The Indian Agricultural Research Institute was established in 1905 and is the oldest and largest agricultural research institution in India. Known as the Pusa Institute (for its Pusa Road campus in New Delhi), IARI is where Nobel Peace Prize nominee M.S. Swaminathan developed the dwarf wheat varieties that transformed Indian agriculture in the 1960s. IARI is a Deemed University and the nodal institution of the ICAR network of 100 research stations across India.
| Programme | Duration | Fees | Seats | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Sc (All Agricultural Sciences) | 2 Years | ₹28K/yr | 400 | ICAR JRF/IARI Test |
| Ph.D (Agricultural Sciences) | 3-5 Years | ₹28K/yr | 200 | ICAR-SRF + Interview |
| B.Sc (Ag) via Affiliated Colleges | 4 Years | ₹28K/yr | 60 | ICAR AIEEA |
- Check eligibility on official website
- Appear in the required entrance exam: ICAR-JRF, IARI Entrance Test
- Apply online through the institution portal with required documents
- Attend counselling / interview if applicable
- Pay admission fee and confirm your seat
- Report to campus on the stipulated date
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