ICAR-Central Citrus Research Institute, [CCRI] Nagpur:

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Central Citrus Research Institute (CCRI) is a government college established in 1985  in Nagpur when the foundation stone was laid at the hands of the then Hon'ble Shri P.V. Narshimharao. Their aim is to promote and advance the study of and research in citrus development with special reference to horticulture and citriculture research development work being done in different countries and also to promote the development of a sound citrus industry in India

Central Citrus Research Institute provides research in the field of citrus agriculture and it also offers consultancy in the field. CCRI is a research-based center under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) which is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Agriculture of the Indian Government. CCRI admission is merit-based.

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• Central Citrus Research Institute Courses
• Central Citrus Research Institute Facilities
• Central Citrus Research Institute Eligibility Criteria
• Central Citrus Research Institute Admissions

Central Citrus Research Institute Courses

Central Citrus Research Institute offers Ph.D. courses.  The specializations of the Ph.D. course are given in the following table:

Central Citrus Research Institute Ph.D. Program

Ph.D. also referred to as Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture is a 3-year full-time doctorate course in Agriculture. It is a research-based course. In this course, candidates learn how to produce food, fiber, and fuel. This course covers main areas such as plant genetics, physiology of plants, soil sciences, crop management, etc. The students of this course come to know about the fundamentals of agriculture and crop production. The Ph.D. agriculture graduates may conduct research in different fields related to agriculture. 

Central Citrus Research Institute Facilities

Central Citrus Research Institute has a lot of facilities for the students. Some of the facilities of CCRI are mentioned below.

• Classrooms
• Library
• Farm
• Canteen
• Nursery

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Central Citrus Research Institute Eligibility Criteria

Central Citrus Research Institute has set specific criteria for the admission process into courses. The eligibility requirements of CCRI for specific courses are described in the table below:

Central Citrus Research Institute Admissions

Central Citrus Research Institute admission process is online and based on guidelines issued by the Government of Maharashtra. The CCRI admission process is entirely based on merit and eligibility criteria. The step by step application process of CCRI is defined below:

• Visit the official website of CCRI.
• Click on the ‘Admissions’ tab followed by the admission process and then on the link to the online application form.
• Choose or select the course that you want to apply for.
• Fill in all the necessary details asked.
• Pay the application form fee and click on submit the application form.