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PrivateNIRF #2Est. 1905⏳ Pending VerificationInstitution existence confirmed via public records; fees/placement figures are domain-average estimates, not institution-specific
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Indian Agricultural Research Institute - [IARI]
New Delhi, Delhi NCR
IARI
ICARUGC
Tier 2Agriculture
4.4/5Rating
₹40,000 – ₹75,200Total Fees
5Courses
18Reviews
Deemed to beType
1905Est.
LIVE DATES
Admission Timeline [B.Sc] (Agriculture)Oct 14, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026Upcoming
Admission Timeline [M.Sc] (Agriculture)Oct 14, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026Upcoming
Admission Timeline [BE/B.Tech]Oct 14, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026Upcoming
About Indian Agricultural Research Institute - [IARI]
Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) , popularly known as Pusa Institute, is India's premier national Institute for agricultural research, education, and extension. The Institute is situated in Delhi, established in 1905, and is financed and administered by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). IARI has the status of a ‘Deemed-to-be-University’ under the UGC Act of 1956 . The institute has been ranked 1 st for agriculture by NIRF 2024 . IARI offers M.Sc., M.Tech., & Ph.D. degrees in 26 different disciplines to the aspirants. IARI offers MSc as its flagship program. Admission to M.Sc. & M.Tech course is based on the entrance exam merit list. Ph.D. course at IARI is given based on candidate’s performance in the entrance examination (80% weightage) + academic score (10% weightage) + interview (10% weightage). The present campus is a self-contained sylvan complex spread over an area of 500 hectares (approx. 1250 acres) and located about 8 km (5 miles) west of New Delhi The Institute has 20 divisions 5 multi-disciplinary Centres situated in Delhi, 2 off-season nurseries, 8 regional stations, 3 All India coordinated research projects with headquarters at IARI and 10 national Centres functioning under the all India coordinated research projects. It has a sanctioned staff strength of 3540 comprising scientific, technical, administrative and supporting personnel.
Facilities
Library Services: IARI Library is one of the largest and the finest agrobiological libraries in South East Asia housing a total of 6 lakh publications including 1 lakh books/monographs, 45,000 bulletins, 30,000 news clippings, 15,000 post graduate theses, 3,50,000 journal volumes, 10,000 pamphlets, 30,000 reports and other reference materials. Hostels: Institute has five hostels for Boys (Hemant, Vasant, Shishir, Grishm and Sharad), one for Girls (Varsha) and one Saraswati Apartment for married students. Sports Activity: The Institute encourages extra-curricular activities that enrich cultural, physical & social life of students. Spacious playgrounds are provided for outdoor games like cricket, hockey, football, volleyball, tennis, badminton and various athletic events. There are facilities also for indoor games like Chess, Carom & Table Tennis. Phytotron Facility: The Institute established a National Phytotron Facility in 1997. This is the first facility of its kind in the country to study the live responses of plants under controlled conditions and the possible impact of climate change and greenhouse gases. Dr. B. P. Pal Auditorium: The Auditorium is named after the ex-director of the institute Dr. B. P. Pal. It has seating capacity of 350.There are 9 other auditoriums in different divisions of IARI: Auditorium Name Seating Capacity Conference Room IARI Library 70 seating NRL Auditorium 125 seating Virology Auditorium 90-100 seating WTC Auditorium 100 seating Agronomy Auditorium 40 seating Agril. Extension Auditorium 40 seating Biochemistry Auditorium 30 seating Plant Physiology Auditorium 30 seating Agril. Physics Auditorium 30 seating
Frequently Asked Questions
College Highlights
Primary Stream
Agriculture
University Type
Deemed to be
College Tier
Tier 2
Established
1905
APPROVED / RECOGNISED BY
ICARUGC
4.4/5
Rating
₹40,000 – ₹75,200
Total Fees
#2
NIRF Ranking
Total Cost of Degree
New Delhi (Tier 1 city)
Tuition₹0.1L/yr
Hostel₹1.2L/yr
Food₹0.7L/yr
Books/Misc₹0.4L/yr
Year 1
₹2.5L
Year 2
₹2.5L
Year 3
₹2.5L
Year 4
₹2.5L
₹9.82L
Total 4-Year Cost
₹20,450
Monthly EMI Equiv.
−₹40.2L
vs. Top Private Avg
Tuition is the total programme fee of ₹0.6L spread evenly across 4 years. Estimates include hostel, food, books, and miscellaneous costs for New Delhi. Compared against avg top private college cost of ₹12.5L/yr. Actual costs may vary.
College DNA
6-dimension personality profile of this institution
Academic Rigor4.0/10
Curriculum quality and academic standards
Placement Power3.0/10
Career outcomes and salary potential
Campus Life8.8/10
Student experience and extracurriculars
Affordability10.0/10
Cost relative to value offered
Research Culture4.0/10
Innovation, R&D and publication output
Prestige10.0/10
Rankings, brand recognition and alumni network
DNA Summary
Private institution ranked among India's elite institutions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Indian Agricultural Research Institute offers M.Sc, M.Tech & Ph.D programs.