Details
The scheme "Post-Matric
Scholarship to Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes Candidates" was
introduced by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Department of
Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), to enable the students belonging to
the weaker sections of society to complete undergraduate courses. The
scholarship is provided for studying at the Bachelor's 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 ₹ 1,000/- 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.
Benefits
VALUE OF SCHOLARSHIP
The value of the scholarship will be
₹ 1,000/- 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 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.
Eligibility
This scholarship is exclusively meant
for students belonging to Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes communities as
defined by the Government of India. Only those students who have been admitted
to Agricultural Universities in any of the undergraduate degrees programmes of
Agriculture & Allied Sciences will be eligible for this scholarship
Application Process
Online
Step 01:
The scholarship amount as well as the
contingent grant will be remitted to the respective institutions by the Council
on the basis of the demand received from each institution through the Registrar
/ Comptroller of the University in the prescribed proforma: https://education.icar.gov.in/pdf/format-PMS-2017.pdf
Step 02:
The students will be eligible to
receive scholarships and contingent grants from the date of joining the course.
Procedure of Selection:
1.
A tentative distribution of scholarships will first be made to various
agricultural universities on the basis of seats reserved by the individual
agricultural universities for SC/ST candidates.
2.
The actual number of scholarships allotted to the universities every
year would, however, be determined on the basis of actual SC/ST students
admitted so as to maintain approximately equal proportion between the number of
SC/ST students admitted in each university to the number of scholarships
available.
Documents Required
- Student Photo.
- Aadhaar Number.
- Caste Certificate.
- Details of the Aadhaar Linked Bank Account.
- Residential/Domicile Certificate.
- Proof of Admission.
- Proof of Identity.
- Marksheets of the Previous Qualified Examination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to fill up the online
application in one sitting
No. You can fill up the online
application in many sittings using ‘Save Draft’, until you are satisfied that
you have entered all desirable fields correctly. The software provides facility
to save your application at every stage until you click on ‘Submit’ button.
What is the Eligibility Criteria for
this scholarship?
This scholarship is exclusively meant
for students belonging to Scheduled Castes / Scheduled Tribes communities as
defined by Government of India. Only those students who have been admitted in
Agricultural Universities in any of the undergraduate degree programmes of
Agriculture & Allied Sciences will be eligible for this scholarship.
What is the Value Of The Scholarship?
The value of the scholarship will be
Rs.300/- p.m. along with a contingent grant of Rs.750/- per annum for the
payment of tuition fee, purchase of books and cost of uniform etc.
What Is The Duration Of The
Scholarship?
The duration of the scholarship will
cover the whole of the normal period of the particular degree programme to
which the candidate is admitted.
What is the Procedure for Selection?
The scheme provides for the award of
240 scholarships every year. These scholarships will be earmarked for
individual Agricultural Universities in proportion to the actual number of
scheduled castes / scheduled tribes candidates admitted. A tentative
distribution of scholarships will first be made to various agricultural
universities on the basis of seats reserved by the individual agricultural
universities for SC/ST candidates. The actual number of scholarship allotted to
the universities every year would, however, be determined on the basis of
actual SC/ST students admitted so as to maintain approximately equal proportion
between the number of SC/ST students admitted in each university to the number
of scholarships available.
Will the Student Who Accepts This
Scholarship Be Permitted To Avail Of Any Other Scholarship/Concession?
The scheme provides for the award of
240 scholarships every year. These scholarships will be earmarked for
individual Agricultural Universities in proportion to the actual number of
scheduled castes / scheduled tribes candidates admitted. A tentative
distribution of scholarships will first be made to various agricultural
universities on the basis of seats reserved by the individual agricultural
universities for SC/ST candidates. The actual number of scholarship allotted to
the universities every year would, however, be determined on the basis of
actual SC/ST students admitted so as to maintain approximately equal proportion
between the number of SC/ST students admitted in each university to the number
of scholarships available.
Under what cases can the Scholarship
of the student be Terminated?
Termination of Scholarship:- The
scholarship will be terminated without notice (i) 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; (ii) if the scholar is dropped by the institution due to
peer performance.
Will the Scholarship Be Admissible On
Grounds Of Maternity?
In the case of married women, the
scholarship will be admissible at full rates upto three months' absence on
grounds of maternity. However, no scholarship will be paid for a period
exceeding three months.
Which branches of Agriculture of the
Bachelor's Degree Program are covered in this scheme?
Bachelor's 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.
How many scholarships are awarded
every year?
The scheme provides for the award of
240 scholarships every year.
Is there any earmarking of the
scholarships?
These scholarships will be earmarked
for individual Agricultural Universities in proportion to the actual number of
scheduled castes / scheduled tribes candidates admitted.
Sources And References
Guidelines CLICK HERE
Nodal Officers CLICK HERE
Proforma For Submission Of Demand CLICK HERE
Revised Rate Of Scholarship CLICK HERE
