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ICAR - Central Tuber Crops Research Institute is a recognized centre by the University of Kerala, Kannur University, MG University and MS University for undertaking Doctoral programme. Several of the Scientists of ICAR-CTCRI have been recognized as Research Guides by these universities. Similarly, the Regional Centre at Bhubaneswar, Odisha is recognized by Utkal University for taking up Ph.D. programme.

Sl.No	Name of the Scientist	Designation	Subject area of Guideship and the University
1	Dr.A.N.Jyothi	Principal Scientist	Chemistry (University of Kerala)
2	Dr.G.Byju	Principal Scientist	Environmental Science (University of Kerala)
3	Dr.G.Suja	Principal Scientist	Environmental Science (University of Kerala)
4	Dr.K.Susan John	Principal Scientist	Environmental Science (University of Kerala)
5	Dr.J.Sreekumar	Principal Scientist	Bioinformatics (University of Kerala)
6	Dr.C.Mohan	Principal Scientist	Biotechnology (University of Kerala & Manonmaniyam Sundaram University)
7	Dr.C.A.Jayaprakash	Head, Crop Protectiion	Zoology (University of Kerala
8	Dr.M.L. Jeeva	Principal Scientist	Biotechnology (University of Kerala)
9	Dr.T.Makeshkumar	Principal Scientist	Biotechnology (University of Kerala)
10	Dr.V. Ramesh	Principal Scientist	Environmental Science (University of Kerala)

ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute is a recognized centre by the University of Kerala, Kannur University, MG University and MS University for undertaking Doctoral programme. Several of the Scientists of ICAR-CTCRI have been recognized as Research Guides by these universities. Similarly, the Regional Centre at Bhubaneswar, Odisha is recognized by Utkal University for taking up Ph.D. programme.

ICAR-CTCRI also imparts 1-2 months hands-on training especially in the fields of bio-technology and microbiology to Undergraduate and Postgraduate students leading to submission of dissertation as a part of course curriculam.

In addition, the Institute offers training on specific areas to individuals on request for a period of few weeks to few months. Sponsored training programmes of 8-10 days duration to extension personnel of state development departments are regularly organized as a capacity building activity on tropical tuber crops.

Farmers, farm women, extension personnel and students are given 1-2 days training on tuber crops which are sponsored by various agencies. The members of the women self help groups (SHG) are given hands-on training for 2 days on the preparation of value added products from tuber crops.ICAR-CTCRI will offer training on various aspects of tuber crops for different clienteles on request basis.

ICAR-CTCRI is also a recognized centre for imparting training to students under RAWE programme of Kerala Agricultural University and to ARS probationers for Field Experience Training (FET) under FOCARS programme.