Abstract:Fifteen agronomic traits of 100 chickpea ( Cicer arietinum L.) genotypes have been analyzed for genetic diversity by using cluster analysis and principal component analysis. The results revealed broad genetic diversity among these chickpeas. The diversity index of plant height is highest, followed by 100-seed weight. The coefficient variation (CV) of pod number per plant is highest, followed by seed weight per plant. Based on the genetic differenciation of agronomic traits, the 100 chickpea genotypes were divided into 4 groups. As candidate parents, the genotypes from the first group can be used for breeding varieties with high yield and moderate plant height, the genotypes from the second group can be used for breeding varieties with high population density and special seed color (shape), the genotypes from the third group can be used for breeding varieties with spherical and smooth seeds, the genotypes from the fourth group can be used for breeding varieties with large seed type and suitable for combine harvesting. The principal components analysis based on 9 quantitative traits, indicated the accumulation indices of 73.91% from the top four principal components which reflecting the breeding potential of major quantitative traits. Comprehensive analysis of agronomic traits provided scientific information for effective use of chickpea genetic resources.