field of specialization within the subject.

Selection Process

• The selection of candidates shall be strictly on the basis of academic score in Master’s Degree level and performance in the written test and personal interview. The academic score shall be decided on the basis of percentage of marks in aggregate or OGPA in Master’s Degree Examination. The total marks for preparation of merit list shall be 100, out of which 40% on academic score, 40% on of written test and 20% on personal interview.
• Qualifying marks for admission is minimum 50% in aggregate in Academic Score, Written Test and Personal Interview.
• Controller of Examinations shall publish the list of candidates recommended for admission in the notice board/ website before the date of admission.
• The candidates selected through ICAR all India Examination for admission to Ph.D. programme shall be exempted from aforesaid selection process. However, should posses the minimum qualification as stated above.

Application Process

• The application form should be filled in online through University website.
• ‘NOC’ from the employer of the In-service candidate is obligatory during the time of application.
• Candidates must also upload following scanned copies (colour) of their original documents in JPG/PDF format. Online Application will not be accepted unless required documents are uploaded.
  • Admit card of Secondary Examinations/Birth certificate as age proof.
  • Final Transcript/ PDC of Bachelor’s Degree Examination.
  • Provisional / Final Degree Certificate of Master’s Degree Examination.
  • Final Transcript of Master’s Degree Examination.
  • Reservation Category Certificate (wherever applicable).
  • NOC from the Employer (In case of In-service candidate)
  • Character Certificate issued by the Dean/ Principal of the Faculty/College last attended.
• The online application received after the specified date will not be entertained.

• Online Forms available through website: 15 October, 2025 to 29 October, 2025
• Last date of submission of forms (Online) along with relevant documents: 29 October, 2025
• Date of Written Test: 17 November, 2025
• Dates of Personal Interviews: 18 November, 2025 and 19 November, 2025
• Publication of Merit list: 21 November, 2025
• Counselling procedures, Date of Seat allotment, Date of Admission by paying fees: 26 November, 2025
• Date of Registration & Commencement of Semester: 27 November, 2025

• Prospectus
• Application form
• WBUAFS Website