PHILOSOPHY
Post graduate studies in Agronomy are designed to further develop the spirit of enquiry in the graduate students through training in research in an atmosphere of intellectual independence and individual creativity. Candidate will be equipped with a sound theoretical and applied knowledge in Agronomy and the various subdivisions in the field in order to fit into Academics (training and research), government and self-employment situations

OBJECTIVES
At the end of the programme, the students should be able to:

• Demonstrate detailed knowledge and understanding of the different aspects of Agronomy which are geared towards sustainable agriculture and food sufficiency
• Formulate and evaluate appropriate research polices
• Assume leadership role in academic and research while working with minimal supervision.
• Show competence in communicating scientific findings.
• Develop and execute research in Agronomy

Programmes Offered in the Department
(a)   Ph.D. Agronomy (Crop Production Option) with specialization in Plant nutrition, Horticulture, and Weed science.
(b)   Ph.D Agronomy (Soil Science Option) with specialization in Soil Microbiology and Fertility.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
The Ph.D. programme is open to candidate having M.Sc. in Agronomy or its equivalent from a recognized University with a weighted average grade of 60%.  Candidate who complete the M.Phil degree in a recognized University are also eligible for Ph.D., entry consideration to be considered on its own merit.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
i)      Each student will be assigned a major adviser/supervisor by the head of Department in accordance with the nature of the student’s thesis research interest and time availability of the post graduate facility.  A supervisory committee shall consist of 3 supervisors for each student, one of which shall be designated the main supervisor.
ii)     The duration of the programme is a minimum of 6 semesters and maximum 8 semesters for full time students; minimum of 8 semesters and maximum of 10 semesters for the part-time students.
iii     Minimum credits for graduation shall be 56 credit Units distributed as follows:-
Course                                                Unit
GEDS                                                      8
Seminar                                                12
Core Courses                                        12
Elective Courses                                       8
Thesis                                                   16
Total                                                    56

Ph.D. Agronomy (Crop Science Option)

NOTE: Each student is to take two elective courses in the first and second semesters in
consultation with the HOD and departmental PG Coordinator.