NDRI charges total course fees ranging from INR 14,800 for Diploma to INR 1.04 Lakhs for B.Tech in 2026. Its major options include B.Tech, Diploma and M.V.Sc, with fees depending on the specialization. Students using hostel accommodation pay an additional annual fee of INR 10,000.

  • Students can choose from 30 courses across streams including Engineering, Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences.
  • For 2026, the full-course fee range is INR 14,800 to INR 1.04 Lakhs, last verified on 15-Jun-2026.
  • Popular choices include B.Tech, Diploma, M.V.Sc and M.Sc. Their leading specializations include B.Tech in Dairy Technology, Diploma in Animal Husbandry, M.V.Sc in Animal Biochemistry and M.Sc in Dairy Engineering.
  • The complete 4-year B.Tech in Dairy Technology costs INR 1.04 Lakhs.
  • Animal Husbandry Diploma students pay a total of INR 14,800.
  • The full M.V.Sc in Animal Biochemistry carries a fee of INR 58,100.

NDRI Undergraduate (UG) Fees 2026

B.Tech is NDRI's most popular undergraduate programme. It runs for 4 years, has 3 specializations and admits 97 students across these specializations. Applicants must have completed 10+2. The total programme fee is INR 1.04 Lakhs, depending on the specialization.

B.Tech specialization charges

Dairy Technology, Food Technology and Biotechnology are the three B.Tech choices. Their General-category fees cover the complete course.

Total course feeB.Tech specializationCategory
INR 1.04 LakhsDairy TechnologyGeneral
INR 1.04 LakhsFood TechnologyGeneral
INR 1.04 LakhsBiotechnologyGeneral

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

NDRI Postgraduate (PG) Fees 2026

M.V.Sc and M.Sc each have a total course fee of INR 58,100, depending on the specialization.

M.V.Sc duration, eligibility and fees

A graduation qualification is needed to apply for M.V.Sc. This postgraduate programme takes 2 years and has 5 specializations.

The General-category fee is the same for each of the following M.V.Sc choices.

Total course feeM.V.Sc specializationCategory
INR 58,100Animal BiochemistryGeneral
INR 58,100Veterinary Animal Reproduction Gynecology & ObstetricsGeneral
INR 58,100Animal Genetics And BreedingGeneral
INR 58,100Animal NutritionGeneral
INR 58,100Livestock Production & ManagementGeneral

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

M.Sc course fee

Total course feeProgramme
INR 58,100M.Sc

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

NDRI PhD Fees 2026

The full Ph.D programme carries the following total fee.

Total course feeProgramme
INR 1.01 LakhsPh.D

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

NDRI Certificate & Diploma Courses Fees 2026

NDRI's undergraduate Diploma runs for 3 years. Students have 2 specializations to choose from, with a total fee of INR 14,800, depending on their choice.

Diploma specialization charges

Animal Husbandry and Dairy Technology have the following General-category fees for the complete programme.

Total course feeDiploma specializationCategory
INR 14,800Animal HusbandryGeneral
INR 14,800Dairy TechnologyGeneral

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

These fees are drawn from official sources. NDRI may revise them through later notices, so students should confirm current charges on the official NDRI website.

NDRI Scholarships and Financial Aid

Meritorious students can use NDRI scholarships to reduce their education costs and manage course fees. Financial support is available through both the university and the government. Government scholarship options include:

  • NSP (PM-USP) Yojana
  • National Scholarship for Postgraduate Studies (UGC)

NDRI Hostel and Mess Fees

NDRI provides hostel accommodation for its students. The annual hostel charge is INR 10,000 for male students and INR 10,000 for female students.

NDRI Fee Changes: 2026 and 2025

Compared with 2025, NDRI's average fee increased by INR 22,779 in 2026. Diploma fees fell, Ph.D fees rose, and B.Tech, M.V.Sc and M.Sc fees stayed unchanged.

Year or comparisonB.TechDiplomaM.V.ScM.ScPh.D
2026 total feesINR 1.04 LakhsINR 14,800INR 58,100INR 58,100INR 1.01 Lakhs
2025 total feesINR 1.04 LakhsINR 26,200INR 58,100INR 58,100INR 33,400 to INR 89,600
Fee change-INR 11,400--INR 40,934
Change in 2026UnchangedDecreasedUnchangedUnchangedIncreased

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

The comparison uses official fee details, which the institute may change. Check the official website for updated amounts.

NDRI Fee Refund Rules

NDRI applies the University Grants Commission (UGC) guidelines when refunding fees. The withdrawal date and the university's official admission schedule determine the refund. Cancelling earlier affects the amount returned, and processing or administrative charges may be deducted.

  • The withdrawal date and university rules decide whether a student qualifies for a refund.
  • The university may deduct a processing or administrative charge.
  • After approval, refunds usually take a few weeks to process.
  • Students should consult NDRI's official refund policy for the exact conditions.

NDRI Courses and Fees FAQs

Ques. How much should a student budget for the complete B.Tech programme at NDRI?

Ans. For the whole B.Tech programme, the fee is INR 1.04 Lakhs. Dairy Technology, a leading specialization, costs INR 1.04 Lakhs. Food Technology and Biotechnology also each carry a total fee of INR 1.04 Lakhs.

Ques. Do the Animal Husbandry and Dairy Technology Diplomas have different total charges?

Ans. Both Diploma choices cost INR 14,800 each for the entire programme. Animal Husbandry is a leading option, while Dairy Technology has the same total charge. The overall Diploma fee is INR 14,800.

Ques. What total payment applies to NDRI's M.V.Sc specialization options?

Ans. The complete M.V.Sc costs INR 58,100. Its leading option, Animal Biochemistry, carries this fee. Veterinary Animal Reproduction Gynecology & Obstetrics, Animal Genetics And Breeding, and Animal Nutrition also each cost INR 58,100 for the full course.

Ques. How do the fees compare across the listed M.Sc specializations?

Ans. NDRI's total M.Sc fee is INR 58,100. Dairy Engineering is a leading specialization and costs INR 58,100. The full-course charge is also INR 58,100 each for Animal Biotechnology, Dairy Chemistry and Dairy Microbiology.

Ques. What is the full-course charge for Ph.D study and its listed specializations?

Ans. A Ph.D at NDRI has a total fee of INR 1.01 Lakhs. Agronomy, a leading specialization, has this charge. Animal Biochemistry, Animal Biotechnology, and Animal Genetics And Breeding also each cost INR 1.01 Lakhs for the entire programme.

Ques. Which guidelines does NDRI use when returning admission fees?

Ans. UGC guidelines govern NDRI's fee refunds. Students should check the official website for the detailed refund conditions.

Ques. What yearly accommodation charge applies to male and female hostel residents?

Ans. The annual hostel charges are:

  • Male: INR 10,000
  • Female: INR 10,000