National Talent Scholarship Postgraduate
State: Central
Ministry: Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
Department: Department of Agriculture Research and Education
Category: Education & Learning
Beneficiary Type: Individual

Merit-based support through the National Talent Scholarship to the post-graduate students seeking admission in agricultural universities in a state other than the state of their domicile through ICAR All India Entrance Examination (AIEE).

Benefits:
₹5,000 per month scholarship for eligible postgraduate (Master&#39;s degree) students.
> **Note:** No contingency grant is provided under the scheme.

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Eligibility:
1. The applicant should be pursuing a Master&#39;s degree programme in Agriculture or allied disciplines.
1. The applicant should have secured admission through the All India Entrance Examination (AIEE).
1. The applicant should be enrolled in an Agricultural University located outside his/her State of domicile.
1. The applicant should be studying in an Agricultural University funded under the ICAR scheme &quot;Strengthening and Development of Higher Agricultural Education in India&quot;.

> **Conditions for Continuation of Scholarship**

1. The student must maintain merit and good conduct as certified by the Head of the College/University/Institution.
1. The student must attend studies on a full-time basis and not undertake any employment.
1. The student must not remain absent without prior permission or participate in strikes/agitations.
1. The student must not receive any other scholarship during the tenure of the programme.
1. The student must not leave the course within one month of admission.
1. The student must not change the discipline/subject for which the scholarship was awarded.
1. The student must not change the University during the tenure of the scholarship.
1. The student must secure a minimum OGPA/CGPA of 7.00 out of 10.00 (6.50 out of 10.00 for SC/ST students).
1. The student must clear all papers in every semester and appear in regular examinations.

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Application Process:
[Online]
New Registration:Step 1: Visit the New Registration page of the National Scholarships Portal.
Step 2: Guidelines for Registration will appear. Scroll to the bottom. Read the undertaking carefully and Accept the Terms. Click “Next”.
Step 3: In the next window, enter your mobile number and OTP. Then click “Verify”.
Step 4: After successful verification, continue with e-KYC process (as applicable).
Step 5: Once completed, your reference number will be generated and the same will be sent to your registered phone number.
Process for OTR ID Number Generation:Step 1: Download and install AadhaarFaceRD services in the android device.
Step 2: Download and install the NSP OTR App from the Google Play Store.
Step 3: After opening the mobile app Select the option “eKYC with FaceAuth” highlighted in red.
Step 4: Enter the allotted reference number and click on “Send OTP” to receive OTP on your mobile no. 
Step 5: Enter the received OTP and captcha in the screen and click Next.
Step 6: Click on “Proceed for Face Authentication” button highlighted in red.
Step 7: UIDAI AadhaarFaceRD services will be invoked for face authentication. Ensure AadhaarFaceRD services are preinstalled on your device.
Step 8: On Successful completion of face-authentication OTR no. will be generated and will also be sent on your registered mobile no.
Fresh Application:Step 1: Visit the applicant Login page of the National Scholarships Portal Enter your One Time Registration (OTR) number and password.
Step 2: Type the Captcha and click “Login”.
Step 3: On the next screen, provide the OTP received on your registered mobile number. You will be directed to the Password Reset screen. Create a new password and confirm.
Step 4: Click “Submit”. You will be directed to the “Applicant’s Dashboard”.
Step 5: On the left pane, click “Application Form”. The fields marked as * are compulsory. Fill in the details and upload the documents.
Step 6: You can either click on “Save as Draft” to complete the application later. Else, click “Final Submit” to submit the application.
Track Payment Status:The student can track their payment status from the template “Know Your Payment” in the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) Portal either by indicating their Aadhaar Number, Bank Account number or NSP Application ID.
NOTE 1: The National Scholarships Portal will provide the timelines for opening & closing of the portal.
NOTE 2: Online applications will be verified at two levels i.e. by the Institute, where the student is studying and thereafter by the concerned State Higher Education Department or any other Agency/ Official nominated by the State as State Nodal Agency (both for fresh and renewal applicants).
NOTE 3: Students will not be permanently debarred for scholarships due to delay in renewal or verification. However, students will have to submit renewal applications within a cut-off date. Renewal for that year will not be allowed if an applicant misses this deadline.

Documents Required:
Passport-size photograph.
Signature.
Admission proof through AIEE.
Domicile certificate or proof of domicile.
Aadhaar number.
Aadhaar-linked bank account details.
Academic certificates and mark sheets.
Any other documents prescribed by ICAR or the concerned University.