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National Talent Scholarship Postgraduate

Merit based support through National Talent Scholarship to the Under-graduates and 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).

Authority

Central

Region

None

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Who can apply

A student is eligible for the scholarship provided he/she: | • Takes up studies in approved courses and takes admission in the Agricultural University located outside their State of domicile. | • Maintains merit and good conduct as certified by Head of the College ' University ' Institution. | • Does not remain absent without prior permission and does not participate in any agitation! strike etc. during the period. | • Takes up studies on a wholetime basis and docs not take up any job even on pan time basis. • Does not accept any other scholarship during the course of undergraduate study. | • Docs not leave his/her course of study within one month of the admission otherwise no scholarship shall be paid to him/her. | • Does not subsequently change the initial subject allocated for which he/she has been awarded the NTS during his studies.

Required Paperwork

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

Common Questions

Is there direct admission to ICAR AUs through nomination, without qualifying in AIEEA-UG/AIEEA- PG/AICE-JRF-SRF(PhD)]?

There is no provision of direct nomination for admission through ICAR in any programme without | qualifying in AIEEA-UG/AIEEA-PG/AICE-JRF- SRF(PhD)]

What are different modes to apply for AIEEA-UG/AIEEA-PG/AICE- JRF-SRF(PhD)]?

Application Forms can only be submitted through online mode on the website https://icar.nta.ac.in. The Application Form other than online mode will not be accepted

Can I submit more than one application form for the exam?

NO. Only ONE application is to be submitted by a candidate for appearing in the exam.

How can I pay Application Fee?

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