Ph. D. / D. Phil. after MVSc & AH is a research doctorate for veterinary postgraduates, involving original research supervised by a faculty guide and submitted as a thesis.
| Parameter | Details |
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| Duration | 3 years or more, as per UGC minimum norms |
| Eligibility | MVSc & AH or an equivalent Master's degree |
| Entrance Route | The university's own Research Entrance Test (RET) or ICAR-AIEEA PhD, followed by an interview |
Career direction
Graduates commonly move into veterinary university faculty positions, senior research roles at institutions such as ICAR, or specialist research and policy work in animal health.