NDRI Institute Scholarship for M.Sc. And Ph.d

NDRI Institute Scholarship for M.Sc. and Ph.D. gives monthly financial support to Indian national students admitted to Master's and Doctoral programmes at the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal. The scheme is run by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and is open for the 2026-27 academic year.

The scholarship covers the full duration of the course and helps students focus on research without money worries. Master's students get ₹7,560 per month, while doctoral students now receive a much higher monthly stipend under the latest rules.

NDRI Institute Scholarship for M.Sc. and Ph.D. - Introduction

NDRI Institute Scholarship for M.Sc. and Ph.D. supports Indian students admitted to Master's and Doctoral programmes at the National Dairy Research Institute. This scheme provides regular financial help so that scholars can concentrate on their studies and research work.

Any Indian national can apply for this award, no matter the gender, religion or community. Students who already hold another scholarship or fellowship should not apply, because the award is given only to those who do not have any other financial support. A formal undertaking confirming this is required at the time of award. Students who receive payment during the Dairy Plant Operations and Management in-plant training still remain eligible for this merit scholarship.

The scheme is managed under the administrative control of the Joint Director or Director. Scholars must keep up good academic progress to receive support for the full duration of their programme.

Support follows specific timelines based on the programme type:

Doctoral students who need an extension should send an application through the Major Advisor and Head of the Division at least two months before the current scholarship ends. A seminar on research progress is presented before the Advisory Committee, which reviews the work and gives its recommendations. The Joint Director holds the final authority to grant or decline any extension.

Key Information

Benefits

This scheme provides a steady monthly stipend to help students manage their study and living costs. The latest rates have raised the doctoral stipend sharply compared with earlier years.

Along with the stipend, scholars receive a contingency grant to cover research-related costs:

• Master's students get up to ₹6,000 per annum for books, thesis preparation and research contingency.
• Doctoral students get up to ₹10,000 per annum for books, thesis preparation and research contingency.

Students who do not receive the regular scholarship for any reason may still get the contingency grant, provided they remain on the rolls of NDRI.

Eligibility

To benefit from the NDRI Institute Scholarship, the following conditions must be met:

1. The student must be an Indian citizen enrolled in a Master's or Doctoral programme at NDRI.
2. No other scholarship, fellowship or outside financial support should be accepted. If a student takes any other support, the NDRI scholarship is terminated immediately.
3. An aggregate of at least 65% marks or a 6.5 grade point average (out of 10.0) in the previous semester is required.
4. Students who fail to reach 65% can clear backlog courses in supplementary or semester-end examinations to regain eligibility.
5. For SC/ST students, the competent authority may allow a relaxation of up to 5% in marks once during the course of the programme.

Application Process

Admission and scholarship applications for NDRI programmes are handled through the ICAR admission process. The official NDRI scholarship page gives the full rules and the prescribed forms.

STEP 1 - Visit the official NDRI scholarship page at Official NDRI Scholarship Page and read the rules for the Institute Scholarship.

STEP 2 - Apply for admission to the Master's or Doctoral programme through the ICAR admission process and get selected for the course.

STEP 3 - After joining, accept the award in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-I) and give an undertaking to follow the rules (Annexure-II).

STEP 4 - Submit the monthly progress report (Annexure-IV) so that the stipend for the previous month is released.

STEP 5 - Keep the required documents ready, including educational certificates, identity proof and a recent photograph, for verification.

Documents

These documents are needed during the application and award process:

1. Clear copies of educational mark sheets and certificates.
2. Valid personal identification such as an Aadhaar card.
3. Recent passport-sized photograph.

References

Official NDRI Scholarship Page

FAQ's

What financial benefit will I receive under this scheme?

Master's students receive ₹7,560 per month. Doctoral students receive ₹25,000 per month for the first two years and ₹28,000 in the third year. In-service Ph.D. students receive ₹3,000 per month under specific conditions.

Where can I apply for the scholarship?

Admission and scholarship details are available on the official NDRI website. The full rules and forms are on the official NDRI scholarship page.

What is the minimum academic performance required to keep the scholarship?

Students must maintain an aggregate of 65% marks or a 6.5 grade point average to remain eligible for renewal each semester.

Are there any specific documents I need to submit?

Yes, educational documents, proof of identity like an Aadhaar card and a recent photograph are required, along with the prescribed application forms.