Sarkari Yojana
Merit·cum·Means Scholarships For Under Graduate Studies In Various Branches Of Agriculture And Animal Science Subjects
About Merit·cum·Means Scholarships For Under Graduate Studies In Various Branches Of Agriculture And Animal Science Subjects
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), runs the “Merit-cum-Means Scholarships for Undergraduate Studies in Agriculture and Animal Science” to draw meritorious students into undergraduate study in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Home Science, Dairy, and Animal Husbandry.
Awarded annually on merit-cum-means criteria, the scholarship requires students to satisfy the ‘Means Test’ and score at least 60% marks or the equivalent grade points in the qualifying exam. Each selected student gets ₹1,000 per month, for as long as the relevant degree course lasts.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Indian Council Of Agricultural Research
Individual
01 Apr 2007
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Merit·cum·Means Scholarships For Under Graduate Studies In Various Branches Of Agriculture And Animal Science Subjects, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be domiciled in India
The applicant must be domiciled in India.
The applicant must satisfy the Means Test condition…
The applicant must satisfy the Means Test condition defined in the scheme guidelines.
The applicant must have scored at least 60%…
The applicant must have scored at least 60% marks or the equivalent grade points in the qualifying exam.
In case of a tie, inter-se merit applies,…
In case of a tie, inter-se merit applies, with preference to those scoring higher in science subjects.
The applicant must be pursuing undergraduate studies in…
The applicant must be pursuing undergraduate studies in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Home Science, Dairy, or Animal Husbandry. MEANS TEST
To qualify, the applicant's parents' combined annual income…
To qualify, the applicant's parents' combined annual income must not exceed ₹1,00,000.
There is no provision for a half scholarship…
There is no provision for a half scholarship under this scheme.
Where parental income exceeds ₹1,00,000 per annum, the…
Where parental income exceeds ₹1,00,000 per annum, the applicant is ineligible for the scholarship but may instead receive a national prize of ₹500 and a certificate of merit.
Benefits Provided
Merit·cum·Means Scholarships For Under Graduate Studies In Various Branches Of Agriculture And Animal Science Subjects provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Scholarships for undergraduate studies in Agriculture (including Agricultural…
Scholarships for undergraduate studies in Agriculture (including Agricultural Engineering & Home Science) and Animal Science subjects are worth ₹ 1,000/- per month per student, payable for the entire duration of the relevant degree course.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Proof of identity
Proof of identity.
Marksheets from previous educational qualifications
Marksheets from previous educational qualifications.
Aadhaar number
Aadhaar number
Income certificate issued by the designated State/UT Authority
Income certificate issued by the designated State/UT Authority.
Bank account details, in the student's name or…
Bank account details, in the student's name or jointly with mother/father.
Proof of admission to an ICAR-recognised Agricultural University
Proof of admission to an ICAR-recognised Agricultural University.
2007-04-01
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Merit·cum·Means Scholarships For Under Graduate Studies In Various Branches Of Agriculture And Animal Science Subjects through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Visit the University/College during office hours and request…
Visit the University/College during office hours and request a hard copy of the prescribed application form from the concerned authority.
Complete all mandatory fields, paste the passport-size photograph…
Complete all mandatory fields, paste the passport-size photograph (signed across, if needed), and attach copies of all mandatory documents (self-attested, where required).
Submit the signed, completed application with the documents…
Submit the signed, completed application with the documents to the authority, within the prescribed period, if any.
Ask the concerned authority for a receipt or…
Ask the concerned authority for a receipt or acknowledgement, ensuring it records the submission date and time along with a unique identification number, where applicable. NOTE: Make sure the application is submitted within the prescribed period, if any. Proforma For Submission Of Demand: https://education.icar.gov.in/pdf/format-MCM-2017.pdf
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.