ICAR - Post Matric Scholarship For Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribes Candidates
✓ Information verified — April 2026This is a scholarship scheme run by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. It helps students from Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities pursue undergraduate courses in agriculture and related fields. The scheme aims to support weaker sections of society in completing their higher education.
What You Get
- Financial assistance to pursue undergraduate agricultural studies
- Support for tuition fees and educational expenses
- Opportunity to access quality agricultural education
- Help to reduce educational burden on SC/ST families
Who Can Apply
- Age: 18–60 years
- Must belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) community
- Must have passed Class 12 or equivalent examination
- Must be enrolled in an undergraduate course in agriculture or allied fields
- Must study in an ICAR-recognized institution
- Family income should be within government-specified limits
Documents Needed
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- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Caste Certificate
- 3. Income Certificate
- 4. Class 12 Mark Sheet
- 5. College Admission Letter
- 6. Bank Account Details
- 7. Passport Photo
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
- Category
- Agriculture
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 18–60 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 25 Apr 2026
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