Indian Veterinary Research Institute
भारतीय पशुचिकित्सा अनुसंधान संस्थान

IVRI Deemed University

Admission of Sponsored Candidates

In service candidates from Agricultural/Veterinary Universities, ICAR Institutes and other Central/State government Organization/Departments will be considered for PhD and M.V.Sc. degree programmes only if they are fully sponsored by their employers on deputation terms/study leave entitling them for salary and allowances subject to fulfillment of eligibility requirements already mentioned for open candidates as per 4.5 A(i) and B respectively.

In-service candidates of Agricultural/Veterinary Universities, Central/State Govt. Departments, etc. for promoting faculty upgradation

A few in service candidates of Agricultrual/Veterinary Universities, Central/State Government Departments for promoting faculty up gradation are admitted for Ph.D/M.V.Sc degree programme over and above the normal seats fixed by the Institute in respect of open candidates. The maximum number of seats reserved for the purpose does not exceed five in a particular academic session for a degree programme.

Eligibility (Sponsored Candidates)
  • The candidate should have B.V.Sc. & AH/Master's degree in the concerned discipline with 60% marks or equivalent OGPA as per para 4.5 A(i) and B.
  • The candidates sponsored under this scheme should be regular employees of the University, Central/State Govt. Depts., etc. and likely to continue in service after obtaining the degree and they are fully sponsored by their employers on deputation terms/study leave entitling them for salary and allowances.
  • A certificate to this effect should be given at the time of forwarding the application. The sponsoring authority under the scheme, should also certify that the candidate had not been served any warning or awarded other penalties for any kind of misconduct. The enrolment card for these candidates shall be issued only after the deputation order is submitted to the IVRI.
  • The sponsoring Universities should indicate in the application form for admission itself, as to whether they would have or would not have any objection to their sponsored candidate holding an office in the IVRI Students' Council.
  • Candidates should be officially sponsored under the scheme and the application shall be forwarded through the concerned organisation. The words "Sponsored for Admission under Faculty Up-gradation Scheme", shall be clearly inscribed on the application form and the forwarding letter. "Not more than three candidates sponsored by any one University shall be admitted in any one academic year under this scheme"
Admission of departmental candidates of IVRI

Under the Manpower Development Programme of the Institute to improve the qualification and competence, a limited number of eligible staff members (scientists and technical staff) shall be admitted as departmental candidates to the regular PG programme of the Institute. The rules governing such admission are indicated below:

  • The candidate should either have already been granted study leave or should have a written assurance for grant of study leave from the competent authority.
  • The employee of the above category shall be given the facility of admission as a departmental candidate only once, either for obtaining Master's or Ph.D. Degree.
  • Maximum number of departmental candidates to be admitted under this scheme will be 05 only in one academic session.
Eligibility
  1. B.V.Sc.& AH degree for admission to Master's programme and B.V.Sc.& AH with Master's degree for admission to Ph.D. programme with 60% marks or equivalent OGPA as per para 4.5.(A & B).
  2. The departmental candidate admitted under the departmental quota will not be eligible for any accommodation in the Student's Hostel at the IVRI campus.
ICAR In-service nominees

A few seats have been reserved for admission to Ph.D. degree programme for in-service candidates of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The number of seats reserved for the ICAR in-service candidates shall not exceed 5 in a particular academic year, but the number of students under this scheme shall not exceed 15 at any time.

The procedure prescribed for admission of candidates under the Faculty Up-gradation Scheme will apply mutatis-mutandis to this scheme also.

For ICAR inservice candidates, rules/guidelines as issued by ICAR vide letter No.16(2)/2003Per-IV dated 28.1.04 will also apply. The following guidelines are reproduced :

  1. The applicants should have completed minimum of two years service in the Council.
  2. Taking study leave will not be insisted upon for in service candidates as long as the PhD work relates to an approved research project within institute's mandate.
  3. If the University rules require attendance for the course work the Scientists would be granted leave for the same. However, the research/ thesis work shall have to be done at the Institute. Registration with non conventional universities for during PhD can also be permitted.
  4. In cases where a Scientist desires to do PhD in an area where work cannot be done within an approved research project in the mandated area of the Institute he may be permitted to do the PhD degree by granting him study leave under ARS Study Leave Regulations, 1991. Such permission will be granted only in cases where it is possible to spare the scientist without detriment to the work of the Institute.
  5. The permission to PhD degree without taking study leave within the Institute is subject to the conditions stipulated under ICAR norms as mentioned in its letter dated 28.1.04.
Foreign Students
  1. Foreign students seeking admission shall forward their applications through their respective Embassies at New Delhi or through their respective Indian Missions abroad to the Government of India/Deputy Director General (Education), ICAR, Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi for consideration of their eligibility for admission, etc. The foreign nominees are also required to possess the required qualifications. However, no percentage of marks is fixed for them.
  2. Foreign students having DVM Degree will have to undergo for at least one year (two semesters) deficiency courses of 30-35 credit hours, if they want to take admission to the Ph.D. degree programme at this Institute.
  3. Foreign students sponsored for study at this Institute should arrive at Bareilly, preferably one week before the opening of the academic session to acquaint themselves with the activities of the Institute and to attend the orientation programme. They should contact the Assistant Administrative Officer (Acad.) at the University Office upon arrival for obtaining guidance concerning registration procedure, campus location and all other matters.
  4. Foreign students seeking admission to this Institute are required to give an undertaking for undergoing medical examination including HIV test after arrival in India and their admission will be finalised only after the medical tests have been completed and they are declared fit.