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The Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) offers scholarships to bright MVSc and PhD students to support their Read More... higher education in veterinary sciences. Read less

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The Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) provides scholarships to students pursuing Master of Veterinary Science (MVSc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees. This initiative aims to financially support deserving students with a strong academic record who are committed to advancing their studies in veterinary fields.

What Is This Scheme?

The IVRI Institute Scholarship is designed to assist students enrolled in MVSc and PhD programs at the institute. The selection for the scholarship is based on a candidate's performance in a competitive entrance examination and their academic progress at IVRI.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

This scholarship is available to students who gain admission to MVSc and PhD programs at IVRI through a competitive entrance examination. Specific eligibility criteria apply to both Master's and Doctoral level applicants.

Why This Scheme Is Important

Higher education in specialized fields like veterinary science requires significant financial commitment. This scholarship helps alleviate that burden, enabling more students to focus on their research and studies without worrying about financial constraints, thus fostering academic excellence and contributing to the veterinary sector.

Objective

The Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) offers scholarships to bright MVSc and PhD students to support their higher education in veterinary sciences.

Benefits

Benefits for the Trainees -COURSESThe following 150 Hours courses will be offered in the following five trades -i) Cook – Tandoor, ii) Barman, iii) Baker, iv) Homestay (Multi-Skilled Caretaker), v) Halwai – Indian SweetsEach course will also have a built-in emphasis on improving the trainees in hygiene, sanitation, behavior, and attitudes in order to enhance their market acceptability.STIPENDA trainee with a minimum attendance of 80% will be paid a uniformlump-sum stipend of ₹ 1,000/-in respect of all five courses. This amount would be payable in two equal installments:1. The first installment would be paid after the completion of 75 hours of training.2. The second installment would be paid only after the certified trainee submits his/her feedback on the quality of the course and his/her self-employment status to the Implementing Agency.CERTIFICATIONThe trainees with a minimum attendance of 80 % will be required to appear at the end of the course test and those who pass it successfully will be awarded acertificateby the implementing agency under the joint signature of the Principal/Director/Institutional Head and the Programme Coordinator.EMPLOYMENT FACILITATIONThe Implementing Agency will make conscious efforts to facilitate self-employment of the pass-outs of this Programme by assisting them in obtaining loans (e.g. Mudra), licenses/registrations, etc. Possibilities will also be explored for their deployment at Mega Tourist Destinations/circuits. The Implementing Agency will also sensitize the pass-outs about LMIS and SDMS.Transfer of FundsThe amount paid as Stipend to the successful trainee shall be transferred only to the individual beneficiary’s Aadhar-linked bank account through the PFMS. The Implementing Agency would also render a true audited account of the expenditure incurred separately on each component to the Ministry of Tourism.Funding to the Institute -The Programme will be funded under the MoT’s Scheme of Capacity Building for Service Providers under Suo Motu Initiatives. The detailed Type-wise breakup of costs for the courses for Baker, Halwai (Indian Sweets), Cook (Tandoor), Homestay (Multi-Skilled Caretaker) & Barman would be as follows -Component and the Cost (in ₹/-):1. Training fee, i.e. Material Cost + Trainer Cost = 5,000.2. Course Material (Handouts) = 500.3. Certification fee (Certificate + Evaluation charges) = 1,000.4. Apron = 300.5. Lunch (@ Rs.100 for 30 days) = 3,000.6. Stipend = 1,000.Total = 10,800.Administrative Expenses (5% of 10,800/-) = 540.Grand Total = 11,340.Over and above the costs listed above,1. Advertisements in the local papers will be reimbursed on an actual basis subject to the lowest/DAVP rates.2.Boarding & Lodging Costsat the rate of ₹ 2000/- per trainee in respect of all outstation candidates for the entire duration of the course.Funds would be released to the Implementing Agencies in two installments as per the following schedule:1. First InstalmentPercentage of Total Cost: 30%Output Parameters: On commencement of Training Batch against validated candidates2. Final InstallmentPercentage of Total Cost: 70%Output Parameters: On successful certification of the trainees and submission of Utilization Certificate and consolidated accounts

Who Can Apply?

