Indian Agricultural Research Institute - IARI Delhi Answered Questions

Lovely Professional University (LPU) is fully recognised by both the University Grants Commission (UGC) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).LPU has been granted the prestigious "Category 1" status by UGC, which is the highest level of autonomy awarded to universities in India. LPU's School of Agriculture has achieved ICAR accreditation, making it one of the few private universities in India to receive this honor. This accreditation ensures that the agricultural programs offered meet the high standards set by ICAR, providing students with quality education and better opportunities in the agricultural sector.

The B.Sc. Agriculture course is a recognized undergraduate program in India, and while it doesn't require mandatory approval from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), many institutions seek ICAR accreditation to enhance their academic standards and credibility. ICAR accreditation ensures that the curriculum aligns with national agricultural education standards, providing students with quality education and better career prospects. Institutions like Lovely Professional University and SGT University have obtained ICAR accreditation for their agriculture programs, reflecting their commitment to excellence in agricultural education .

Candidates who wish to get direct admission to postgraduate courses through ICAR, should know that there is no such provision. All applicants need appear for the ICAR AIEEA PG Exam and qualify through the exam and the counselling process as well. Candidates should know that the ICAR Exam follows the merit-based admission across all ICAR-affiliated agricultural universities. Even candidates who belong to special categories or reserved seats, the exam and counselling process is mandatory.

For the 2023 admissions in ICAR , the cutoff ranks for the B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture program at OUAT were as follows:General Category (UR): Minimum rank of 261 and maximum rank of 2,697Scheduled Caste (SC): Ranks ranging from 3,137 to 9,024Scheduled Tribe (ST): Ranks between 4,907 and 10,014Under Privileged States (UPS): Rank of 12,505.

Yes, if you have given only CUET (ICAR-UG) 2024 and not UPCATET, you are eligible for BSc Hons Agriculture through an ICAR-affiliated university, provided you met the eligibility criteria and selected the appropriate ICAR universities at the time of CUET application.Here is a more elaborate description:CUET (ICAR-UG) is the Admission Test:To take admission in ICAR-affiliated universities for B.Sc. programs in Agriculture and Allied Sciences, you must sit for and pass the CUET (ICAR-UG) exam. 

ICAR IARI doesn't offer a BSc Agriculture programme at ICAR IARI. Instead, they provide postgraduate and doctoral degrees in different 26 disciplines. They also providing M.Tech, and Ph.D. programs in various agricultural disciplines.They focused on giving higher level of knowledge to the graduating Students.

Hello,Your degree is still accepted by ICAR if you enrolled in LPU's M.Sc. Agronomy program in 2022 while the university was still accredited by ICAR. Students who are admitted during its validity are eligible for government jobs, additional education, and vocations that require ICAR recognition thanks to accreditation. Students from the accredited era continue to benefit even if LPU's ICAR accreditation expires after 2023. Accreditation, not the university's present standing, is recognized by companies and universities at the time of admission. In order to ensure recognition for subsequent applications, students can get written verification of accreditation during their enrollment by contacting LPU's School of Agriculture or Academic Affairs.

With a score of 108 marks and an overall rank of 20035, it is unlikely that you will get admission to a top-tier agriculture college, but you might be able to secure a seat in a less competitive agriculture course or college depending on your category and the specific seat availability in your region. Key points to consider:Cut-off varies by category and college:The cut-off marks for admission to agriculture courses vary based on your category (general, OBC, SC, ST) and the reputation of the college.Check college-wise cut-offs