Ph.D. programs of Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV), Raipur cover range of subjects such as agronomy, horticulture, forestry, agricultural engineering, plant pathology, entomology, soil science, agricultural economics and other areas. The applicants are required to have a master's degree in an appropriate specialization with at least 55% aggregate marks as minimum criteria for the selection.
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PG programs | MA in a relevant discipline with the minimum of 55 %. |
Entrance Exam | The university institutions have developed and implemented its own entrance exam . |
Offers some specializations | like Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Veterinary Sciences, Fisheries, Home Science, and Forestry. |
Duration | 3 years |
Scholarship | Available for full- time research scholars, this one year fellowship |
Facilities | Library, rooms for accommodation, sports complex, health care, computer center, small house for guests, etc. |
Thematic Pillars of Research | Crop breeding, soil science, plant pathology, agricultural engineering and animal nutrition, etc. |
Placement Opportunities | Prospects of teaching faculty posts or carrying out research in scientific institutions, research labs etc. |
The M.Sc programs have a span of 2years and the 4semesters take it through to the end. IGKV has M.Sc. degrees in different disciplines such as Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Agricultural Biotechnology, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Statistics, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Extension, Soil Science, Agricultural Engineering, and Food Technology.
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Duration | 2 years |
Number of Seats | Depends on the department, usually ranges from 20 to 30 seats |
Qualification criteria | Bachelor's degree in relevant area with percentage below a certain level |
Enrollment Process | Take entrance test + Academic grades |
Offers Courses | M.Sc. fields of Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Agricultural Biotechnology, Agribusiness, etc. |
Syllabus | Interactive theory classes combined with practical/lab seminars, educational tours, etc. |
Placements | Industry visits involving Leading Agro companies coming to the campus and company representatives interacting with the students |
Critical Assets | Laboratories, libraries, dormitories, sports complex, health care facilities, etc. |
Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV), at the Raipur city of Chhattisgarh State, provides M.Tech courses in Agrarian & Technological areas as specialization. The M.Tech program is available in over 15 specializations such as Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture Economics, Agronomy, Entomology, Food Science and Technology, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Soil Science, among many others.
The B.Sc. Agriculture course at Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya consists of a 4years diploma with total 8 semesters. It provides details on such sub-fields like crop production, horticulture, plant pathology, agricultural economics, animal husbandry, agricultural engineering, soil science, and more. Students are equipped with extensive knowledge on scientific principles and various techniques in agriculture.
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Duration | 4 years (8 semesters) |
Criteria | Physics, Chemistry, Biology/ Maths for eligibility level of 10+2 |
Total seats | Approximately 100 seats are available |
Subjects | Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Entomology, and Soil Science, Genetics, Agricultural Economics, Extension Education etc. |
Offers | Agricultural public sector enterprises. Firms and fertiliser companies, financial companies, agricultural research bodies, etc. |