Sarkari Yojana
National Talent Scholarship Postgraduate
About National Talent Scholarship Postgraduate
ICAR runs the National Talent Scholarship (NTS) under its “Strengthening and Development of Higher Agricultural Education in India” scheme, funding Master’s students in Agriculture and allied fields who got in via the All India Entrance Examination (AIEE) and are enrolled at an eligible Agricultural University outside their home State.
The goal is to lift the quality of higher agricultural education by funding meritorious students. The scholarship starts as a one-year award, renewable for the rest of the postgraduate programme provided academic performance and conduct stay satisfactory.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Indian Council Of Agricultural Research
Individual
26 Jul 2016
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for National Talent Scholarship Postgraduate, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant must be pursuing a Master's degree…
The applicant must be pursuing a Master's degree in Agriculture or an allied discipline.
The applicant must have gained admission via the…
The applicant must have gained admission via the All India Entrance Examination (AIEE).
The applicant must be enrolled at an Agricultural…
The applicant must be enrolled at an Agricultural University outside their State of domicile.
That University must be funded under ICAR's "Strengthening…
That University must be funded under ICAR's "Strengthening and Development of Higher Agricultural Education in India" scheme. Conditions for Continuation of Scholarship
The student must keep up merit and good…
The student must keep up merit and good conduct, certified by the Head of the College/University/Institution.
The student must study full-time and not take…
The student must study full-time and not take up any employment.
The student must not stay absent without prior…
The student must not stay absent without prior permission, nor join strikes/agitations.
The student must not draw any other scholarship…
The student must not draw any other scholarship during the programme.
The student must not quit the course within…
The student must not quit the course within a month of admission.
The student must not switch the discipline/subject the…
The student must not switch the discipline/subject the scholarship was granted for.
The student must not change University during the…
The student must not change University during the scholarship's tenure.
The student must maintain a minimum OGPA/CGPA of…
The student must maintain 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 every paper each semester…
The student must clear every paper each semester and sit for regular examinations.
Benefits Provided
National Talent Scholarship Postgraduate provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Eligible postgraduate (Master's degree) students get a scholarship…
Eligible postgraduate (Master's degree) students get a scholarship of ₹5,000 a month. Note: This scheme does not include any contingency grant.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
A photograph of passport size
A photograph of passport size.
The student's signature
The student's signature.
Evidence of admission secured through AIEE
Evidence of admission secured through AIEE.
A domicile certificate, or other proof of domicile
A domicile certificate, or other proof of domicile.
The student's Aadhaar number
The student's Aadhaar number.
Particulars of a bank account linked to Aadhaar
Particulars of a bank account linked to Aadhaar.
Mark sheets and certificates of academic qualifications
Mark sheets and certificates of academic qualifications.
Additional documents that ICAR or the concerned University…
Additional documents that ICAR or the concerned University may prescribe.
2016-07-26
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for National Talent Scholarship Postgraduate through the online application process outlined below.
New Registration :
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Open the New Registration page on the National…
Open the New Registration page on the National Scholarships Portal.
The Registration Guidelines display; scroll to the end,…
The Registration Guidelines display; scroll to the end, read the undertaking, accept the Terms, and click "Next".
On the following screen, key in your mobile…
On the following screen, key in your mobile number and the OTP, then hit "Verify".
Once verified, move on to e-KYC where applicable
Once verified, move on to e-KYC where applicable.
A reference number then gets generated and texted…
A reference number then gets generated and texted to your registered phone. Process for OTR ID Number Generation :
Install AadhaarFaceRD on your Android phone
Install AadhaarFaceRD on your Android phone.
Install the NSP OTR App from the Google…
Install the NSP OTR App from the Google Play Store.
Open the app and pick the "eKYC with…
Open the app and pick the "eKYC with FaceAuth" option, marked in red.
Key in your reference number and tap "Send…
Key in your reference number and tap "Send OTP" to receive one on your phone.
Type in the OTP and captcha shown, then…
Type in the OTP and captcha shown, then click Next.
Tap "Proceed for Face Authentication", the button marked…
Tap "Proceed for Face Authentication", the button marked in red.
This launches UIDAI's AadhaarFaceRD service for face authentication,…
This launches UIDAI's AadhaarFaceRD service for face authentication, so have it preinstalled on your device beforehand.
Once face authentication is done, an OTR number…
Once face authentication is done, an OTR number is generated and sent to your registered mobile number. Fresh Application :
Open the applicant Login page on the National…
Open the applicant Login page on the National Scholarships Portal and key in your One Time Registration (OTR) number and password.
Type the Captcha and click "Login"
Type the Captcha and click "Login".
Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile…
Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile on the next screen, which brings up the Password Reset screen; set and confirm a new password.
Click "Submit" to land on the "Applicant's Dashboard"
Click "Submit" to land on the "Applicant's Dashboard".
Click "Application Form" from the left panel (fields…
Click "Application Form" from the left panel (fields marked * are compulsory), enter your details, and upload documents.
Choose "Save as Draft" to pick up later,…
Choose "Save as Draft" to pick up later, or "Final Submit" to send in your application. Track Payment Status : Students can track payments through the "Know Your Payment" template on the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) Portal, using their Aadhaar Number, Bank Account number, or NSP Application ID. NOTE 1: The National Scholarships Portal announces when the portal opens and closes. NOTE 2: Online applications go through two rounds of verification -- first by the student's own Institute, then by the concerned State Higher Education Department or another Agency/Official the State designates as its Nodal Agency (applicable to both fresh and renewal applicants). NOTE 3: A late renewal or verification won't permanently bar a student from the scholarship, but renewal applications must still meet the cut-off date -- missing it forfeits that year's renewal.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.