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Directorate of Post Graduate Studies

 

    Dr. Gururaj Sunkad

Dean (PGS)
 Address: Directorate of PG studies

UAS, Raichur- 584 104
 Mobile : 9480696306
 Phone : 08532-220 168
 Fax : 08532-220 168
 Email : deanpgs@uasraichur.edu.in

                 University of Agricultural Sciences, Raichur came into existence in the year 2009. However, while it was still under the administrative control of the erstwhile UAS, Dharwad, Post Graduate programme was started at Raichur in Agronomy, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Agricultural Entomology and Soil Science disciplines during 1996. Other eight disciplines were added to the list later on. Presently master’s degree programme is being offered in twelve disciplines of Agriculture viz., Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Entomology, Agricultural Extension Education,  Agricultural Microbiology, Agronomy, Crop Physiology, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Horticulture, Molecular Biology & Agricultural Biotechnology, Plant Pathology, Seed Science & Technology, Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry at college of Agriculture Raichur and in three disciplines of Agricultural Engineering viz., Farm Machinery & Power Engineering, Processing & Food Engineering and Soil & Water Engineering at college of Agricultural Engineering also at Raichur campus.

            Likewise doctoral degree programme is presently being offered in 11 disciplines of  Agriculture viz., Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Entomology, Agricultural Extension Education, Agricultural Microbiology, Agronomy, Crop Physiology, Genetics & Plant Breeding, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Seed Science & Technology, Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry in college of Agriculture Raichur and three disciplines of Agricultural Engineering viz., Farm Machinery & Power Engineering, Processing & Food Engineering and Soil & Water Engineering at college of Agricultural Engineering Raichur.

           The duration of master’s degree programme is two years (four semesters) while that for PhD degree programmes, it is three years (six semesters). The admission process in the university is based on the common entrance examination conducted by PG unit of each university in rotation among five farm universities of Karnataka.

The enrolment to master’s degree has steadily increased from 78 (2009-10) to 110 (2019-20). For doctoral degree programme, the enrolment of students has been increased from 17 (2011-12) to 31 (2019-20). The passed out students has increased from 35 (2010-11) to 117 (2018-19) in master’s degree programme and from 12 (2014-15) to 33 (2018-19) in doctoral degree programmes. Till date, 784 and 91 students have taken their masters degree and PhD degrees respectively. The UAS, Raichur has arrived at MOU with 23 national, and 11 international institutions. For the purpose of PG research programmes. The Directorate of PG studies has brought out the following important documents/ bulletins which are helpful for teachers and students who are involved PG education.

  • Academic information and regulations 2019-20.
  • Guidelines for the preparation of master’s/ doctoral theses.

Future Vision: Directorate of PG studies possess the following objectives in vision and it strives both in letter and script to achieve them.

  • Post Graduate degree programme is aimed at training manpower for leadership development in research and managerial professional in agriculture and allied subjects.
  • PG programme is also focussed on exposures to emerging areas, hands-on experience in modern techniques and apprenticeship on campus and outside state.  For More Information....

Last Updated: 15-07-2022 03:46 PM Updated By: Admin


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