IVRI Institute Scholarship For M.V.Sc. And Ph.D.
IVRI Institute Scholarship for M.V.Sc. and Ph.D.
The Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) offers scholarships aimed at supporting students enrolled in M.V.Sc. and Ph.D. programs who require financial aid. This initiative is designed to assist individuals with strong academic records who are committed to advancing their education in veterinary science.
About the Scheme
The IVRI provides scholarships exclusively to candidates who gain admission through a competitive entrance examination for the M.V.Sc. and Ph.D. degree programs. These scholarships are awarded based on merit, with the assessment conducted by the Joint Director (Academics) of the Institute, following recommendations from the Standing Committee on Scholarship, Financial Assistance, and Academic Progress. The evaluation considers the initial admission criteria and ongoing academic performance at the Institute.
Master’s Program at IVRI
To qualify for the Master’s program, candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science as recognized by the Veterinary Council of India, along with a minimum aggregate score of 60% (or 55% for SC/ST or sponsored candidates). The admission process is based on an All India Competitive Examination organized by the Education Division of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi. All applicants, including sponsored candidates, must take the written examination. For additional details regarding the Competitive Examination, please visit the Education Division, ICAR, New Delhi.
Disciplines Offered in the Master’s Program:
- Animal Biochemistry
- Animal Biotechnology
- Animal Genetics and Breeding
- Animal Nutrition
- Bio-Statistics
- Epidemiology
- Livestock Economics
- Livestock Production and Management
- Livestock Products Technology
- Poultry Science
- Veterinary Bacteriology
- Veterinary Extension Education
- Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics
- Veterinary Immunology
- Veterinary Medicine
- Veterinary Parasitology
- Veterinary Pathology
- Veterinary Pharmacology
- Veterinary Physiology
- Veterinary Public Health
- Veterinary Surgery & Radiology
- Veterinary Virology
Doctoral Program at IVRI
For the Doctoral programs, 75% of the seats, including those for sponsored candidates, are allocated based on an All India Entrance Examination conducted by the Institute. The remaining 25% of the seats (ensuring at least one seat is available for each discipline) will be filled through the All India Competitive Examinations for the ICAR’s Senior Research Fellowship (AICE-SRF {PGS}), also organized by ICAR, New Delhi.
Candidates seeking admission into the Ph.D. program must hold an M.V.Sc. degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum CGPA of 6.50 on a 10.00 scale (or equivalent for other grading systems) for General and OBC categories. For SC/ST/Physically challenged/Sponsored candidates, the minimum CGPA requirement is 5.50. In cases where grades are not awarded, a minimum of 60% marks is required for the General/OBC category, and 50% for SC/ST/Physically challenged/Sponsored categories.
Benefits of the Scholarship
For the Master’s Program:
The scholarship amount for students in the Master’s Degree program is Rs. 7,560 per month for a duration of 2 years, along with a contingent grant of Rs. 6,000 per annum for the same period.
For the Doctoral Program:
For those enrolled in the Doctoral program, the scholarship is set at Rs. 13,125 per month for a maximum of three years, complemented by a contingent grant of Rs. 10,000 per annum for the three years.
Eligibility Criteria
Entrance Requirements:
The IVRI scholarship is available to M.V.Sc. and Ph.D. students under specific conditions:
- Only candidates who gain admission through competitive entrance examinations for the M.V.Sc./Ph.D. programs are eligible.
- Maintaining a CGPA of 7.00 out of 10.00 at the end of each semester is mandatory for scholarship retention.
Master’s Program Eligibility:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science from a recognized institution with at least 60% aggregate marks (55% for SC/ST or sponsored candidates) is required.
Doctoral Program Eligibility:
- An M.V.Sc. degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum CGPA of 6.50 is necessary for General and OBC categories.
- For SC/ST/Physically challenged/Sponsored candidates, a minimum CGPA of 5.50 or equivalent is required.
- In the absence of a grading system, candidates must have a minimum of 60% marks for General/OBC and 50% for SC/ST/Physically challenged/Sponsored categories.
Age Limit:
For Ph.D. candidates, the minimum age is set at 23 years, with no upper age limit. The age is calculated as of August 1st of the academic year.
Application Process
To apply for the scholarship, candidates must follow the online application process. [Apply Now]
Eligibility Criteria
Entrance Requirements:
The Indian Veterinary Research Institute will award a scholarship to MVSc and PhD students on the following terms and conditions:
IVRI Scholarship is admissible to only those candidates who are admitted through competitive entrance examination for MVSc/PhD degree programmes. It is essential to maintain a CGPA of 7.00 out of 10.00 at the end of each semester for Masters's or Doctoral Degree students for getting the Scholarship.
