Central GovernmentAgriculture

Merit·cum·Means Scholarships For Under Graduate Studies In Various Branches Of Agriculture And Animal Science Subjects

✓ Information verified — June 2026
Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

The scheme of "Merit·cum·Means Scholarships For Under Graduate Studies In Various Branches Of Agriculture And Animal Science Subjects" was introduced by ICAR with a view to attracting meritorious undergraduate students to prosecute their studies up to graduation level.

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What You Get

  • Financial scholarship support for undergraduate studies
  • Coverage for agriculture and animal science degree programs
  • Support to help students complete their graduation without financial burden
  • Recognition and encouragement for merit-based academic performance

Who Can Apply

  • Age: 15–100 years
  • Must be an Indian citizen
  • Enrolled as an undergraduate student in agriculture or animal science programs
  • Merit-based selection (academic performance required)
  • Income/financial need criteria apply (exact limits vary by year)
  • Must be studying in ICAR-recognized institutions or equivalent agricultural universities

Documents Needed

0/5 collected

  1. 1. Aadhaar Card
  2. 2. Educational Marksheet
  3. 3. Income Certificate
  4. 4. Bank Account Details
  5. 5. Enrollment Certificate

How to Apply

  1. 1Check your eligibility criteria above
  2. 2Gather all required documents listed below
  3. 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
  4. 4Fill the application form online / offline
  5. 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
  6. 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
OR visit your nearest CSC (Common Service Centre) Find nearest CSC

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Quick Facts

Scheme Level
Central Government
Ministry
Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Category
Agriculture
Target Gender
All genders
Age Group
15–100 years
Application
Check portal
Last Updated
14 Jun 2026

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Official Source

Last Verified

14 June 2026

Nodal Ministry

Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare

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