POST GRADUATE SCHOOL
INDIAN AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
(Deemed University)
NEW DELHI-110 012
(An ISO 9001 : 2008 Certified Institute)
Ph.D. Admissions 2012-13
Download information bulletin visit here: http://www.iari.res.in/files/InformationBulletin-2012.pdf
The academic activity at the Institute is regulated by the Academic Council with Director, IARI as its Chairman and the Dean as its Vice-Chairman. The Academic Council is the competent authority to amend the rules and procedures governing all aspects of post-graduate programmes. All correspondence regarding admission should be addressed to the Registrar, P.G. School, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110 012.
This Information Bulletin should not be treated as a legal document.
This Bulletin can be obtained from the following:
(a) By Hand : From special counter Syndicate Bank, Pusa Institute Campus, New Delhi 110 012 by paying ` 500/- for General/OBC category and ` 250/- for SC/ST/PH category plus ` 25/- as bank charges.
(b) By Post : From Registrar, Post Graduate School, IARI New Delhi - 110 012 by sending request with a demand draft for ` 575/- for General/OBC category (` 325/- for SC/ST/PH category) drawn in favour of the Registrar, P.G. School, IARI, New Delhi-110012, payable at New Delhi.
(c) Through Website : Candidates may download the Information Bulletin, admit cards, application form & acknowledgment card from the Institute website : http:// www.iari.res.in . In this case a demand draft of ` 500/- (for General/OBC category) and ` 250/- (for SC/ST/PH category) drawn in favour of Registrar, P.G. School, IARI, New Delhi - 110 012, payable at New Delhi is required to be enclosed along with the application form.
IMPORTANT DATES
(i) Last date for receipt of application : April 04, 2012
(ii) Last date for receipt of application from in-service candidates and the candidates : April 18, 2012
residing in remote areas namely Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram,
Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of J & K State, Lahaul &
Spiti District and Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh,
Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep
(iii) Entrance Examination : June 10, 2012
(iv) Interview for Final Selection : July 09, 2012
(v) Announcement of Final Result of Selection : July 12, 2012
The academic session of the P.G. School, IARI shall commence on August 1, 2012 and is divided into three trimesters. The duration of the three trimesters for the 2012-13 academic year is indicated below:
Registration of newly admitted students : 1st August, 2012
Orientation : 4th August, 2012
ELIGIBILITY:
A. Open Scheme
(i) Essential Qualification for Admission
(a) Only those candidates who had their Bachelor’s Degree Programmes under 10+2+4 OR 10+2+3 OR 10+1+4 system (OR awarded B.Sc. degree under 10+2+2 system prior to 1985) and fulfill the qualifications as prescribed in this bulletin are eligible to apply for admission.
(b) For General/OBC candidates: At least 60% marks OR an overall grade point average (OGPA) of 7.50 out of 10.00 OR 3.75 out of 5.00 OR 3.00 out of 4.00 OR 2.25 out of 3.00 in M.Sc./M.Sc. (Ag.)/M.Tech./M.E.
For SC/ST/PH candidates: At least 55% marks OR OGPA of 7.00 out of 10.00 OR 3.50 out of 5.00 OR 2.80 out of 4.00 OR 2.10 out of 3.00 in M.Sc./M.Sc. (Ag.)/M.Tech./M.E.
In case of the universities where OGPA is awarded with equivalence of percentage marks, only OGPA will be considered for determining the eligibility qualification for appearing in the entrance examination. The percentage of marks shall be considered only for candidates coming from universities that do not award grades.
Note : Candidates who appear at the Master’s Degree final year Examination in 2012 are also eligible to apply and appear in written entrance examination provisionally for Ph.D. programme. However, they will have to submit documentary evidence of their eligibility on or before July 9, 2012 failing which they shall not be considered for admission.
Age Limit
The minimum age for admission shall be 21 years as on 31st July, 2012. No Relaxation is admissible regarding the minimum age limit.
PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION
i. The Information Bulletin bears a serial number at the top right corner which is the same as the number on the application form and admit card. This number, the course and the discipline to which the admission is sought, must be quoted in all correspondence. The application form must be filled carefully and neaty as illegibly filled forms are likely to be rejected.
ii. In downloaded forms, the application number will be alotted by the PG School, IARI and column no. 1 i.e. application no. should be left blank. Incase of downloaded application forms a demand draft of ` 500/- (for General/OBC category) and ` 250/- (for SC/ST/PH category) in favour of Registrar, PG School, IARI,
New Dehi - 110 012 payable at New Delhi is required to be enclosed alongwith the application forms.
iii. Enclose Admit Card (in duplicate), duly filled.
iv. Enclose Acknowledgement Card, duly filled.
v. A candidate who has already been awarded Ph.D. degree from IARI or any other university/Institute shall not be allowed for entrance examination for the same degree.
vi. A candidate can apply for admission to one discipline only.
vii. The candidates who are appearing in the Master’s degree examination in 2012 are also eligible to apply provisionally for admission and appear in the entrance examination, but they will have to submit documentary evidenc e ( inc luding ma rk she e t for M.Sc . examina t ion) of the i r e l igibi l i ty l a t e s t by 4.30 P.M. on July 9, 2012.
viii.Candidates who are in employment must submit their application through proper channel. ADVANCE COPY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
ix. The application form along with the admit cards and acknowledgement card (affixed with postal stamp of the amount indicated therein and filled legibly and correctly by the applicant) should be forwarded with necessary sets of documents completed in all respects so as to reach Registrar, Post Graduate School, IARI,
New Delhi - 110012 on or before April 4, 2012, the last date notified. The last date for receipt of applications from the in-service candidates and the candidates residing in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram,
Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of J & K State, Lahaul & Spiti District and Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep complete in all respects is April 18, 2012. The application can also be given in person to the Registrar, Post Graduate School, on or before the last date notified. Any application received after the last date shall not be entertained.
Attested copies of the following certificates must be enclosed along with the application form failing which the application form shall not be considered.
(a) Proof of the date of birth.
(b) Matriculation (X) or equivalent certificate and marks sheet.
(c) Intermediate (XII) examination certificate and marks sheet. (d) Bachelor’s degree certificate and marks sheet.
(e) Master’s degree certificate and marks sheet (for the candidates who have already completed their M.Sc. degrees).
(f) Other Backward Class, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Physically Handicapped Certificate (whichever is applicable) in the proforma as given at Annexure-III, IV and V, respectively from the authorities empowered to issue such certificate of verification issued not more than six months before the date of
application.
(g) Ce r t i f i c a t e to be produc ed by c andida t e s who a r e appe a r ing for the i r M.Sc . f ina l examina t ion 2012 in the proforma as at Annexure-VI.
x. If a candidate furnishes wrong information or suppresses any relevant information, the application is liable to be rejected.
xi. Candidates must produce originals and attested copies of the following certificates (whichever is applicable) and
documents before they join the course, if selected, failing which candidates will not be allowed to join the course.
(a) Proof of the date of birth.
(b) Matriculation (X) or equivalent certificate and marks sheet.
(c) Intermediate (XII) examination certificate and marks sheet.
(d) Bachelor’s degree certificate and marks sheet.
(e) Master’s degree certificate and marks sheet.
(f) Other Backward Class, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Physically Handicapped Certificate (which ever is applicable) in the proforma as at Annexure-III, IV and V, respectively from the authorities empowered to issue such certificate of verification issued not more than six months before the date of application.
(g) Certificate to be produced by candidates who are appearing for their M.Sc. final examination 2012 in the proforma as at Annexure-VI.
xii. Admit Cards for the Entrance Examination to be conducted on 10th June, 2012 will be sent well in advance to all eligible candidates who have submitted their applications complete in all respects by the due dates. However, if a candidate does not receive the admit card well in advance of the date for Entrance Examination but is satisfied that he/she fulfils the eligibility requirements in terms of percentage of marks or OGPA as given in the this Information Bulletin he/she may contact the Dean or Registrar, Post Graduate School, IARI by phone or fax at the number given on the inside of the front cover of this bulletin.
xiii.If any document submitted by the candidate is found to be false at any stage during his/her study at IARI, his/her admission will be cancelled.
xiv. The candidate must give choice for centre of examination from the list of cities given in this Information Bulletin, nearest to the permanent address or the university last attended, otherwise PG School will allot the examination centre accordingly. Efforts will be made to honour the choice of centre. However, PG
School may allot another centre due to any administrative reasons.
xv. The candidates selected for admission at this Institute shall be required to furnish a surety bond for an amount of ` 50,000/- ( Rupees fifty thousand only) on non-judicial stamp paper valuing Rs. 100/- duly attested by the notary as per the annexure VIII.
xvi.Ragging in any form is strictly prohibited at this Institute premises including hostels. The following could be the possible punishments for those who are found guilty of participation in or abetment of ragging. The quantum of punishment shall, naturally, depend upon the nature and gravity of the offence as established by the Disciplinary Committee or the court of law.
