Student Orientation Programme (SOP) - Cohort 14 under PM-RKVY — Frequently Asked Questions

The programme offers financial support of up to ₹4 lakhs per selected student innovator.

No, this is a non-repayable government grant, and no equity is taken from the participating students or their ventures.

The programme is exclusively for currently enrolled Indian student innovators with a transformative idea for the agriculture sector. No prior company incorporation is required.

The programme targets student innovators with transformative ideas specifically for the agriculture sector.

Selected students receive financial support, mentorship from industry experts, business development support, networking opportunities, and access to the incubation ecosystem.

The deadline for Cohort 14 is 31 July 2026.

Visit the application portal at https://ccsniam.accubate.app/ext/form/23711/1/apply, register as a new applicant, fill in the online form with personal and academic details, describe your agriculture-sector idea, upload supporting documents (student ID, idea presentation or pitch deck, and any prior work), and submit before the deadline.

No, pre-incorporation students are eligible. You do not need to have an incorporated company.

No. DPIIT (Startup India) recognition is not listed as a mandatory requirement for Student Orientation Programme (SOP) - Cohort 14 under PM-RKVY, though having it can strengthen your application and unlock other benefits.

Student Orientation Programme (SOP) - Cohort 14 under PM-RKVY is offered by IEF of CCSNIAM, a government body. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.