NTS-PG

Merit-based support through the National Talent Scholarship to the post-graduate students seeking admission in agricultural universities in a state other than the state of their domicile through ICAR All India Entrance Examination (AIEE).

The National Talent Scholarship (NTS) is implemented by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) under the scheme "Strengthening and Development of Higher Agricultural Education in India". The scholarship is awarded to students pursuing a Master's degree programme in Agriculture and allied disciplines who are admitted through the All India Entrance Examination (AIEE) and enrolled in an eligible Agricultural University located outside their State of domicile.

The scholarship aims to promote quality higher agricultural education by providing financial assistance to meritorious students. It is awarded initially for one year and may be renewed for the remaining duration of the postgraduate programme, subject to satisfactory academic performance and conduct.

• The applicant should be pursuing a Master's degree programme in Agriculture or allied disciplines.
• The applicant should have secured admission through the All India Entrance Examination (AIEE).
• The applicant should be enrolled in an Agricultural University located outside his/her State of domicile.
• The applicant should be studying in an Agricultural University funded under the ICAR scheme "Strengthening and Development of Higher Agricultural Education in India".

> Conditions for Continuation of Scholarship

• The student must maintain merit and good conduct as certified by the Head of the College/University/Institution.
• The student must attend studies on a full-time basis and not undertake any employment.
• The student must not remain absent without prior permission or participate in strikes/agitations.
• The student must not receive any other scholarship during the tenure of the programme.
• The student must not leave the course within one month of admission.
• The student must not change the discipline/subject for which the scholarship was awarded.
• The student must not change the University during the tenure of the scholarship.
• The student must secure a minimum OGPA/CGPA of 7.00 out of 10.00 (6.50 out of 10.00 for SC/ST students).
• The student must clear all papers in every semester and appear in regular examinations.

₹5,000 per month scholarship for eligible postgraduate (Master's degree) students.

> Note: No contingency grant is provided under the scheme.