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About the scholarship
The ICAR National Talent Scholarship (Postgraduate) is awarded by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research to Master's students in agriculture and allied disciplines who are studying at an agricultural university outside their state of domicile. It is disbursed through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Eligibility
- Pursuing a Master's degree in agriculture or allied disciplines at an ICAR-recognised agricultural university outside your state of domicile.
- Maintain good academic performance and conduct.
- Full-time study; no employment; no other scholarship simultaneously.
Benefits
- Rs 5,000 per month.
- Disbursed via the National Scholarship Portal to the student's bank account.
Documents required
As listed on the NSP application form — keep admission proof, ID proof, marksheets and bank details ready.
How to apply
- Go to the National Scholarship Portalscholarships.gov.in — find the ICAR NTS (PG) listing.
- Register / log inFresh or renewal as applicable.
- Fill and uploadAcademic, admission and bank details with documents.
- Submit before 31 October 2026
FAQs
The ICAR-PG Scholarship (Rs 12,640/month) is for merit-ranked AIEEA-PG candidates; NTS-PG (Rs 5,000/month) is for students at an out-of-state agricultural university who are not in that bracket.
No — the university must be outside your state of domicile.
No — no other financial assistance is permitted during the course.
Verified 16 Oct 2026 via Buddy4Study 2026-27 listing (Rs 5,000/month, 31 Oct 2026, NSP) and AgriJob ICAR guide (Sept 2026: NTS-PG Rs 5,000/month for out-of-state AU students vs ICAR-PG Scholarship Rs 12,640/month for merit ranks). Older guides quoting Rs 3,000 treated as outdated.