● Cancellation of admission.
● Suspension from attending classes. Withholding/withdrawing scholarship/fellowship and other benefits.
● Debarring from appearing in any test/examination or other evaluation process.
● Withholding results
● Debarring from representing the institution in any national or international meet, tournament, youth festival, etc.
● Expulsion from the hostel.
● Expulsion from the institution for periods varying from 1 to 3 trimesters.
● Expulsion from the institution and consequent debarring from admission to any other institution
● Fine up to ` 25,000/-.
● Rigorous imprisonment up to three years.
Entrance Examination
The candidates will have to appear for Entrance Examination consisting of one paper of three parts: Part-I
(General Agriculture) and Part-II & III (Subject Paper). The minimum qualifying mark is 50% for General/OBC
(45% for SC/ST/PH candidates). Total marks would be considered for the preparation of merit. The weightage for entrance examination is 80%.
Interview
Candidates qualifying in the Entrance Examination will be called for interview in the ratio of maximum 1:4 (No.of seats: No. of students called for interview). The interview would be held on 9th July 2012 in respective Divisions or Institutes at IARI campus.
The list of selected candidates will be displayed at P.G. School, IARI and the on website of IARI, www.iari.res.in on 12th July, 2012 and written intimation will be sent to all selected candidates.
The selected candidates will be allowed to join the Post Graduate School for pursuing further studies only after they are declared medically fit. In-service candidates from all schemes will have to produce the relieving order from their parent office/department at the time of enrolment.
For more details visit here: http://www.iari.res.in/files/InformationBulletin-2012.pdf
INDIAN AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE
(Deemed University)
NEW DELHI-110 012
(An ISO 9001 : 2008 Certified Institute)
Ph.D. Admissions 2012-13
Download information bulletin visit here: http://www.iari.res.in/files/InformationBulletin-2012.pdf
The academic activity at the Institute is regulated by the Academic Council with Director, IARI as its Chairman and the Dean as its Vice-Chairman. The Academic Council is the competent authority to amend the rules and procedures governing all aspects of post-graduate programmes. All correspondence regarding admission should be addressed to the Registrar, P.G. School, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi-110 012.
This Information Bulletin should not be treated as a legal document.
This Bulletin can be obtained from the following:
(a) By Hand : From special counter Syndicate Bank, Pusa Institute Campus, New Delhi 110 012 by paying ` 500/- for General/OBC category and ` 250/- for SC/ST/PH category plus ` 25/- as bank charges.
(b) By Post : From Registrar, Post Graduate School, IARI New Delhi - 110 012 by sending request with a demand draft for ` 575/- for General/OBC category (` 325/- for SC/ST/PH category) drawn in favour of the Registrar, P.G. School, IARI, New Delhi-110012, payable at New Delhi.
(c) Through Website : Candidates may download the Information Bulletin, admit cards, application form & acknowledgment card from the Institute website : http:// www.iari.res.in . In this case a demand draft of ` 500/- (for General/OBC category) and ` 250/- (for SC/ST/PH category) drawn in favour of Registrar, P.G. School, IARI, New Delhi - 110 012, payable at New Delhi is required to be enclosed along with the application form.
IMPORTANT DATES
(i) Last date for receipt of application : April 04, 2012
(ii) Last date for receipt of application from in-service candidates and the candidates : April 18, 2012
residing in remote areas namely Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram,
Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of J & K State, Lahaul &
Spiti District and Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh,
Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep
(iii) Entrance Examination : June 10, 2012
(iv) Interview for Final Selection : July 09, 2012
(v) Announcement of Final Result of Selection : July 12, 2012
The academic session of the P.G. School, IARI shall commence on August 1, 2012 and is divided into three trimesters. The duration of the three trimesters for the 2012-13 academic year is indicated below:
Registration of newly admitted students : 1st August, 2012
Orientation : 4th August, 2012
ELIGIBILITY:
A. Open Scheme
(i) Essential Qualification for Admission
(a) Only those candidates who had their Bachelor’s Degree Programmes under 10+2+4 OR 10+2+3 OR 10+1+4 system (OR awarded B.Sc. degree under 10+2+2 system prior to 1985) and fulfill the qualifications as prescribed in this bulletin are eligible to apply for admission.
