IASRI Scholarship For M.Sc And Ph.D
₹7,500/month scholarship for M.Sc. + contingency grant · agricultural statistics · IASRI New Delhi
The Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute (IASRI), New Delhi offers monthly scholarships to students enrolled in its M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes in Agricultural Statistics and Computer Applications. M.Sc. students receive ₹7,500 per month plus a ₹6,000 annual contingency grant. Admission is through the ICAR All India Combined Competitive Examination, with online applications submitted at pgs.iasri.res.in.
About This Scheme
The Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute (IASRI), New Delhi offers monthly scholarships to students enrolled in its M.Sc. and Ph.D. programmes in Agricultural Statistics and Computer Applications. M.Sc. students receive ₹7,500 per month plus a ₹6,000 annual contingency grant. Admission is through the ICAR All India Combined Competitive Examination, with online applications submitted at pgs.iasri.res.in.
Full official description
The Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute is a premier Institute under Indian Council of Agricultural Research for conducting research and education in the field of agricultural statistics and computer application in agriculture. The Institute has functioned as the Centre of Advanced Studies in Agricultural Statistics and Computer Application from October 12,1983 to March 31,1992 under the aegis of United Nations Development Programme. Subsequently, ICAR established the Centre of Advanced Studies on Agricultural Statistics and Computer Application at the Institute from February 2,1995 as a part of its Human Resource Development Programme. Besides having modern laboratories, up to date library and other infrastructure, the Institute has a dedicated team of qualified and experienced faculty in the field of Agricultural Statistics and Computer Application. The Institute conducts Post Graduate Degree Programmes in collaboration with the Indian
Agricultural Research Institute which has the status of a Deemed University under the University Grants Commission Act. The teaching is organized on the basis of trimester system. An Academic Session consists of three trimesters, each consisting of nearly twelve weeks duration. The programme of studies at the Institute includes
a) M.Sc. (Agricultural Statistics)
b) M.Sc. (Computer Application)
c) Ph.D. (Agricultural Statistics)
The alumni of the Institute have served/are occupying important positions in various prestigious institutions/universities in India and abroad
M.Sc. Degree Course The admission to M.Sc. programme is through All India Combined Competitive Examination conducted by the Education Division, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). On the basis of the merit the ICAR finalizes the admission.
Benefits
- Monthly scholarship of ₹7,500 for M.Sc. students
- Annual contingency grant of ₹6,000 for study tours, books, research materials, and thesis preparation
- Access to modern labs, a well-stocked library, and experienced faculty at a premier ICAR institute
- Degrees awarded in collaboration with IARI, a Deemed University under the University Grants Commission
💡 Why Startups Should Care
Not a startup scheme — this is a postgraduate academic scholarship in agricultural statistics. Relevant if your agri-tech team needs to recruit strong quantitative researchers from agricultural universities.
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
- Must have a B.Sc. degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Agroforestry, or a related field with at least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PH candidates)
- Minimum age of 19 years at time of admission (calculated as of July 31 of the admission year)
- Admission is through the ICAR All India Combined Competitive Examination — merit-based selection
- Foreign students may apply through nomination by their government or Indian Mission abroad — no written test required
How to Apply
- Visit pgs.iasri.res.in and click on the online application link for M.Sc./Ph.D. programmes.
- Register with your email ID and mobile number; log in and change the password.
- Fill in personal, contact, and education details; click Save and Next.
- Upload your photograph (10–100 KB) and signature (under 20 KB), then upload all academic documents.
- Pay the application fee of ₹400 online and enter the UTR/transaction number.
- Review the preview, check the declaration, and click Final Submit.
- Print the submitted form for your records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I apply online ?
Yes!!, Application can be proceed through http://pgs.iasri.res.in
What wil be the require document ?
Required Documents : Upload Image ( less than 100 kb and greater than10 kb). Signature (less than 20 kb and greater than 10 kb). Documents (All the requisite documents starting from Matriculation to Qualifying Degree Examination).
What is the age limit ?
The minimum age limits for admission to M.Sc. is 19 years. The age shall be reckoned as on 31st July of the year of admission
What is the scholarship/Fellowships amount ?
Scholarships are offered to all the admitted students. An M.Sc. student is granted a scholarship / fellowship of value Rs.7,500/- p.m.. In addition to this, M.Sc. students have a contingent grant of Rs.6,000/- per annum, for meeting out the expenditure on study tours, experimental material, purchase of books and preparation of thesis, etc
Ready to apply?
Visit the official government portal to apply for this scheme.
Apply on myScheme.gov.inDocuments Required
- Passport-size photograph (10–100 KB)
- Candidate signature (under 20 KB)
- Academic documents from Matriculation to qualifying degree
- Government ID (Aadhaar / Election Card / PAN / Passport / Ration Card)
- Proof of application fee payment