National Talent Scholarship PG 2026: ₹3,000 Monthly Stipend, Eligibility & Details
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The National Talent Scholarship Postgraduate (NTS PG) is offered by ICAR to support students pursuing a master's degree in agricultural universities located outside their state of domicile. Eligible candidates receive financial assistance of ₹3,000 per month for the duration of the postgraduate programme. Admissions and scholarship awards are processed through the official ICAR entrance examination portal at https://icar.nta.ac.in.
At a glance
| Main benefit | ₹3,000 per month for Master's degree |
| Ministry / department | Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare |
| Level | Central Government |
| Application mode | Online |
About the scheme
Administered by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the National Talent Scholarship Postgraduate scheme encourages academic mobility and rewards merit in higher agricultural education. The scholarship is awarded to students who secure admission to an ICAR-recognised agricultural university outside their home state. Initially granted for one year from the date of admission, the scholarship is renewable for the entire duration of the master's programme subject to satisfactory academic performance and discipline.
Benefits
- Financial assistance of ₹3,000 per month for postgraduate students.
- Initial grant for one year from admission, extendable for the remaining duration of the degree programme based on good academic conduct and merit.
Who can apply (eligibility)
- Must be admitted to an approved master's degree programme in an ICAR-recognised agricultural university located outside their state of domicile.
- Must gain admission through the ICAR entrance examination (AIEEA-PG).
- Must pursue studies on a full-time basis without undertaking any full-time or part-time employment.
- Must maintain satisfactory merit and conduct certified by the head of the institution.
- Must not accept any other scholarship concurrently.
- Must not discontinue or leave the course within one month of admission.
- Must not change the allocated subject during the period of study.
Who cannot apply
- Students admitted to agricultural universities located within their own state of domicile.
- Students who take up any job or employment, even on a part-time basis.
- Scholars who accept another scholarship during the course.
- Students who remain absent without prior approval or take part in agitations or strikes.
- Candidates who leave the degree course within one month of admission.
- Students who change their initially allocated field of study.
Documents required
- Allotment letter from ICAR counselling confirming admission in an out-of-state university.
- AIEEA-PG entrance examination admit card and score card.
- Domicile certificate or state of residence proof.
- Undergraduate degree certificate and academic marksheets.
- Proof of admission and identity card issued by the agricultural university.
How to apply
- 1Visit the official National Testing Agency ICAR portal at https://icar.nta.ac.in to apply online for the entrance examination.
- 2Fill out the online application form with accurate personal and academic information.
- 3Appear for the AIEEA-PG entrance examination and qualify with the required rank.
- 4Participate in ICAR online counselling and accept a seat in an agricultural university outside your domicile state.
- 5Complete admission at the allotted university and submit your scholarship joining report through the institution.
Frequently asked questions
What is the scholarship amount for NTS PG?+
The scholarship amount is ₹3,000 per month for the duration of the master's degree programme.
Can I receive NTS PG if I study in my domicile state?+
No, the scholarship is strictly for students who take admission in an agricultural university outside their home state.
Is direct admission to agricultural universities allowed without an entrance test?+
No, there is no provision for direct nomination; qualifying in the ICAR entrance examination is mandatory.
Can I work part-time while receiving the scholarship?+
No, the scholarship requires whole-time study, and students cannot take up any job, even part-time.
Where can candidates apply for the ICAR postgraduate exam?+
Candidates must submit their application forms online through the official portal at https://icar.nta.ac.in.
What happens if a student changes the allocated subject?+
The scholarship will be stopped if the student subsequently changes the subject originally allocated for the award.
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