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National Talent Scholarship Undergraduate

National Talent Scholarship (NTS) was launched by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research for students pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in an ICAR-recognized agricultural university located outside of his/her state of domicile.

Authority

Central

Region

None

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Who can apply

The applicant should be a student pursuing a Bachelors's from an Agricultural University recognized by ICAR, located outside his/her state of domicile.; The applicant should be admitted into the university through the All India Entrance Examination (AIEE).; The university should be duly funded under "Strengthening and Development of Higher Agricultural Education in India" of the Education Division, ICAR.; Maintains merit and good conduct as certified by the 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 whole-time basis and does not take up any job even on a part-time basis.; Does not accept any other financial assistance/scholarship during the course of undergraduate study.; Does not leave his/her course of study within one month of admission.; 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?

- Fee can be paid using SBI/Canara /HDFC/ICICI Bank Payment Gateway through Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking/UPI/Paytm. Candidates need to keep proof of fee paid. | - In case the Confirmation Page is not generated after payment of fee then the transaction is cancelled, and amount will be refunded to the candidate's account. | - However, the candidate has to make another transaction, in case the Confirmation Page is not generated.

I carried out corrections and submitted. After submission, I found that still there is some more correction to be done. Can I do so?

After submission of corrections, you cannot reopen the application and add more corrections. Please check | the corrections before submission.