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ICAR National Talent Scholarship (UG & PG)

Short Title: ICAR NTS
Administered by: Indian Council of Agricultural Research • Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Financial Support: ₹3,000/month for UG (₹36,000/year); ₹5,000/month for PG (₹60,000/year)
Academic Level: Undergraduate
Family Income Ceiling: No Restrictive Income Limit
Current Cycle Deadline: 31-Oct-2026
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Scheme Overview & Objective

Encourages national integration and high academic standards in agricultural sciences by supporting students studying outside their home states.

Who Can Apply? (Detailed Eligibility Matrix)

Target Education Level Undergraduate
Minimum Qualification Admitted through ICAR AIEEA to an Agricultural University outside home state
Academic Disciplines / Streams Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Fisheries, Dairy Technology, Agricultural Engineering
Eligible Degree Courses B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture, B.Tech Agricultural Engg, B.F.Sc, B.V.Sc
Family Income Limit No restrictive family income threshold (pure merit evaluation).
Gender Eligibility Open to All Genders (Male, Female, Transgender)
Social Reservation Category All
Domicile / Residence All India
Statutory Rule: Full-time regular attendance is compulsory. Students enrolled in private/distance correspondence degrees are generally ineligible unless explicitly stated in guidelines.

Financial Benefits & Allowances

₹3,000/month for UG (₹36,000/year); ₹5,000/month for PG (₹60,000/year)
Comprehensive financial grant directly deposited into the student’s bank account.
Disbursement Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the beneficiary's Aadhaar-seeded active savings bank account via PFMS.

Mandatory Document Preparation Checklist

Ensure the following documents are in clear PDF / JPG format (under 500 KB each) with valid digital signatures prior to beginning application:

Income Certificate
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
Domicile Certificate
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
Previous Class Marksheet
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
College Bonafide / Admission Receipt
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
Aadhaar Card
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
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Common Application Mistakes to Avoid

Over 35% of scholarship rejections in India occur due to preventable documentation flaws:

  • ▪ Mismatch between student name on Aadhaar and Class 10 Certificate.
  • ▪ Submitting an expired Family Income Certificate.
  • ▪ Delaying institute-level nodal officer verification after online submission.
  • ▪ Entering an incorrect IFSC code or an inactive bank account.
Active Application Cycle
Academic Year: 2026-27
Application Opens: 01-Jul-2026
Last Date to Apply: 31-Oct-2026
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MPath Trust & Security Notice

• Government scholarships never charge any application fee.
• MPath never asks for passwords, OTPs, or bank PINs.
• Submissions occur through authorized official portals (NSP, State Portals).

Source: Indian Council of Agricultural Research • Verified on: 04-Oct-2026