Forest Research Institute vs Indian Agricultural Research Institute
A side-by-side look at Forest Research Institute in Dehradun, Uttarakhand and Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi, Delhi, both offering 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 | Forest Research Institute | Indian Agricultural Research Institute |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Deemed |
| Location | Dehradun, Uttarakhand | New Delhi, Delhi |
| Course fee range | ₹1.8L – ₹2.7L | ₹42.5k – ₹79.5k |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹18 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #16, University |
| Programmes listed | 3 | 3 |
| Streams | Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0553 | U-0101 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | fridu.edu.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 ₹1.8 lakh at Forest Research Institute.
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute lists the higher top package: ₹18 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Forest Research Institute.
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute is ranked 16 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Forest Research Institute is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Forest Research Institute is in Dehradun, Uttarakhand and Indian Agricultural Research Institute is in New Delhi, Delhi, about 210 km apart.
- Forest Research Institute lists 3 programmes and Indian Agricultural Research Institute lists 3; 2 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Forest Research Institute lists 3 programmes in all and Indian Agricultural Research Institute lists 3; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (2)
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
Only at Forest Research Institute (1)
- Diploma / Polytechnic
Only at Indian Agricultural Research Institute (1)
- M.Tech
