About this study aid
The objective of the Scheme is to sponsor students for undergoing 4 years of Graduate/degree courses in Agriculture/Horticulture against State quota seats in different Agriculture Universities in the country.
The “Agriculture Academic Studies Scheme” is a State Plan Scheme, which is implemented by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya. The objective of the Scheme is to sponsor students for undergoing 4 years of Graduate/degree courses in Agriculture/Horticulture against State quota seats in different Agriculture Universities in the country.
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- Implementing agency
- Department Of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government Of Meghalaya
- Scheme for
- Individual
- DBT (direct bank transfer)
- No
Amount and what it covers
Pattern of Assistance:
- Sponsorship of seats, book grants, and scholarships.
Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):
- Monthly stipend @ Rs. 1,200/-.
- Book grant @Rs. 1,200/- per academic year.
Who can apply
- The applicant/student should be a permanent resident of Meghalaya.
- Students interested in pursuing a four-year degree course in Agriculture/Horticulture can apply under the scheme.
- The students, general & OBC category, who should have passed 10+2 in the Science stream with 55% aggregate marks having Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English as compulsory subjects are eligible under the scheme.
- The students, SC & ST category, who should have passed 10+2 in the Science stream with 45% aggregate marks having Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English as compulsory subjects are eligible under the scheme.
- The applicant should also qualify for the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) All India Entrance Examinations for Admission (AIEEA) conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
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How to apply
Online
Application Process:
Students can apply online from the Department website https://www.megagriculture.gov.in Or https://megedistrict.gov.in
Mode of Selection of Beneficiary(s):
Selection is based on merit- ICAR AIEEA and other conditions of eligibility criteria and on the State Reservation Policy.
Whom to Contact:
Applicants are advised to follow the advertisements which usually appear during May-June in major newspapers of the State/visit the Department website https://www.megagriculture.gov.in Or https://megedistrict.gov.in.
Questions readers ask
What is the key objective of the scheme?
The key objective of the Scheme is to Sponsor students for undergoing 4 years Under Graduate
course in Agriculture/ Horticulture against State quota seats in different Agriculture Universities
in the country.
Which department has launched this scheme?
Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Government of Meghalaya
What is the pattern of assistance?
Sponsorship of seat, book grant and scholarship.
What is the type of assistance/entitlement?
Monthly stipend @ Rs. 1,200/- and Book grant @Rs. 1,200/- per academic year.
Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
Students who are Permanent Residents of the State are eligible to apply.
What academic qualification is required for eligibility?
Applicants must have passed 10+2 in the Science stream with specific subject requirements: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as compulsory subjects.
What is the minimum percentage required for eligibility?
For General and OBC category students, a minimum aggregate of 55% marks in Class XII is required. For SC/ST category students, the minimum aggregate is 45% marks.
Are there any specific entrance exams required for eligibility?
Yes, applicants must qualify for the ICAR AIEEA (Indian Council of Agricultural Research All India Entrance Examination for Admission) conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency).
Can students from other states apply for the scheme?
No, only Permanent Residents of the State are eligible to apply.
How to apply for State quota BSc Agri/ BSc Horti seats?
Students can apply online from the Department website www.megagriculture.gov.in. Or https://megedistrict.gov.in.
What is the selection procedure?
By merit and based on the States Reservation Policy.
Whom to contact?
Applicants are advised to follow the advertisements which usually appear during May-June in
major newspaper of the State/visit Department website www.megagriculture.gov.in. Or
https://megedistrict.gov.in.
Apply through the official channel
Applications are taken only on the official portal of the provider. Applying costs nothing, and nobody can charge you to get an application approved.
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