International Students

Our International Students

The Indian Agricultural Research Institute has a long record of excellence in higher education and training in Agricultural Sciences. Right from its inception in 1905, this institute has been developing trained manpower for the country. In the beginning, it played an important role in training the senior officers of the then provincial Departments of Agriculture. High demand for such training led to the starting of formal training courses leading to a two years Diploma of Associateship of IARI in 1923. Up to 1957, 903 scientists were awarded Associateship of IARI in various fields of agriculture. The Associateship of IARI was recognized as equivalent to the M.Sc. degree of Indian Universities by the Ministry of Education in 1949.

In 1958, the University Grants Commission accorded the status of a Deemed University to the Institute so that the postgraduate teaching leading to the degrees of M.Sc. and Ph.D. could be started. The foundation of the postgraduate School of the Indian Agricultural Research Institute was laid in October, 1958 by Shri A.P. Jain, the then Minister of Food and Agriculture. Under the guidance of Dr. R.W. Cummings, the first Dean of Post Graduate School of IARI, the post graduate instructions were started in six disciplines viz. Agronomy, Entomology, Genetics, Horticulture, Mycology & Plant Pathology, and Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry, modeled on the course credit systems of the Land Grant Colleges of the USA. Today the Institute has teaching programs leading to M.Sc./M.Tech. and Ph.D. degree in 26 disciplines.

Indian Agricultural Research Institute has played a pivotal role in transforming Indian Agriculture by providing the country with highly trained manpower for agricultural research, teaching and extension. The IARI alumni who have helped in improving the agricultural production from merely 55 million tonnes in 1949-50 to 259 million tonnes today are spear heading the agricultural research education and extension programmes, not only in India but also in other Countries. Till February 2021, 5079 Ph.D; 4444 M.Sc. and 72 M.Tech. students received their degrees, which includes 487 international students.

IARI conducts Post Graduate Courses leading to the award of M.Sc./M.Tech. & Ph.D. degrees in the following agricultural disciplines:

1. Agricultural Chemicals
2. Agricultural Economics
3. Agricultural Engineering (M.Tech./Ph.D.)
4. Agricultural Extension
5. Agricultural Physics
6. Agricultural Statistics
7. Agronomy
8. Biochemistry
9. Bioinformatics
10. Computer Application
11. Entomology
12. Environmental Science
13. Floriculture and Landscape Architecture
14. Fruit Science

15. Genetics and Plant Breeding
16. Microbiology
17. Molecular Biology & Biotechnology
18. Nematology
19. Plant Genetic Resources
20. Plant Pathology
21. Plant Physiology
22. Post Harvest Technology (M.Sc./M.Tech./Ph.D.)
23. Seed Science & Technology
24. Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry
25. Vegetable Science
26. Water Science & Technology

Admission in IARI

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR ADMISSION TO M.Sc./M.Tech./ Ph.D.

The candidates must satisfy one of the qualifications as indicated against the relevant discipline to which admission is sought, and should have obtained a minimum of 60% marks or an overall grade point average of 6.60 out of 10.00 OR 3.25 out of 5.00 OR 2.60 out of 4.00 at the Bachelor's degree examination and a minimum of 60% marks or an overall grade point average of 6.50 out of 10.00 OR 3.25 out of 5.00 OR 2.60 out of 4.00 at the Master's degree examination. (Where OGPA is awarded, equivalence between OGPA and % marks will not be acceptable).

Minimum Age limit	M.Sc./M.Tech	Ph.D.
(As on 31st July of the year of admission)	19 Years	21 Years

PROCEDURE OF APPLICATION

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR ALL CANDIDATES

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DURING STUDIES AT THIS INSTITUTE

No financial assistance or fellowship is granted by this Institute to the foreign students except such assistance that may be available to the sponsored candidates under the Cultural Exchange or Technical Assistance Programme of the Govt. of India or from the International Organisations etc. sponsoring them for the entire period of their studies at this Institute.

In addition to the above, students would be needing financial assistance for purchase of books, living allowance to meet the mess charges and other miscellaneous expenditure.

The sponsoring authorities of the foreign nationals/student concerned are required to pay the following dues:

Annual Fees

	Amount (Rupees)
1. Registration Fee (Once in Degree Programme)	500.00
2. Tuition Fee	12000.00 (Rs.10000 for M.Sc./M.Tech.)
3. Students' Union Fee	300.00
4. Magazine Fee	100.00
5. Sports Fund	200.00
6. Cultural and Literary Activities Fee	600.00
7. Journal Fee	200.00
8. Examination Fee	1000.00
9. Hostel Charges (Electricity & Water Charges)	8000.00 (For Married Rs. 12000/-) (Actual)

One Time Charges During Study

1.Comprehensive Exam Fee	2000.00 (Rs. 1000.00 for M.Sc./M.Tech.)
2.IARI Alumni Life Membership Fee	250.00
3.Identity Card	100.00
4.PG School Calendar	200.00
5.(a) Thesis evaluation fee for Ph.D.	2000.00
(b) Thesis evaluation fee for M.Sc./M.Tech.	1000.00

Water and Electricity Charges (per month)

Electricity & Water charge of Saraswati Appts.

As per actual

Institutional Economic Fee for Foreign Students

Institutional Economic Fee (To be paid by the foreign students who are not sponsored by the Govt. of India): Candidates sponsored by the Govt. of India with Fellowship will NOT be charged any institutional Economic Fee. However, usual fee/charges of the Institute will be payable by the candidate.

