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Established in 1987, The Indira Gandhi Krishi Viswavidyalaya is a co-educational agricultural institute which was founded through the State Legislature Act at Raipur. It is affiliated to the UGC and recognised by the ICAR. The University focuses on imparting knowledge about agriculture and allied sciences and lays emphasis on fusing technology with indigenous techniques to improve the socio-economic conditions of the rural people through various UG, PG and PhD courses.
The College offers 3 UG, 5 PG and 4 Ph.D courses. Students are required to check the eligibility criteria available on the official website.
- Students applying for B.Sc and B.Tech courses need to necessarily appear for CG-PAT and CG-PET and qualify 10+2 examinations from a recognised board.
- Students applying for PG courses need to have completed a 4 years Bachelors course in Horticulture/ Agriculture from a recognised institution and pass the cut off officially released by the university to be deemed eligible.
- Candidates applying for PG courses at The Indira Gandhi Krishi Viswavidyalaya need to appear for IGKV-CET examinations conducted by the university.
- Candidates applying for PhD courses are selected on the basis of IGKV- CET scores and subsequent interviews.
The University has received approval from UGC for all the professional courses being offered and has also been recognised by the ICAR. The institution has been ranked 10th by ICAR in the list of Best Agricultural Universities of India 2018.
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IGKV Raipur Highlights 2023
| Name of the University | Indira Gandhi Krishi Viswavidyalaya |
| University Type | State University |
| Basic admission criteria | Entrance based |
| Mode of entrance | Offline |
| Name of Entrance | IGKV-CET/IGKV-PET/IGKV-PAT |
| Application mode | Online |
IGKV Raipur UG Admission 2023: B.Sc, B.Tech
The university offers 3 undergraduate programs. They are listed below:
| Course | Specialization | Duration | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Sc | Horticulture | 3 years | 10+2 from a recognised board with biology/ physics and chemistry with at least 50% marks in the qualifying examinations. 5% relaxation for students belonging to reserved categories. | Merit list drafted on the basis of CG-PAT results |
| Agriculture | ||||
| B.Tech | Agriculture Engineering | 4 years | Merit list drafted on the basis of CG-PET results |
IGKV Raipur UG Eligibility Criteria
- The students should have completed their 10+2 from a recognised board with either PCM or PCB stream
- They should have obtained at least 50% marks in the qualifying examinations. 5% relaxation is there for students belonging to reserved categories.
IGKV Raipur UG Selection Criteria
- The selections are made on the basis of marks obtained by the students in CG-PAT and CG-PET.
- A merit list is made and released later on.
IGKV Raipur PG Admission 2023: MBA, M.Sc, M.Tech
The university offers 5 broad Postgraduate programs across various specializations. Admissions are strictly on the basis of IGKV-CET scores which are held and under the jurisdiction of the University.
| Course | Specialization | Duration | Eligibility criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| MBA | Agri-Business management | 2 years | Bachelor in Agriculture/Horticulture/ Agricultural Engineering |
| M.Sc (Horticulture) | Vegetable Science | Bachelor in Agriculture/Horticulture/ Agricultural Engineering 10+2 from a recognised board with Mathematics as a compulsory subject. | |
| Floriculture and Landscape architecture | |||
| Fruit Science | |||
| M.Sc (Agriculture) | Entomology | Bachelor in Agriculture/Horticulture | |
| Agricultural Extension | |||
| Soil science and Agricultural chemistry | |||
| Genetics and Plant Breeding | |||
| Plant Physiology | |||
| Agrometeorology | |||
| Agricultural economics | |||
| Agricultural Microbiology | |||
| Agricultural statistics | |||
| Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology | |||
| Agronomy | |||
| M. Tech (Agri. Engineering) | Soil and Water Engineering | B.Tech in Agri. Engineering/ Civil Engineering or B.Sc in Agricultural Engineering or B.E in Agri. Engineering/ Civil Engineering | |
| Farm Machinery and Power Engineering | |||
| Agricultural processing and food engineering | B.Tech in Agri. Engineering/ Chemical Engineering/Dairy Technology/Food Engineering or B.Sc in Agricultural Engineering or B.E in Agri. Engineering/ Chemical Engineering/Dairy Technology | ||
| M.Sc | Forestry | 2 years | Bachelor in Agriculture/Horticulture/ Forestry |
IGKV Raipur PG Eligibility Criteria
- The candidates should have completed their 4 years Bachelor’s degree in the respective fields form any recognised college or University.
