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i have done bsc. hons. botany, am i elibgible for IARI or ICAR or both


Pulkita Kohli 25th Mar, 2025
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kumardurgesh1802 25th Mar, 2025

Hello there,

With a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Botany , you are eligible for both ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) and IARI (Indian Agricultural Research Institute) , subject to the following conditions:

1. Eligibility for IARI (Indian Agricultural Research Institute)

  • Postgraduate Programs (M.Sc./M.Tech):

    • You are eligible to apply for M.Sc. in Plant Sciences, Genetics, Plant Physiology, or Agricultural Biotechnology .

    • Admission is through the ICAR AIEEA PG (All India Entrance Examination for Admission - PG) .

  • Ph.D. Programs: After completing M.Sc., you can pursue a Ph.D. in relevant disciplines at IARI.


    2. Eligibility for ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research)

  • ICAR AIEEA PG Exam: Your B.Sc. (Hons.) in Botany makes you eligible to apply for Plant Sciences, Horticulture, Genetics & Plant Breeding, and related subjects .

  • ICAR JRF/SRF: Eligible to apply for Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and Senior Research Fellowship (SRF) in related fields.


  • ICAR NET (National Eligibility Test): After completing a Master’s degree, you can appear for ICAR-NET to qualify for Assistant Professor or Scientist positions.

    3. Relevant Streams You Can Apply For

  • Plant Science

  • Genetics and Plant Breeding

  • Horticulture

  • Agricultural Biotechnology

  • Plant Physiology

    4. Note: Ensure that your degree is from a recognized university with the required percentage as specified in the official notification.


I hope this answer helps you. If you have more queries then feel free to ask. We will be happy to assist you.

Thank You and wishing you a bright future ahead.


Riya Dhoot 25th Mar, 2025

Hello,

Yes with a bsc.(hons) in botany you are eligible for ICAR and IARI postgraduate programs. Eligibility depends on the specific M.Sc. or Ph.D program with subjects like plant science, genetics or agricultural botany being relevant. You may need to clear ICAR AIEEA pr IARI entrance exams for admission

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