  1. General Requirement: Applicants must have secured admission to MVSc or PhD programs through a competitive entrance examination conducted by IVRI or ICAR. A minimum CGPA of 7.00 out of 10.00 must be maintained each semester to continue receiving the scholarship.
  2. Master's Programme (MVSc): Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Science in a relevant discipline, as set by the Veterinary Council of India. A minimum of 60% marks in aggregate is required, while SC/ST or sponsored candidates need 55% marks or an equivalent CGPA.
  3. Doctoral Programme (PhD): Applicants need an MVSc degree in the concerned discipline. The CGPA requirements are:
    • General and OBC candidates: 6.50/10.00, 3.25/5.00, or 2.60/4.00 scale.
    • SC/ST/Physically Challenged/Sponsored candidates: 5.50/10.00, 2.75/5.00, or 2.20/4.00 scale.
    If grade points are not awarded, candidates must have secured at least 60% marks (General/OBC) or 50% marks (SC/ST/Physically Challenged/Sponsored).
  4. Age Limit for PhD: The minimum age for PhD candidates is 23 years as of August 1st of the academic year. There is no upper age limit.

How to Apply

  1. Admission to MVSc/PhD programs is primarily through competitive entrance examinations.
  2. For the MVSc program, admission is based on the All India Competitive Examination conducted by the Education Division, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi.
  3. For the PhD program, 75% of seats are filled based on an all-India entrance examination conducted by IVRI. The remaining 25% are filled through ICAR's Senior Research Fellowship (AICE-SRF {PGS}) examination.
  4. Students admitted through these examinations are considered for scholarships based on merit.
  5. The final selection for the scholarship is made by the 'Standing Committee on Scholarship, Financial Assistance and Academic Progress' at IVRI.

For more details on the entrance examinations, please visit the ICAR website: www.icar.org.in.

Documents Required

When submitting your application form (especially for the entrance exams), you will need to upload scanned images of the following:

  • Photograph
  • Signature
  • Thumb impression

Note: No other certificates are required to be uploaded at the time of the initial online application submission.

FAQ’s

What is the minimum percentage or CGPA required for PhD admissions?

For PhD admissions, General and OBC candidates need a minimum CGPA of 6.50/10.00 scale (or equivalent marks). SC/ST/Physically Challenged/Sponsored candidates require a minimum CGPA of 5.50/10.00 scale (or equivalent marks). If marks are awarded instead of grades, General/OBC need 60% marks, and SC/ST/Physically Challenged/Sponsored candidates need 50% marks.

How are the Master's and Doctoral programs admissions handled?

Master's program admissions are mainly through the All India Entrance Examination for Admission (AIEEA) conducted by ICAR. Doctoral program admissions have 75% seats filled via IVRI's entrance exam and 25% through ICAR's Senior Research Fellowship (AICE-SRF {PGS}) exam.

What are the financial benefits provided by the IVRI scholarship?

For MVSc students, the scholarship offers ₹7,560 monthly for two years, plus a ₹6,000 annual grant. For PhD students, it's ₹13,125 monthly for three years, with a ₹10,000 annual grant.

Is there an age limit to apply for the PhD scholarship?

Yes, for PhD candidates, the minimum age is 23 years as of August 1st of the academic session. There is no upper age limit for PhD applicants.

What is the official website for IVRI?

The official website for the Indian Veterinary Research Institute is http://www.ivri.nic.in.

What academic qualifications are needed for the MVSc program?

To be eligible for the MVSc program, you must have a Bachelor's Degree in Veterinary Science in the relevant discipline. You need a minimum of 60% marks overall, or 55% for SC/ST and sponsored candidates, or an equivalent CGPA.

What photos or signatures do I need to upload with my application?

When submitting your application, you'll need to upload scanned copies of your recent photograph, your signature, and your thumb impression.

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