Indian Institute of Horticulture Research Admission 2024: Course, Fee, Eligibility

Bangalore, Karnataka

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Indian Institute of Horticulture is an institute headquartered in Bangalore, Karnataka. Established in 1967, the institute is a subsidiary of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research.

The institute also won the Best Institute Award by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. Also, the institute won the Sardar Patel Outstanding ICAR Institution Award.

IIHR offers a three-year full-time Ph.D. in Horticulture. Students with Post Graduation Degree in Plant Pathology can apply for admission to the course.

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IIHR Bangalore Top Courses
IIHR Bangalore Admission Highlights
IIHR Bangalore Ph.D. in Horticulture Admission

3.1 Eligibility & Selection Criteria

How to Apply for Admission to IIHR Bangalore?
IIHR Bangalore FAQs

Admission will be based on the marks secured in the Entrance Examination along with the interview.

Application form for admission can be filled online (https://www.iari.res.in/) and the application fee of INR 1000/- can be paid through the online payment methods.

Top Courses

Course	Eligibility	Course Fee	Link
Ph.D. Horticulture	Master’s degree	20,750 INR	Click Here

Admission Highlights 2023

Name of the Institute	Indian Institute of Horticulture
Established	1967
Type	Constituent Establishment
Affiliated	Department of Agriculture Research and Education
Location	Bangalore, Karnataka
Courses Offered	Doctorate

IIHR Bangalore Ph.D. in Horticulture Admission 2023

The institute provides a three year full-time Ph.D. degree in Horticulture. The examination is conducted by IARI Indian Agricultural Research Institute. Students with a Post Graduation Degree in the Plant Pathology can apply for admission.

Duration	3 years
Specialization	1
Eligibility Criteria	Master’s degree in Plant Pathology
Selection Criteria	Examination and Interview

IIHR Bangalore Ph.D. in Horticulture Eligibility Criteria

The candidate should have a Master’s degree in plant pathology from a recognized university
He/she must not be working below the rank of assistant professor or scientist in ICAR.
They should score at least 60% aggregate (general category) and 55% aggregate for reserved candidates (SC/ST) in their Master’s degree.
The students must be at least 21 years of age at the time of admission.

IIHR Bangalore Ph.D. in Horticulture Selection Criteria

The selection of the candidates is on the basis of academic records, entrance examination and interview.
10% weightage would be given to the marks secured by the candidate in their previous educational qualifications.
80% weightage would be given to the performance of the candidate in the entrance examination. To qualify for the interview the minimum marks required by the candidate are 50% for general and 45% for reserved category students.
Those qualifying the entrance examination shall be called for the interview. Four candidates will be interviewed for every one seat and the best one shall be shortlisted.

How to Apply for Admission to IIHR Bangalore?

Visit the official website at https://www.iari.res.in/
Fill in all the necessary details and register.
Complete the application process by filling all the information.
Upload scanned images of candidate’s signatures and a passport-size photograph.
Pay the application fee online i.e. INR 1000/-.
Print the application form on completing and mail it to the Registrar, PG School, IARI New Delhi.

Document Required:

Upon reporting at the institute, the candidate needs to bring along the necessary documents-

10th Mark Sheet
Medical Certificate
Master’s Degree (if received)
Category Certificate (if any)
Fee transaction slip

IIHR Reservation Criteria

The following table mentions the category-wise reserved seats in the institute for admission into the Ph.D. course:

Category	Reserved Criteria
SC	15%
ST	7.5%
OBC	27%
PWD	3%

FAQs

Ques. Does the institute provide hostel facilities to the students?

Ans. Yes, the institute provides hostel facilities for the students. Dr. S Ayappan inaugurated the ‘Arkavathi Student Hostel’. The students are allotted hostels on the basis of merit i.e. on the basis of their ranks. The hostels have good infrastructure with proper facilities and amenities along with the provision of hygienic and nutritious meals.

Ques. How does the college’s magazine helpful for the students?

Ans. In 2019, the college released its first-ever student magazine named ‘Reflections- The Students’ Magazine’. The magazine highlights all the social issues and scientific developments. It also published the artworks of the students in the form of paintings, poems, crafts, etc.

Ques. How is the teaching and the non-teaching faculty at the institute?

Ans. The institute has a scientific staff of 124 and technical staff strength of 120. The faculty members have highly qualified with master’s and doctoral degrees. Some of the faculty members have also completed their higher education from prestigious institutes like the University of California, University of Florida, Cornell University, etc. The faculty members are also involved in research work which is also published in journals and magazines.

Ques. How is the infrastructure of the institute?

Ans. The institute has sound-infrastructure and buildings. All the labs are equipped with sophisticated equipment for the purpose of research. The institute also has 266 hectares of experimental fields.

Ques. What all facilities are provided by the institute?

Ans. The institute has a cafeteria, gym, sports complex, library and playground for the students. The institute also organizes cultural events so as to provide the students with recreation and enjoyment. The institute also provides hostel facilities to its students. The institute also provides medical assistance to the injured students.