Studying agriculture, dairy, or animal husbandry? Government offers Rs 1,000/month for undergraduates

Are you a student who want to make a career in agriculture, animal science, or dairy technology? Similarly as farmers, the government offering several financial aid to you. Through a scholarship scheme launched by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), students can now receive Rs 1,000 per month to pursue undergraduate studies in such fields or course.

The Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Undergraduate Studies in Agriculture and Animal Science is introduced by the ICAR under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) to provide money support to deserving students.

All you need to know about Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Undergraduate Studies in Agriculture and Animal Science

The scholarship which gives you Rs 1,000 per month to the students once every academic year (Rs 12,000/yer) on the basis two kind of selections like academic merit and economic need. To pass this test, they (students) must have scored at least 60 per cent marks in their last qualifying exam and must be a family with an annual income not exceeding Rs 1 lakh. But if students have the same marks, those with higher scores in science subjects are given preference.

Which students in agriculture field are eligible?

You are eligible for the scheme if you are an Indian citizen and studying undergraduate degree from these subjects as follows:

Agriculture
Agricultural Engineering
Home Science
Dairy Technology
Animal Husbandry

This scholarship covers the entire duration of the degree course, so long as the student continues to meet the academic and income criteria. While the amount may seem modest at Rs 1,000 per month.

What if tour family income is more than Rs 1 lakh?
Students whose family income exceeds Rs 1,00,000 per year are not eligible for the monthly scholarship, but students still be recognised with a prize of Rs 500 along with a ‘Certificate of Merit’ for their academic performance.

How to apply for the scheme?

To apply for this scheme there a offline process not any online registration, student must visit their college or university. Check out step-by-step guide:

Visit your university/college during and ask for the scholarship application for
Fill out the form completely and complete requirements like recent passport-size photograph and all required documents.
After the subimission, also take a receipt or acknowledgment of your application.