ICAR Post Matric Scholarship For Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes Candidates

Details about ICAR Post Matric Scholarship For Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes Candidates

A post-matric scholarship scheme by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) for the Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes candidates for study at Bachelor Degree program in various branches of Agriculture, viz. B.Sc.(Agri.), B.V.Sc., B.Sc.(Agril. Engg.), B.Sc.(Home Science), B.F.Sc., B.Sc.(Forestry) etc.

The value of the scholarship will be ₹ 300/- per month along with a contingent grant of ₹ 750/- per annum for the payment of tuition fees, purchase of books, cost of uniforms, etc.

The duration of the scholarship will cover the whole of the normal period of the particular degree program to which the candidate is admitted. The scheme provides for the award of 240 scholarships every year.

What are the benefits of ICAR Post Matric Scholarship For Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes Candidates?

Value of the Scholarship

The value of the scholarship will be ₹ 300/- per month along with a contingent grant of ₹ 750/- per annum for the payment of tuition fees, purchase of books, cost of uniforms, etc.

Duration of the Scholarship

The duration of the scholarship will cover the whole of the normal period of the particular degree program to which the candidate is admitted.

Number of Scholarships

The scheme provides for the award of 240 scholarships every year.

What is the eligibility criteria for ICAR Post Matric Scholarship For Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes Candidates?

1. The applicant must be a citizen of India.
2. The applicant must be belonging to Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes communities as defined by the Government of India.
3. The applicant must have been admitted to Agricultural Universities in any of the undergraduate degree programs of Agriculture & Allied Sciences viz. B.Sc.(Agri.), B.V.Sc., B.Sc.(Agril. Engg.), B.Sc.(Home Science), B.F.Sc., B.Sc.(Forestry) etc.

Exclusions:

1. The student who accepts this scholarship will not be permitted to avail of any other scholarship/concession provided by any other agencies nor permitted to accept any part-time employment.
2. Termination of Scholarship:- The scholarship will be terminated without notice
   • from the date the scholar debases to be on the roll of the institution or on the date of expiry of the sanction of the scholarship whichever is earlier. The scholarship can also be terminated without notice at any time if in the opinion of the institution and the Council the scholar is found to be negligent in his/her studies or is guilty of misconduct;
   • if the scholar is dropped by the institution due to peer performance.

How to apply for ICAR Post Matric Scholarship For Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes Candidates?

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What are the documents required to apply for ICAR Post Matric Scholarship For Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes Candidates?

List of documents are as follows:

1. Aadhaar Number
2. Proof of being admitted to an Agricultural University in an undergraduate degree program of Agriculture & Allied Sciences
3. Caste Certificate
4. Bank Details
5. Passport sized photograph

Sources And References

• ICAR Post Matric Scholarship For Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes Candidates – Guideline