The Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare offers scholarships for M.V.Sc. and Ph.D. students in veterinary and allied disciplines. These scholarships are designed to support academic excellence and promote advanced research in veterinary sciences. Candidates selected through national-level entrance examinations are eligible to receive monthly scholarships and annual contingency grants for the duration of their respective programs.
Key Highlights
• Conducting Body: Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), Ministry of Agriculture
• Eligible Courses: M.V.Sc. and Ph.D. in veterinary and animal sciences
• Selection Mode: All India Entrance Exam (via ICAR for M.V.Sc., via IVRI/ICAR-SRF for Ph.D.)
• Scholarship Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)
• Application Mode: Online via www.ivri.nic.in
Benefits
For M.V.Sc. Programme
• Scholarship: ₹7,560 per month
• Duration: 2 years
• Contingent Grant: ₹6,000 per annum
For Ph.D. Programme
• Scholarship: ₹13,125 per month
• Duration: 3 years
• Contingent Grant: ₹10,000 per annum
Eligibility Criteria
For M.V.Sc. Admission
• Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Science with a minimum:
- 60% marks (General/OBC)
- 55% marks (SC/ST/Sponsored) • Admission via ICAR AIEEA-PG Entrance Test (compulsory for all, including sponsored candidates)
For Ph.D. Admission
• M.V.Sc. A degree in a relevant discipline with a minimum:
- 6.50/10 or 60% marks (General/OBC)
- 5.50/10 or 50% marks (SC/ST/Physically Challenged/Sponsored) • Admission via:
- 75% seats: All India Entrance Exam by IVRI
- 25% seats: ICAR’s AICE-SRF (PGS) exam
Age Limit for Ph.D.
• Minimum: 23 years
• No upper age limit
• Age as on: 1st August of the academic session
Available Disciplines for M.V.Sc. & Ph.D.
- Animal Biochemistry
- Animal Biotechnology
- Animal Genetics and Breeding
- Animal Nutrition
- Bio-Statistics
- Epidemiology
- Livestock Economics
- Livestock Production and Management
- Livestock Products Technology
- Poultry Science
- Veterinary Bacteriology
- Veterinary Extension Education
- Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics
- Veterinary Immunology
- Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Parasitology
- Veterinary Pathology
- Veterinary Pharmacology
- Veterinary Physiology
- Veterinary Public Health
- Veterinary Surgery & Radiology
- Veterinary Virology
Selection Criteria
• M.V.Sc.: Based on ICAR AIEEA-PG merit and counseling
• Ph.D.: Based on entrance exam score, academic records, and in case of a tie:
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Marks in M.V.Sc. → B.V.Sc. → Age (older preferred)
Minimum Qualifying Marks in Entrance Test (Out of 200)
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| General | 50% (100 marks) |
| OBC | 48% (96 marks) |
| SC/ST | 45% (90 marks) |
Application Process (Online)
M.V.Sc. Programme
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Apply through the ICAR PG Entrance via www.icar.org.in
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Appear for the AIEEA-PG exam
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Based on merit, ICAR allocates admission to IVRI in counseling
Ph.D. Programme
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Advertisement released in February/March
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Apply online via the IVRI website – www.ivri.nic.in
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Submit the application form before the first week of April
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Appear for the entrance test at any of the IVRI campuses:
- Izatnagar, Bareilly (UP)
- Hebbal, Bangalore (Karnataka)
- Bhopal (NIHSAD)
- Kolkata (West Bengal)
- Palampur (Himachal Pradesh)
Subjects for Entrance Examination
• The written exam will consist of multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
• Exam Medium: English only
• Discipline must be selected clearly in the application form
• Syllabus and subject codes provided in the Information Bulletin
Documents Required
While applying online, candidates must upload:
• Photograph
• Signature
• Thumb impression
Note: No need to upload academic certificates at the time of application.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- How to get admission in Master’s and Doctoral Programmes?
Admission in Master degree, from All India Entrance Examination for Admission (AIEEA), All (100%) seats of the four ICAR-DUs namely, Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) and Central Institute of Fisheries Education (CIFE), CAUs- RLBCAU, Dr RPCAU are also filled up through the same examination.
For postgraduate studies, ICAR-PG Scholarship, shall be awarded to 600 candidates based on merit in this examination as per their overall merit-rank and seat availability in different disciplines. - What documents do I need to upload along with the Application Form?
Candidates need to upload scanned images of their photograph, signature, and thumb impression with the Application Form. - What is the official website?
Http:/ /www.ivri.nic.in