Who can apply for the scholarship?

Students admitted to a Master's degree programme through the All India Entrance Examination (AIEE) in an eligible Agricultural University outside their State of domicile can apply.

Is admission through AIEE mandatory for receiving the scholarship?

Yes. Only students admitted through AIEE are eligible for the scholarship.

Can students studying in their home State avail the scholarship?

No. The scholarship is available only for students studying in an eligible Agricultural University outside their State of domicile.

How long is the scholarship awarded?

The scholarship is initially awarded for one year and may be renewed for the remaining duration of the Master's programme.

What academic performance is required to continue the scholarship?

Students must maintain a minimum OGPA/CGPA of 7.00 out of 10.00 (6.50 out of 10.00 for SC/ST students) and clear all papers.

Can a student receive another scholarship along with NTS?

No. A student receiving NTS cannot avail any other scholarship during the course of study.

What happens if a student fails in a semester examination?

The scholarship is discontinued if the student fails in any paper during the programme.

Can a student change the discipline or University after receiving the scholarship?

No. The scholarship is not admissible if the student changes the discipline or University.

How is the scholarship amount paid to students?

The scholarship is disbursed by the University through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the student's Aadhaar-linked bank account.

Under what circumstances can the scholarship be terminated?

The scholarship may be terminated due to poor academic performance, indiscipline, acceptance of another scholarship, or discontinuation of studies.

What happens if a student leaves the course before completion?

The scholarship will be stopped, and the student may be required to refund the scholarship amount already received as per ICAR rules.

National Talent Scholarship Postgraduate

By Expertie Editorial Team · Expertie editorial desk

Overview

About NTS-PG

The National Talent Scholarship (Postgraduate), or NTS-PG, is a merit-based award for students entering master's programmes at India's agricultural universities. It sits under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), part of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, and is run by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), the body that oversees agricultural higher education nationally.

The scholarship is for postgraduate students who take up admission at an agricultural university in a state other than their home state. That out-of-state condition is the core of the scheme. By supporting students who study away from their state of domicile, it is meant to draw talent across regional lines and widen the mix of students at agricultural universities.

The award is a monthly cash scholarship rather than a single grant, paid across the master's programme and tied to full-time enrolment and continued academic standing. The precise amount, tenure, and the full set of conditions are fixed by ICAR.

Sources: myScheme (Government of India) – National Talent Scholarship Postgraduate · Buddy4Study – ICAR Postgraduate National Talent Scholarship (NTS-PG)

Who runs it

Provider

Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

Central Government

Department of Agriculture Research and Education · Indian Council Of Agricultural Research

At a glance

Key details

Level	Central
Scheme type	Central Sector Scheme
Category	Education & Learning
Beneficiaries	Individual
Benefit type	Cash
Application mode	Online

Calendar

Important dates

Across all open application cycles.

Important dates by cycle
Cycle	Stage	Date
Current	Applications open	2016-07-26

Who can apply

Eligibility criteria

The applicant should be pursuing a Master's degree programme in Agriculture or allied disciplines.
The applicant should have secured admission through the All India Entrance Examination (AIEE).
The applicant should be enrolled in an Agricultural University located outside his/her State of domicile.
The applicant should be studying in an Agricultural University funded under the ICAR scheme "Strengthening and Development of Higher Agricultural Education in India".
Conditions for Continuation of Scholarship
The student must maintain merit and good conduct as certified by the Head of the College/University/Institution.
The student must attend studies on a full-time basis and not undertake any employment.
The student must not remain absent without prior permission or participate in strikes/agitations.
The student must not receive any other scholarship during the tenure of the programme.
The student must not leave the course within one month of admission.
The student must not change the discipline/subject for which the scholarship was awarded.
The student must not change the University during the tenure of the scholarship.
The student must secure a minimum OGPA/CGPA of 7.00 out of 10.00 (6.50 out of 10.00 for SC/ST students).
The student must clear all papers in every semester and appear in regular examinations.

What you get

Award & benefits

₹5,000 per month scholarship for eligible postgraduate (Master's degree) students.
Note: No contingency grant is provided under the scheme.

What to prepare

Documents required

Passport-size photograph.

Signature.

Admission proof through AIEE.

Domicile certificate or proof of domicile.

Aadhaar number.

Aadhaar-linked bank account details.

Academic certificates and mark sheets.

Any other documents prescribed by ICAR or the concerned University.

Step by step

How to apply

1
Apply online
https://icar.nta.ac.in.

Source

Official links

Guidelines FAQs myScheme (Government of India)

Questions

NTS-PG – FAQ

Disclaimer

Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.

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