Last Updated Date: 7 October 2026
The National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) invites applications for its Master's and Ph.D. programmes for 2026-27 from sponsored in-service candidates.
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The National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) located in Karnal, Haryana, is now accepting applications for its Master's and Ph.D. degree programmes under the Sponsored Category for the academic year 2026-27. This notification is specifically for candidates who are in-service and have appeared in the ICAR All India Entrance Examination for PG/Ph.D. 2026.
| Last Application Date | 20 Oct 2026 |
To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the following criteria:
All other eligibility conditions mentioned in the ICAR Information Bulletin for PG and Ph.D. admissions for 2026-27 also apply.
Admissions are available for both Master's and Ph.D. programmes, with one admission opportunity in each discipline.
All coursework and research will be conducted at ICAR-NDRI, Karnal, or the designated Regional Station allocated by the institute.
Applicants need to submit the following documents during the verification process:
Original documents along with one set of photocopies will be required for verification.
All coursework and research work must be completed at NDRI Karnal or the assigned Regional Station as instructed by the institute.
Admissions will be granted based on discipline-wise merit among in-service candidates according to their rank in the ICAR All India Entrance Examination for PG/Ph.D. 2026. Please note that there is no reservation applicable to in-service seats.
Eligible candidates must fill out the admission application form available on the institute's website and submit it along with self-attested testimonials, including the ICAR All India Entrance Examination scorecard, to academiccoordinator1.ndri@gmail.com by the deadline of 20 Oct 2026.
For more details, refer to the official NDRI admission notice at: NDRI Admission Notice.
Eligible candidates can submit the application form until 20 October 2026. Applications received after the notified deadline may not be accepted.
To be eligible for admission, applicants must meet the following criteria: Must be fully sponsored by their employers. Must hold permanent employment under a Central Government, State Government, or a university. Should have completed at least 2 years of service by 31 Jul 2026. Must have appeared in the ICAR All India Entrance Examination for PG/Ph.D. 2026. All other eligibility conditions mentioned in the ICAR Information Bulletin for PG and Ph.D. admissions for 2026-27 also apply. Applicants should verify all conditions in the official notification before applying.
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Admissions will be granted based on discipline-wise merit among in-service candidates according to their rank in the ICAR All India Entrance Examination for PG/Ph.D. 2026. Please note that there is no reservation applicable to in-service seats.
Read the official notification for complete recruitment details.