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About the scholarship
The ICAR National Talent Scholarship (Undergraduate) is awarded by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research under its Education Division scheme for strengthening higher agricultural education. It supports Bachelor's students in agriculture and allied disciplines who secured admission through the All India Entrance Examination and study outside their state of domicile.
Eligibility
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in agriculture or allied disciplines at an ICAR-recognised agricultural university located outside your state of domicile.
- Admission secured through the All India Entrance Examination (AIEEA).
- University funded under ICAR's scheme for strengthening higher agricultural education.
- Maintain good academic performance and conduct; pursue studies full-time; no employment alongside.
Benefits
- Rs 3,000 per month.
- Awarded initially for one year from admission; renewed for the remaining degree duration subject to performance and conduct.
Documents required
As listed on the NSP application form. Keep your AIEEA/admission proof, ID proof, marksheets and bank details ready.
How to apply
- Go to the National Scholarship Portalscholarships.gov.in — find the ICAR NTS (UG) listing.
- Register / log inFresh or renewal as applicable.
- Fill and uploadAcademic, admission and bank details with documents.
- Submit before 31 October 2026
FAQs
No — the university must be outside your state of domicile.
Rs 3,000 per month as per the latest 2026 reporting.
It is awarded for one year initially and renewed for the degree duration subject to good performance and conduct.
No — full-time study is required and employment is not permitted.
Verified 16 Oct 2026 via The Hindu (19 Sept 2026 scholarship roundup: Rs 3,000/month, 31 Oct deadline) and an ICAR scheme knowledge base (eligibility: AIEEA admission, outside-domicile study, full-time, good conduct). Older sources quote Rs 2,000/1,000 per month — treated as outdated.
