National Dairy Research Institute UG, PG Admission 2024: Form Last Date,Fees, Eligibility

National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal was founded in 1923 as the Imperial Institute of Animal Husbandry and Dairying in Bangalore. It was extended and renamed the Imperial Dairy Institute in 1936, and it became the National Dairy Research Institute after gaining independence in 1947. In 1955, the NDRI headquarters was moved to Karnal. Facilities in Bangalore were kept to act as a Regional Station for the Southern States.

The National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) in Karnal now provides B.Tech degree in Dairy Technology (DT), a Diploma in Dairy Technology, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, a Master's program in dairying, and doctorate degrees in dairying and dairy technology.

Key Points for University Admission

• University provides B.Tech. Degree Program in Dairy Technology. This degree program provides extensive instruction in milk processing and quality control, as well as engineering elements of dairy processing equipment.
• Admission requires 12th or equivalent examination in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English from a board/university recognised by the Institute.
• The Education Division of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, conducts an All India Combined Entrance Examination for admission to the B.Tech. (DT) program.
• The Master in Dairying program lasts at least 3 years for students who have completed 3-year UG degree program and 2 years for graduates of 4-year UG professional degrees.
• Merit is used to select candidates for admission.
• The merit list is compiled using the scores obtained in the entrance exam and counselling.
• The Diploma in Dairy Technology and Diploma in Animal Husbandry & Dairying are both 3-year courses.
• Admission to Diploma programs is done by University-conducted entrance test.
• 10th class is must to be eligible for diploma program's entrance test.

Highlights of University

Admission 2024 to B.Tech Program

University provides B.Tech program in Dairy Technology (DT). This degree program provides extensive instruction in milk processing and quality control, as well as engineering elements of dairy processing equipment. The B. Tech (DT) curriculum lasts 4 years.

Admission to the B.Tech program requires 12th or equivalent exams in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and English from a board or university recognised by the Institute. Only applicants with at least 50% marks or an equivalent CGPA in aggregate are eligible for admission to B.Tech (Dairy Technology). Candidates from Scheduled Caste/Tribe and PH must have 40% or an equivalent GPA.

The Education Division of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, conducts an All India Combined Entrance Examination for admission to the B.Tech (DT) program. Candidates are selected for admission based on their performance in the combined exams and counselling.

Admission will be granted on the basis of merit through the All India Entrance Exam conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).

Key Points for Admission in B.Tech Program

• 12th test can also apply, provided that they bring their 12th passing certificate with them on the day of counselling.
• The ICAR arranges for the selling of Information Bulletins, which include application forms, through the Registrars of State Agricultural Universities and ICAR Deemed Universities.
• The ICAR releases the results of the Entrance Exam on its website.
• On scheduled days, the ICAR conducts admission counselling at the National Agricultural Science Centre Complex, Cev Prakash Shastry Marg, Pusa Campus, New Delhi.
• Candidates accepted to NDRI must contribute Rs. 2000/- as part of their regular fees to confirm their admission and get an admission letter from the ICAR.Candidates who are unable to obtain admission to NDRI and select not to register .
• The ICAR prepares the waiting list, which is maintained by the NDRI to replace vacant seats. The NDRI announces the schedule for operating the waiting list on its official website.
• Individual letters or messages are not provided by NDRI for counselling schedules from the waiting list.
• There is no provision for migration from another university to NDRI, and vice versa.

Admission 2024 to Diploma

To be eligible for admission to the diploma program, must have 10th or equivalent exam with at least 50% marks in aggregate for General and OBC, and 40% marks for SC/ST, PH applicants. The minimum age restriction is established at 15 years as of or before July 31st of the year of entrance, with maximum age limit of 21 years.

Note: The maximum age restriction for during service candidates is 45 years as of July 31st.

The University conducts an entrance test for admission to the Diploma program. In May/June, the examination is held at NDRI, Karnal, as well as regional stations in Bangalore and Kalyani. Candidates are selected based on their performance in the Entrance Examination and Counselling.

The Diploma in Dairy Technology and Diploma in Animal Husbandry & Dairying are both 3-year courses. The course follows a semester schedule. Following the 5th semester, students must complete one semester of in-plant/field training at a commercial dairy plant/field.

Admission 2024 to M.Tech Program

University provides an M.Tech program in dairying and related fields at the PG level. The Master of Dairying program lasts at least 3 years for students who have completed a three-year undergraduate degree program and 2 years for graduates with 4-year professional degrees.

