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ICAR Scholarships 2026–27: NTS UG/PG, PGS & Research Fellowships: Eligibility, Deadline, Benefits & Official Application

Multiple ICAR scholarships and fellowships (NTS UG/PG, PG Scholarship, JRF/SRF) are reported open on the NSP, with student applications generally due 31 October 2026 and institute verification by 15 November.

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ProgrammeStatusDeadlineSource check
ICAR National Talent Scholarship (NTS-PG)Closed31 October 20267 September 2026 · Source ↗
Application status and deadline only; eligibility still requires the scheme guidelines.
ICAR National Talent Scholarship (NTS-UG)Closed31 October 20267 September 2026 · Source ↗
Application status and deadline only; eligibility still requires the scheme guidelines.
ICAR Post Graduate Scholarship (PGS)Closed31 October 20267 September 2026 · Source ↗
Application status and deadline only; eligibility still requires the scheme guidelines.
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ScholarshipICAR Scholarships 2026–27: NTS UG/PG, PGS & Research Fellowships
ProviderICAR / NSP
Current statusMultiple ICAR scholarship/fellowship schemes reported open on NSP
Who it helpsEligible agriculture UG/PG/research students under the relevant ICAR scheme
BenefitNTS, PG scholarship and research fellowship support
Deadline31 Oct 2026 (per multiple independent reports; confirm on NSP)
Institute verification15 Nov 2026 (reported)
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ICAR Scholarships 2026–27: NTS UG/PG, PGS & Research Fellowships: latest status

ICAR Scholarships 2026–27: NTS UG/PG, PGS & Research Fellowships quick facts
ItemCurrent information
ProviderICAR / NSP
Who can benefitEligible agriculture UG/PG/research students under the relevant ICAR scheme
Scholarship / supportNTS, PG scholarship and research fellowship support
Application statusMultiple ICAR scholarship/fellowship schemes reported open on NSP
Deadline / next actionStudent applications generally due 31 Oct 2026 (per reports); confirm the live NSP listing

Who should check eligibility

  • Read the current provider guidelines before applying.
  • Make sure your academic year, course, institution and income/category conditions match the scheme.
  • Use only genuine documents and a bank account / identity information that belongs to the applicant where required.

How to apply safely

  1. Step 1Open the official scholarship portal.
  2. Step 2Read eligibility and document requirements.
  3. Step 3Register using your own valid details.
  4. Step 4Complete the application before the current deadline.
  5. Step 5Save the application / acknowledgement and track verification status on the official portal.

Sources & verification

Re-checked 9 Oct 2026 via independent reports: The Hindu (19 Sep 2026) lists the NSP ICAR Undergraduate National Talent Scholarship deadline as 31 October 2026; trackers list the ICAR PG Scholarship, ICAR NTS (PG) and ICAR JRF/SRF deadlines as 31 Oct 2026; TOI reports the NSP agriculture/higher-education window closes 31 Oct 2026 with institute verification by 15 Nov 2026. NSP is JS-rendered and could not be fetched directly — recheck scholarships.gov.in before advising candidates.

Frequently asked questions

Is ICAR Scholarships 2026–27: NTS UG/PG, PGS & Research Fellowships open now?

Multiple ICAR scholarship/fellowship schemes (NTS UG/PG, PG Scholarship, JRF/SRF) are reported open on NSP with student applications generally due 31 October 2026 — confirm the live listing on scholarships.gov.in before applying.

What does ICAR Scholarships 2026–27: NTS UG/PG, PGS & Research Fellowships provide?

NTS, PG scholarship and research fellowship support

Should I pay someone to apply?

Use the official provider's application route. Never share OTPs, passwords or banking PINs with anyone claiming they can guarantee a scholarship.