Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University vs Indian Agricultural Research Institute
A side-by-side look at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University in Pusa, Bihar and Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi, Delhi, both offering M.Tech, M.Sc and Ph.D. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University | Indian Agricultural Research Institute |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Deemed |
| Location | Pusa, Bihar | New Delhi, Delhi |
| Course fee range | ₹52.5k – ₹1.3L | ₹42.5k – ₹79.5k |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹18 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #101-150, University | #16, University |
| Programmes listed | 4 | 3 |
| Streams | Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0075 | U-0101 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | rpcau.ac.in | iari.res.in |
Fees and packages are as each college listed them in the Disha Stars directory, so confirm them with the college before you apply. What we check
How they differ
- Listed course fees start lower at Indian Agricultural Research Institute: from ₹42,500, against ₹52,500 at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University.
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute lists the higher top package: ₹18 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University at 101-150 (University) and Indian Agricultural Research Institute at 16 (University).
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University is in Pusa, Bihar and Indian Agricultural Research Institute is in New Delhi, Delhi, about 890 km apart.
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University is a government institution and Indian Agricultural Research Institute is a deemed-to-be university.
- Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University lists 4 programmes and Indian Agricultural Research Institute lists 3; 3 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University lists 4 programmes in all and Indian Agricultural Research Institute lists 3; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
Only at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (1)
- B.Sc
