Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya

Introduction

Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV) is an agricultural institute located in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. It was built up on January 20, 1987. The college is named after the late Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi. To improve rural efficiency and supportability in the locale, the institute was opened. In the state, the institute has a few affiliated and constituent colleges. These colleges play a critical role in imparting quality education and training to students. IGKV courses incorporate agricultural programs at the undergrad, postgraduate, and doctoral levels.

IGKV Raipur has well-equipped research facilities, cutting-edge classrooms, broad agriculture areas, and advanced research facilities. It, too, has a central library, computer centers, and lodgings for students and the workforce. Research is one of the institute's fundamental parts. The institute is actively involved in agricultural research, with a focus on improving agricultural practices and addressing regional challenges. It researches a variety of crops, including cereals, pulses, oilseeds, and fruits.

Affiliation

Type of University : Private University

Highlights

• IGKV offers a range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in the field of agriculture.
• IGKV research programs focus on basic, applied, and adaptive research to develop innovative agricultural solutions.
• IGKV's campus is well-equipped with modern facilities to support both academic and extracurricular activities.

Rankings and Awards

Golden Book of the World Award (2018) for Largest Rice Germplasm Conservation.

Courses

IGKV courses include various agricultural programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels. The departments included are –

SR No.	Course Name
1	Agri-Business Management
2	Agricultural Economics
3	Agriculture Extension
4	Agriculture Microbiology
5	Agriculture, Processing, and Food Engineering
6	Agriculture Statics
7	Agrometeorology
8	Agronomy
9	Entomology
10	Farm Machinery and Power Engineering
11	Floriculture and Landscape
12	Forestry
13	Fruit Science
14	Genetics and Plant Breeding
15	Plant Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
16	Plant Pathology
17	Plant Physiology
18	Soil and Water Engineering
19	Social Science and Agriculture Chemistry
20	Vegetable Science

Admission

The first step to IGKV admissions is the online application process. The institute follows an online application process. Students can apply through the official website. During the application process, they have to pay an application fee as prescribed. Admission to PhD courses is made only on the basis of the CET merit list through online counseling.

The department-wise merit list is prepared separately. Admission to PG courses is made only on the basis of the PG-CET merit list through online counseling. The entrance test is conducted across various centers, as mentioned in the application notice released every year. A common merit list for all faculties of the PG program is prepared, for UG courses, admission is made only on the basis of the PET merit list through online counseling. The eligibility criteria vary by program but generally require relevant qualifications at previous educational levels.

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FAQs

1. What courses does Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya offer?
   • The institute offers various agricultural programs at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels.
2. What is the admission process at Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya?
   • Admission to all the courses is based on an entrance exam followed by counseling.
3. How do I apply at Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya?
   • The institute follows an online application process. Students can apply through the official website.
4. How is campus life at Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya?
   • The institute boasts well-equipped laboratories, state-of-the-art classrooms, extensive agricultural fields, and advanced research facilities.

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