Question 1

Which exam is required for M.Sc. admission at IIHR Bangalore?

Accepted Answer

M.Sc. admission at IIHR requires the ICAR AIEEA PG exam, conducted by NTA. Counselling is done centrally at icarcounseling.com based on the national merit rank. The 2026 exam was held on July 4, 2026.

Question 2

Which exam is required for PhD admission at IIHR?

Accepted Answer

PhD admission at IIHR requires the ICAR AICE JRF/SRF (PhD) exam, also conducted by NTA. After qualifying, candidates apply via the IARI portal and appear for a personal interview at IIHR.

Question 3

What is the minimum eligibility for M.Sc. at IIHR?

Accepted Answer

Candidates need a 4-year, 5-year, or 6-year B.Sc. in Horticulture or a relevant agriculture field. General and OBC-NCL candidates need minimum 60% marks or 6.0 OGPA. SC, ST, and PwBD candidates need minimum 50% or 5.6 OGPA. Three-year bachelors degrees are not accepted.

Question 4

What is the minimum eligibility for PhD at IIHR?

Accepted Answer

Candidates need a Masters degree in a relevant specialisation. General and OBC-NCL candidates need 60% marks or 6.5 OGPA. SC and ST candidates need 50% or 5.5 OGPA. Only Indian nationals are eligible. Minimum age is 20 years as of August 31, 2026.

Question 5

What is the application fee for the ICAR AIEEA PG exam?

Accepted Answer

The ICAR AIEEA PG application fee is INR 1,300 for General and Unreserved candidates, INR 1,255 for OBC-NCL and EWS candidates, and INR 675 for SC, ST, PwBD, and Third Gender candidates. Additional bank charges apply.

Question 6

What is the ICAR scholarship amount for M.Sc. students at IIHR?

Accepted Answer

The ICAR PG Scholarship provides INR 12,640 per month plus an annual contingent grant of INR 6,000. It is awarded based on national merit rank and seat availability. Inter-state M.Sc. candidates may also receive the ICAR National Talent Scholarship of INR 5,000 per month.

Question 7

Is a 3-year bachelors degree accepted for M.Sc. admission at IIHR?

Accepted Answer

No. Three-year bachelors degrees are not accepted. Only candidates with 4-year, 5-year, or 6-year bachelors degrees in the relevant field are eligible for M.Sc. admission at IIHR through ICAR AIEEA PG.

Question 8

What disciplines are available for M.Sc. at IIHR?

Accepted Answer

IIHR offers M.Sc. in 8 disciplines: Fruit Science, Vegetable Science, Floriculture and Landscaping, Post Harvest Technology, Plant Pathology, Entomology, Plant Physiology, and Molecular Biology and Biotechnology. The M.Sc. programme was launched in the 2023-24 inaugural batch.

Question 9

How many seats are available at IIHR for M.Sc. and PhD?

Accepted Answer

As per the 2023-24 inaugural batch, IIHR has 22 M.Sc. seats and 24 PhD seats, totalling 46 seats. PhD is available in 4 disciplines and M.Sc. in 8 disciplines.

Question 10

Does IIHR offer any fellowship for PhD scholars?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All PhD scholars at IIHR receive the ICAR JRF fellowship of INR 31,000 per month in Years 1 and 2, along with an annual contingent grant of INR 10,000. From Year 3, the fellowship upgrades to INR 35,000 per month as SRF. The fellowship is built into the PhD programme and not separately competitive.

Question 11

Does IIHR offer undergraduate programmes or direct admission?

Accepted Answer

No. IIHR does not offer any undergraduate programmes. It is a research institute under ICAR. Only M.Sc. and PhD are available. There is no direct admission or management quota at IIHR. All seats are filled through national ICAR entrance exams.

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