Anand Agricultural University (AAU) offers a range of merit-based, need-based, and government-sponsored scholarships to support students across UG, PG, and PhD programs. These initiatives, aligned with ICAR and UGC guidelines, aim to promote agricultural education among deserving candidates, particularly those from economically weaker sections. Approximately 20% of students benefit annually, with applications processed through the university portal, NSP (scholarships.gov.in), or direct submission to the admin office. Key updates for 2025 include extended deadlines (till Nov 15) for ICAR scholarships and integration with Gujarat's state aid schemes. Below is a detailed overview of major scholarships.
| Scholarship Name | Type | Eligibility Criteria | Amount/Benefits | Duration | Application Process |
| National Talent Scholarship (ICAR) | Merit-based | UG students selected via ICAR AIEEA or university entrance test; top 10% merit in qualifying exam. | INR 2,000 per month | Full course duration (UG) | Apply via ICAR portal (icar.org.in); submit marksheets and income proof by Oct 31, 2025. |
| Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (ICAR) | Need-based | UG/PG students with family income < INR 1 lakh/year; min 70% in previous exam. Reserved for SC/ST/OBC (relaxation). | INR 500 per month (UG); INR 1,000 per month (PG) | Full course duration | Online via NSP (scholarships.gov.in); upload income certificate and academic records; deadline Nov 15, 2025. |
| AAU UG Fellowship | University-sponsored | Top 10% UG students based on semester GPA (>7.5); open to all streams (Agriculture, Horticulture, etc.). | INR 500 per month | Entire UG program | Apply through AAU student portal (aau.in/student); submit semester results; annual renewal. |
| AAU PG Fellowship | University-sponsored | Top 10% PG students (MSc/MVSc/MTech) with GPA >7.0; research-oriented. | INR 1,500 per month + contingency grant (INR 10,000/year) | 2 years (PG) | Direct application to Dean (PG Studies) with research proposal; interview-based; apply by Sep 30, 2025. |
| UGC NET JRF Fellowship | Merit-based (Research) | PhD students who qualify UGC NET/JRF; Master's >55% (50% reserved). | INR 23,000 per month + HRA | 3-5 years | Through UGC portal (ugc.ac.in); AAU verifies and disburses; apply post-NET results (June/Dec cycles). |
| Gujarat State Scholarships (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) | Government-sponsored | Reserved category students; income < INR 2.5 lakh for EWS; min 60% in qualifying exam. | Full tuition waiver + INR 5,000-10,000 annual aid | Full course | Via Digital Gujarat portal (digitalgujarat.gov.in); submit caste/income certificate; deadline Oct 31, 2025. |
| Sardar Patel Post-Matric Scholarship | Need-based | SC/ST students in UG/PG; family income < INR 2.5 lakh. | Up to INR 1,20,000/year (day scholars); INR 1,30,000/year (hostellers) | Full course | Online NSP; requires Aadhaar-linked bank account; AAU nodal officer verifies. |