An All India Competitive Entrance Examination will be conducted for admission to Ph.D. programme in different disciplines as per
details given below.
Date of Entrance Test : 20.6.2008
Examination Centres : NDRI, Karnal (Haryana),
SRS of NDRI, Bangalore (Karnataka)
ERS of NDRI, Kalyani (West Bengal).
Disciplines: Dairy Microbiology, Dairy Chemistry, Dairy Technology, Dairy Engineering, Animal Biochemistry, Animal
Biotechnology, Animal Genetics & Breeding, Animal Nutrition, Animal Physiology, Livestock Production & Management,
Dairy Economics and Dairy Extension.
Eligibility : Master’s degree in relevant area with 60 percent marks (55 per cent marks for SC/ST and 50% for Kashmiri Migrants)
or equivalent OGPA.
Scheme of Examination: There will be only one question paper consisting of objective type questions and short answers
related to each subject. Admission will be made on merit basis. The candidates may choose a discipline according to their
eligibility and choice of the campus.
(For in-service candidates)
IIn-service candidates from State Agricultural Universities, ICAR institutions and other government institutes/departments will be
considered for Ph.D and Master’s degree programmes only if they are fully sponsored by their employer.
Date of Interview : 21.6.2008
Venue : NDRI, Karnal (Haryana)
Disciplines: Same as for Ph.D. programme (Open stream)
Eligibility: In-service candidates in permanent employment with Central/State Government and Universities, having three years
regular service in the relevant field and requisite qualification (Master’s degree for Ph.D. in Dairying and Bachelor’s degree for
Master in Dairying) in the relevant area with 60 percent marks (55 per cent marks for SC/ST and 50% for Kashmiri Migrants) or
equivalent OGPA.
Mode of Selection: There will be no written examination. Candidates will be selected on the basis of Interview and academic
scores as given in the Information Bulletin.
The Information Bulletin and Application forms may be obtained from the office The Registrar,National Dairy Research
Institute, Karnal-132 001 (Haryana) by submitting a bank draft of Rs. 1000/- drawn in favour of “ICAR UNIT, NDRI,
KARNAL” payable at Karnal or against cash payment at our sale counter. While making request for supply of information
bulletin by post, the following information should be given:
1. Name (in capital letters):
2. Full Postal address with PIN Code:
3. Course in which candidate seeking admission
4. Details of Demand Draft
The application form and information bulletin can also be downloaded from NDRI website: http://www.ndri.res.in
Last date for sale of application forms i) By Post : 9th May, 2008
ii) By Cash: 15th May, 2008
Last date for submission of application forms: 19th May, 2008