- They should have attained at least 60% marks.
IGKV Raipur PG Selection Criteria
The candidates are selected on the basis of merit list drafted on the basis of IGKV-CET results
IGKV Raipur PhD Admission 2023
The university offers 4 PhD programs. Admissions are strictly on the basis of IGKV-CET scores followed by interview.
| Course | Specialization | Duration | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ph.D | Agriculture | Minimum 3 years | M.Sc in Forestry/ Biotechnology |
| Dairy Technology | M.Sc in Dairying/ Food science/ Food Technology, etc. | ||
| Soil Water Engineering | M. Tech./M.E. in Agricultural/ Civil Engineering | ||
| Farm Machinery and Power | M.Tech/ M.E in agricultural/ mechanical engineering |
IGKV Raipur Ph.D Eligibility Criteria
- The candidates should have completed their PostGraduation in the respective fields from any recognised college of University.
- They should have attained a minimum of 60% marks.
IGKV Raipur Ph.D Selection Criteria
- The selection to PhD courses is made through a merit list which is drafted on the basis of IGKV-CET results.
- It is further followed by an interview.
IGKV Application Process 2023
How to Apply?
- Candidates applying for UG courses need to fill out the application form for IGKV-PET/IGKV-PAT and create a unique ID and password credential.
- Candidates applying for PG and PhD courses need to fill out the application form for IGKV-CET and create a unique ID and password credential.
- The candidate’s online application will be considered provisional until all the required documents are submitted on the portal.
- Candidates will be updated about the counselling rounds through the official website of the university.
Documents required for the application process are:
- Scanned copies of 10+2 mark sheets.
- Scanned copies of government issued photo-ID (Aadhar/Passport).
- Passport size photographs.
- Scanned copies of signatures in running hands.
- Copies of IGKV- PAT/ IGKV-PET/ IGKV-CET result.
- Scanned copies of semester-based mark sheets (for PG courses).
IGKV Raipur Scholarships
Scholarships and Fellowships Merit Scholarships of INR 1500 to 1800 is available for 5 to 7% students of undergraduate and postgraduate classes. Partial and full scholarships are awarded to a fraction of students.
Read more: IGKV Raipur Scholarships
IGKV Raipur FAQs
Ques. Does IGKV Raipur provide any diploma or vocational courses?
Ans. The Indira Gandhi Krishi Viswavidyalaya does not provide any vocational, diploma or distance learning courses. However, students can apply for the ‘Chalo Gaon ki Ore’ degree programme which aims at involving students in planning, development and operation of their own farms alongside their regular coursework from the second year. This includes activities like horticulture, animal husbandry, agri-business techniques and post-harvest planning.
Ques. What are the facilities provided by IGKV Raipur?
Ans. The Indira Gandhi Krishi Viswavidyalaya is well-equipped with adequate amenities to ensure a friendly student campus. The university facilities include a central library, well-maintained separate hostels for boys and girls, sports facilities and a free healthcare centre.
Ques. What is the Smart Kisan scheme provided by IGKV Raipur?
Ans. The Smart Kisan scheme aims at providing maximum support to rural farmers through three predominant applications Crop Doctor, E-haat and custom hiring. IGKV Raipur provides free assistance to all the farmers and students in the field of Agriculture. The scheme also educates farmers about the available schemes, farming equipment and other required knowledge.
Ques. How is the placement drive of IGKV Raipur?
Ans. IGKV Raipur has a decent placement record with students being placed at private and government agencies.
Ques. Does IGKV Raipur provide adequate opportunities for extensive research?
Ans. IGKV Raipur is one of the leading universities indulging in agricultural research. It is reputed for discovering over 35000 varieties of rice and many other food items with increased and varied properties. Students are welcome to attend various seminars, workshops and long-term projects conducted by the university.
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