Merit·cum·Means Scholarships For Under Graduate Studies In Various Branches Of Agriculture And Animal Science Subjects
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Department: Department of Agriculture Research and Education
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

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.

Benefits:
The value of the scholarships for undergraduate studies in Agriculture (including Agricultural Engineering &amp; Home Science) and Animal Science subjects will be ₹ 1,000/- per month per student. The scholarship will be tenable for the full duration of the degree course in the concerned subject.

Eligibility:
1. The applicant should have domiciled in India.
1. The applicant should be a student who meets the Means Test condition as defined in the scheme guidelines.
1. The applicant should have secured at least 60% marks or equivalent grade points in the qualifying examination.
1. The applicant should be considered on inter-se merit in case of a tie, with preference given to those with higher marks in science subjects.
1. The applicant should pursue undergraduate studies in Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Home Science, Dairy, or Animal Husbandry.

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**MEANS TEST**

1. The applicant should be from a family whose parents&#39; annual income does not exceed ₹1,00,000 to be eligible for the scholarship.
1. The applicant should note that there is no provision for a half scholarship under this scheme.
1. The applicant should be aware that if their parents&#39; income exceeds ₹1,00,000 per annum, they will not be eligible for the scholarship but may receive a national prize of ₹500 and a certificate of merit.

Application Process:
[Offline]
Step 1: The interested applicant should visit (during office hours) the University/College, and request the hard copy of the prescribed format of the application form from the concerned authority.
Step 2: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 3: Submit the duly filled and signed application form along with the documents, within the prescribed period (if any), to the authority.
Step 4: Request a receipt or acknowledgement from the concerned authority to whom the application has been submitted. Ensure that the receipt contains essential details such as the date and time of submission, and a unique identification number (if applicable).
NOTE: Ensure that 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

Documents Required:
Proof of Identity.
Marksheets of Previous Educational Qualification.
Aadhar Number
 Income Certificate issued by the designated State/UT Authority. 
Details of the Bank Account in the name of the student or Joint Account with Mother/Father.
Proof of admission into an ICAR recognized Agricultural University.