PhD and Masters admissions @NDRI

National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) A Deemed University under the auspices of Indian Council Of Agricultural Research, Karnal,Haryana invites applications for admission to Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) and Ph.D. and Master’s Degree in Dairying for the academic year 2008-09

1)Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D):

Disciplines:
Dairy Microbiology, Dairy Technology, Dairy Engineering, Animal Biochemistry, Animal Biotechnology, Animal Genetics & Breeding, Animal Nutrition, Animal Physiology, Livestock Production & Management, Dairy Economics and Dairy Extension.

The admission will be based on An All India Competitive Entrance Examination which will be held at

NDRI, Karnal (Haryana)
SRS of NDRI, Bangalore (Karnataka)
ERS of NDRI, Kalyani (West Bengal)

Date of Entrance Test :
20.6.2008

Eligibility
Master’s degree in relevant area with 60 percent marks (55 per cent marks for SC/ST and 50% for Kashmiri Migrants) or equivalent OGPA.

Reservation of seats
There would be reservation of seats for admissions in all the programmes to the extent of 15% for SC, 7.5% for ST, 5% for Kashmiri Migrants and 3% for PH candidates as defined in the Information Bulletin.

Scheme of Examination
There will be only one question paper consisting of objective type questions and short answers related to each subject. Admission will be made on merit basis. The candidates may choose a discipline according to their eligibility and choice of the campus.

2)Ph D. and Master’s Degree in Dairying (For in-service candidates)
In-service candidates from State Agricultural Universities, ICAR institutions and other government institutes/departments will be considered for Ph.D and Master’s degree programmes only if they are fully sponsored by their employer.

Date of Interview :
21.6.2008

Venue :
NDRI, Karnal (Haryana)

Disciplines
Dairy Microbiology, Dairy Technology, Dairy Engineering, Animal Biochemistry, Animal Biotechnology, Animal Genetics & Breeding, Animal Nutrition, Animal Physiology, Livestock Production & Management, Dairy Economics and Dairy Extension

Eligibility
In-service candidates in permanent employment with Central/State Government and Universities, having three years regular service in the relevant field and requisite qualification (Master’s degree for Ph.D. in Dairying and Bachelor’s degree for Master in Dairying) in the relevant area with 60 percent marks (55 per cent marks for SC/ST and 50% for Kashmiri Migrants) or equivalent CGPA.

Mode of Selection:
There will be no written examination. Candidates will be selected on the basis of Interview and academic scores as given in the Information Bulletin.

To apply:

The Information Bulletin and Application forms may be obtained from the office of the

Registrar, National Dairy Research Institute, Karnal-132 001 (Haryana)

by submitting a bank draft of Rs. 1000/- drawn in favour of

“ICAR UNIT, NDRI, KARNAL” payable at Karnal

or against cash payment at our sale counter. While making request for supply of information bulletin by post, the following information should be given:

1. Name (in capital letters)
2. Full Postal address with PIN Code
3. Course in which candidate seeking admission
4. Details of Demand Draft

Applications downloaded from the website have to be submitted alongwith a bank draft of Rs. 1000/- drawn in favour of “ICAR UNIT, NDRI, KARNAL” payable at Karnal

Important Dates
Sale of application forms begins from :
1st April, 2008
Last date for sale of application forms:
i) By Post :
9th May, 2008
ii) By Cash:
15th May, 2008

Last date for submission of application forms:
19th May, 2008

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