Himalaya Harbinger, Uttarakhand Bureau
Pantnagar. September 14, 2025. The College of Community Sciences of the University has achieved a major feat at the national level. Four undergraduate students of the college namely Niharika Pandey (AIR-3), Nandika Bajaj (AIR-6), Riya (AIR-8) and Divya Lingwal (AIR-9) have secured top 10 positions in the ICAR Postgraduate (PG) Entrance Examination 2025. These students have earned Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) for two years, which will provide them financial assistance for master’s degree in ICAR recognized State Agricultural Universities (SAUs) and Central Agricultural Universities (CAUs) across India.
This success has created an atmosphere of pride in the university and college. Vice-Chancellor of the University Dr. Manmohan Singh Chauhan said that this is a testimony to the hard work and dedication of our students. Their achievement is not just a personal achievement but a symbol of the academic quality and excellence of the entire university. We are proud that our students will make a significant contribution in the field of community science and make their mark at the national level.
Dean College of Community Sciences, Dr. Alka Goyal also expressed happiness over the achievement of the students and said that this is a proud moment for our college and university. Our students have demonstrated exceptional ability. Their success is a source of inspiration for other students and also reflects the quality of our education system. The ICAR PG entrance examination is considered to be extremely competitive and securing a place in the top 20 guarantees a Junior Research Fellowship. This year’s success has established the quality of education and student talent at the College of Community Sciences, Pantnagar University at the national level.
