AASS

Agriculture Academic Studies Scheme

Students from Meghalaya can receive sponsorship for four-year degree courses in Agriculture and Horticulture at various Agriculture Universities across India. The scheme provides a monthly stipend of ₹1,200 and a book grant of ₹1,200 per academic year, targeting individuals who qualify for the ICAR AIEEA entrance examination and meet specific academic criteria.

State Composite

States / UT: Meghalaya

Nodal department: Agriculture Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Education & Learning

Sub-categories: Scholarships and student finance

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Agriculture Universities, Academic, Student, Under Graduate, Horticulture, Sponsorship

Details

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.

Benefits

  • Pattern of Assistance:
  • Sponsorship of seats, book grants, and scholarships. Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):
  • Monthly stipend @ ₹1,200/-
  • Book grant @₹1,200/- per academic year

Pattern of Assistance:

  • Sponsorship of seats, book grants, and scholarships.

Type of Assistance and Entitlement (If any):

  • Monthly stipend @ ₹1,200/-.
  • Book grant @₹1,200/- per academic year.

Eligibility

  • 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).

Application Process

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.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

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 @ ₹1,200/- and Book grant @₹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.

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

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  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

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