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Merit·cum·Means Scholarships For Under Graduate Studies In Various Branches Of Agriculture And Animal Science Subjects

The scheme of "Merit·cum·Means Scholarships For Under Graduate Studies In Various Branches Of Agriculture And Animal Science Subjects" was introduced by ICAR with a view to attracting meritorious undergraduate students to prosecute their studies up to graduation level.

Authority

Central

Region

Central Government

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

The value of the scholarships for undergraduate studies in Agriculture (including Agricultural Engineering & Home Science) and Animal Science subjects will be ₹ 1,000/- per month per student. The scholarship will be tenable for the full duration of the degree course in the concerned subject.

Who can apply

The applicant should have domiciled in India.; The applicant should be a student who meets the Means Test condition as defined in the scheme guidelines.; The applicant should have secured at least 60% marks or equivalent grade points in the qualifying examination.; The applicant should be considered on inter-se merit in case of a tie, with preference given to those with higher marks in science subjects.; The applicant should pursue undergraduate studies in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Home Science, Dairy, or Animal Husbandry.; The applicant should be from a family whose parents' annual income does not exceed ₹1,00,000 to be eligible for the scholarship.; The applicant should note that there is no provision for a half scholarship under this scheme.; The applicant should be aware that if their parents' income exceeds ₹1,00,000 per annum, they will not be eligible for the scholarship but may receive a national prize of ₹500 and a certificate of merit.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What would happen in case the student is unable to Take Examination Due to Illness?

If a scholar is unable to appear for the annual examination within a continuous course of | study owing to illness or is not allowed to appear in the examination owing to prolonged illness | extending over a long period which has resulted in a shortage in the required attendance as per University regulations the scholarship may be renewed for the next year on the recommendation of the Head of the Institution who while making the recommendations will take into consideration the medical certificate submitted by the scholar and the fact that the progress of his study during the year was such that had he not become unable to sit for the examination he would have qualified in the examination obtaining 50% of the aggregate marks. ThIS conceSSIOn can be availed of by the scholar not more than once during the whole length of the course.

Is the Scholarship Admissible For Absence On Grounds Of Maternity?

For married women, the scholarship will be admissible at the full rate for upto three | months for absence on grounds of maternity. No scholarship will be paid for a period | exceeding three months due to absence on grounds of maternity.

How will the Payment of Scholarship be done in case of Leave?

(1) The scholarship will be admissible as follows if the absence is due to illness | supported by Medical Certificate from a Registered Medical Practitioner:- | (i) Full scholarship, if the absence does not exceed two months. | (ii) Half scholarship, if absence exceeds two months but not four months. For | the first two months the scholarships will be paid at full rates and only for | the period exceeding two months, the scholarship is to be paid at half the | rates. | (iii) No scholarship, if absence exceeds four months. For the first four months, | however, the scholarship will be paid as per (i) and (ii).

What will be the Value Of The Scholarships For Undergraduate Studies?

The value of the scholarships for undergraduate studies in Agriculture (including Agricultural Engineering & Home Science) and Animal Science subjects will be [?] 1,000/- per month per student. The scholarship will be tenable for the full duration of the degree course in the concerned subject.

Which subjects of the Graduation Level are covered in this scheme?

Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Home Science, Dairy & Animal Husbandry subjects up to graduation level.

Are the scholarships awarded monthly or annually?

The scholarships are awarded annually on the basis of merit-cum-means.

Is there a minimum marks that is to be secured in the qualifying examination in order to be eligible for this scholarship?

Only those students who have secured not less than 60% marks or grade points equivalent thereof in the aggregate in the qualifying examination will be considered eligible for consideration.

How will the Inter-Se Merit Of Candidates Having Secured Equal Marks In The Qualifying Examination Will Be Determined?

The inter-se merit of candidates having secured equal marks in the qualifying examination | will be determined on the basis of marks obtained by such candidates in the science | subjects in that examination.

Are foreign nationals also eligible to apply to this scheme?

The Scholarship will ordinarily be admissible to the person of Indian Nationality as defined in the constitution of India.

Can transgenders apply to this scheme?

Yes, The Scholarship Will Ordinarily Be Admissible Irrespective Of Sex, Race Or Religion.