NSP ICAR Postgraduate National Talent Scholarship (NTS-PG) 2026

To be eligible, an applicant must:

• take up studies in approved courses and secure admission in the Agricultural University located outside their State of domicile.
• maintain merit and good conduct, as certified by the Head of the College/University/Institution.
• not remain absent without prior permission and not participate in any agitation/strike etc. during the period.
• pursue studies on a whole-time basis and not take up any job, even on a part-time basis.
• not leave their course of study within one month of admission, otherwise no scholarship shall be paid.
   

The selected scholars shall receive a scholarship of ₹5,000 per month.

• Identity proof
• Academic Certificates

Eligible applicants can apply for the scholarship through the following steps:-

Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below. 
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to the 'Students' option on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 4: Now, click on the 'Login' button under the OTR option as it is required to apply for a scholarship on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Step 5: Click on the 'New user? Register yourself' on the left-hand side of the dashboard and click on it.
Step 6: Read the details carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the 'Next' button.
Step 7: Enter a functional mobile number, captcha code, and OTP, then submit to complete the registration process.
Step 8: Fill in the required details and click on 'Save & Register' to complete the 'One-time registration (OTR)' process. (Note:- This is a temporary registration number, students need to download the OTR mobile application for face authentication to complete the OTR process.)
Step 9: After successful registration, navigate to the 'Apply for Scholarship' option and click on the 'Login' button.
Step 10: Select the scholarship, fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents and submit.

Note:- All the applicants are advised to fill in the information correctly on the application form. Once the application is submitted, no changes can be made. Additionally, submitting multiple applications will result in disqualification.

Application Start: 15 January 2026
Application Deadline: 15 February 2026