National Talent Scholarship Undergraduate 2026

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research offers the National Talent Scholarship to undergraduate students studying at ICAR-recognized Read More... agricultural universities away from their home state. Read less

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Are you an undergraduate student pursuing agriculture and related fields? The National Talent Scholarship (NTS) might be your chance to get financial support. Launched by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), this scholarship aims to help bright students studying outside their home state.

What Is This Scheme?

The National Talent Scholarship is a financial aid program by the ICAR. It's designed for students enrolled in Bachelor's degree programs at agricultural universities that are recognised by ICAR. The key condition is that you must be studying in a university located outside your home state (state of domicile).

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

This scholarship is for students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in agriculture or related disciplines. You need to be enrolled in an ICAR-recognised agricultural university and this university must be outside your home state. The university should also be funded under the ICAR's 'Strengthening and Development of Higher Agricultural Education in India' initiative.

Why This Scheme Is Important

The NTS scholarship helps ease the financial burden on students who move to different states for their higher education in agriculture. By providing monthly financial assistance, it encourages students to pursue specialized agricultural education and contributes to strengthening agricultural education in India.

Objective

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research offers the National Talent Scholarship to undergraduate students studying at ICAR-recognized agricultural universities away from their home state.

Benefits

The value of the scholarship shall be ₹ 2,000/- per month to undergraduate (Bachelor's degree) students.

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Guidelines

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for the National Talent Scholarship, you must meet the following conditions:

You must be enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program at an agricultural university recognised by ICAR.
The university you are studying at must be located outside your home state (state of domicile).
You should have secured admission to the university through the All India Entrance Examination (AIEE).
The university must be receiving funds under the ICAR's 'Strengthening and Development of Higher Agricultural Education in India' program.

Additionally, you must maintain the following throughout your studies:

Good academic performance and conduct, certified by your college/university head.
Maintain regular attendance and avoid participating in any agitations or strikes.
Dedicate your studies full-time and not take up any job, even part-time.
Do not accept any other financial aid or scholarship while receiving this scholarship.
Do not discontinue your course within one month of admission.
Do not change your initial subject allocation after receiving the scholarship.

How To Apply

Applications for this scholarship are typically managed through the university you are admitted to, or via specific ICAR notifications. While the input JSON doesn't detail a specific application portal for the scholarship itself, it does provide information related to ICAR entrance exams.

For entrance exams like AIEEA-UG/AIEEA-PG/AICE-JRF-SRF(PhD), applications are accepted only through the online mode on the official website:

https://icar.nta.ac.in

Please refer to the official ICAR notifications for the specific application procedure related to the National Talent Scholarship.

Documents Required

When applying, you may need to upload scanned copies of the following:

Your photograph
Your signature
Your thumb impression

Note: As per the information provided, no other certificates are required to be uploaded at the time of initial online submission of the application form.

FAQ’s

Can I apply for more than one exam with separate applications?

No, you can only submit one application form per candidate for any given exam.

What happens if my application fee payment doesn't generate a confirmation page?

If a confirmation page isn't generated after paying the fee, it means the transaction was cancelled. The amount will be refunded to your account. You'll need to make another transaction to complete the application.

How can I pay the application fee?

You can pay the application fee using the SBI/Canara/HDFC/ICICI Bank Payment Gateway. Accepted methods include Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, and Paytm. Make sure to keep proof of your payment.

Is direct nomination possible for ICAR admissions without passing entrance exams?

No, there is no provision for direct nomination for admission into any ICAR program without qualifying in the relevant entrance exams like AIEEA-UG, AIEEA-PG, or AICE-JRF-SRF(PhD).

After submitting corrections, can I make more changes?

Once you have submitted corrections, you cannot reopen your application to make further changes. It's important to double-check everything before you submit your corrections.

What are the ways to apply for exams like AIEEA-UG/AIEEA-PG/AICE-JRF-SRF(PhD)?

Applications for these exams can only be submitted online via the official website: https://icar.nta.ac.in. Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted.