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Indian Agricultural Research Institute

#17 in India Admissions open
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Overview

The Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), commonly known as the Pusa Institute, is India's national institute for agricultural research, education and extension. The name Pusa Institute is derived from the fact that the institute was originally located in Pusa, Bihar as the Imperial Institute of Agricultural Research in 1911. It was then renamed as the Imperial Agricultural Research Institute in 1919 and following a major earthquake in Pusa in 1934, it was relocated to Delhi in 1936. The current institute in Delhi is financed and administered by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). The IARI was responsible for the research leading to the "Green Revolution in India" of the 1970s. IARI ranked First among Agriculture and Allied Universities in the National Institutional Ranking Framework NIRF.

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Indian Agricultural Research Institute at a glance

Where it stands

On IndiaScholar it is #17 of the ranked universities in India, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 434,680 times (h-index 184), according to OpenAlex.

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Questions about Indian Agricultural Research Institute
Is Indian Agricultural Research Institute a good university?
On IndiaScholar it is #17 of the ranked universities in India, placed by research impact. Its research has been cited 434,680 times (h-index 184), according to OpenAlex.

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How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for India.

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Last updated 20 Sep 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.