1. Nationality

• The applicant must be an Indian citizen.

2. Course Level Eligibility

Eligible for:

• Postgraduate (PG) Programs – M.Sc Agriculture, M.Tech Agriculture Engineering, etc.

• PhD / Doctoral Programs in Agriculture & Allied Sciences

• Post-Doctoral Research

Not eligible for:

• Undergraduate (UG) courses

• Diplomas that require only 10+2

• Part-time, online, or distance-learning programs

3. Academic Requirements

• Must have a consistently good academic record in previous degrees (usually 60%+ or equivalent).

• Strong academic profile, publications, or research experience adds advantage.

4. Admission Requirement

• Admission offer from a recognized foreign university is required.
  (You may apply even if the admission result is still awaited.)

5. Age Limit

• Typically not above 45 years for PG/PhD applicants.

6. Financial Need

• Moderate financial background preferred, but selection is merit-based, not fully income-based.

7. Language & Entrance Tests

• Valid GRE/GMAT/TOEFL/IELTS scores as per university requirements.

8. Other Requirements

• Must attend an interview conducted by the J. N. Tata Endowment panel.

• Must secure a study loan from a bank if required (separate from scholarship).

Loan scholarship of upto INR  10 lakhs

The entire selection process has been divided into four phases. It may please be noted that the decision of the management will be final, at each stage of the selection process, and no queries in this regard will be entertained. 

If the information provided by a candidate is either incomplete or false, the application will not be processed further, and the Endowment will not entertain any queries in this regard.

Phase 1 – ends on 7th March 2025, the final date of submission of the application 

• Candidate’s photo (500*500 pixels in jpeg format)
• Aadhaar card
• Passport (first & last page)
• Marksheet/Transcript(s) for each academic qualification
• Statement of Purpose (SoP)
• Work experience certificate from previous the employer (applicable for working professionals)
• Appointment letter from the existing employer (applicable for working professionals)
• Latest filed ITR/3 months’ pay slips (applicable for working professionals)

Phase 2 –Aptitude Test

No documents are required.

Phase 3 – Interview with Subject Expert 

• Letter of admission to the University
• A letter of Recommendation (LOR) specifically addressed to “The Trustees of the JN Tata Endowment” either from a Professor of the College or University or the employer, in case the candidate is/was working
• Final year mark sheets/degree certificate
• Scorecards (GRE/GMAT/TOEFL/IELTS/PTE)
• Certificate of scholarships/ranking/prizes (if any)
• Certificates relating to extra-curricular activities
• Research work/Project work 
• Resume
• Cost of education
• Source of funds

Phase 4 –  Final Selection

• Candidate’s PAN card
• Candidate’s cancelled cheque/latest bank statement 
• Guarantor’s PAN card and Aadhaar card
• Guarantor’s passport-size photograph (500*500 pixels in jpeg format)
• Guarantor’s income proof/ latest filed ITR

NOTE: All documents should be uploaded in a grayscale PDF suitably named to identify the nature of the document being shared.

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