(b) For General/OBC candidates: At least 60% marks OR an overall grade point average (OGPA) of 7.50 out of 10.00 OR 3.75 out of 5.00 OR 3.00 out of 4.00 OR 2.25 out of 3.00 in M.Sc./M.Sc. (Ag.)/M.Tech./M.E.
For SC/ST/PH candidates: At least 55% marks OR OGPA of 7.00 out of 10.00 OR 3.50 out of 5.00 OR 2.80 out of 4.00 OR 2.10 out of 3.00 in M.Sc./M.Sc. (Ag.)/M.Tech./M.E.
In case of the universities where OGPA is awarded with equivalence of percentage marks, only OGPA will be considered for determining the eligibility qualification for appearing in the entrance examination. The percentage of marks shall be considered only for candidates coming from universities that do not award grades.
Note : Candidates who appear at the Master’s Degree final year Examination in 2012 are also eligible to apply and appear in written entrance examination provisionally for Ph.D. programme. However, they will have to submit documentary evidence of their eligibility on or before July 9, 2012 failing which they shall not be considered for admission.
Age Limit
The minimum age for admission shall be 21 years as on 31st July, 2012. No Relaxation is admissible regarding the minimum age limit.
PROCEDURE FOR APPLICATION
i. The Information Bulletin bears a serial number at the top right corner which is the same as the number on the application form and admit card. This number, the course and the discipline to which the admission is sought, must be quoted in all correspondence. The application form must be filled carefully and neaty as illegibly filled forms are likely to be rejected.
ii. In downloaded forms, the application number will be alotted by the PG School, IARI and column no. 1 i.e. application no. should be left blank. Incase of downloaded application forms a demand draft of ` 500/- (for General/OBC category) and ` 250/- (for SC/ST/PH category) in favour of Registrar, PG School, IARI,
New Dehi - 110 012 payable at New Delhi is required to be enclosed alongwith the application forms.
iii. Enclose Admit Card (in duplicate), duly filled.
iv. Enclose Acknowledgement Card, duly filled.
v. A candidate who has already been awarded Ph.D. degree from IARI or any other university/Institute shall not be allowed for entrance examination for the same degree.
vi. A candidate can apply for admission to one discipline only.
vii. The candidates who are appearing in the Master’s degree examination in 2012 are also eligible to apply provisionally for admission and appear in the entrance examination, but they will have to submit documentary evidenc e ( inc luding ma rk she e t for M.Sc . examina t ion) of the i r e l igibi l i ty l a t e s t by 4.30 P.M. on July 9, 2012.
viii.Candidates who are in employment must submit their application through proper channel. ADVANCE COPY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
ix. The application form along with the admit cards and acknowledgement card (affixed with postal stamp of the amount indicated therein and filled legibly and correctly by the applicant) should be forwarded with necessary sets of documents completed in all respects so as to reach Registrar, Post Graduate School, IARI,
New Delhi - 110012 on or before April 4, 2012, the last date notified. The last date for receipt of applications from the in-service candidates and the candidates residing in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram,
Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh Division of J & K State, Lahaul & Spiti District and Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Lakshadweep complete in all respects is April 18, 2012. The application can also be given in person to the Registrar, Post Graduate School, on or before the last date notified. Any application received after the last date shall not be entertained.
Attested copies of the following certificates must be enclosed along with the application form failing which the application form shall not be considered.
(a) Proof of the date of birth.
(b) Matriculation (X) or equivalent certificate and marks sheet.
(c) Intermediate (XII) examination certificate and marks sheet. (d) Bachelor’s degree certificate and marks sheet.
(e) Master’s degree certificate and marks sheet (for the candidates who have already completed their M.Sc. degrees).