For other than SAARC countries	For SAARC countries
@ US $ 4000 per annum for first 3 years	@ US $ 2000 per annum for first 3 years
@ US $ 400 per month after 3 years	@ US $ 200 per month after 3 years

Other Charges

1.Duplicate Identity Card	100.00
2.Late Registration	400.00
3.Transcripts*	100.00
4.PDC	100.00
5.Convocation Fees	200.00
6.Award of Degree in Absentia	1000.00
7.Duplicate Degree	2000.00
8.Misc. Certificate	100.00
9.Verification of Degree Certificates (For Indian)	500.00
10.Verification of Degree Certificates (For foreign agency)	US $ 50

* The Post Graduate School will issue a transcript free of charge only one time on completion of the entire course work included in the Proposed Plan of Work and after Qualifying Viva-Voce Examination but before completion of F.V.V.E. and at the time of the award of the degree at the Convocation. Before Q.V.V.E. / after F.V.V.E. fee will be charged

STUDENT'S SUPPORT SERVICES

i. Library:
ii. Medical Facilities: A qualified Medical Officer looks after the health of the students, and is in Incharge of the Institute Dispensary located in the vicinity of the Hostels. The Medical Officer resides on the Institute campus and is thus available day and night. The medical service is provided free to students at the dispensary.

iii. Sports and Recreation: The Post Graduate School encourages extracurricular activities that enrich the cultural, physical and social life of students. Spacious playgrounds are provided near the student hostels and necessary facilities exist for outdoor games like cricket, football, hockey, volleyball, tennis, badminton and various athletic events. There are facilities also for indoor games in each hostel. There is a Students’ Sports Fund to which every student subscribes at the beginning of each academic year.

iv. Student Welfare Fund:

v. Students’ Counseling and Placement Cell:

vi. Post Graduate School Students’ Union:

vii. Internet facility for IARI Post Graduate Students: Internet and intranet and Wi-Fi connectivity have been provided at all the hostels and guest houses for trainees and visiting faculty. The creation of this facility in students’ hostels is a step forward in the area of knowledge dissemination and awareness for establishing a healthy and productive relationship between scientists and students for overall national agricultural development. The facility is made available to IARI students free of charge. The course schedules along with contents and suggested reading are also available on the IARI intranet system.

viii. Lady Students’ Adviser: An honorary “Lady Students’ Adviser” is nominated by the Dean to look after the welfare and needs of lady students.

Contact Details:
Dr. K. Annapurna
In-Charge, Placement Cell
Ph: 011-25847649, 25733888
E-mail: placementcell[at]iari[dot]res[dot]in

ix. Foreign Students’ Adviser: An honorary “Foreign Students’ Adviser” is nominated by the Dean to look after the special problems of foreign students including general advise regarding Post Graduate School procedures and social and cultural life. A Hospitality Committee functions under the Chairmanship of the Foreign Students’ Adviser to look after the comfort of foreign students.

Contact Details:
Dr. Anil Sirohi
Foreign Students' Advisor
Division of Nematology, IARI, New Delhi
Tel. 91-11-25846626 (O), 91-1125835555 (R)
E-mail: sirohi[at]iari[dot]res[dot]in

This Institute does not conduct any courses of or upto the graduation level. Hence candidates seeking information for admission to under-graduate courses are requested to contact the Indian Embassy / High Commission in their country who will give them full information.

FORMAT OF APPLICATION

Photograph

1. Course Applied for:

Doctor of Philosophy
Master of Science
Master of Technology

2. Full Name (In Block Letters)

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3. Postal Address (In Block Letters)

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4. Permanent Home Address (In Block Letters)

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5. Date of Birth

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6. Gender (Male/Female)

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7. Nationality

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8. Country of Residence

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9. Passport Details

Passport No.	Date of Issue	Date of Expiry	Place of Issue

10. Visa Details

Visa No.	Date of Issue	Date of Expiry	Place of Issue	Type of Visa

11. Knowledge of proficiency in English (Please enclose the certificate issued by the competent authority)

Written	Good	Fair	Poor
Spoken	Good	Fair	Poor

12. Educational Qualification

Exam/ Class Passed	Subject	% of marks	Division	Board/University

13. Details about Father/Guardian

i) Name (In Block Letters)	…………………………………………..
ii) Occupation	…………………………………………..
iii) Nationality	…………………………………………..
iv) Address	………………………………………….. …………………………………………..

14. Details of reference in India

i) Name (In Block Letters)	…………………………………………..
ii) Occupation	…………………………………………..
iii) Nationality	…………………………………………..
iv) Address	………………………………………….. …………………………………………..

DECLARATION

I, …………………………………………………….. hereby declare that all the statements made in this application are true, complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief in the event of any information being found false/fabricated or ineligibility being detected at a later stage my candidature is liable to be rejected.

Date: Signature of Applicant

Place:

Enclosure: Copies of all the Certificates and Degrees.

Contact persons:

Dr. Rashmi Aggarwal
Dean and Joint Director (Edn.) (Acting), P.G. School, IARI, New Delhi
Tel. 91-11-25843382 (O), 91-11-25843866 (R), 91-11-25842387 (TeleFax)
E-mail: dean@iari.res.in

Dr. K. M. Manjaiah
Associate Dean, P.G. School, IARI, New Delhi
Tel. 91-11-25846536 (O), 91-11-25843294 (R)
E-mail: associatedean@iari.res.in

Dr. Anil Sirohi
Foreign Students' Advisor
Division of Nematology, IARI, New Delhi
Tel. 91-11-25846626 (O), 91-1125835555 (R)
E-mail: sirohi@iari.res.in

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