ICAR – National Dairy Research Institute

ICAR – National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), established in 1923, stands as India's premier institute dedicated to dairy research and education. Located in Karnal, Haryana, this Public institution operates under the aegis of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and holds the status of a Deemed University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956. NDRI has consistently maintained its position as the leading dairy research and education institute in Asia, with Rank 1 in ICAR-AU Ranking 2025 for Agricultural Universities category. The institute is accredited with an 'A' grade by NAAC and recognised by UGC, ICAR, and various international bodies. NDRI offers comprehensive educational programmes across multiple levels, including Diploma Programmes, Undergraduate Programmes, Postgraduate Programmes, PhD Programmes, and specialised Certificate Programmes in dairy technology, dairy chemistry, animal nutrition, dairy microbiology, dairy engineering, dairy economics, and animal biotechnology. The institute admits students primarily through ICAR AIEEA for undergraduate programmes, ICAR AICE for postgraduate programmes, and NET examination for PhD programmes. With its state-of-the-art research facilities, experimental dairy plant, and extensive farm infrastructure spread across multiple campuses, NDRI continues to contribute significantly to India's dairy sector development through cutting-edge research, quality education, and technology transfer to dairy farmers and industry.