(f) Other Backward Class, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Physically Handicapped Certificate (whichever is applicable) in the proforma as given at Annexure-III, IV and V, respectively from the authorities empowered to issue such certificate of verification issued not more than six months before the date of
application.
(g) Ce r t i f i c a t e to be produc ed by c andida t e s who a r e appe a r ing for the i r M.Sc . f ina l examina t ion 2012 in the proforma as at Annexure-VI.
x. If a candidate furnishes wrong information or suppresses any relevant information, the application is liable to be rejected.
xi. Candidates must produce originals and attested copies of the following certificates (whichever is applicable) and
documents before they join the course, if selected, failing which candidates will not be allowed to join the course.
(a) Proof of the date of birth.
(b) Matriculation (X) or equivalent certificate and marks sheet.
(c) Intermediate (XII) examination certificate and marks sheet.
(d) Bachelor’s degree certificate and marks sheet.
(e) Master’s degree certificate and marks sheet.
(f) Other Backward Class, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Physically Handicapped Certificate (which ever is applicable) in the proforma as at Annexure-III, IV and V, respectively from the authorities empowered to issue such certificate of verification issued not more than six months before the date of application.
(g) Certificate to be produced by candidates who are appearing for their M.Sc. final examination 2012 in the proforma as at Annexure-VI.
xii. Admit Cards for the Entrance Examination to be conducted on 10th June, 2012 will be sent well in advance to all eligible candidates who have submitted their applications complete in all respects by the due dates. However, if a candidate does not receive the admit card well in advance of the date for Entrance Examination but is satisfied that he/she fulfils the eligibility requirements in terms of percentage of marks or OGPA as given in the this Information Bulletin he/she may contact the Dean or Registrar, Post Graduate School, IARI by phone or fax at the number given on the inside of the front cover of this bulletin.
xiii.If any document submitted by the candidate is found to be false at any stage during his/her study at IARI, his/her admission will be cancelled.
xiv. The candidate must give choice for centre of examination from the list of cities given in this Information Bulletin, nearest to the permanent address or the university last attended, otherwise PG School will allot the examination centre accordingly. Efforts will be made to honour the choice of centre. However, PG
School may allot another centre due to any administrative reasons.
xv. The candidates selected for admission at this Institute shall be required to furnish a surety bond for an amount of ` 50,000/- ( Rupees fifty thousand only) on non-judicial stamp paper valuing Rs. 100/- duly attested by the notary as per the annexure VIII.
xvi.Ragging in any form is strictly prohibited at this Institute premises including hostels. The following could be the possible punishments for those who are found guilty of participation in or abetment of ragging. The quantum of punishment shall, naturally, depend upon the nature and gravity of the offence as established by the Disciplinary Committee or the court of law.
● Cancellation of admission.
● Suspension from attending classes. Withholding/withdrawing scholarship/fellowship and other benefits.
● Debarring from appearing in any test/examination or other evaluation process.
● Withholding results
● Debarring from representing the institution in any national or international meet, tournament, youth festival, etc.
● Expulsion from the hostel.
● Expulsion from the institution for periods varying from 1 to 3 trimesters.
● Expulsion from the institution and consequent debarring from admission to any other institution
● Fine up to ` 25,000/-.
● Rigorous imprisonment up to three years.
Entrance Examination
The candidates will have to appear for Entrance Examination consisting of one paper of three parts: Part-I
(General Agriculture) and Part-II & III (Subject Paper). The minimum qualifying mark is 50% for General/OBC
(45% for SC/ST/PH candidates). Total marks would be considered for the preparation of merit. The weightage for entrance examination is 80%.
Interview
Candidates qualifying in the Entrance Examination will be called for interview in the ratio of maximum 1:4 (No.of seats: No. of students called for interview). The interview would be held on 9th July 2012 in respective Divisions or Institutes at IARI campus.
The list of selected candidates will be displayed at P.G. School, IARI and the on website of IARI, www.iari.res.in on 12th July, 2012 and written intimation will be sent to all selected candidates.
The selected candidates will be allowed to join the Post Graduate School for pursuing further studies only after they are declared medically fit. In-service candidates from all schemes will have to produce the relieving order from their parent office/department at the time of enrolment.
For more details visit here: http://www.iari.res.in/files/InformationBulletin-2012.pdf
