{"id":169239,"date":"2024-03-16T12:24:12","date_gmt":"2024-03-16T06:54:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=169239"},"modified":"2024-04-02T15:17:08","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T09:47:08","slug":"merit-cum-means-scholarships-for-under-graduate-studies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/merit-cum-means-scholarships-for-under-graduate-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"Merit-cum-Means Scholarships For Under Graduate Studies in India, Know More About It"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/merit-cum-means-scholarships-for-under-graduate-studies\/#Merit-cum-Means_Scholarships_For_Under_Graduate_Studies\" >Merit-cum-Means Scholarships For Under Graduate Studies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/merit-cum-means-scholarships-for-under-graduate-studies\/#Merit-cum-Means_Scholarships_Apply_Online\" >Merit-cum-Means Scholarships Apply Online<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/merit-cum-means-scholarships-for-under-graduate-studies\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/category\/government-scheme\/\">Government Scheme<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\"><strong>Merit-cum-Means Scholarships For Under Graduate Studies in India, Know More About It<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Merit-cum-Means_Scholarships_For_Under_Graduate_Studies\"><\/span>Merit-cum-Means Scholarships For Under Graduate Studies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Merit-cum-Means Scholarships:<\/strong> The &#8220;Merit\u00b7cum\u00b7Means Scholarships For Under Graduate Studies In Various Branches Of Agriculture And Animal Science Subjects&#8221; is a scholarship initiative by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE). This scheme aims to attract talented undergraduate students to pursue their studies in fields such as Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Home Science, Dairy, and Animal Husbandry up to the graduation level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Overview table of Merit-cum-Means Scholarships<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Aspect<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Scholarship Name<\/td><td>Merit-cum-Means Scholarships For Under Graduate Studies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sponsor<\/td><td>Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eligible Fields<\/td><td>Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Home Science, Dairy, and Animal Husbandry<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eligibility Criteria<\/td><td>&#8211; Pass the &#8216;Means Test&#8217; <br>&#8211; Secure a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the qualifying examination <br>&#8211; Merit determination based on performance in science subjects in case of equal marks <br>&#8211; Open to Indian nationals or persons domiciled in India without discrimination<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Means Test<\/td><td>&#8211; Parents&#8217; annual income should not exceed \u20b91,00,000 <br>&#8211; No provision for half scholarships <br>&#8211; Those exceeding income limit receive a \u20b9500 national prize and a certificate of merit<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scholarship Amount<\/td><td>\u20b91,000 per month per student for the entire duration of the undergraduate degree course<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application Process<\/td><td>&#8211; Apply online after course commencement <br>&#8211; ICAR requests details of eligible first-year students from colleges <br>&#8211; Communication of scholarship availability and selection to colleges <br>&#8211; Funds disbursed to the Head of the Institution yearly, based on progress reports and formal demands <br>&#8211; Monthly scholarship payments made based on conduct and attendance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Required Documents<\/td><td>&#8211; Proof of identity <br>&#8211; Marksheets of previous educational qualifications <br>&#8211; Aadhar number <br>&#8211; Income certificate issued by designated State\/UT Authority <br>&#8211; Bank account details <br>&#8211; Proof of admission to an ICAR-recognized Agricultural University<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Details of the Merit-cum-Means Scholarships Scheme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The scholarships are granted annually based on merit-cum-means. To be eligible, students must pass the &#8216;Means Test&#8217; and achieve a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grades in their qualifying examination. The scholarship amount for undergraduate studies in Agriculture and Animal Science subjects is \u20b91,000 per month per student, valid for the entire duration of the degree course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/central-govt-scheme\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Know More About Other Central Govt Scheme 2024<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Benefits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The scholarship provides \u20b91,000 per month per student for the duration of their undergraduate degree in Agriculture and Animal Science subjects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility Criteria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Must pass the &#8216;Means Test&#8217;.<\/li><li>Secure a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the qualifying examination.<\/li><li>Merit determination based on performance in science subjects in case of equal marks.<\/li><li>Open to Indian nationals or persons domiciled in India without discrimination.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Means Test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Parents&#8217; annual income should not exceed \u20b91,00,000.<\/li><li>No provision for half scholarships.<\/li><li>Those exceeding income limit receive a \u20b9500 national prize and a certificate of merit.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Merit-cum-Means_Scholarships_Apply_Online\"><\/span>Merit-cum-Means Scholarships Apply Online<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Apply online after course commencement.<\/li><li>ICAR requests details of eligible first-year students from colleges.<\/li><li>Communication of scholarship availability and selection to colleges.<\/li><li>Funds disbursed to the Head of the Institution yearly, based on progress reports and formal demands.<\/li><li>Monthly scholarship payments made based on conduct and attendance.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Required Documents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Proof of identity.<\/li><li>Marksheets of previous educational qualifications.<\/li><li>Aadhar number.<\/li><li>Income certificate issued by designated State\/UT Authority.<\/li><li>Bank account details.<\/li><li>Proof of admission to an ICAR-recognized Agricultural University.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1712050839978\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1) <strong>What is the Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for Undergraduate Studies in Agriculture and Animal Science?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans: The Merit-cum-Means Scholarship is an initiative by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) aimed at attracting talented undergraduate students to pursue their studies in fields such as Agriculture, Agricultural Engineering, Home Science, Dairy, and Animal Husbandry up to the graduation level.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1712050868392\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2) <strong>How are the scholarships awarded and what are the eligibility criteria?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans: Scholarships are granted annually based on merit-cum-means. Eligibility criteria include passing the &#8216;Means Test&#8217; and achieving a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent grades in the qualifying examination. Additionally, merit determination is based on performance in science subjects in case of equal marks. The scholarship is open to Indian nationals or persons domiciled in India without discrimination.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1712050890288\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3) <strong>What is the amount of the scholarship and how long is it valid?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans: The scholarship amount is \u20b91,000 per month per student for the entire duration of their undergraduate degree in Agriculture and Animal Science subjects.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1712050913784\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4) <strong>Can you explain the &#8216;Means Test&#8217; and the associated provisions?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans: The &#8216;Means Test&#8217; involves ensuring that parents&#8217; annual income does not exceed \u20b91,00,000. There is no provision for half scholarships. Those exceeding the income limit receive a \u20b9500 national prize and a certificate of merit.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1712050935720\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q5) <strong>How can students apply for the Merit-cum-Means Scholarship and what documents are required?<\/strong><\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Ans: Students can apply online after the course commencement. ICAR requests details of eligible first-year students from colleges, communicates scholarship availability and selection to colleges, and disburses funds to the Head of the Institution yearly based on progress reports and formal demands. Monthly scholarship payments are made based on conduct and attendance. 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