ICAR–National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI)

Scholarships & fellowships

Amounts published in NDRI’s 2025–26 Information Bulletin (page 11), checked 6 November 2026. Scholarships and fellowships are alternative awards, not amounts to add together. Institute rules prohibit simultaneous financial assistance. Confirm any later revision and your eligibility with NDRI before applying.

ICAR National Talent Scholarship — Undergraduate

₹3,000/month · Eligible undergraduate students

Awarded on merit to eligible UG students studying outside their domicile state. Continued eligibility requires good conduct and at least 7.0 OGPA. It is not guaranteed to every student.

Institute scholarship — Master’s

₹7,560/month · Up to two years, or thesis submission if earlier

Annual contingency grant: ₹6,000

For eligible Indian-national students under institute rules. Continued payment requires prescribed registration, progress reports and at least 65% aggregate marks or 6.5/10 GPA. A prerequisite-year route can have a longer duration under the rules.

Institute scholarship — PhD

₹25,000/month · First two years

₹28,000/month · Third year

Annual contingency grant: ₹10,000

For eligible Indian-national students under institute rules, until thesis submission or the applicable duration limit. Continued payment requires prescribed registration, progress reports and at least 65% aggregate marks or 6.5/10 GPA. The prerequisite-year route can allow a fourth year; its rate is not specified in this bulletin.

Institute scholarship — In-service PhD

₹3,000/month · Up to three years

Annual contingency grant: ₹10,000

Subject to NDRI rules for ICAR/SAU employees studying away from their workplace, including the restriction on obtaining the third degree from the same institute.

Separate ICAR fellowship — Master’s (veterinarians)

₹12,640/month · Up to two years

Annual contingency grant: ₹6,000

Only for eligible veterinarians awarded the separate ICAR fellowship; admission alone does not guarantee this award.

Separate ICAR fellowship — PhD

₹37,000/month · First two years

₹42,000/month · Third year

Annual contingency grant: ₹10,000

Only for students awarded the separate ICAR research fellowship; admission alone does not guarantee this award.