ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences
in Lakshadweep
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ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences in Lakshadweep
ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Lakshadweep.
Apply for ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences in Lakshadweep
Scheme Overview
ICAR awards a certain number of Junior Research Fellowships for Postgraduate Studies (course and research work) leading to a Master’s degree, in different disciplines of agriculture and allied sciences. This is done to encourage talented students to undertake higher agricultural education.
Eligibility Criteria
***Method of Award:***
ICAR-JRF (PGS) will be awarded on the basis of merit in the All India Competitive Entrance Examination for -
(i) ICAR-JRF (PGS), and
(ii) concurrent admission to Master’s degree program at -
a) State Agricultural Universities (SAUs), and
b) Deemed Universities viz. IARI (New Delhi) / IVRI (Izatnagar) / NDRI (Karnal) / CIFE (Mumbai) / AAU (Allahabad), Central Agricultural University (Imphal, Manipur), and
c) Central Universities having faculty of agriculture viz. Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Visva Bharti, and Nagaland University, collectively hereinafter referred to as the Agricultural Universities (AUs).
***Eligibility***
Only those candidates having passed their Bachelor’s Degree or appearing at the Final Examination of the Bachelor’s Degree in the concerned field, under 10+2+5, 10+2+4 or 10+2+3 (only for basic science subjects) are eligible to apply for admission. (For admission, the eligibility requirement laid down by the respective AUs including remedial courses and tenure will be treated as final.)
Candidates must have obtained 60% marks or an Overall Grade Point Average (OGPA) of 6.60/10.00 or 3.25/5.00 or 2.6/4.00 for General, OBC, and Under Privileged States(UPS) categories whereas, for SC/ST/Physically Handicapped (PH) categories, the candidates must have obtained 55% marks or an OGPA of 5.5/10.00 or 2.75/5.00 or 2.20/4.00. The equivalence of OGPA to percent marks, where needed, will be certified by the Registrar of the concerned University
For admission in M.V.Sc., candidates must have completed B.V.Sc.&A.H. with internship before the date of registration in the University.
The minimum age limit shall be 19 years as of the date of the examination. No relaxation is admissible regarding the minimum age limit.
**Note 1:** Reservation of various categories such as SC/ST/OBC and PH etc. will be given as per Government of India rules/instructions issued from time to time. The responsibility of verification of the genuineness of SC/ST/OBC and PH certificates will solely rest with the concerned Agricultural University (AU) where the candidate has been recommended for admission or granted provisional admission.
**Note 2:** The ICAR-JRF (PGS) will NOT be available for admission in any university other than the AUs as mentioned above.
Benefits
**Veterinary Sciences:** ₹ 12,000/- per month With a contingency grant of ₹ 6,000/- per annum. - **All disciplines other than Veterinary Sciences:** ₹ 8,640/- per month With a contingency grant of ₹ 6,000/- per annum.
_The rates of fellowship and contingency grants for higher studies will be as prescribed by the Council from time to time._
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Саndidаte’s Рhоtоgrарh |
| 2 | Саndidаte’s Signаture |
| 3 | Thumb Imрressiоn |
| 4 | Gоvt Identity Саrd Detаils like Ааdhааr Number /Eleсtiоn Саrd (EРIС Nо.)/Раssроrt number/Rаtiоn Саrd Number/ Bаnk Ассоunt Number/РАN Number/ Оther vаlid Gоvt Ids. |
| 5 | Three identiсаl сорies оf the lаtest раssроrt size соlоured рhоtоgrарhs (with nаme аnd dаte) |
| 6 | Сорy оf раyment оf аррliсаtiоn Fee (as рrооf) |
| 7 | Роst-оffiсe reсeiрt аs роstаl disраtсh рrооf оf аррliсаtiоn. |
| 8 | Аddress fоr соmmuniсаtiоn, Mоbile Number, emаil id, etс. |
| 9 | Bаnk Ассоunt Detаils. |
Common questions in Lakshadweep
Who can apply for ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences in Lakshadweep?
Eligible residents of Lakshadweep who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for ICAR Junior Research Fellowship For Post-Graduate Studies In Agricultural Sciences in Lakshadweep?
Applicants in Lakshadweep typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
Frequently Asked Questions
Application Forms can only be submitted through online mode on the website https://icar.nta.nic.in. The Application Form other than online mode will not be accepted