ICAR National Talent Scholarship (NTS-PG) 2026–27
ICAR
📌 About the Scholarship
The ICAR National Talent Scholarship (NTS-PG) is a merit-based financial assistance scheme offered by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) to support eligible postgraduate students pursuing agricultural and allied-sciences education. The scholarship is intended for students admitted to eligible agricultural universities outside their state of domicile through the ICAR entrance examination and admission framework.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Organizer: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Department of Agricultural Research and Education, Government of India
- Academic Year: 2026–27
- Mode of Application: Online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
- Scholarship Type: Merit-based postgraduate scholarship
📅 Important Dates
- Application Deadline: 31 October 2026
- Defective Application Verification Deadline: 15 November 2026
- Institute Verification Deadline: 15 November 2026
- Department/State/Ministry Verification Deadline: 30 November 2026
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Applicants must meet the eligibility conditions specified in the official ICAR NTS-PG scholarship guidelines.
- Applicants must pursue an eligible postgraduate programme in agriculture or an allied discipline at a qualifying agricultural university.
- Admission must meet the applicable ICAR entrance-examination and admission requirements.
- The qualifying agricultural university must be located outside the applicant’s state of domicile.
- Students who receive the ICAR Post Graduate Scholarship may not qualify for NTS-PG under the applicable scheme provisions.
- Applicants must complete the online application and institutional verification requirements prescribed by NSP and ICAR.
🏆 Benefits for Participants
- Eligible students may receive scholarship assistance of ₹5,000 per month.
- Financial support helps students manage expenses associated with postgraduate agricultural education.
- The scholarship supports eligible students pursuing advanced studies in agriculture and allied sciences.
- Scholarship continuation and disbursement are subject to the applicable ICAR guidelines and verification requirements.