Candidates with Bachelor's Degree in the appropriate discipline as listed below must have secured at least 60% marks (for SC/ST/PH candidates, 50% marks) or a certificate from the Registrar indicating an OGPA equivalent to 60% marks.

Candidates are selected for admission based on their performance in the Entrance Examination and Counselling. If the applicants receive equal marks in the admission exam, the previous year's results will be considered for assessing their inter-se-merit. If the previous year's results are the same, the date of passing/clearing the degree will be considered.

• Candidates appearing for the final year exam of Bachelor's Degree Program may also apply, but must provide their Bachelor's Degree certificate on the date of counselling; otherwise, the student will not be considered for admission.
• The candidate must have reached the age of 19 on or before July 31st of the particular year of admission.
• The Masters Program has no maximum age limit, however there is no minimum age limit relaxation.
• The test is held at several locations around the country in May/June.
• Candidates are selected for admission based on their performance in the Entrance Examination and Counselling.

Admission 2024 to Ph.D. Program

The Institute also provides Ph.D. degrees in dairy research and allied fields. After completing the courses, the scholars may be sent to the Main Campus, Karnal or Southern Regional Station, Bangalore/ Eastern Regional Station, Kalyani campus, or other ICAR Institutes to work on their thesis projects. The Ph.D. program is available in fifteen subjects, as listed in the table.

The course for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy must last at least 6 semesters (3 academic years) for students with a 4+2 or 3+3 (UG + PG) education structure. The student with a 3+2 background will need to take pre-requisite courses for 8 semesters (4 academic years). The maximum time of study for completing Ph.D. degree is 6 years.

Application Procedure at University

Candidates looking for admissions to various Ph.D courses at ICAR-National Dairy Research Institute (Deemed University) Karnal (Haryana) must apply online exclusively through the official website of NDRI, Karnal http://www.ndri.res.in and clicking on the 'Apply Online' option.

No other manner of submission will be permitted. Candidates are asked to read critical guidelines for filling out the online application form before applying on the website.

Applications are being accepted for online admission to the Ph.D. program. Application fees of Rs.600/- (for SC/ST/PH) and Rs.1200/- (for General/OBC) will be collected.

Application Procedure

• Mode of entrance examination is Online only.
• UG admissions are given as per AIEEA exam scores and PG admissions are considered on the basis of University examinations score.
• Candidate must be indian

Steps to Apply for ICAR AIEEA UG or PG Exam 

• Students need to visit the ICAR Official Portal.
• Select the Course to apply for - UG or PG.
• Fill the ICAR Exam Application Form with correct details.
• Upload Photograph and Signature.
• Select the mode of Fee Payment (Online Payment Gateway, SBBJ Bank Challan, NEFT Challan (for banks other than SBBJ).
• Make the Fee Payment & take print out of Challan.
• If you are paying the requisite fee through Offline mode, then visit the prescribed bank & Make the Payment of fee.
• Submit ICAR AIEEA Application Form.
• Now, Application Number and Password will be generated & note them for further reference.
• Take a hard copy of ICAR Online Application Form for future use.

Required Documents:

• ICAR AIEEA UG/PG Scorecard 
• ICAR AIEEA UG/PG Admit Card 
• 10th Class Mark List & Certificate
• Intermediate Marks sheet & Certificate
• Proof of Date of Birth
• Caste or Category Certificate (Candidates belonging to Reserved Categories)
• Domicile Certificate
• Medical Certificate in case of Physically Handicapped candidates issued by the Medical Authority
• Character or Conduct Certificate from the last attended Institute
• Income Certificate
• E-Admit Card & Counselling Letter
• Valid Certificate of Registration for Veterinary Graduates only
• Authority Letter in prescribed format if the candidate is unable to attend for Counselling personal

Reservation Criteria 2023 

• 15% seats are allocated for genuine candidates from Scheduled Castes, 7.5% for Scheduled Tribes, 27% for OBC, and 3% for Physically Handicapped, if they are otherwise eligible.
• 2% seats are allotted for rural and impoverished states/UTs (UPS).
• Candidates from UPS must have a domicile certificate issued by the relevant government at the time of counselling.
• The reserve of seats among the SC/ST categories is convertible if a sufficient number of candidates are not available in a specific topic based on merit-rank in the exam.
• If candidates from reserved categories are not available, the position will be filled from the general category.