Ph.D. (Soil Science)Doctor of Philosophy in Soil Science

The Doctor of Philosophy (Soil Science) is a Doctorate Degree Course. The General Educational Eligibility for entering this course is Master Degree in the relevant Branch of Soil Science / Agriculture Science / Plant Science / Applied Science. The Course is offered with a Minimum Duration of 3 Years (06 Semester). The Tenure of the Course comprises of Course Work (Theoretical) for 06/12 Months & the Research Activity thereafter. During the Course work, the Advanced Study about the Scientific Principles, Procedures & Techniques, associated with Soil Formation, its Nature, Fertility, Ecology and Classifications of Soil, is offered. The Research Activity includes the Advancements in Soil Chemistry, Soil Biology, Soil Erosion & Conservation, Soil Fertility, Basic Soil Microbiology, Soil Nutrient Management, Soil Quality Analysis, Soil Survey, Soil Testing, Fertilizer Recommendation, Soil Physics, Analytical Techniques & Instrumentation Methods for Soil & Plant Analysis, etc. with variability of the Institution offering the Course.