The institution was first 1946 as Maharashtra Association for the Cultivation of Science (MACS) and was renamed as Agharkar Research Institute (ARI) in 1992. It is funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India and affiliated to S.P. Pune for postgraduate research with M.Sc and Ph.D. qualifications. The candidate has to appear in entrance exams like JRF/NET to get admission into the institute. The institute offers Ph.D. courses with 6 specialties. The application mode for the institute is online.

Agharkar Research Institute Pune Highlights 

Established in 1946
Affiliated to S.P. Pune University
Course Ph.D.
Entrance exams NET-LS/GATE/SPPU-PET
Application mode Online
Course type Full time
Admission Criteria Merit and Interview based
Campus size 5 Acres
Official website www.aripune.org

Agharkar Research Institute Pune Courses

Below are tabulated Ph.D. degrees in six different areas of Life sciences or Biology offered by ARI:

Courses Specialization Details
Ph.D. Genetics and Plant Breeding Biodiversity and Paleobiology Bioenergy Bioprospecting Developmental Biology Nano Biosciences Eligibility: PG, M.Sc. or equivalent degree with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks
Duration: 3 to 6 Years

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Agharkar Research Institute Pune Admission 

The institute offers Ph.D. courses with six different specializations. The duration for these courses is 3-6 Years. These are related to genetics, biodiversity, developmental biology, and Nano biosciences and prospecting. 

How to Apply? 

For admission into these courses in Agharkar Research Institute, the candidate needs to perform the following tasks:

  • Desirous candidates must possess either Junior Research Fellowship or NET, GATE, SPPU-PET, or CSIR merit rank and minimum 60% aggregate in M.Sc.
  • Application to be filled at the official website of the institute
  • The students finalized by the institute will have to appear for the interview round and clear it as well for getting selected into the institute.
  • The list of selected students for the interview will be available on the official site.
  • The conduct of the interview will be based upon the rules of the SPPU.

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Agharkar Research Institute Pune Placement

The placement wing is not much active and has been rated 6/10. However, many students from outside come to seek internships and guidance from the professors and faculty members of the institute. Work opportunities are available in India and abroad as well. When seeking work opportunities abroad, the candidates will have to appear for English proficiency tests like TOEFL, IELTS.

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Agharkar Research Institute Pune Scholarship

The college arranges scholarships in the form of stipends for students in a Ph.D. for Research. Payments are also done under welfare schemes if registered as staff and doing a Ph.D. in the college.

The college has spent nearly INR 1 crore (10 million) on stipends for researchers and fellows Out of this, 33 Lakh were for 2018-19 while 66 Lakhs for the academic year of 2017-18. 

Agharkar Research Institute Pune Facilities

Below are mentioned some of the facilities created for the researchers and Ph.D. scholars:

  • Campus: The institute provides a good campus with well-equipped laboratories for various research purposes for the students. It also has a library for the students and research staff. The Library subscribes to scientific databases for accessing the latest scientific literature. Online access has been provided to Web to Science, Selected Science Direct Collections, and CAB databases. It also provides for a small ground for recreational activities and leisure time for the students.
  • Alumni: The peer group and seniors are completely friendly and helping. They are welcoming and help to resolve all the academic doubts and research-based doubts of the fresher students.
  • Events: The institute focuses on various educational workshops, seminars, interactive group discussions, guest lectures by famous external doctors and other important fests and events.

Agharkar Research Institute Pune Faculty

The faculties are highly educated, well-trained, and immensely knowledgeable. The professors are experienced in their respective fields of research and help to provide a conducive environment for the students to work and study. Following are the faculty members of the institute:

  • Director (Officiating): Dr. P.K. Dhakephalkar Sci. G
  • Professors: 10

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Agharkar Research Institute Pune FAQs 

Ques. How to apply for the Agharkar Research Institute?

Ans. To apply for the Agharkar Research Institute, students need to apply online through the application link provided on the official website of the institute.

Ques. How is the faculty of the institute?

Ans. The faculty members and professors are extremely intelligent and well experienced. Various outside students seek internships and training under the professor and faculty members of the institute.

Ques. What is the selection procedure of ARI?

Ans. The selection procedure is based upon merit in the entrance exams and then on an interview round further. The selected candidate’s name will be enlisted in the official website of the institute after getting selected.

Ques. Is there a reservation of seats available at the ARI?

Ans. Seat reservation is available according to government rules.

Ques. Is research on living organisms like bacteria and viruses conducted at ARI?

Ans. Yes, Research on bacteria and virus affecting the plant biology and plant genes is researched and studied at the institute.