How to apply for the Agharkar Research Institute?

To apply for the Agharkar Research Institute, students need to apply online through the application link provided on the official website of the institute.

How is the faculty of the institute?

The faculty members and professors are extremely intelligent and well experienced. Various outside students seek internships and training under the professor and faculty members of the institute.

What is the selection procedure of ARI?

The selection procedure is based upon merit in the entrance exams and then on an interview round further. The selected candidates name will be enlisted in the official website of the institute after getting selected.

Is there a reservation of seats available at the ARI?

Seat reservation is available according to government rules.

Is research on living organisms like bacteria and viruses conducted at ARI?

Yes, Research on bacteria and virus affecting the plant biology and plant genes is researched and studied at the institute.

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Agharkar Research Institute Pune Ph.D Biodiversity and Palaeobiology: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Pune, MaharashtraEstd 1946 SPPU, Pune

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Course Description

Application form for Admission to Ph.D program offered by ARI can be filled in offline mode. The application form can be downloaded by visiting http://aripune.org/.

Under the notification for admissions option you will find the application link
Download the application form
Carefully read all the instructions
Fill in the required details without any discrepancy
Send the application form to the address provided by the institute

Documents Required at the time of Admission

Birth Certificate/ Proof of the date of birth.
If a candidate belongs to Reserved / PWD category, Certificate from competent authorities.
Statement of marks of each year/semester of Graduation course.
Statement of marks of each year/semester of Post-graduation course.
Valid Fellowship Certificate/Admit card.

Course Details

Agharkar Research Institute, Pune offers a full-time Ph.D program for a duration of 3-6 years. ARI offers a Ph.D. degree in six different areas of life sciences namely:

Biodiversity & Paleobiology
Nano Bioscience
Bioenergy
Genetics & Plant Breeding
Developmental Biology
Bioprospecting.

Duration	3-6 years
No. of Specialisations	6
Basic Eligibility Criteria	PG, M.Sc. or equivalent degree with minimum of 60% aggregate marks.
Basic Selection Criteria	Application and Interview Based

ARI Ph.D Eligibility

For Ph.D programs, Candidates must possess M.Sc. or any equivalent qualification with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks.
Candidates must possess CSIR/UGC-Junior Research Fellowship or NET-LS/GATE as well as a fellowship from agencies like DBT, ICAR, etc.