Master Programme at IVRI:
The candidates for admission to the Master’s programme must have Bachelor’s Degree in Veterinary Science in the concerned discipline as specified by the Veterinary Council of India with a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate (55% for SC/ST or sponsored candidates) or equivalent CGPA.
Doctoral Programme at IVRI: The candidates for admission to PhD programme must have an MVSc degree in the concerned discipline as specified below with a minimum CGPA of 6.50/10.00 scale, 3.25/5.00 scale, 2.60/4.00 scale for General and OBC categories and 5.50/10.00 scale, 2.75/5.00 scale, 2.20/4.00 scale for SC/ST/Physically challenged/ Sponsored candidates, respectively from any recognized University in India or where grade-points are not awarded and only marks are awarded, the candidate must have secured at least 60% marks for General/OBC category. For SC/ST/Physically challenged/Sponsored category candidates, the minimum percentage of marks will be 50%.
Age limit
The minimum age limit for PhD candidates shall be 23 years. There will be no upper age limit. The age shall be reckoned as of 1st August of the academic session.
Benefits
For Master Programme
The amount of the scholarship for the Master’s Degree programme is Rs. 7,560/- per month for 2 years with a contingent grant of Rs. 6,000/- per annum for two years
For Doctoral Programme
In the Doctoral programme, it is Rs. 13125/- per month for three years with a contingent grant of Rs. 10000/- per annum for three years.
Application Process
Apply OnlineApply Now →For Master Programme
Admission for MVSc programme will be held on the basis of all India Competitive Examination conducted by the Education Division, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi. All the candidates including sponsored (in-service) for seeking admission to MVSc programme must have to appear in the written Examination. For more information related to Competitive Examination, please visit the Education Division, ICAR, New Delhi.
All the seats at Masters' level are to be filled on the basis of combined examination for admissions and award of ICAR Junior Research Fellowships conducted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi.
On the basis of merit and after counseling, ICAR finalizes the students for Post-Graduate degree programme (MVSc) in this university in 22 various disciplines.
For Doctoral Programme
Advertisement inviting applications for admission is published in the first/second week of February/March every year in the newspapers and also in the website of IVRI (http:/ /www.ivri.nic.in) every year around the first/second week of February/March inviting applications for admission. The last date for receipt of applications shall generally be first week of April every year or a date as may be specified from time to time by the University.
Admission in the PhD programme will be held on the basis of an all India Entrance Examination. The written entrance examination for admission to Ph.D. courses is conducted by the University on All India basis at the following IVRI Campuses/Stations:
IVRI Campus, Izatnagar, Bareilly (U.P.)
IVRI Campus, Hebbal, Bangalore (Karnataka)
National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases, Bhopal
IVRI Regional Station, Kolkata (West Bengal)
IVRI Regional Station, Palampur (Himachal Pradesh)
Selection Criteria
The candidates who fulfill the prescribed minimum qualifications are only eligible to appear in the competitive written examination.
Submission of application form for admission is not itself a guarantee for appearing in the written examination for admission at this Institute.
The minimum qualifying marks in the competitive entrance examination for consideration of admission to PhD programme shall be as under
Examination : Subject matter of 200 Marks
Minimum qualifying marks in Competitive entrance test
General candidates : 50% (100 marks out of 200)
OBC candidates : 48% (96 marks out of 200)
SC/ST candidates : 45% (90 marks out of 200
The minimum qualifying marks for PH candidates will be same as for the category he belongs to i.e. SC, ST, OBC and General.
The merit list of the examination will be declared on the basis of marks obtained in the written examination. In case of tie, admission will be given to the candidate on the basis of marks obtained in their MVSc degree and then BVSc degree. In case of tie even in the above, the candidate older in age will be admitted.
Subjects for Written Examination
The candidates may appear in the written examination in any one of the subject as per Information Bulletin. The subject and its code for entrance examination should be clearly indicated in the application form. The Question paper will contain multiple choice questions. Syllabus, for the examination has been given in the Information Bulletin. The medium of examination will be English only.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | IVRI Institute Scholarship For M.V.Sc. And Ph.D. |
| Short Title | IVRI IS |
| Level | Central |
| Scheme For | Infra |
| Ministry | Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare |
| Categories | Education & Learning |
| States | All India |
| Gender | All |
| Age Range | 60 — Any years |
| Caste/Category | SC, ST, OBC |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |
Deepika Raikwar · 📅 16 Apr 2026
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