IARI Scholarship 2026: Up to ₹10,500 Monthly Stipend, Eligibility & How to Apply

At a glance

About the scheme

The Indian Agricultural Research Institute Scholarship (IARIS) is awarded by the Dean and Joint Director (Education) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare to students pursuing M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees. Selection is determined on academic merit initially at admission and subsequently through performance at the Post Graduate School. The scholarship covers tuition fees, provides a regular monthly stipend alongside an annual contingency grant for research materials, and helps young scholars focus completely on their agricultural research without financial stress.

Benefits

• Monthly stipend of ₹7,560 for M.Sc. students.
• Monthly stipend of ₹10,500 for Ph.D. scholars.
• Annual contingency grant of ₹6,000 for M.Sc. students for books, thesis, study tours, and experimental material.
• Annual contingency grant of ₹10,000 for Ph.D. students for research material, thesis work, and study tours.
• The scholarship covers all tuition fees and academic charges of the teaching institution.
• Eligible in-service candidates receive an adjusted benefit of up to ₹3,000 per month in addition to leave salary and contingency grant.
• Scholarship tenure covers 2 years for M.Sc. and 3 years for Ph.D., with extensions available on merit.

Who can apply (eligibility)

• Applicant must be an Indian citizen or a person domiciled in India.
• For M.Sc. and M.Tech. (Agricultural Engineering), candidates must have completed a bachelor's degree under 10+2+4, 10+2+3, or 10+1+4 systems (or 10+2+2 prior to 1985).
• For Ph.D. courses, candidates must have at least 60% marks or an OGPA of 7.50 out of 10.00 (7.00 OGPA or 55% for SC/ST/PC) in their M.Sc. or M.Tech. degree.
• The minimum age for admission to Ph.D. programmes is 21 years as of 31st July of the admission year.
• Recipients must reside in the Post Graduate Hostel and mark regular attendance in their respective divisions.
• Students must maintain an OGPA of at least 6.50 out of 10.00 at the end of the 3rd trimester to continue receiving the scholarship.

Who cannot apply

• Scholars cannot accept or hold any other paid or unpaid appointment during the fellowship tenure.
• Students who fail to maintain an OGPA of 6.50 out of 10.00 at the end of the 3rd trimester are not permitted to continue receiving the scholarship.
• Students who do not reside in the Post Graduate Hostel are not eligible to receive the stipend.

Documents required

• Proof of date of birth.
• Matriculation (10th) or equivalent certificate and mark sheet.
• Higher Secondary (11th) examination certificate and mark sheet, if applicable.
• Intermediate (12th) examination certificate and mark sheet, if applicable.
• Bachelor's degree certificate and mark sheet.
• Master's degree certificate and mark sheet.
• Course completion certificate.
• Caste certificate, if applicable.
• Two passport-size photographs.

How to apply

1. 1Download the application form and Information Bulletin from the official website at www.iari.res.in, or purchase it in person from Syndicate Bank, Pusa Campus.
2. 2Alternatively, request the form by post by sending a Demand Draft of ₹575 to the Registrar, Post Graduate School, IARI, New Delhi 110012.
3. 3Fill in the application form carefully with your personal, academic, and contact information.
4. 4Enclose the required Demand Draft of ₹500 (₹250 for SC/ST/PC candidates) if using a downloaded form.
5. 5Attach self-attested copies of all prescribed educational certificates, caste proof, and photographs.
6. 6If employed, route the completed application through your employer.
7. 7Submit the complete application packet to the Registrar, Post Graduate School, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110012 before the deadline.

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