The NDRI Institute Scholarship is provided to Indian students pursuing M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs at the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI). Scholarships are not available for students receiving financial aid or fellowships from any other source. Awardees must submit an undertaking confirming they are not availing of any other scholarships.
The scholarship is under the administrative control of the Joint Director/Director of NDRI.
Duration
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M.Sc. (Master’s) Scholarship:
- 2 years for students with a four-year bachelor’s program.
- 3 years for students with a one-year prerequisite course.
- No extensions are granted beyond this period.
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Ph.D. (Doctoral) Scholarship:
- 3 years for students with a 4+2 UG and PG program.
- 4 years for students with a one-year prerequisite course.
- Extension: A maximum of six months can be granted on merit.
Benefits
- M.Sc. students: ₹7,560 per month.
- Ph.D. students: ₹10,500 per month.
- In-service Ph.D. students (ICAR/SAU employees): ₹1,000 per month (if working in a different institute).
Contingency Grant
- M.Sc. students: ₹12,000 (for the duration of the course).
- Ph.D. students: ₹30,000 (for the duration of the course).
Eligibility
- Only students of Indian nationality are eligible.
- Must be admitted to Master’s or Doctoral programs at NDRI.
- Students should not be receiving financial assistance from any other scholarship.
- Students must submit the following certificates:
- Acceptance of the award in the prescribed format.
- An undertaking to follow the rules and conditions governing the scholarship.
Conditions for Scholarship Payment
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Course Registration:
- Master’s and Ph.D. students must register for all prescribed courses every semester.
- If students fail to register, they will not receive the scholarship for that period.
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Academic Performance Requirement:
- Minimum 65% marks or 6.5 GPA (out of 10.0) required in the previous semester to continue receiving the scholarship.
- Students who fail any course must clear it in the supplementary exam to regain eligibility.
- SC/ST students may receive a relaxation of up to 5% (only once during their program).
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Conduct Probation:
- Students on conduct probation will not receive a scholarship during that period.
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Termination of Scholarship:
- If the student leaves or completes their course.
- If the scholarship term expires.
- If the student is found negligent in studies.
Application Process
Online Application
- Visit the ICAR Official Portal: https://education.icar.gov.in/
- Select the Course: Choose UG or PG application.
- Fill out the ICAR Exam Application Form with the required details.
- Upload Documents: Attach your photograph, signature, and educational certificates.
- Fee Payment: Choose a payment method (Online Gateway, SBBJ Bank Challan, NEFT).
- Submit Application: After successful payment, submit the ICAR AIEEA Application Form.
- Save Application ID and Password for future reference.
- Print a hard copy of the application for future use.
Documents Required
- Educational Certificates (Class 10, 12, Graduation, Post-Graduation, as applicable).
- Personal Identification Document (Aadhaar Card, Driving License, or Passport).
- Passport Size Photograph.
- Bank Account Details (for scholarship disbursement).
- Income Certificate (if applicable).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Who is eligible for this scholarship?
A: Indian students pursuing an M.Sc. or Ph.D. at NDRI, who are not receiving any other financial aid or scholarships.
Q: Can I apply if I am already receiving another scholarship?
A: No, this scholarship is not available to students who are receiving financial assistance from another source.
Q: How can I apply for the scholarship?
A: Students must apply online through the ICAR education portal (https://education.icar.gov.in/).
Q: What happens if I fail a subject?
A: You must clear the failed subject in the supplementary exam. Your scholarship will resume only after clearing the subject.
Q: Can SC/ST students get relaxation in eligibility criteria?
A: Yes, SC/ST students can get a relaxation of up to 5% in marks/GPA (only once during their academic program).