What scholarships are available for B.Sc Agriculture students?

Scholarship / Scheme

Amount / Benefit

Eligibility / Key Conditions

Important Notes / Tentative Dates & Duration

ICAR National Talent Scholarship (NTS)

INR 2,000 per month for undergraduate programs (Bachelor’s)

• Be a student pursuing a Bachelor's degree at an Agricultural University recognised by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), which is located outside of their home state.

• Gained admission to the university through the All India Entrance Examination (AIEE).

• The university must receive funding from ICAR's "Strengthening and Development of Higher Agricultural Education in India" program.

Renewable each year if you:

• Maintain good merit and conduct, as officially certified by the Head of the College/University.

• Avoid absence without prior official permission and refrain from participating in any strikes or agitations.

• Pursue studies on a full-time basis and not hold any job, even part-time.

• Must not accept any other scholarship or financial assistance during the undergraduate program.

• Not leave the course of study within the first month of admission.

• Must not change the initial subject for which the scholarship (NTS) was awarded.

ICAR Merit‑cum‑Means Scholarship for Undergraduate Students

INR 1,000 / month (≈ INR 12,000/year)

• Indian domicile applicant.

• Must meet the specific Means Test conditions (see below).

• Must have achieved a minimum of 60% marks or an equivalent grade in their qualifying examination.

• In the event of a score tie among applicants, selection will be based on inter-se merit, with preference given to those with higher marks in science subjects.

• Must be pursuing undergraduate studies in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Home Science, Dairy, or Animal Husbandry.

Means Test Conditions

• The applicant's family, specifically the parents' annual income, must not exceed INR 1,00,000.

• This scheme does not offer a provision for a half scholarship.

• If the parents' annual income is above INR 1,00,000, the student is not eligible for the scholarship funds. However, they may still receive a national prize of INR 500 and a certificate of merit.

Valid for the full UG course duration if conditions (income, marks) are maintained. The application is often made through the college/university.

ICAR Post‑Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students

INR 1,000 per month + Contingent grant of INR 750 per year for tuition fees, books, uniforms, etc.

• Must be Indian

• Belongs to the SC/ ST category

• Admitted to agri universities and UG degree programs related to agriculture

Scholarship remains valid provided academic progression and category/income proof are maintained.

State / University Merit Scholarships and Topper Awards

Variable (may be INR 1,000 / month award for top student in the term)

High-performing students in their college/university examinations (sometimes “topper in semester/term”)

• State or University-level

• Number of scholarships limited

• Eigibility criteria differ per institution or state

Post‑Matric / Social‑Welfare Scholarships (SC/ST / Minority / Economically Weaker)

Varies. May include tuition fee waiver, stipend or maintenance grant

Students belonging to SC/ST, minority or other eligible categories and enrolled in recognised UG courses (including agriculture)

• Eligibility depends on caste/ income/ domicile

• Application via central/state welfare portals or college welfare cell.

ICAR Student‑Readiness / Rural‑Entrepreneurship (Student‑READY) Support

Some stipend / financial aid (varies by programme) during rural-entrepreneurship training for UG agriculture students.

Agriculture/Allied-sciences UG students participating in the institute’s Student-READY rural-entrepreneurship programme

Useful for hands-on training + financial support along with an academic course.

State‑Level Agriculture Scholarships & Rural‑Area Scholarships

Varies. May include stipend or fee concessions (state-based)

Students from rural areas or economically weaker backgrounds enrolled in state agricultural universities or designated schemes

Check with your state agriculture university or state welfare department for availability and application schedule.

University / Institutional “Need-Based Aid / Fee Waiver” Schemes (At specific colleges)

Variable benefit (fee waiver/stipend/hostel aid) depending on institution

Students admitted to recognised agriculture universities with financial need. Subject to the institution’s internal criteria

Internal to each college/university

Apply through the scholarship cell or the student affairs division.

Reserved-category / Minority-Welfare Scholarships (Centre / State) for Agriculture UG Courses

Depends on the scheme. Can include tuition fee waiver, maintenance grant, and living allowance

Students belonging to reserved / minority / EWS categories pursuing recognised agriculture/allied courses

Available through central or state portals. May require valid category & income certificates.