Rajasthan Pre PhD 2027 is the entrance test for Ph.D. seats in Agriculture, Horticulture and Home Science/Community Science at the five state agriculture universities of Rajasthan. The university that coordinates JET runs it along with JET and Pre PG; SKRAU Bikaner ran it in 2026. Pre PhD 2027 is expected in June 2027.
Rajasthan Pre PhD 2027
Expected dates, application steps, fee, eligibility, subject papers and exam pattern of Rajasthan Pre PhD 2027, with the latest official notices.
| Full name | Pre-Ph.D. Entrance Examination for Ph.D. programmes in the state agriculture universities of Rajasthan |
|---|---|
| Conducted by | The JET coordinating university of the year (SKRAU Bikaner in 2026); 2027 coordinator not announced |
| Exam level | State (Rajasthan) |
| Courses / Purpose | Ph.D. Agriculture, Horticulture and Home Science/Community Science at SKRAU, MPUAT, SKNAU, AU Jodhpur and AU Kota |
| Exam date | Expected June 2027 |
| Application | Expected April to May 2027, online only |
| Application fee | Rs 4,440 (Unreserved), Rs 3,000 (reserved categories of Rajasthan), as per the 2026 booklet |
| Eligibility | M.Sc. in the same subject with 6.5 OGPA (5% relaxation for reserved categories), age 18+, Rajasthan domicile |
| Mode | Offline, pen and paper (OMR) |
| Questions and marks | 100 MCQs in your subject, 400 marks, 2 hours 10 minutes, English only |
| Negative marking | 1 mark deducted per wrong answer (+4 for a correct answer) |
| Official website | jetskrau2026.com (2026 portal) |
Rajasthan Pre PhD 2027 Important Dates
Pre PhD 2027 dates are not announced yet. In 2026 the form was open from 18 April to 17 May and the exam was held on 27 June, so Pre PhD 2027 is expected in June 2027.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Pre-Ph.D. 2027 notification | April 2027 Expected |
| Online application | April 2027 Expected |
| Admit card | June 2027 Expected |
| Pre-Ph.D. 2027 exam | June 2027 Expected |
| Answer key | July 2027 Expected |
| Result | July 2027 Expected |
How to Apply for Rajasthan Pre PhD 2027
You apply online only, on the JET/Pre-PG/Ph.D. website of that year’s coordinating university. The 2026 form was on jetskrau2026.com; the 2027 form is expected in April and May 2027, possibly on a new website if another university coordinates it.
Apply Online for Rajasthan Pre PhD 2027
Applications for Rajasthan Pre PhD 2027 are expected in April 2027.
- Read the Pre-Ph.D. guidelines booklet and keep ready your scanned photo (30 to 50 KB, white background), signature and right-hand thumb impression (10 to 30 KB each), and PDFs of your Class 10 and 12 marksheets, UG and PG degree and category certificate.
- Register on the portal with your own or a parent’s mobile number and email ID. Note your registration number (user ID) and password.
- Choose the subject paper that matches your M.Sc. Each subject has its own question paper.
- Pay the fee online from your own or a close relative’s account, and give a personal bank account for refunds. Do not use e-Mitra or coaching centre accounts, numbers or email IDs.
- Check every entry before paying. After the fee is paid, changes are possible only in the official correction window (23 to 25 May in 2026).
- Print the submitted form and keep it. You do not post it to the JET office.
| Category | Application fee (Pre-Ph.D. 2026) |
|---|---|
| Unreserved category | Rs 4,440 + bank charges |
| SC, ST, EWS, OBC (NCL), MBC (NCL) and SAP (40% or more disability) of Rajasthan | Rs 3,000 + bank charges |
| Late fee (18 to 20 May 2026) | Rs 500 extra |
The fee is not refunded, transferred or adjusted in any case. The 2027 fee will be confirmed in the Pre-Ph.D. 2027 booklet.
Who can apply for Rajasthan Pre PhD 2027?
You can apply if you have, or are completing, an M.Sc. in the same subject as your Ph.D. with at least 6.5 OGPA (or equivalent) from a state agriculture university, and you meet one of the Rajasthan domicile criteria. These are the 2026 rules; check the 2027 booklet when it comes.
- Marks: 5% relaxation below 6.5 OGPA for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), MBC, SAP and EWS candidates. Those who use the relaxation are not considered in the unreserved category.
- Final-year M.Sc. students can sit the exam provisionally, but need the degree or provisional degree and transcript at option form filling and college reporting.
- Students admitted to PG from 2019 onwards must have joined through Pre-PG, ICAR’s national-level CUET or a state-level government entrance test. Without proof, a certificate from the Dean, Registrar or Controller of Examinations is accepted.
- Ph.D. Home Science needs a four-year UG and a two-year PG degree. An M.Sc. (Agri) in Organic Farming makes you eligible for Ph.D. Agronomy through the Agronomy paper.
- Age: at least 18 years (as on 31 August in 2026).
- Domicile: you must meet one of eight criteria, such as a Rajasthan domicile certificate, Classes 10 to 12 passed in Rajasthan, or a parent in Rajasthan government, defence, paramilitary or police service.
Which subjects have a Rajasthan Pre PhD paper?
There is a separate paper for each Ph.D. subject, 19 in all in 2026, and you take the one that matches your M.Sc.
| Faculty | Subject papers (Pre-Ph.D. 2026) |
|---|---|
| Agriculture (11) | Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Entomology, Agricultural Extension and Communication, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Livestock Production and Management, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Nematology, Plant Pathology, Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Plant Physiology |
| Horticulture (3) | Fruit Science, Vegetable Science, Floriculture and Landscaping |
| Home Science / Community Science (5) | Food Science and Nutrition, Human Development and Family Studies, Extension Education and Communication Management, Textile and Apparel Designing, Resource Management and Consumer Science |
What is the Rajasthan Pre PhD exam pattern?
Each Pre PhD paper is one offline OMR test of 100 questions for 400 marks, in English only. Merit is prepared only from the marks in this test.
| Item | Details (Pre-Ph.D. 2026) |
|---|---|
| Mode | Offline, pen and paper, OMR sheet |
| Papers | A separate paper for each subject: 11 Agriculture, 3 Horticulture and 5 Home Science subjects |
| Questions | 100 multiple choice questions from the PG syllabus of your subject |
| Options | A to D for the answer; darken E to leave a question unattempted |
| Marking | +4 for a correct answer, -1 for a wrong answer |
| Maximum marks | 400 |
| Duration | 2 hours 10 minutes (11:00 AM to 1:10 PM in 2026) |
| Language | English only |
Questions found wrong or ambiguous after objections are dropped, and merit uses the remaining questions. Topic outlines for every subject are on the Rajasthan Pre PhD syllabus page.
Rajasthan Pre PhD Official Notices and Downloads
- PDFPre-Ph.D. 2026 Guidelines Booklet (latest) (13 April 2026)Official site · jetskrau2026.comOpen
- LINKJET/Pre-PG/Ph.D. 2026 official website: jetskrau2026.comOfficial site · jetskrau2026.comOpen